Anyone tried Tein spring drop ?

**audi1.8tFTW** · 03-16-2012 06:21 PM

Like the title said .. did you tryed Tein S-Tech SGK70 spring ?? (2.2 and 2.4 inches drop) if yes can you post some pic .. im trying to find good springs since my suspension is still good.. if you get any other spring that give a good drop and like them you can post the brand and some photo too ...

When my suspension will be dead ill go air ride :P ..xD

Ty in advance guys :)

**robsb6** · 03-16-2012 06:29 PM

Teins
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**DNasty777** · 03-16-2012 06:36 PM

Old shot

**Joey0918** · 03-16-2012 07:09 PM

Mind the P&S camera and dirt just back from a long road trip with lots of rain.

Rear tire fitment with 12.5mm spacers on 235/40r18

Once again with the P&S Camera

**Joey0918** · 03-16-2012 07:10 PM

I did not realize how bad the plasti-dip looks on camera. Time to strip them for the Summer season.

**FORCE_FED_DUB** · 03-16-2012 07:21 PM

I have those springs with Bilstein shocks, and i love the ride/handling. In my case they dropped more in the rear than the front. Depending on how my new shoes fit (waiting til spring to put them on) I will either be ordering the ECS coilover kit for the front, or getting spring spacers made for the rear.

**deadsoldier** · 03-16-2012 07:47 PM

started installing mine today, finishing tomorrow, 172 off ebay

**CrazyCal** · 03-16-2012 07:50 PM

I think the S.Tech's have been reviewed a few times already. I am actually curious as to the drop and ride of the H.Tech Springs on sport suspension.

**03AudiLife** · 03-16-2012 09:45 PM

Tein S-techs + Bilstein sports =

But seriously tein s techs give a great drop for the price. $170 shipped off Fleabay.

**alpinevr** · 03-17-2012 12:22 AM

S-techs with b5 front perches

**boostedAvant** · 03-17-2012 02:16 AM

Hmm... this is interesting. My Neuspeed Race springs are supposed to be an even 2" drop all the way around, and based on the pictures provided I'd say I'm just as low if not lower then the cars shown. Someone is fudging numbers at NS or Tein haha. I need lowering caps^!! I hate my rake.

**audi1.8tFTW** · 03-17-2012 02:42 AM

Ty guys very helpfull :P i think ill order them tomorrow :D

**Risky Bizkit** · 03-17-2012 04:28 AM

Why not go for the Bilstein Coilovers? not that much more ;-) but a clear Boss's choice!
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B6_A4-...ers/ES2500725/

**Kwarner** · 03-17-2012 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by CrazyCal

I think the S.Tech's have been reviewed a few times already. I am actually curious as to the drop and ride of the H.Tech Springs on sport suspension.

Last I checked H.Techs were more expensive and have a much more mild drop that would leave you wanting moar low.

Originally Posted by boostedAvant

Hmm... this is interesting. My Neuspeed Race springs are supposed to be an even 2" drop all the way around, and based on the pictures provided I'd say I'm just as low if not lower then the cars shown. Someone is fudging numbers at NS or Tein haha. I need lowering caps^!! I hate my rake.

I think Neuspeed is actually the lowest from what a lot of people say around here. One measurement IS off.

**Shoeshear** · 03-17-2012 12:12 PM

Not to thread jack or anything, but I've been considering tein for a while. Anybody know if it's worth it to switch from eibach pro kit springs to tein s-tech? The drop is pretty mild right now and I don't really mind where it's sitting, but I would prefer it a tiny bit lower, but don't want an over-comprimised ride. Any thoughts?

Also, I'm on Bilstein sport shocks. Sorry for the semi thread jack.

**7speed** · 03-17-2012 01:28 PM

Sport suspension w/Tein

**boostedAvant** · 03-17-2012 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Kwarner

I think Neuspeed is actually the lowest from what a lot of people say around here. One measurement IS off.

Yeah something is fishy. I think NS Race is the lowest too. My car is pretty low for just springs. I've had idiots ask me if its on air ride before LOL.

**CrazyCal** · 03-17-2012 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by boostedAvant

Yeah something is fishy. I think NS Race is the lowest too. My car is pretty low for just springs. I've had idiots ask me if its on air ride before LOL.

Air ride is what I really want, but I need a mild drop for now. When I get my 19s on this summer, I don't want to be 4x4-ing.

Something where I get rid of the wheel gap, but not dumped in the weeds. I already have to replace alot of plastic parts, liners and such that got torn up from the snow this winter.

Eibach or the Tien H.Techs might be what I'm looking for. I'm leaning more toward Eibach, but I like the fact that the H.Techs are designed to be matched with stock shocks.

I'd like to compare the Tien S.Tech and the Tien H.Tech side by side.

**boostedAvant** · 03-17-2012 05:30 PM

Yeah Air Ride is my ultimate goal as well. I just need to pay my car off first. And yes Calvin! Drop before wheels ALWAYS. Especially since you can lower these cars for ~300$. I have no issues with my NS Race setup but it's pretty low. As far as liners, I still have my fronts in, but the rears have been gone for years. Like I said, if I make a trip up there before you get your wheels on you can ride around in my car and figure out if you like it.

**CrazyCal** · 03-17-2012 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by boostedAvant

Yeah Air Ride is my ultimate goal as well. I just need to pay my car off first. And yes Calvin! Drop before wheels ALWAYS. Especially since you can lower these cars for ~300$. I have no issues with my NS Race setup but it's pretty low. As far as liners, I still have my fronts in, but the rears have been gone for years. Like I said, if I make a trip up there before you get your wheels on you can ride around in my car and figure out if you like it.

Unfortunately, I think the wheels will be on before she gets dropped. I gotta get off these winter tires so the dry pavement doesn't chew em up.

**boostedAvant** · 03-17-2012 05:53 PM

Understandable, just have lows before Leavenworth! If you need help with the install I might be persuaded into coming up to help you. We can get it knocked out in no time.

**deadsoldier** · 03-22-2012 06:25 PM

Finally installed mine. Heres a before and after picture with stock usp before.

**DownhillA4** · 03-22-2012 06:38 PM

Looks good soldier.

**boostedAvant** · 03-23-2012 02:02 AM

Yeah something is fishy for sure. Not hating Soldier, I'm just saying, I'm tucking tire in the back. Either Tein is fibbing or Neuspeed is.

Edit: Unless you JUST installed these and they haven't settled yet. In which case, In4Pictures.

**Kwarner** · 03-23-2012 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by deadsoldier

Finally installed mine. Heres a before and after picture with stock usp before.

Hope you remembered to cut your bump stops. I forgot to do it and had to cut them while still on the car....PITA.

**deadsoldier** · 03-23-2012 07:18 AM

They are freshly installed, not even 1 day on them so they are new, I', hoping they will settle a little lower, and yes i have cut the bump stops in the front just as the instructions requested.

**docurley** · 03-23-2012 07:24 AM

Well after reading this I picked up a cheap set for £45/$71 to my door, will give them a try.

**B6A4Dave** · 03-23-2012 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by 7speed

Sport suspension w/Tein

This is perfect!!

**JAEUADNI** · 03-23-2012 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by deadsoldier

Finally installed mine. Heres a before and after picture with stock usp before.

How is the ride comfort? compared to the stock springs?

Thanks !

**deadsoldier** · 03-23-2012 05:05 PM

To me it feels mostly the same as the stock usp suspension. It still has that firm sporty feel.

Originally Posted by JAEUADNI

How is the ride comfort? compared to the stock springs?

Thanks !

**B6A4Dave** · 03-27-2012 11:13 AM

I'm also thinking I'm going to grab a set of these...I should be fine on my Stock Sport Shocks yes?

**doogie891** · 03-27-2012 11:35 AM

i am on tein 2 in also. wish i was a bit lower though. have had them for 2 years.

**JAEUADNI** · 03-27-2012 06:20 PM

Damn... cant find any for 3.0 awd ! any alternatives?
Eibach Pro-Kit Performance Lowering Springs or B&G S2 Sport Lowering Springs?

**DrkBlueA4** · 03-27-2012 06:52 PM

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are those vmr wheels matte black? they look kinda shiny and i like it compared to my matte lol

**03AudiLife** · 03-27-2012 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by doogie891

i am on tein 2 in also. wish i was a bit lower though. have had them for 2 years.

Do you have any spacers or is that just the normal et33 offset? on the 710's?

**doogie891** · 03-28-2012 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by 03AudiLife

Do you have any spacers or is that just the normal et33 offset? on the 710's?

that is just the normal et33 that they came in with no spacers. but i believe VMR does not make them anymore like that. not 100% sure...

**mexiricer** · 03-28-2012 08:43 PM

When I first picked up my avant.
Initial set-up: Tein-s springs, sport shocks, 18x8.5 reps, 235-40-18 falken tires

**trev718** · 03-28-2012 08:59 PM

that sits perfect...How's the ride??

**mexiricer** · 03-28-2012 09:14 PM

It was a really smooth ride. Rubbed in the rear wheel well a bit with 4 ppl in the car at times and through some tight turns. I drive a bit more "spirited" so that is why I went with slightly stiffer setup. Also to get my parents off my back.."why is your car so low?! You're going to break something!" and the constant walk-a-around by my dad before he gets in *sigh* But for daily cruisin and driving to school and work... it was good