Cusco 2 Coilover VS Tein Flex

[jesmine0]

Hi, I come across this two coilover for EK. Which one do you guys recommend?

The Cusco 2 is 5 way adjustable for street and track use.
Spring rates- F: 9kgf/mm, R: 5kgf/mm.
Height adjustment- F:-75~0mm, R: -70~0mm

Tein Flex is street and track as well.
Spring rates: (front) 10.0kg/200mm / (rear) 7.0kg/200mm
Height adjust: - (front) -55mm ~ +10mm / (rear) -51mm ~ 0mm

I know both are seriously great products. But which one do you guys recommend for a daily driver.

At this moment, I am preferring Cusco 2 as it has lower spring rate and more high adjustment.

[trism]

prices?

me, id go with cusco

[90LAN]

cusco becos i run cusco 2's
but with teins u can get parts and get it fixed in aus more easier as there is a distributor
in qld

[jesmine0]

Cusco 2 is cheaper like 200-400 compare to flex.

[Benson]

i have used both set of coilovers. I would prefer the Tein Flex over the Cusco. Rides the bumps much better at the track.

But for DD, ill go for Cusco Zero. Its not as hardcore compare to the flex

[Sexc86]

Id have to say Tein Flex...

Tein you can Run the EDFC (Electronic controll the damper from in car) and i dont believe the Cusco have a similar device. Also i believe the Tein have a larger range of dampening settings which is something you want for daily driving.

I am unsure what the flex would be like on a daily driver (as mine is a weekend driver), however on the softest setting its not too bad, and on the hardest its very nice and firm.

Educated guess that the tein would be more expensive. Also its hard for me to compare as i actually have not driven a car with cuscos (i have been a passenger)

Plus from a legality point of view i THINK (dont quote me, DO THE RESEARCH!) some Tein Coilovers are ADR approved (as they have australian distributers).


Good luck mate!!

[jesmine0]

Thanks for the input.

Actually, Cusco have E-Con Controller which similar to the function of EDFC from Tein. It can adjust the damping force inside the car and the controller is much more smaller compare to EDFC. This allow more of hood clearance.

[jesmine0]

I found a used cusco 2E for $1000 and used Flex for $1300. But Flex is missing top upper mount. what do you guys recommend?

[MikeyG]

cusco dude... if sumthing is missing from the coilovers.. dont go near it as other stuff could be missing and you not knowing :)

good luck!

[DOHCTR Coopz!]

I'm running a set of cusco 2E's atm, they have been very comfortable since my car is a daily driver. The drop is perfect also. I cant rly comment on the flexes but the cusco's were a dramatic improvement in handing over my previous set up; tein springs + stock shocks

[G-Stick]

cusco's ftw, ive had mine for more than 1 year now and they have been great.

[tinkerbell]

i jsut changed from Cusco Zero2 to Tein MonoFlex.

the Tein are excellent, as were the Cuscos...

you will be happy with either... provided they are in good condition and not worn out (the BIG problem with 2nd/3rd/4th hand sussy...)

[EK1.6LCIV]

buy new, save yourself alot of problems down the track. Cuscos over Tien based on price alone and from both rides Ive been in, they felt identical

[markoJEK1]

can someone give me some more background info on the cusco zero 2e's Im not concerned about road comfort, I like their design over the monoflex hands down ( fully threaded coil vs partially threaded) and all their specifications are very well suited to what I want compared to what the monoflex offer, except the spring rates 9f 5r vs 10f 6r. How are they on the track / 1/4 is my main question, and I guess how is it on the road =/ thanks

[hastE]

i use to have cusco zero2s on my previous car

you can hear the dampers at work over ripples

vgood suspension (Y)

[tinkerbell]

How are they on the track / 1/4 is my main question, and I guess how is it on the road =/ thanks

i won class 3B of the NSW supersprint Championship usign Cusco Zero 2's with 12k/8k springs... set at 5 front, 4 rear...

[VT3C]

My Zero2's were my 3rd set of coilovers.. and I am very happy with them.

I ordered with 10/8 kg/mm springs and on my EG they are great however I wouldnt want them any softer for the track.

The quality is very good - same as Tein..

personally I cant see anything wrong with Teins.. but I am very happy with the cusco's..

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/new-parts_03.jpg

[LiL FiLo]

can we add vs buddyclub racing spec to this thread?

[kongfu]

My Zero2's were my 3rd set of coilovers.. and I am very happy with them.

I ordered with 10/8 kg/mm springs and on my EG they are great however I wouldnt want them any softer for the track.

The quality is very good - same as Tein..

personally I cant see anything wrong with Teins.. but I am very happy with the cusco's..

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/new-parts_03.jpg

Im running cusco atm as well I love them:D

[jesmine0]

You know what, so many ppl from this forum are running Tein. But from this thread, almost 80% is recommending Cusco.

Of cos price is one of the reason, but then i think they are definitely very very veryyyyyyy great product and that's y so much ppl recommend it.

Unlike cheaper coilover like D2 or G4, if they are not as good, no one will give a comment on it.

So I reckon Cusco is the best way!!

[jesmine0]

i won class 3B of the NSW supersprint Championship usign Cusco Zero 2's with 12k/8k springs... set at 5 front, 4 rear...

Sweet buddy!! That impress me!!

[zco]

i honestly think the zero2's are over rated.. tein flex are pretty good. and the monoflex are heaps better..
i'd pick the flex over the cusco's

ZEAL's are holding up real good on my EK.

[G-Stick]

but ur a hard parker ;) lol

[MikeyG]

both cusco and tein are great companys that make good quality coils..

theres going to be debates on both sides, only yourself and compair by riding on both setups, i dont think some boys from ozhonda in your area wont take you for a drive in their setup, ask and go from there.

[jesmine0]

both cusco and tein are great companys that make good quality coils..

theres going to be debates on both sides, only yourself and compair by riding on both setups, i dont think some boys from ozhonda in your area wont take you for a drive in their setup, ask and go from there.

But so bad that I didn't know anyone having this setup!!

Anyway, I guess I am going towards the Cusco. saving some $$ for other parts is always better:D
N they are good either

[tinkerbell]

why do people go on about the price?

i paid $1840 for my Tien Monoflex - the Cusco Zero2's cant be that much cheaper - can they?

EDIT: but that was before the dollar crashed.

[jesmine0]

Got the Cusco Zero2.They looks very good :P
But the only problem is one of the rubber protecting the shock is slightly melt n deform.
I think the owner before had set it too low. n it contact the shock.
anyone know what should i do to it? delete it or leave it lick that??

will take a pic tomorrow.

[STTICH]

My Zero2's were my 3rd set of coilovers.. and I am very happy with them.

I ordered with 10/8 kg/mm springs and on my EG they are great however I wouldnt want them any softer for the track.

The quality is very good - same as Tein..

personally I cant see anything wrong with Teins.. but I am very happy with the cusco's..

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/VTEChnique/new-parts_03.jpg


sorry for kinda diggin this thread back to life.

anyone know if 10/8 is standard for DC/EG on cusco zero2? i thought the spring rates are lower than tat?

[tinkerbell]

i had 8/6 on mine before i changed them...

8/6 is standard iirc