This guy at my local shop told me that I should get the basic Tein coilover/strut system. I told him that I wanted the GC coilovers/Koni Yellows, and he told me that he could get me the Tein set for cheaper. Should I do it? I don't know anything about Tein. Thanks.

 

Why? This guy told me that the coilover on the GC is loose, and the Tein is connected, so the Tein is better.

 

What about Tein SS? Are the good? I can get them for $850. Is this a good price? Thanks.

 

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Also go visit teins web site. BASICs can be lowerd 1 INCH . </TD></TR></TABLE>

what do u mean ?

only an inch?

i dont think that is true... check the site again.

 

Seriously, most of Tein's lower-end stuff is made as a cushy shock. It's not performance oriented.

So what if the spring is loose on the GC setup? They are like that stock too. They aren't physically attached to anything either.

Get GC/Koni. You will be much happier in the long run. Also, don't forget about when your shocks go out. Who is going to revalve them? Koni will revalve them under their lifetime warranty.

Tein Basic
GC/Koni

 

Ok ,thanks.

 

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You go check the site again.
http://www.tein.com/badamp.html
"Spring Rate Adjustable Range "
+1 and -1
Meaning u can raise it 1 inch higher then stock, or 1 inch lower then stock.</TD></TR></TABLE>

no....thats spring rate adjustable brotha...LOOK TO THE RIGHT AND U WILL SEE "RIDE HEIGHT ADJUST RANGE"....

 

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You go check the site again.
http://www.tein.com/badamp.html
"Spring Rate Adjustable Range "
+1 and -1
Meaning u can raise it 1 inch higher then stock, or 1 inch lower then stock.</TD></TR></TABLE> thats spring rate adjustment not ride height I'll take the TEINs. Most people dont really need the adjustability of shock settings inherent with the gc/koni combo.

 

I would get the TEIN because they are made complete for your car. They have been factory tested for their specific applications.

I have TEIN Ha and love em!

just my opinion!

 

Tein oenz you

 

um.. you guys prolly have Tein HA. Those are damn good i agree. But this fool is talking about Tein BASIC. which aren't so good. If i were you, i would go with the GC w/ koni shocks.. they're better and they have a good rep in here.

 

if you get tein, get the SS

 

The Tein SS installed are $850 here in IL at Garage Kwai. I got them for my 97 CX. They ride cushy enough on the softest setting and are nice and tight on the harder settings. TEIN

 

So what's wrong with Tein's Basic setup? It seems like a good setup for a daily driver...

 

Tein Basics are non adjustable, and the ride height is only adjustable +1/-1. We all know how people here like things that are adjustable.

 

I would personally stick with the teins due to its 1 piece construction. It also depends on what you are using the suspension for. If you are only daily driving then go with the BASIC, if not go for the higher end models like the SS, FLEX, ect.

 

If you can afford the Tein S/S, go for them. The GC's are also great, but if you're going to pay $800 for the GC/Koni yellow setup you might as well pay $100 more for a full/true coilover setup.

Shingo

 

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get your facts straight they can be adjusted to -3.9 in the front and -3.1 in the rear. I would know, I have them on my car. And how can you people be bashing something that JUST came out? Do any of you even have them on your car? I have them and drive on them everyday and they are awesome. I got mine for 700 out the door and installed them myself for nothing so I think they are pretty good for the price and quality.

 

Tein SS, if you can get them for 850 go for it, you wont be dissapointed, no basic no no

 

Are Tein RA's good?

 

Tein SS = Street suspension system.

Pretty soft rates and no ability to swap front and rear and more importantly, you can't change springs like with GCs.

Koni Yellows can properly dampen spring oscillations from a 500-550lb-in spring rate, which is what I will be purchasing when my wallet gets thicker (450/500-550). This is no longer a street system, but is used in many IT races where a threaded shock body is not allowed. It's a great intermediate track setup, and is the most you will need for a daily driver.

If you want a track setup you really should start with a shortened aluminum shock. You can shorten/revalve Konis but the price climbs substantially, and the race-oriented Zeal, JIC kits are in that price range. Tein does make more aggressive kits, so consider the SS's analogous to Bacardi O...they make more powerful stuff.

 

How do the Tein SS compare to the H&R coilovers?

 

life time is always good

 

Wow, I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry my facts were off. Are you just mad that you have the Basic's instead of the SS. Thats really not my fault now, is it? Anyways, you can get the SS's installed for $850, so I'm guessing that you can get them for around $700-$750 w/o installation. If you can't find that deal online, try giving Kwai Garage a call, ask for Bensen, he'll hook you up.

 

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Pretty soft rates and no ability to swap front and rear and more importantly, you can't change springs like with GCs.
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actually u can change the spring rates..u can get stiffer rear springs buy calling tein..i think they cost $50..the springs rates on the SS are 448F & 336R..i know that u can go 112lbs more on that setup front and rear... but for the street i think that adding 112lbs more in the front is too much...i upgrade the rear so that the setup would be 448 front & rear..