Spec R_GSR

does anyone have any experince with the cusco comp s coilover and how dows it compare to a tien say basic....? i am planning to get a set of coilovers for my dc2 teg

firebert

Cusco are way higher quality than Tein, + more street cred. Their dampenes are made by Showa and springs are made in house.
But save up for the Zero2

GUILOTINE

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But save up for the Zero2 </TD></TR></TABLE>
worst reply evar!

MilkyLep

iTrader: (1)

Yea, because yours was so much better.
As for the OP, no idea. I still haven't decided if I want to get K-Sport or Function/Form Coilovers or a Koni/GC setup.

GUILOTINE

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As for the OP, no idea. I still haven't decided if I want to get K-Sport or Function/Form Coilovers or a Koni/GC setup.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry smartass but he didn't ask about K-Sport or the Koni/GC setup.

If I had to choose between Cusco or Tein, I would go Tein anyday

Tornadom

I have had 2 different sets of Teins on my Integra (Super Streets, and RS) and ultimately sold them in favor of a different setup. The Super Streets were a nice riding setup on the road, and offered a decent level of grip if you know how to set the car up. I do not have experience with Cuscos on my own car, but have ridden in an Integra with them. They too, are a nice setup. Look at both first hand before you make your decision.

KoketsuCivicSi

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hehe. i'd say their both on the same level

firebert

coming from you guys I take it as a compliment.

blinx9900

my cusco coilovers had KYB stamped on the shock so i thought kyb made the shocks but i dunno, i like cusco just cause there mad jdm y0... worse part is im being serious. i cant help it im a jdm ****.

young noob

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what set-up did you opp for?

Plum_civicEK

I've the comp-s on my EK hatch and i love it
tried the Tein SS and they're kinda soft (not saying the Comp-s is much better)

I'd probably save up another couple hundreds more then get the Zero-2

Cookie

I am interested in the TEIN FLEX's and I spotted this head to head.

So with all of this back and forth over which is and which isn't,,,

Cusco or Tein?

Which is more rebuildable, tunable, adjustable and just overall more pleasing than the other! Dollar for dollar!??

Keep the smart *** remarks - I know there are some real enthusiasts on here - Help a brother out!

blinx9900

nobody was comparing tein flex here, we were comparing the comp s to the tein basic, both are entry level coilovers. FLEX is on another level, i'll tell you one thing though, the cusco equivalent is going to cost atleast 500 more than the flex.

gabebauman

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
LOL...Yeah...because in the end...suspension selection should only come down to this.

Tornadom

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Both Tein, and Cusco will require you to ship the dampners back to Japan for service. This is at a cost of about $200 shipping, the cost of the actual services being performed, and a downtime of 3-5 weeks. I sent my Type-RS shocks back to Tein to have them valved to my specs, and was lucky to have had 2 other sets of suspension available to me.

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Koni SPSS3 valved shocks, custom rate Ground-Controls, and extended top-hats. So far, I do not miss my $2,000 Teins. Actually, this setup is 100 times better for what I do.

GUILOTINE

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Both Tein, and Cusco will require you to ship the dampners back to Japan for service. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You are incorrect, Since '05 Tein has had a rebuild/overhaul center in L.A.

HondaF1Fanatic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tornadom &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni SPSS3 valved shocks, custom rate Ground-Controls, and extended top-hats. So far, I do not miss my $2,000 Teins. Actually, this setup is 100 times better. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Removed "for what I do" because your setup is just 100x better period

Jon

Tornadom

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You are incorrect, Since '05 Tein has had a rebuild/overhaul center in L.A.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I did not know that, as it was 2004 when I sent my Teins in.

Tornadom

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Removed "for what I do" because your setup is just 100x better period

Jon</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks... I didn't want to step on ay toes, so I made it subjective.