need a review on TEIN basic coilovers
#2
yup...
I'm using the TEIN basics coilovers. I just put them in a few weeks ago. For the price, it's pretty good. Although there are no adjustments for dampening, the ride was still good. It's key selling factor I would say is the fact that you can adjust the height. For street applications, it's good. If you're going to go autocrossing, tracking, etc, then you may want to get the SS or higher models.
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Take a look at
Cusco Zero-1's,
But for dampening adjustability...go to Zero-2's or 2R's...2E's if you want to add electronic dampening control...
Just put the Zero-1's on yesterday...all I can say is...why didn't I do this to begin with...Wow!
04 Sti
1. Stock STi/springs....nice, a little too tall for my tastes
2. Installed Espelir ASD Springs...nice, pretty stiff...
3. Installed EDFC/TEIN Flex...pretty stiff...too rough and noisy for the wife...
4. Installed Prodrive Springs on Stock STI Struts...very nice, stiff, but not too stiff, nice drop (~1.5 front, ~.8 rear)...doesn't have the saggy @ss look...quiet.
5. Installed Cusco Zero-1...this is the most awesome setup I have ridden in...No bounce, height adjustable, 7kg/5kg springs...I have a Perrin RSB and Steering rack bushings...together with the Cusco's...wow! If you have not ridden in a car with Cusco's...do it, then make a decision...the zero-1's don't have damping adjustments but I don't think it needs it...I use my car as a daily driver but plan to try autox soon...shouldn't have any problems...I took a 90 degree turn going up a hill at ~25-30mph....it was like on a rail!...
But for dampening adjustability...go to Zero-2's or 2R's...2E's if you want to add electronic dampening control...
Just put the Zero-1's on yesterday...all I can say is...why didn't I do this to begin with...Wow!
04 Sti
1. Stock STi/springs....nice, a little too tall for my tastes
2. Installed Espelir ASD Springs...nice, pretty stiff...
3. Installed EDFC/TEIN Flex...pretty stiff...too rough and noisy for the wife...
4. Installed Prodrive Springs on Stock STI Struts...very nice, stiff, but not too stiff, nice drop (~1.5 front, ~.8 rear)...doesn't have the saggy @ss look...quiet.
5. Installed Cusco Zero-1...this is the most awesome setup I have ridden in...No bounce, height adjustable, 7kg/5kg springs...I have a Perrin RSB and Steering rack bushings...together with the Cusco's...wow! If you have not ridden in a car with Cusco's...do it, then make a decision...the zero-1's don't have damping adjustments but I don't think it needs it...I use my car as a daily driver but plan to try autox soon...shouldn't have any problems...I took a 90 degree turn going up a hill at ~25-30mph....it was like on a rail!...
#6
Originally Posted by DEMENTEDWRX
so the ride is not obnoxiously stiff or bouncy right?
im either going for the TEIN basics or Helix DNAs
im either going for the TEIN basics or Helix DNAs
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I have the same questions as DEMENTED. I know most people will recommend us to get something else (most probably pricier) but what I want (and I think demented too) is not to have something that will in time be "overkilled". I just need ride height adjustment and quality, and I think that's exactly what the Tein Basics are for.
I also asked the same at NASIOC forums, but with not much response. The person that answered told me nothing specific and if I could to get Helix. But I just also read a review from someone where it said how PITA is to adjust height with Helixs.
So, AFOUR, if you have anything else to say about your experience with your TEINs please do so, and also please comment about how hard it is to adjust height, and if possible post some pics.
Thanks!
Rafael.
I also asked the same at NASIOC forums, but with not much response. The person that answered told me nothing specific and if I could to get Helix. But I just also read a review from someone where it said how PITA is to adjust height with Helixs.
So, AFOUR, if you have anything else to say about your experience with your TEINs please do so, and also please comment about how hard it is to adjust height, and if possible post some pics.
Thanks!
Rafael.
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Originally Posted by rafaramirez
I have the same questions as DEMENTED. I know most people will recommend us to get something else (most probably pricier) but what I want (and I think demented too) is not to have something that will in time be "overkilled". I just need ride height adjustment and quality, and I think that's exactly what the Tein Basics are for.
I also asked the same at NASIOC forums, but with not much response. The person that answered told me nothing specific and if I could to get Helix. But I just also read a review from someone where it said how PITA is to adjust height with Helixs.
So, AFOUR, if you have anything else to say about your experience with your TEINs please do so, and also please comment about how hard it is to adjust height, and if possible post some pics.
Thanks!
Rafael.
I also asked the same at NASIOC forums, but with not much response. The person that answered told me nothing specific and if I could to get Helix. But I just also read a review from someone where it said how PITA is to adjust height with Helixs.
So, AFOUR, if you have anything else to say about your experience with your TEINs please do so, and also please comment about how hard it is to adjust height, and if possible post some pics.
Thanks!
Rafael.
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