CinFulxgs

I have been quoted $1370.00 for the Tein Flex, $330.00 for the EDFC, and $320.00 for the total install.

Does this sound like a pretty reasonable deal?

TIA

CinFulxgs

Why did this get moved when threads about intakes stay on the main page instead of being moved to Engine and Trans?

I really wanted this to get some exposure since the question is on its relevence as a good deal or not and has nothing to do with the setup itself... not that it matters since it still gets to here, but is why I didn't start it here in the first place

just my two cents, "Quickdraw McMod"... LOL

R.U. IN AW?

Yes that pretty much sounds right. But can you do the Spring install yourself? Save yourself some money, now I know for a fact you can do the springs yourself unless you don't have the tools for the DIY..... but the EFDC I haven't done yet. Anyways, that price pretty much is about right. Hope that helps?



-R-

rominl

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not sure but try to email todd@tmengineering.net and see what price he can give you, tell him henry refers you. i got all my stuff from him coz' he gave me the best prices around.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Pretty reasonable. Is this from a Tein dealer?

CinFulxgs

Thanks Romin, E-mail sent.

I think even though the Tein Flex is expensive, the ability to change the suspension in the car depending if I am making a trip by myself versus driving my grandparents to the grocery is too good to pass up. With the comments from others that they can go to super stiff, to factory soft and back is just too much of a draw for me to pass up I think.

And with the drop being adjustable, you can't go wrong.

CinFulxgs

Price was quoted from a local shop that does carry the line.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

The Flex handles really well in its sweet spot settings but you will NOT get factory soft. If you want any semblance of factory soft, you will need the CS. Just a heads up.

BTW - I (and others like rominl) have had both.

CinFulxgs

What do you think the difference would be between the L-Tuned setup and the Tein CS setup throguhout the setting range?

At it's softest setting would the handling be better on the Tein CS?
At it's hardest setting would it?

Does it's range cover softer than L-Tuned and harder than L-Tuned ?

Comparing to the Bilstein Sports / L-Tuned shocks setup is fine too.

TIA

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Not sure what the "it" refers to in yout post. I will try to answer assuming "it" means "Flex".
1. I think you can get L-Tuned handling with a better ride on the CS.
2. At the softest setting, the Flex does NOT handle better than CS (at the mid to stiff setting). The Flex floats too much at the soft setting.
3. At the hardest, the Flex will blow away the CS, in terms of handling.
4. In it's range, the Flex will cover softer and harder than L-Tuned. HOWEVER, I did not like the ride/handling of the Flex at soft vs. the ride/handling of the L-Tuned. The L-Tuned is good for what it does. It is relatively soft but not stock-like. It handles well, but not as tight as the coilovers. Overall, the L-Tuned S/S is a good compromise system with no adjustability. I get a better ride quality now with my CS while it handles better than my L-Tuned.

As a disclaimer, my suspension has undergone several iterations of additions and removals. It is hard for me to place a judgement on just one piece of the puzzle while the other pieces have changed. What I wrote is my best guess at how the parts will compare. The bracing aside, I have had the L-Tuned, Flex, and CS on the car (in that order) so I am at least making an informed guess based on experience.

Good luck.

CinFulxgs

"I get a better ride quality now with my CS while it handles better than my L-Tuned."

This is what I needed to know, thanks for the input.

I hope to make a buying decision tomorrow.