Tien S-techs or Skunk2 Lowering Springs on a Civic Coupe

**EKVTIR-T** · 09-02-2012 02:04 PM

Having driven same car with kings then fitted with s-tech I can say the teins felt nicer to me and others who drove it

Somehow they arent as harsh riding yet feel tighter and more controlled

Kings have this weird characteristic of being soft but harsh riding,they tend to crash over bumps yet feel soft on corners.Very odd

**senna** · 09-02-2012 02:14 PM

Different ride heights or the same?

**EKVTIR-T** · 09-02-2012 02:16 PM

Very close yes,the s-tech rear were slightly lower from memory

I was very impressed at how nice the s-tech felt

**senna** · 09-02-2012 02:20 PM

Hmmm, no shock change either? Interesting that they felt so different while being so similar...

Sorry for thread hijack

**EKVTIR-T** · 09-02-2012 02:22 PM

Was on Koni yellow for both

**mugen_ctr** · 09-02-2012 02:34 PM

S tech all the way... Not only are they more firmer, and ride more better, but over all, the quality is just better...

Though different car, The car we fitted S tech to, a CL9, the car felt much better, handles and ride quality... Though the drop is only minimal, at very most, 1.2 - 1.4 inch drop, its still looks sporty with that lower ride height....

The spring rates are not overly stiff, only slightly firmer, so its not back breaking or too soft

Though you dont need to change shocks, its always a recommendation to do so if ur running a lower ride from performance pov...

**mattsrea** · 09-02-2012 10:16 PM

I just bought S-techs for my EJ8, should be here in couple weeks, hope they bring my ride down to a good height. Needa save up for shocks now. Would tokico hp's be fine with the s-techs? Its the cheapest one if i can remember.

**EKVTIR-T** · 09-02-2012 10:18 PM

Yeah they would be ok

**EG5** · 09-02-2012 10:50 PM

We got TEIN S Tech springs in stock if you guys need them

**mattsrea** · 10-02-2012 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T

Yeah they would be ok

Alright awesome

Originally Posted by EG5

We got TEIN S Tech springs in stock if you guys need them

I never knew you had s-techs at JDMYard, i had to buy mine off ebay. Got them from an authorised seller for $260 all up which is pretty decent i assume considering his sold i think 16 already.

**EKVTIR-T** · 10-02-2012 12:37 AM

When they arrive check them against this site http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/

Hope yours are legit

**NelsonLSY** · 10-02-2012 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by senna

That link is pretty interesting, rep given...

To compare, the Kings are 230lb front and 125>220lb rear - so they are softer than the Eibach Pro kit, but about the same as the Tein S.Tech (firmer in the rear though)

It gotta do with it's height too I think....as the units of spring rate are usually kg/mm or lbs/inch