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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Default ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

im kinda stuck right now im not sure which one to get so i figure why not ask so what other ppl would pick....which is a better setup the ground control coilovers with koni yellow struts or the tein basic coilovers?????
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

i'd go with the koni yellow/gc, it's made in the US i think, the warranty usually isn't an issue, and i don't think tein comes with a lifetime warranty..

plus you can custom choose your springrates for your application with gc's
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

I haven't really heard Basic's blowing, But I have heard that the ride is shitty. PLUS GC/Koni have lifetime warranty.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

Koni/GC > Tein

The Tein Basics are utter crap.

You will not regret getting the koni/gc. What are your plans for the car?
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

Originally Posted by .Manny.
Koni/GC > Tein

The Tein Basics are utter crap.

You will not regret getting the koni/gc. What are your plans for the car?
this is my car right now im looking for suspension and after that some real deal wheels....

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

I just bought some Koni with GC Combo for realllllll cheap rides good ! compaired to Tien basics that my friend has in the same type of hatch
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

i swear these "rides great" comments have more to do with spring rate than anything else. if you're split between a coilover and the GC/koni combo, the PIC apex should be the one you're looking at to compare, not the basics. the koni warranty is also a BIG deal if you're planning on keeping the car very long. the other wonderful part is your choice of spring rates. you can buy 300f 250r if you want a sporty DD ride. 450f 400r for autocross, or make that 450-500r if you have a slow course that requires a lot of turn in. all you have to do is switch up
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Default Re: ground control with koni struts vs. tein basic????

Originally Posted by idrivesideways
i swear these "rides great" comments have more to do with spring rate than anything else. if you're split between a coilover and the GC/koni combo, the PIC apex should be the one you're looking at to compare, not the basics. the koni warranty is also a BIG deal if you're planning on keeping the car very long. the other wonderful part is your choice of spring rates. you can buy 300f 250r if you want a sporty DD ride. 450f 400r for autocross, or make that 450-500r if you have a slow course that requires a lot of turn in. all you have to do is switch up
Good info here.
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