[EURO] Tein SS any good?

[snYpz]

Hi,
Want to lower Euro by 25mm all round with not much compromise with comfort. What coilovers are there to choose from?
Is the Tein SS any good? Heard about problems of rusting and squeeking noises.
Also am considering Eibach springs with Bilstein shocks but would prefer coilovers as primary choice.

cheers

[tiet]

well i don't know much about the difference between but i can tell you that you can get TEIN SUPER STREET DAMPER COILOVERS for about 2k im not too sure so someone corret me if im wrong ^_^

[aaronng]

Teins don't rust unless you live next to the ocean (then you should be worrying about your car rusting too).

My set, which is at least 2 years old doesn't have any rust on it.

[BusterSonic12]

check this, http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65622
and also search.
because suspension related topic has been covered MANY times before.

[ALF487]

one of the traders here sell TEIN on special.. MaxHondapower.. just check it out..

[snYpz]

check this, http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65622
and also search.
because suspension related topic has been covered MANY times before.

Yes i have searched!..just need some advice specific on Euro and in particular the Tein ss. Suspension was covered in the Euro thread but in regards to the Tein Flex, buddyclub etc which i wasnt lookin for ;)

Thanks guys for the advice and cheers Alf486 for the tip! :D

[BusterSonic12]

i just ordered a set of tein ss from oversea.
but from trader here on OH u can get it for around $1430 from edw-R and $200 extra for upper mount. The price varies, so best to ring up/ pm and ask. like is motor racing sell them for 2200... and some trader here with 1700. so all depends where to get it.


Yes i have searched!..just need some advice specific on Euro and in particular the Tein ss. Suspension was covered in the Euro thread but in regards to the Tein Flex, buddyclub etc which i wasnt lookin for ;)

Thanks guys for the advice and cheers Alf486 for the tip! :D

[narut0]

I suggest to really consider an eibach kit instead of coils if you're not even planning of taking your car to the track. Cheaper, more effective for street, ride comfort and to sum it up... MORE PRACTICAL! This will be the same suggestions as what ALF487 mechanic will say. But hey, it's up to you.

[snYpz]

i just ordered a set of tein ss from oversea.
but from trader here on OH u can get it for around $1430 from edw-R and $200 extra for upper mount. The price varies, so best to ring up/ pm and ask. like is motor racing sell them for 2200... and some trader here with 1700. so all depends where to get it.

How much are u gonna lower ur car? keep us posted and tell me how the ride is! :D I will probly get it at the end of the year

BTW Does NRMA allow a max of 30mm drop and must have ground clearance >100mm

cheers

[aaronng]

I suggest to really consider an eibach kit instead of coils if you're not even planning of taking your car to the track. Cheaper, more effective for street, ride comfort and to sum it up... MORE PRACTICAL! This will be the same suggestions as what ALF487 mechanic will say. But hey, it's up to you.

Tein SS are street coilovers. They are comfortable for street and are too soft for the track.

[TeMp]

Tein SS are street coilovers. They are comfortable for street and are too soft for the track.

Why are they too soft for the track? People doing 1:41s (DC5R) at Winton with Tein SS still mean they are too soft?

Please refer to my thread about the misconception that "Harder/stiffer = better hanlding".

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66189

[aaronng]

Why are they too soft for the track? People doing 1:41s (DC5R) at Winton with Tein SS still mean they are too soft?

Please refer to my thread about the misconception that "Harder/stiffer = better hanlding".

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66189

They feel almost like stock. To me, SS is a good compromise between street and the occassional track. So go for it if you are satisfied. :)

[raz05]

I'm using the Tein SS for euro for about 2 yrs so far, no rusting at all.
But i found it a little bit too soft, F8K R4K is juz not enough for the heavy euro. Anyways, it is comfortable for street use not bumpy at all.

[snYpz]

I'm using the Tein SS for euro for about 2 yrs so far, no rusting at all.
But i found it a little bit too soft, F8K R4K is juz not enough for the heavy euro. Anyways, it is comfortable for street use not bumpy at all.

I dont want the ride to be too hard...prefer come comfort esp with some dodgy sydney roads.
how much did u lower it? any pics? :D
I will probly lower it about 1 inch all round at the end of the year...meantime still waiting for the euro r grille!

BTW wats F8K R4K? lol

[raz05]

Then i would think Tein SS is ur choice, it's pretty comfortable.
i dun how much i lowered it, but with the coilover u can adjust to watever u want, here is a pic of my car with ten ss
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/475192656_e0d533ebdb.jpg

BTW, F8K R4K is the spring rate
Front 8K
Rear 4K