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Is anyone else having issues with Tein S-Techs sagging in the rear? I can understand it sitting a little low, but the rear is flush with the top of the tire (almost to where it's starting to tuck ) while I have a 2 finger gap up front. I have an MDF enclosure in the trunk for 2 10s, 2 amps and a cap that I built. I rate it at 100lbs and it's situated as far forward as the back seat would allow. I emailed Tein USA to inquire about stiffer spring rates, but that was a no go.
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Also, I've noticed recently (I just got back from a deployment) that the car seems to have a rear end "wiggle" (for lack of a better term) to it after going over manhole covers or one-sided bumps/potholes in the road. Could a stiffer sway/anti-roll bar in the rear help??

Comments and suggestions are welcome, but I'm not taking out my subs I don't have the cash to buy new coilovers ATM, cause me and the wifey just bought our first house.

I have a 2004 EX coupe with stock sways, Blues, S-Techs, and Progress f/r camber kit. I'm probably due for an alignment as well....

Thanks in advance...

 
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well you have heavy subs ofcourse it will sit lower. i have an amp in my trunk (not even the tire), and my sedan sags about an inch or two even with gas almost empty.

 
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The S-Techs for some reason really like to sag. Thats just the way they are. Just try different springs. Get some Neuspeed Race springs, those sit nice. Or, do the Eibach Pro Kit springs in the rear and the Sportlines in the front. Thats what i did on my ex gf's car and they sat real nice as well. Make sure your struts arent blown either.

 
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c'mon, 100 pounds in the rear would make anything sag. even the stock would sag... this is because when they make the springs, they dont have 100 pounds in the rear

 
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really though guys, 100lbs? that's like putting a fat kid in the back seat. I expected some sag, but this is just ridiculous. I guess I'll have to put pics up so you guys can see what I'm talking about...

 
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i was going to go with s techs but saw a lot of coupes sagging in the rear.
im going with neuspeed sports but sitll unsure because some say the rear also
sags.

the wiggle in the rear your're talking about bugs me. anyone know a cure?

 
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some people like more in the back...in this case doesn't seem to apply. I have Progress springs and no sag even with my subs. I replaced the struts at the same time as the springs though.

 
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mods close this thread please

 
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why close for when im about to do that same setup and i need information on it also...i currently sagging with sportline with stock shocks....if i change my oem shock with blues and do a camber kit would it remove the sagging ?any idea why the S-Techs sag just like the Sportline?it sag and it noticable and it really bothering me right now since im about to put on my rims but scare to dur to sagging....

 
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to be honest, i'm looking for a diff set of shocks for the rear with a little stiffer spring rate.

 
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I have S-Techs on stock shocks and struts and no camber kits and I have zero tire wear and almost no sag...the only time I get some sag is when there are people in the back seat or when I travel, since I have to take luggage in my trunk...other than that, no sag here man

 
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give it time...those stockers won't last long on the Stechs, i ran them for about 3 months after the install and they had had it.

 
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really???....how many miles did you have on your car when you put the s-techs on??....mine had only 30,000 miles...and its been 2 months since they have been on with zero sign of giving out......

 
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umm..i think i put them on at about 15k, and i changing out the stock shocks around 30k

 
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sup tony. hows the turbo stuff going? you should go coils dawg lol

 
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well I will def be keeping a closer eye out for them then...thanks for the heads up bro.....

 
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what are you talking about carl? and the snail and other parts showed up on friday. now i need injectors, engine management, and guages and the install shall commence. I'll prolly pick a wideband O2 while I'm at it. but i won't do any install until i get all the odds and ends then i wanna do some fiberglass in the trunk.