View Poll Results: Favorite suspension setup?
HKS Hipermax II
37
17.96%
Tein CS
77
37.38%
Tein FLEX
53
25.73%
JIC FLTA2
39
18.93%
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which suspension set up?
At least you'll get some rebound adjustability.
08-18-06, 07:40 AM
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09-17-06, 08:42 PM
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nism0....where did you order your Kei Office coilovers? Are your coilovers set up for road racing, drifting, or just street racing..I am a drifter and would like to know how they ride
09-17-06, 10:01 PM
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they retail for $3,818.18. yes they are height adjustable and 30way dampening adjustable. not like edfc. they come with a tool to adjust the dampening you get out of the car and adjust them. im pleased with them for the track they are verry stiff. but definately not really ment for street. they are basicly designed specifically for circuit racing. and i will be doing some roadracing/drift. i really wanted the hipermax d's but they were special order and i got these for a better price. also i believe the hipermax pros are also special order. if i were to get something else id probably get jic's (more streetable), but for now im happy with these.
09-28-06, 11:46 AM
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do the tein basics have any dampening control, or are you stuck with a harsh ride?
If not adjustable, i was told the tein ss for supra fit as well, is there any modification necessary to fit the supra SS's on the SC?
If not adjustable, i was told the tein ss for supra fit as well, is there any modification necessary to fit the supra SS's on the SC?
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10-15-06, 03:36 PM
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I have the Tein CS with the EDFC. I'd never consider a different set after having these. I had a set of Supra TT Bilsteins and Eibach Pro-Kit springs. The ride quality was awful...harsh and bouncy. These springs and shocks were not well matched. My CS are definitely matched perfectly. I can't comment on the Basics or the Flex, but to make a generalization and say that "Teins shocks are not valved correct for their springs" isn't accurate. First of all, they have a wide range of adjustability, so you're going to be able to find your sweet spot.
I don't know why anyone would want anything stiffer than the CS. At it's softest setting it's softer than stock, and at it's stiffest the car will skitter over broken pavement. Also, varying the stiffness betwen front and rear will allow you to dial in oversteer or understeer. In addition to the coilovers, I also have the Daizen sways, all of the Daizen bushings, various forms of chassis bracing, and 18x8.5"fr/18.9.5"rr rims with 245/275 tires. I find this setup to be perfect for a daily driver. There's a nice sweeping highway interchange I drive nearly everyday. This is really the only spot where you'll find me breaking the speed limit. I've had encounters with numerous performance cars from WRX's, 350Z's, E46 M3's, etc. I've outhandled each of them, and did so in comfort.
Any of these coilovers will allow you to drop the car and lower the center of gravity. A nice set of sways, and a good wheel and tire combo will complete the equation. I see no need to fit a set of way-too-stiff coilovers for a minimal increase in cornering ability.
I don't know why anyone would want anything stiffer than the CS. At it's softest setting it's softer than stock, and at it's stiffest the car will skitter over broken pavement. Also, varying the stiffness betwen front and rear will allow you to dial in oversteer or understeer. In addition to the coilovers, I also have the Daizen sways, all of the Daizen bushings, various forms of chassis bracing, and 18x8.5"fr/18.9.5"rr rims with 245/275 tires. I find this setup to be perfect for a daily driver. There's a nice sweeping highway interchange I drive nearly everyday. This is really the only spot where you'll find me breaking the speed limit. I've had encounters with numerous performance cars from WRX's, 350Z's, E46 M3's, etc. I've outhandled each of them, and did so in comfort.
Any of these coilovers will allow you to drop the car and lower the center of gravity. A nice set of sways, and a good wheel and tire combo will complete the equation. I see no need to fit a set of way-too-stiff coilovers for a minimal increase in cornering ability.
Amen!
02-21-07, 11:40 PM
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haha and i traded my cs for flex me and jimmy swapped. i can't stand riding that high with cs =\.. btw jimmy are those the same cs!?!? wat in the world did u use to clean them with they look so new!!
02-26-07, 04:00 PM
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Ride Height Adjust Ranges are identified for all of the models of tein suspension available for the SC or Supra...
