i have searched the archives and i have not read anything negative about the tein suspension except lowering too much on an RSX... something about the tie rods... now i am seriously considering this set of coilovers and i would like to know what kind of **** im getting into... if i by the tein... will i need anything else for the install? anything i need to know beyond purchasing the set... please post

 

i got a set of tein basics after having my ep lowered on stock shocks and neuspeed race springs for over a year.. i love my teins. they ride sooo nice and the height adjustability is easy and great for daily driving and going to the track..
two thumbs up for tein for a sick set up!!

 

after the install. make sure you tighten the perches to spec and check them every month. I don't have them my DC5 but I have worked on them with a eg6.

 

which tein setup is the one where you can adjust the camber?

 

you just need the upper pillow ball mounts to adjust that

 

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Curious, you track with the basics?

-Victor

 

Dont want to thread jack, but how much can you lower an ep3 before you need the pillow mounts? I dont want a big drop, 1.5-2 inches maybe.

 

which tein setup is the one where you can adjust the camber


Flex

 

I got the tein flex on my ep3 and it takes turns like a champ

 

I'm buying tein flex on Wednesday. but I'm stuck now i heard that they have problems
staying tight on the ep3 & dc5.some one online also said that they were getting recalled.


Modified by ep3boy at 2:45 PM 1/9/2005

 

what.. is this recall real? only on the flex right?

okay.. another question... i would like to get the tein... so other than the flex, which setup should i get where its adjustable height and camber?

 

the tein SS with pillowball upper mounts. nice ride, no problems with them being loose or whatever. no issues. oh and they are adjustable damper, height, and front camber. if you lower it alot, you'll need a camber kit for rear. that's it.

 

thanks guys for all your input... im gonna order them as soon as i get a chance... any sharing of experience installing them would be greatly appreciated

 

Drywater2005 i called tein today and no recalls.....

 

There is one thing u have to think about that nobody tells u.Teins have been known like every coilover to go out occasionally.Teins aren't made in the us so warranty means sending to japan to fix (not usa).This takes months to get i heard.American products are just easier not better.

 

TEINS are a great suspension, even the Tein Basics are a great set for the money.

 

Tein Flex on DC5 here........nothing compares

 

Tein SS, Progress front and rear sways with tiebars and Mugen-replica upper strut braces front and rear on the DC5 here. Car handles flatter than a go-kart and with the recent inclusion of a Cybernation turbokit, it hauls like a raped ape.

 

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Can you replace or buy just one unit off the set if they do go out?

 

I love my tein flex's, i had omnipowers and skunk2 and the tein out perform the others with flying colors. The only problem is i broke and EDFC motor on my driverside front strut somehow... Oh well they are only $50 for a new one

 

I hav the tein-ss with the upper pillow ball mounts, not many complaints except that the damn front right strut is making that damn popping noise. Its an easy fix i heard, just to take it off and tighten the nut at the top, but im just lazy

 

Mine does that too yeahi. Same frikkin one. Other than that suspension setup is very nice.

 

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This is untrue, Tein has an American HQ where they will not only service your coilovers if they go bad, but they can also revalve your shocks for you as well.

Their address and phone is:

Tein U.S.A.
9798 Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-9161