Wanted Tein Coilovers
#1
Wanted Tein Coilovers
Hello,
I`m interested in buying a set of Tein Coilovers for a 98 GS400. If anyone has a set and is willing to sell please email me at: synco357@aol.com
Thanks,
Andre
p.s. Could those who have a set on the vehicle advise me of the best model to get.
I`m interested in buying a set of Tein Coilovers for a 98 GS400. If anyone has a set and is willing to sell please email me at: synco357@aol.com
Thanks,
Andre
p.s. Could those who have a set on the vehicle advise me of the best model to get.
#3
It all depends on what you are looking for as to which is best.. do a search on them and you should be able to find all the info you need and know which type will be best for you..
#4
The One
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Re: Wanted Tein Coilovers
Originally posted by synco357
p.s. Could those who have a set on the vehicle advise me of the best model to get.
p.s. Could those who have a set on the vehicle advise me of the best model to get.
So far the 3 dominant Tein systems are HA, Flex, and CS. HAs are stiffest but has tightest handling. CS is the softest but gives up some handling. Flex is kind of in between. They all have pros and cons but only you will know what is important to you. Tein is pretty popular on CL so a search should turn up lots of discussions.
On another note, one of the Tein's advantages is EDFC. If you don't plan to use EDFC, then you also open yourself up to other coilover systems: Bilstein, H & R, JIC, ...
Good luck.
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CS more comfort slightly less handling (than Flex)
Flex more handling slightly less comfort (than CS)
Flex more handling slightly less comfort (than CS)
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
CS more comfort slightly less handling (than Flex)
Flex more handling slightly less comfort (than CS)
CS more comfort slightly less handling (than Flex)
Flex more handling slightly less comfort (than CS)
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It's funny because I don't find the flex that stiff.
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
It's funny because I don't find the flex that stiff.
It's funny because I don't find the flex that stiff.
Most of the time, I was fine with the Flex. Then when I got the CS, I was reminded of how smooth a Lex can be and then I rode in a stock GS the other day. It has been so long I forgot how soft the stock ride could be. Then we went on freeway ramps and took some corners and then it reminded me why I don't have the stock suspension anymore.
#10
tein`s
Gents,
One question....If i get a EDFC and set it at the softest setting while using the Flex that should give me a soft ride but in comparison to the sportline eibach spring and stock struts...how will it be then.
please, I`m willing but need to know before making the wrong decision.
Thanks,
Andre
One question....If i get a EDFC and set it at the softest setting while using the Flex that should give me a soft ride but in comparison to the sportline eibach spring and stock struts...how will it be then.
please, I`m willing but need to know before making the wrong decision.
Thanks,
Andre
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The One
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Re: tein`s
Originally posted by synco357
Gents,
One question....If i get a EDFC and set it at the softest setting while using the Flex that should give me a soft ride but in comparison to the sportline eibach spring and stock struts...how will it be then.
please, I`m willing but need to know before making the wrong decision.
Thanks,
Andre
Gents,
One question....If i get a EDFC and set it at the softest setting while using the Flex that should give me a soft ride but in comparison to the sportline eibach spring and stock struts...how will it be then.
please, I`m willing but need to know before making the wrong decision.
Thanks,
Andre
Before I went to CS, my big concern was that it would be even worse than Flex at softest. Luckily, I was wrong. They are engineered differently for different purposes. I've runt CS at stiffest and the ride is still really good. I actually run CS on the stiffer side. There is no float. The ride is smooth almost like stock. The handling is not as good as Flex but here I'd go with the traditional 80/20 rule. You get 80% more ride quality while only losing 20% handling. If you are running Flex softest vs. CS stiffest, I'd even say the rule becomes 98/2. To me the CS is that good. Now if you are comparing to Flex at the stiffer settings, then the handling gap is bigger.
Since I drive somewhat hard (not like other members here ), I don't race the car, I use it on the streets only (no track time yet ), and there is the WAF, the CS fits my needs better.
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