TEIN Type flex coilovers......any info for me b4 i purchasE?

Hi,

Never had a good experience with coilovers clearly because i never had the decent amount of money to spend however recently looking into buying a set of TEIN TYPE FLEX COILOVERs for street use and better cornering whilst being 100mm off the ground so nothing to low ( defectable syd street).

If anyone could please give me some feedback as to how their experience went?

Should i purchase these at a reasonable price or look around for the n+ BUDDYCLUBS?

I just really want to aim for a good stance and a non bumpy ride.. slightly bumpy at times is reasonable but nothing over the top :D

please help out if you know some good s***

I've read on the forums but really there isn't a dead answer which says they are sweet and make your ride nice height and smooth lol that's what I'm after don't wanna go pay $2000 and be disappointed :(

you want smooth, get springs

Lol springs arnt smooth ;/ they r bouncy as Fk

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Originally Posted by blastnpast

Lol springs arnt smooth ;/ they r bouncy as Fk

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That's because you're using them with stock shocks. You need shocks that match the new ride hide, otherwise you get no damping.

I see, well would the tein type flex street coilovers do the job? For daily use I have some info I located... They seem like they are what i need just worried about paying $2000 and getting a bouncy ride haha



TYPE FLEX- TEIN TYPE FLEX is a coilover kit developed with performance and comfort in mind. With years of experience in motorsports, TEIN produced TEIN TYPE FLEX to provide the ultimate balance between comfort and performance. Compared to OEM suspension and other entry level coilovers, TEIN TYPE FLEX provides a greater increase in cornering performance, while still being comfortable enough to use on the street. This was accomplished by a higher spring rate and a twin tube internal design damper which allows increased piston stroke and increased durability. TEIN TYPE FLEX features 16 levels of adjustment, pillowball upper mounts, three stage powder coating, full length ride height adjustment, and newly designed spring seat. TEIN TYPE FLEX is the ideal coilover system for users who participate in less intense motorsport events, such as track days and time attacks, while still being able to drive the same setup on the street without too much sacrifice in comfort. TEIN TYPE FLEX is also called Control Master and is intended for both street and competition use.

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Originally Posted by blastnpast

I see, well would the tein type flex street coilovers do the job? For daily use I have some info I located... They seem like they are what i need just worried about paying $2000 and getting a bouncy ride haha



TYPE FLEX- TEIN TYPE FLEX is a coilover kit developed with performance and comfort in mind. With years of experience in motorsports, TEIN produced TEIN TYPE FLEX to provide the ultimate balance between comfort and performance. Compared to OEM suspension and other entry level coilovers, TEIN TYPE FLEX provides a greater increase in cornering performance, while still being comfortable enough to use on the street. This was accomplished by a higher spring rate and a twin tube internal design damper which allows increased piston stroke and increased durability. TEIN TYPE FLEX features 16 levels of adjustment, pillowball upper mounts, three stage powder coating, full length ride height adjustment, and newly designed spring seat. TEIN TYPE FLEX is the ideal coilover system for users who participate in less intense motorsport events, such as track days and time attacks, while still being able to drive the same setup on the street without too much sacrifice in comfort. TEIN TYPE FLEX is also called Control Master and is intended for both street and competition use.

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I have the Flex on my car (Euro), and it is a little stiff for Sydney roads due to the poor conditions. When I was living in Melbourne, the Flex were great. But in the end it depends on your tolerance level too. It would be great if you could get a ride in someone's EK with Flex.

Yeah I'm in Sydney to I have used some crap coilover before in my other ek and they were cheat and bouncy but I can tolerate most things lol just aslong as my head isn't going crazy bouncy up and down and my steering isn't to light it should b fine thanks for the feedback mate appreciate it :)

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Originally Posted by blastnpast

Hi,

Never had a good experience with coilovers clearly because i never had the decent amount of money to spend however recently looking into buying a set of TEIN TYPE FLEX COILOVERs for street use and better cornering whilst being 100mm off the ground so nothing to low ( defectable syd street).

If anyone could please give me some feedback as to how their experience went?

Should i purchase these at a reasonable price or look around for the n+ BUDDYCLUBS?

I just really want to aim for a good stance and a non bumpy ride.. slightly bumpy at times is reasonable but nothing over the top :D

please help out if you know some good s***

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Originally Posted by blastnpast

I see, well would the tein type flex street coilovers do the job? For daily use I have some info I located... They seem like they are what i need just worried about paying $2000 and getting a bouncy ride haha.

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Originally Posted by blastnpast

Yeah I'm in Sydney to I have used some crap coilover before in my other ek and they were cheat and bouncy but I can tolerate most things lol just aslong as my head isn't going crazy bouncy up and down and my steering isn't to light it should b fine thanks for the feedback mate appreciate it :)

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You know, from everything you have described, buying Tein Flex is going to be a process of throwing money down the drain.

You want :-
- bang for buck
- street use
- better cornering
- legal height
- good stance
- not bompy
- not over the top
- don't wanna pay 2 grand

Sounds like you need a QUALITY spring & shock combo.

Been done many times before by others on this forum. Its well documented. EG's, EK's, DC's
Have a good read, you'll find information on the type of spring and shock combo that you want.


Buying coilovers is a money wasting exercise from what you say you want out of your suspension.
Tein Flex = More than what you need.

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Originally Posted by Bludger

You know, from everything you have described, buying Tein Flex is going to be a process of throwing money down the drain.

You want :-
- bang for buck
- street use
- better cornering
- legal height
- good stance
- not bompy
- not over the top
- don't wanna pay 2 grand

Sounds like you need a QUALITY spring & shock combo.

Been done many times before by others on this forum. Its well documented. EG's, EK's, DC's
Have a good read, you'll find information on the type of spring and shock combo that you want.


Buying coilovers is a money wasting exercise from what you say you want out of your suspension.
Tein Flex = More than what you need.

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Well said. +1 rep,

I'll add - look into what suspension most sydney peeps buy, I've heard BC N+ is alright for sydney roads.

Good luck,

Bc n+ is the same specs as flex streets lol except flex can give you 16 damper adjustments :) and money doesn't matter to me when your building a car up so flex should be decent and if they don't satisfy me
I'll resell and buy a different set cheers for the replies

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Originally Posted by Bludger

You know, from everything you have described, buying Tein Flex is going to be a process of throwing money down the drain.

You want :-
- bang for buck
- street use
- better cornering
- legal height
- good stance
- not bompy
- not over the top
- don't wanna pay 2 grand

Sounds like you need a QUALITY spring & shock combo.

Been done many times before by others on this forum. Its well documented. EG's, EK's, DC's
Have a good read, you'll find information on the type of spring and shock combo that you want.


Buying coilovers is a money wasting exercise from what you say you want out of your suspension.
Tein Flex = More than what you need.

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So if I spend the money and got the TEINS would I be having a better ride then I would if I only spent money on the shock and spring combo? Id prob rather spending the money if it was a better opportunity cheers