Review: Tein S.Tech Lowering Springs

[Nicky Altima]

Another difference to note is Tein uses twin tube design which is supposed to be more "street-friendly" vs BC Racing's mono-tube.

Does anyone know if Teins coilover is compatible with the 2.5 as well? It only says 3.5 on their website.

[HelloImJarred]

Does anyone know if Teins coilover is compatible with the 2.5 as well? It only says 3.5 on their website.

PLEASE tell me these are for 2.5S >.<

[downedzephyr]

any word on the pricing of the s.tech springs yet?

[Loop]

Have you tried contacting Tein? My S.Tech's will go up for sale soon as I no longer need them.

[downedzephyr]

Have you tried contacting Tein? My S.Tech's will go up for sale soon as I no longer need them.

I'm in norcal, so PM me when you're done with yours. I wouldn't mind driving down to socal to pick them up either, in fact i could probably have a fraternity brother pick them up and deliver to save on costs.

[Loop]

I'm in norcal, so PM me when you're done with yours. I wouldn't mind driving down to socal to pick them up either, in fact i could probably have a fraternity brother pick them up and deliver to save on costs.

Springs were sold a few days ago

[downedzephyr]

Springs were sold a few days ago

awww lol

[downedzephyr]

update: i talked to tein the other day, they said the production springs should be ready in 4 months

[super_dn]

thats so long

[Loop]

update: i talked to tein the other day, they said the production springs should be ready in 4 months

Doesn't surprise me, typical for JDM companies to take up to 4-6 months.

thats so long

Worth it if you are into springs and the lowest drop without sacraficing the geometry. The person I gave it to loves them and said to be better than the Eibach's. Not sure in what way, but only going by what he has said to me.

[RicerX]

I'll clear the air on this

What I love better about the Tein springs over the Eibachs:

1) The drop is SICK. Better than the Eibachs. Loop is running reduced weight, so the drop doesn't look as dramatic in his pictures above. Let me tell you, I was almost scared after we put the car down off the lift. I'll post pictures very soon. My car is as close to stock as you can get (save the bolt ons listed in my sig). There is ZERO fender gap in the front, and maybe an inch in the rear at the most. I parked it next to my buddy's 350Z, and my trunk is dead even with the back of his hatch. It is LOW.

2) The spring rates are a bit stiffer (if that's the best way to describe it?) than the Eibachs, and they don't require you to do any modification to the bump stops in the struts. I commute to work 14 miles each way 5 days a week, some rough roads, and some highway, and the ride is VERY pleasant for a coupe. Yes, I sacrificed some smoothness, but the handling improvement alone plus the look make it worth it.

When I first bought my 2010, I was very surprised to feel how much less harsh the ride was compared to my 2008 (both were V6 models with stock wheels/tires). I would say that my 2010 SR with the Tein springs rides exactly like my 2008, except lower and less body roll/brake dive/nose lift at WOT.

I'm very happy with them, and I'll be very surprised if the Eibachs continue to sell as well after these hit the market. They are hands down the better set of springs.

[DReed86]

So I found a guy selling D2 coilovers for Altima Coupe for $550 with 500 miles on them..... Would you say thats worth or is it better to go with a better brand, everyone keeps telling me dont do it but $550 is really tempting..... as the suspension expert what do you think LOOP????

[Loop]

XenonSE-R: Nice review! I hope to see some pictures in the future.

DReed86: IMO, save your money.

[qwerttrewqruby]

hey will the springs fit on a 09 2.5s?

[Loop]

R&D was not done on a 2.5s. Contact Tein to double check.

[mmx23z]

I forgot when, but I know they will be out soon. Possibly August or early September when the Tein Basic coilovers come too.

so its Sept. 1st, i wanna hear some updates??? lol

[super_dn]

i think the 3.5 springs will be out before 2.5s

[lavon_andy]

i think the 3.5 springs will be out before 2.5s

good news is by the time they are out I might be able to afford the coilovers lol

[elevate]

most def getting these springs, already looked into them and looks better than eibachs. even tho a little more pricey.

[elevate]

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any updates on when they will be coming out for the 2.5?

[downedzephyr]

i think the 3.5 springs will be out before 2.5s

they did the prototyping on a 3.5, so it would be assumed that the 3.5 springs are out first.

p.s. nice rims, they look familiar for some reason...

[elevate]

i think the 3.5 springs will be out before 2.5s

they did the prototyping on a 3.5, so it would be assumed that the 3.5 springs are out first.

p.s. nice rims, they look familiar for some reason...

yea they said they would be coming out for the 3.5 around 3 months ago, so it's september now. the 3.5 springs should be out. should we add a month more for the 2.5 springs to come out?

[RicerX]

Here is a pic of a stock 2010 with the Teins. (Stock as in no reduced weight on stock wheels at the time this photo was taken)

Word!

[downedzephyr]

so it's september now. the 3.5 springs should be out

anyone know where you can buy them?

also, i read in a previous post that the camber kit is strongly recommended...

[RicerX]

To my knowledge, they're not out yet. I got the test set off Loop. Should be available by the end of the month, I imagine. I'm looking at eventually selling the springs to get coils though. I want the adjustable dampening and height. The car is slammed low right now... I can't get into some automatic car washes because it's too low to ride the guide-rails. Scrape over some speed bumps too if I go over them too fast (read: faster than CVT idle-speed). They're amazing for handling and looks though, hands down.

I'd like to be able to ride a bit higher for my daily drives and lower it for shows or a fun weekend, which is why I want the coils. I figure I have another 30k miles before my struts are shot, so I'll just save until then.

Loop never said anything about a camber kit for the springs, did he? I know my rear camber is very aggressive with the Tein springs. I need to read up on the whole camber kit deal.

[losenone]

I just checked Tein's website, they are NOT available yet at least on the site. I am REALLY interested in these, ive been holding back on getting springs because of all the crappy roads here but i think its time.

[elevate]

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when are the 2.5 coils coming out! aaaaaa

[lavon_andy]

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when are the 2.5 coils coming out! aaaaaa

second this, I'm saving up now lol

[Kanard]

Here is a pic of a stock 2010 with the Teins. (Stock as in no reduced weight on stock wheels at the time this photo was taken)

Word!

^^i was there. lol but i want some sprangs!! lol

[Dwightx3]

Looks good, my Tein S Tech recently just came in. Cant wait to put it on. Was wondering
what tire sizes are you on?