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Alrighty, so I've just purchased a new FTO. The Bozz Speed front bar on the car is simply just too low and I am looking at options to raise it up.

It has a set of Apexi GT springs with Pedders shocks fitted. I was considering just replacing the front springs with something different, possibly Kings. However, I found a set of 4 Tein S.Tech springs for sale.

Does anyone have any idea on the height of these springs? Also, any comment on Tein vs. Apexi as far as handling goes?
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check out the website for actual measurements as to how much lower than standard springs are.... as for performance im positive they will be virtually identical, i think kings lowers car by 25-30mm from standard (just lows not superlow)


if you are still stuck then maybe consider coilovers to get that perfect hieght
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I have a feeling the Teins are both super hard & super low... but yeah, check the website.
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Bennoz wrote:I have a feeling the Teins are both super hard & super low... but yeah, check the website.
Apparently they are 45mm lower then standard... Probably too low?

I can't seem to find any information on the Apexi GT springs that are already on the car.
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tein-S-tech-Spri ... C294%3A200

found this on ebay-- dont know muuch about springs but im bored at work n i reckon they look pretty
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Ill but your lowered springs if the price is right
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Cassf88 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tein-S-tech-Spri ... C294%3A200

found this on ebay-- dont know muuch about springs but im bored at work n i reckon they look pretty
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Yeah, I was looking at those ones. That's the reason I was enquiring about the Teins. Not sure if that is a good price for them or not.

Simon, if you could offer me a trade for some well performing, higher springs, I'd be interested. ;)
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