Tein Mono Flex - Flex questions

**Elwood** · 19-05-2008 11:57 PM

Just had the mono-flex's put on.

Fantastic.. Not too stiff (im at 12 clicks) - but i like mine pretty rough.

Very predictable cornering - Definitely recommend.

**string** · 20-05-2008 04:55 PM

Why would someone choose "Tien Mono Flex" for $1600+ when you can get a full set of Koni yellows with whatever springs you like for 2/3 of the price.

**aaronng** · 20-05-2008 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by string

Why would someone choose "Tien Mono Flex" for $1600+ when you can get a full set of Koni yellows with whatever springs you like for 2/3 of the price.

I am guessing they want the height adjustability.

**string** · 20-05-2008 06:22 PM

Sorry I meant to say that includes height adjustability. Ground control have applications for many cars, and many shock choices.

**Elwood** · 21-05-2008 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by string

Why would someone choose "Tien Mono Flex" for $1600+ when you can get a full set of Koni yellows with whatever springs you like for 2/3 of the price.

What a stupid question.

Koni's are oil shocks, not Gas - so when they get hot they get softer, and they are pretty much OEM with a lame adjustment.

Please don't come into a thread like this and suggest alternatives like that, when he clearly wants to learn about the Mono Flex's.

**string** · 21-05-2008 05:59 PM

What a stupid answer.

Originally Posted by Elwood

What a stupid question.

Koni's are oil shocks, not Gas - so when they get hot they get softer, and they are pretty much OEM with a lame adjustment.

The thread author is after a low and smooth ride. If he was after track longevity i'm sure he would have mentioned it - Koni's going off for street use? Turn it up.

Originally Posted by Elwood

Please don't come into a thread like this and suggest alternatives like that, when he clearly wants to learn about the Mono Flex's.

Clearly...

Originally Posted by tknova

and does anybody else have any other opinions or any other coilover i should look at?

How dare I answer one of his original requests.

Are you done trolling or are you just trying to justify your purchase now that i've made you think about a cheaper alternative?

**Elwood** · 21-05-2008 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by string

Are you done trolling or are you just trying to justify your purchase now that i've made you think about a cheaper alternative?

Not that im thinking about an alternative - but when you walk into a thread asking WHY would ANYONE buy Mono-Flex for a price like that, think about who you may be offending.

**aaronng** · 21-05-2008 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Elwood

Not that im thinking about an alternative - but when you walk into a thread asking WHY would ANYONE buy Mono-Flex for a price like that, think about who you may be offending.

It is his opinion and he is entitled to it. In my opinion, damper-wise, Koni yellow and Bilsteins are better than Tein dampers.
BTW, Mono-flex uses oil shocks as well.

**string** · 21-05-2008 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Elwood

Not that im thinking about an alternative - but when you walk into a thread asking WHY would ANYONE buy Mono-Flex for a price like that, think about who you may be offending.

Stop projecting your own issues into my words. My initial comment was exactly that, a harmless comment. You chose to take offense instead of answering the question like an adult. If you get such bad buyers remorse that you take offense when someone doesn't describe your product in purely positive light then you need to make better buying decisions.

I did not slander Tein dampers as I have never used them - my question was directed at someone who had first or second hand experience with both. You have clearly never used a set of Koni Sports if you describe them as "OEM with a lame adjustment".

Koni Sports are a brilliant street, autocross and entry level track damper with proven results at a great price. Lifetime warranty for the original owner and can be rebuilt or revalved locally.

**milkman** · 21-05-2008 06:39 PM

Koni Yellows + Ground Control Cpoilover sleeves + Eibach Springs custom made to your specifications would offer the same features as a coilover, whilst allowing you to retain ride comfort and pick your spring rates.

I just bought a set 1.3k landed.

**Elwood** · 22-05-2008 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

It is his opinion and he is entitled to it. In my opinion, damper-wise, Koni yellow and Bilsteins are better than Tein dampers.
BTW, Mono-flex uses oil shocks as well.

Mono-Flex use gas, not oil (to my knowledge).

The Mono features a mono gas tube that increases damper response time and increases the consistency of the performance once the dampers begins to heat up from aggressive driving.

*edit* However, i also found this..

Mono Tube Internal Design -
A Mono Tube internal design is utilized for increased oil capacity, improved heat dissipation, and larger valving. Other features of the Mono Tube design are quieter operation, and ability to use stiffer spring rates for racing applications.
Increased rigidity on strut type vehicles, in which an inverted coilover construction is utilized.

So now im confused.

I understand (and apologize) that i may have come across a bit strong, but maybe try and word your comments differently - as not to offend other members. I bought the TEIN and didn't look into Koni's, but im sure they have some good product.

That is all.