Well for one I just picked up a 92 MR2. So I just wanted to say Hi, and I had a really quick question regarding the TEIN S-Tech Springs. I notice the make them for our car but the car has 17 in. rims, will I have enough clearance (no rubbing) once these springs are on? Has anyone else installed them? How easy is it to do it yourself? Thanks for Any and All Help!
You may have to roll the rear fenders, but I doubt it. I have S-Techs with my 17s and have plenty of room. My rears are only 7" though, so they look super tucked. Gotta save up for a new set.
By the way, welcome to the forum, these guys are really awesome.
What size are your tires? ?/?/? I have 17's but I am not sure how wide they are, so maybve by telling me your tire sizes it may help. Did you install he springs yourself? If, so how difficult was it? Thanks Alot!
I don't have your make of springs, if you bought them yet?. I have Eibach by SportLine but they handle nicely my "18 inch Lexani Rims on Nankang Ultra Sprots. Just had to ensure all bump stops cut to correct length and use crash bolts for correct alingment. If not $$$ out the window. If you would like to see them on car to give yourself an idea, I'll send you a e-mail pic. rjohnston318@shaw.ca
With lowering springs, the spring seat doesn't move. Just the fenders come closer to the tires. If your rims/tires are riding fine now, it's highly unlikely the springs will make a difference. Unless your wheels are sitting flush with the fender lip, lowering it won't put you in any danger of rubbing.
If you post rim/tire size, we can give you a definate answer.
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I don't know the width of my rims, but my tires are 205/40/17. I will try to post some pics of the ride height currently. I just want to lower my mr2 ASAP, I love lowered cars. Thanks! Oh, Can someone please let me know how easy/hard it was to install the suspension yourself? I want to do it but if its a pain might as well ask a shop to do it. Thanks Guys.
If you have 205/40/17's all around, I highly doubt you have rims wider than 7" and the only way they'd rub the fenders is if you had some ridiculous offset of 25 or lower. Highly unlikely.
As for installing the suspension. Springs are pretty easy if you have basic mechanical knowledge. You just need a spring compressor. If you don't have one, most auto parts stores will rent them out.
Struts on the other hand, can be quite complicated. There is a write up on this somewhere if anybody knows the link.
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Well I just found out my rear tires are different. The rear is 215/50/17. Will I have any problems their? Also does anyone know where the write up is? Thanks Again!
Well I just found out my rear tires are different. The rear is 215/50/17. Will I have any problems their? Also does anyone know where the write up is? Thanks Again!
JDM, Tring to help ya here. Mine (on the rear) are 225 35 18s, you shouldn't have any problems. Seeing I have more rim less tire, you have less rim and more tire by the calc you still have more room. Check out this link. It's a good one
From when I used it the only thing I ignored was when he suggests cutting the brake line loose. That is absolutely unnecessary, just disassemble it and disconnect the line from the caliper to get it through the hole.
I just replaced my suspension a couple monthes ago. If you have any questions feel free to email at at gairloch@gmail.com
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From when I used it the only thing I ignored was when he suggests cutting the brake line loose. That is absolutely unnecessary, just disassemble it and disconnect the line from the caliper to get it through the hole.
It's unnecessary if you don't mind bleeding the brake system when you're done. I found cutting the brackets and bending them away much easier. This way you don't have to mess with the brakes. You can just let em hang and reinstall them after. No bleeding needed.
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on 17's all around? Why 2 sizes larger in the rear?
I would say your right there. Wider on the back is one thing, but taller then the front I would think someone prior had a tire cash problem. Now I wonder if the tire makes are different.
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I would think someone prior had a tire cash problem. Now I wonder if the tire makes are different.
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