Tein CS vs Apexi World Sport
03-14-04, 11:54 PM
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Tein CS vs Apexi World Sport
I narrowed it down to Tein CS and Apexi WS. Range from 1-10. what would you choose/give each brand if you want to have a comfort (like stock) and good handling ride. i heard lots of good thing about Tein CS and Apexi WS but members choose to go with Tein CS. Please help. Thanks
Tein CS $1425
Apexi WS $1192
Tein CS $1425
Apexi WS $1192
03-15-04, 12:10 AM
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So far, I've only read good things about the Apex'i. I have not driven or rode in a car with one so I can't really help in your decision. I only want to bring up EDFC. If you want to be able to electronically adjust the dampening, then you only have one choice. 
Otherwise, I'll let the other members chime in.
Otherwise, I'll let the other members chime in.
03-15-04, 02:31 AM
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I don't think you will easily find the Apexi WS anymore... I was told they were discontinued. Just for reference, the Apexi is height adjustable, but the dampening is not adjustable. I have the WS but have not installed them yet. I believe several other members have also purchased the WS through a Group Buy just recently, so they can share their results. From what I have read, Apexi WS has the best price vs. performance, which is why I purchased them.
03-15-04, 02:56 AM
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I'd give Apexi an 8
If adjusting the dampening is not a concern for you, go with the Apexi WS system.
If you have the need to fine tune your suspension to "exactly" what you want, then go with the TEIN CS. Otherwise, if you're not going to even bother adjusting your dampeners again after you have them tuned... then it is up to you if you want to spend the extra couple hundred on that feature.
I can only speak about the Apexi's, since I personally have them and enjoy it much. With no other aftermarket suspension parts installed on my car yet besides these coilovers to affect my judgment on them, I have concluded that these are noticeably stiffer than stock, but it's not race-spec stiffness either. More like the suspension that you get from most sports cars off the dealer lot, maybe a tad bit stiffer. I found them to be very much like my old 1990 300zx suspension in stiffness and handling capability, or my brother's 1985 300zx tuned with the Adjustable Tokico Shocks set at the stiffest settings.
Also, if you happen to ride in vehicles with stiffer suspension all the time, then the change from stock GS suspension to the WS suspension won't be so hard to adjust to. On a side note, even though the WS suspension is preset, it dampers well all the bumps you encounter and no creaking whatsoever as long as everything is installed properly. Construction is sturdy on all the components, and if you examine closely, it is simply a basic coilover system (similar sized springs compared to stock, and shocks with a body threaded almost entirely). I would say it is like buying aftermarket shocks and springs in one nice and neat package without going through the hassle of trying to find the right components that work in unison. Well, enough babbling on my part, hopefully somebody with the CS will chime in with their opinions too.
If you have the need to fine tune your suspension to "exactly" what you want, then go with the TEIN CS. Otherwise, if you're not going to even bother adjusting your dampeners again after you have them tuned... then it is up to you if you want to spend the extra couple hundred on that feature.
I can only speak about the Apexi's, since I personally have them and enjoy it much. With no other aftermarket suspension parts installed on my car yet besides these coilovers to affect my judgment on them, I have concluded that these are noticeably stiffer than stock, but it's not race-spec stiffness either. More like the suspension that you get from most sports cars off the dealer lot, maybe a tad bit stiffer. I found them to be very much like my old 1990 300zx suspension in stiffness and handling capability, or my brother's 1985 300zx tuned with the Adjustable Tokico Shocks set at the stiffest settings.
Also, if you happen to ride in vehicles with stiffer suspension all the time, then the change from stock GS suspension to the WS suspension won't be so hard to adjust to. On a side note, even though the WS suspension is preset, it dampers well all the bumps you encounter and no creaking whatsoever as long as everything is installed properly. Construction is sturdy on all the components, and if you examine closely, it is simply a basic coilover system (similar sized springs compared to stock, and shocks with a body threaded almost entirely). I would say it is like buying aftermarket shocks and springs in one nice and neat package without going through the hassle of trying to find the right components that work in unison. Well, enough babbling on my part, hopefully somebody with the CS will chime in with their opinions too.
03-15-04, 07:42 AM
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Love the CS
After driving on the Tein CS for about 7k miles now, I have to say I would rate them a 10! NO noise at all, excellent damping characteristics and, for me, perfect balance between ride comfort and handling ability. The Daizen sways compliment the CS perfectly, and besides that, they're beautiful too! 
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this is my first experience with coilovers and i must give these tein cs's a full scale 10!.. rides like stock and with the flick of a switch feels like it's ready to eat the track... just my 0.02 cents
03-15-04, 08:50 AM
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Originally posted by nextlevelcoupe
this is my first experience with coilovers and i must give these tein cs's a full scale 10!.. rides like stock and with the flick of a switch feels like it's ready to eat the track... just my 0.02 cents
this is my first experience with coilovers and i must give these tein cs's a full scale 10!.. rides like stock and with the flick of a switch feels like it's ready to eat the track... just my 0.02 cents
03-15-04, 09:19 AM
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Re: Love the CS
Originally posted by FutureGS400
and besides that, they're beautiful too!
and besides that, they're beautiful too!
03-15-04, 06:08 PM
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the prices u posted there must b retail? the apexis were going 4 like 780.00 just recently and the cs's were 1295.00 shipped from carson.....
i can't give an opinion on the apexis's cus i've never seen or driven on them but i can give u my feel on the cs's..........great !!!.....that about says it all......
i can't give an opinion on the apexis's cus i've never seen or driven on them but i can give u my feel on the cs's..........great !!!.....that about says it all......
03-15-04, 10:11 PM
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Guys, Thank you very very much for all of your opinions. One last question, where is the best place to buy Tein CS. Thanks again and good luck with yours mod.
03-15-04, 10:34 PM
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Guys, Thank you very very much for all of your opinions. One last question, where is the best place to buy Tein CS. Thanks again and good luck with yours mod.
Guys, Thank you very very much for all of your opinions. One last question, where is the best place to buy Tein CS. Thanks again and good luck with yours mod.