Tein Basic coilover for SC400
Tein Basic coilover for SC400
Has anyone gotten any experiences with the Basic Tein which costs around $700? How does it ride compare to stock or Tanabe springs/Tokico shocks? If you have the experience, please describe it. I'm a little tight on budget for suspension because I'm reserving the $$ for my supercharger setup.
Originally Posted by TurboTeg
They rock for the price. Do it up!
I haven't experience other setups but I have on many other cars. Tein basics are just fine.
I haven't experience other setups but I have on many other cars. Tein basics are just fine.
The wheel and tire size you use will play a big part in how bumpy the ride is.
I find on 18s it was just fine. On 19's its a little stiffer than I would like.
If you are looking to race or auto X I would recommend some better coilovers. For aggressive street use I find them to be perfect.
I find on 18s it was just fine. On 19's its a little stiffer than I would like.
If you are looking to race or auto X I would recommend some better coilovers. For aggressive street use I find them to be perfect.
Originally Posted by V8drummer
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I have a 1992 SC400 with the tein basic's and I have a 1995 SC300 with tein basics. I like them a lot. I bought mine off ebay for $712.50 and I really like them. To me, it depends on your taste because I am sitting on 18X8.5 in the front and 18X10 in the rear. I have my car pretty low so you know, the car will ride a little tighter but that is good because it does not feel like you are riding a donkey. I love them and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to lower their car.
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Originally Posted by Lowez2
I have a 1992 SC400 with the tein basic's and I have a 1995 SC300 with tein basics. I like them a lot. I bought mine off ebay for $712.50 and I really like them. To me, it depends on your taste because I am sitting on 18X8.5 in the front and 18X10 in the rear. I have my car pretty low so you know, the car will ride a little tighter but that is good because it does not feel like you are riding a donkey. I love them and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to lower their car.
Does it bottom out over bumps or dips? Do the upper spring coils sit tightly under the stock rubber insulator? And if you adjust the springs to its lowest setup, do the springs drop down from the stock rubber insulator or do they still touch the rubber insulator with some tensions? Thanks again.
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Tein basics
Steve it's John go onto the tein website to get the specs on the basic's that is what I did and made contact with one of the reps, they do look seem like the choice for our cars. When are youu planning on changing them up?
Originally Posted by jibbby
Steve it's John go onto the tein website to get the specs on the basic's that is what I did and made contact with one of the reps, they do look seem like the choice for our cars. When are youu planning on changing them up?
Originally Posted by TurboTeg
I got mine from MVP. There is no tein basic for the SC but the MKIV Supra models bolts right in. Enjoy!
Originally Posted by TurboTeg
Rides great.
The suspension does not bottom out ever. If you put your car too low you may rub the tires on the fenders over big dips at high speeds.
The suspension does not bottom out ever. If you put your car too low you may rub the tires on the fenders over big dips at high speeds.