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My Zenn Springs Review (56K large pics)

Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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My Zenn Springs Review (56K large pics)

This past weekend i install the springs on my 2.2 for the site. there is no soild review so i thought i would give you mine. Some people call the Zenn spring tein knockoffs. I installed the spring with the FE5 front struts. i personally have never dropped a car, i found this super easy and did it in a 2 hours. Currently at 132xx miles we will see if they sag later...

QUALITY:
I Like the springs they gave a great drop, some people would refer to them as "bumpy" i would say a lil bit bouncy but still good ride. Am very happy with the product and i do recommend it for those who never experencied other springs. I plan to ride in a cobalt with another brand to see difference for you all (if my struts blow i will post how long it was til they do)

DROP:
Rear stock height:27.5"
After Drop:25.75"

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Front stock height:27.5"
After Drop:25.5"






BEFORE:




AFTER:



And tada in the end FOLLOW TORQUE SPECS!!!(i did fix this)


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And Thank you

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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i know what my next mod is gonna be...
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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damn that sucks that you broke a bolt....
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dman090
damn that sucks that you broke a bolt....
It was a easy fix since i had 2 extra struts

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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good job and looks good im curious to see how the quality holds up on them...
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by laserblue2006
good job and looks good im curious to see how the quality holds up on them...
Will keep updated

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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dont mean to sound stupid but the FE5 struts, they are the SS/SC stock struts right? and are the a must? still trying to decide if i should go with these or get sportlines, and you say these have a "bouncy" ride would the sportlines be more stiff or just as bumpy/bouncy? I hate it when you see a lil CIVIC pogo down the road, man that crap looks terrible!! not going for the ricer ride!


BUT! looks very clean. now you just need some 17in or 18in rims.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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congrats.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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very nice how much and where
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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where'd you get the FE5 Struts?

looks good boss
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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looks pretty good. I'm thinking of getting a nice set of 18's and dropping the car. I'll just wait and see how these springs hold up.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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I'm between these and K-sport GT springs
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by philupondes
dont mean to sound stupid but the FE5 struts, they are the SS/SC stock struts right? and are the a must? still trying to decide if i should go with these or get sportlines, and you say these have a "bouncy" ride would the sportlines be more stiff or just as bumpy/bouncy? I hate it when you see a lil CIVIC pogo down the road, man that crap looks terrible!! not going for the ricer ride!


BUT! looks very clean. now you just need some 17in or 18in rims.
Yes the FE5 is the ss/sc struts

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congrats.


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very nice how much and where
Ebay from 50 to 140

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where'd you get the FE5 Struts?

looks good boss
moradautopart on ebay, got their only set though

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looks pretty good. I'm thinking of getting a nice set of 18's and dropping the car. I'll just wait and see how these springs hold up.
i'll kep everyone informed

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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Looks awesome. Sucks about the bolt but hey you learn some how. I'll watch out for the 10K mile review.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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damn everyone breaks those damn bolts!!! nice drop looks good!
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Looks awesome. Sucks about the bolt but hey you learn some how. I'll watch out for the 10K mile review.

Originally Posted by Dunkinuts
damn everyone breaks those damn bolts!!! nice drop looks good!
lol air gun no good
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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nice find, i will be sure to let the rest of my guys know about this, they might be a good ebay buy, especially since they all want drops, any pics of the dead coils??? coil bind???
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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nice find, i will be sure to let the rest of my guys know about this, they might be a good ebay buy, especially since they all want drops, any pics of the dead coils??? coil bind???
here ya go
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looks pretty good still
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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good job, looks about the same drop as my SSC springs
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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good job, looks about the same drop as my SSC springs
thanks
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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You only broke 1 bolt? lol, i broke 2 with my old craftsman impact. Just run down to the hardware store and grab some M8 grade steel bolts that have the "catch thread" on the bottom of the bolt and put a nut on them and sink them down. Then take the nut back off and put'm in.
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Originally Posted by Switt23
You only broke 1 bolt? lol, i broke 2 with my old craftsman impact. Just run down to the hardware store and grab some M8 grade steel bolts that have the "catch thread" on the bottom of the bolt and put a nut on them and sink them down. Then take the nut back off and put'm in.
lol there fine now
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I think I may buy these springs too
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