TEIN coilover question
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From: California
yeah..sometimes..they can be almost shopping cartish. Given also I have 18 inch rims w/low profile tires and I lowered suspension and I live in bumpy San Francisco.
On the highway it's very firm but not that bad..in the city..it's shopping cart.
I just don't know how the Germans manage to cover both ends.
Tein covered the peformance part..but not the ride quality part.
AND that is WITH lowering the stiffness settings. Forget about the tighter settings...unless you want to HURT as you go down the road...
hehe.
On the highway it's very firm but not that bad..in the city..it's shopping cart.
I just don't know how the Germans manage to cover both ends.
Tein covered the peformance part..but not the ride quality part.
AND that is WITH lowering the stiffness settings. Forget about the tighter settings...unless you want to HURT as you go down the road...
hehe.
Originally posted by Anthracite SC
yeah..sometimes..they can be almost shopping cartish. Given also I have 18 inch rims w/low profile tires and I lowered suspension and I live in bumpy San Francisco.
On the highway it's very firm but not that bad..in the city..it's shopping cart.
I just don't know how the Germans manage to cover both ends.
Tein covered the peformance part..but not the ride quality part.
AND that is WITH lowering the stiffness settings. Forget about the tighter settings...unless you want to HURT as you go down the road...
hehe.
yeah..sometimes..they can be almost shopping cartish. Given also I have 18 inch rims w/low profile tires and I lowered suspension and I live in bumpy San Francisco.
On the highway it's very firm but not that bad..in the city..it's shopping cart.
I just don't know how the Germans manage to cover both ends.
Tein covered the peformance part..but not the ride quality part.
AND that is WITH lowering the stiffness settings. Forget about the tighter settings...unless you want to HURT as you go down the road...
hehe.
Lead Lap
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From: Arizona
Originally posted by Anthracite SC
yeah..sometimes..they can be almost shopping cartish. Given also I have 18 inch rims w/low profile tires and I lowered suspension and I live in bumpy San Francisco.
On the highway it's very firm but not that bad..in the city..it's shopping cart.
I just don't know how the Germans manage to cover both ends.
Tein covered the peformance part..but not the ride quality part.
AND that is WITH lowering the stiffness settings. Forget about the tighter settings...unless you want to HURT as you go down the road...
hehe.
yeah..sometimes..they can be almost shopping cartish. Given also I have 18 inch rims w/low profile tires and I lowered suspension and I live in bumpy San Francisco.
On the highway it's very firm but not that bad..in the city..it's shopping cart.
I just don't know how the Germans manage to cover both ends.
Tein covered the peformance part..but not the ride quality part.
AND that is WITH lowering the stiffness settings. Forget about the tighter settings...unless you want to HURT as you go down the road...
hehe.
-Steve
Lexus Test Driver
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Posts: 1,195
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From: California
rubble?
No Hermosa..
I'm currently situated in Northern Cali right below San Fran. (go niners). My hawaii living full time dream went w/the dot coms.
And also AzLex, yeah...at low setting on the highways..it's close to stock...but any rough roads...in san fran...you can feel your bones rattle..hehe
I'm currently situated in Northern Cali right below San Fran. (go niners). My hawaii living full time dream went w/the dot coms.
And also AzLex, yeah...at low setting on the highways..it's close to stock...but any rough roads...in san fran...you can feel your bones rattle..hehe
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From: California
Originally posted by Hermosa
Okay I am going for the Tein CS. Thanks guys! I like handling improvement but the roads here are harsh with 5" deep potholes and 3" height differentials on the freeway.
Okay I am going for the Tein CS. Thanks guys! I like handling improvement but the roads here are harsh with 5" deep potholes and 3" height differentials on the freeway.
Tein suspension all comes with 16way adjustable shocks so you can adjust the stiffness of your ride. Some even come with the adjustment of rebound and compression. The flex kit is compatible with the EDFC, which is a really cool device. You can adjust the stiffness of your shock without getting out of your car. i can get great prices on teins so pm me if you guys are interested.
SC300(JZZ30)
Tein HA: $960
Tein RA w/pillow ball mounts: $1575
Tein RE w/pillow ball mounts: $1685
Tein CS w/pillow ball mounts: $1400
Tein FLEX w/pillow ball mounts: $1370
Tein EDFC: $330
*only the cs and the flex are compatible with EDFC and prices are without shipping
SC300(JZZ30)
Tein HA: $960
Tein RA w/pillow ball mounts: $1575
Tein RE w/pillow ball mounts: $1685
Tein CS w/pillow ball mounts: $1400
Tein FLEX w/pillow ball mounts: $1370
Tein EDFC: $330
*only the cs and the flex are compatible with EDFC and prices are without shipping
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From: California
Hermosa,
http://www.tein.com/lexus.html
According to that. The HA's and the Flex use the same spring but the Flex has more vertical adjustment. It would tend to seem that they would ride pretty rough. I really think the CS with the EDFC would be the great setup. But I am a wimp when it comes to driving my Lexus like a mini-truck.
MW
http://www.tein.com/lexus.html
According to that. The HA's and the Flex use the same spring but the Flex has more vertical adjustment. It would tend to seem that they would ride pretty rough. I really think the CS with the EDFC would be the great setup. But I am a wimp when it comes to driving my Lexus like a mini-truck.
MW
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If you look at the specs though the Flex and CS do have significant crossover for a bit at the lower end of the flex. A somewhat firmer CS is the softest Flex. I think it iwll be fine for me since I liked the KYB AGXs.
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well boys, i was going to buy the HA's. I called the guy to order, and he told me that they are on back order until mid to late february....
So i said "how much more for the CS's?"
He said "Around 400$"
So i said "**** It, give me the CS's"
So for an extra fee i am getting the CS's. I really didnt care which one i got, but i do like the fact that these are compatable with the EDFC. they should be to my by next week sometime. Ill let you know how i like them.
Kevin
So i said "how much more for the CS's?"
He said "Around 400$"
So i said "**** It, give me the CS's"
So for an extra fee i am getting the CS's. I really didnt care which one i got, but i do like the fact that these are compatable with the EDFC. they should be to my by next week sometime. Ill let you know how i like them.
Kevin
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Ask Manaray, he loves them. I did order the CS myself but changed them in the last minute. As I mentioned before they are soft but the Flex crosses over the range of CS but also can get stiffer so I chose the Flex. The flex are also $30 cheaper than the CS. Just food for thought. If you want to get some sport suspension or at least the capability to get there then you might reconsider the Flex for the CS.