Tein Basic Coilovers

[DC5-4ME]

Hey guys,

I can get some brand new Tein Basic Coilovers for $990, i was just wondering if this was a good price to pay or if i can find them cheaper elsewhere? I just want to lower my car, not going to track it or anything. Or should i look at other brands for around the same price e.g. D2 coilovers. Or should i go with a spring/shock combo? I don't wanna spend over $1000

- Julie

[Rai-C]

haha id pay 990 for teins why not

[cupnoodle]

Hi Julie,

Please post an update if you decide to purchase them. I want to lower my DC5R but must be girlfriend-friendly too (ie soft and comfortable)

[45SET]

Hi Julie,

Please post an update if you decide to purchase them. I want to lower my DC5R but must be girlfriend-friendly too (ie soft and comfortable)

Cupnoodle: Pfft... stop being soft, atleast get some Tein SS coilovers, its not like your GF is going to be putting on make up, or drinking a hot coffee while you are driving... or going to be in the car every time you drive it. Tein Basic is probably going to be softer then stock, which is going to ruin a DC5R.

DC5-4ME: $990 sounds like a really good price for a set of height adjustable only Teins.

You could look at other brands, but with the Teins they are very well made, and they'll last.

[cupnoodle]

Cupnoodle: Pfft... stop being soft, atleast get some Tein SS coilovers, its not like your GF is going to be putting on make up, or drinking a hot coffee while you are driving... or going to be in the car every time you drive it. Tein Basic is probably going to be softer then stock, which is going to ruin a DC5R.

I'm not as hard as some people on OH

I'd prefer a softer sussy setup cause i don't tackle corners like action man. I'd much prefer straight-line acceleration.

[yourfather]

whippppppppped

[TypeS]

I've got the basics, they're soft as, perfect for a daily

[Red_EG4]

Hey guys,

I can get some brand new Tein Basic Coilovers for $990, i was just wondering if this was a good price to pay or if i can find them cheaper elsewhere? I just want to lower my car, not going to track it or anything. Or should i look at other brands for around the same price e.g. D2 coilovers. Or should i go with a spring/shock combo? I don't wanna spend over $1000

- Julie

I would suggest a spring/shock combo before basic coilovers.
When you lower the basic coilovers, you reduce the damper travel.
In a car as good as the DC5 I would look at higher quality alternatives.

[DC5-4ME]

I've got the basics, they're soft as, perfect for a daily

How soft exactly? Is it softer than stock? I don't want it softer than stock . Is your stock Type S suspension the same as my luxury or are they different?

I would suggest a spring/shock combo before basic coilovers.
When you lower the basic coilovers, you reduce the damper travel.
In a car as good as the DC5 I would look at higher quality alternatives.

What spring/shock combo would you recommend as i do not want to spend much more than 1k. I just want to lower my car a bit and have a decent ride.

[Red_EG4]

What spring/shock combo would you recommend as i do not want to spend much more than 1k. I just want to lower my car a bit and have a decent ride.

Anything from a reputable brand. Koni's or Bilstein perhaps.

[TypeS]

I would suggest a spring/shock combo before basic coilovers.
When you lower the basic coilovers, you reduce the damper travel.
In a car as good as the DC5 I would look at higher quality alternatives.

How can you offer a suggestion, when you have no experience with the coilover in question?

There is nothing wrong with basic coilovers. Lack of dampening adjustment does not make them inferior in quality. Basic's were made for a particular market; the daily driven street car.

Their objective is to improve the handling, in addition to, providing a height adjustable solution on a street car, which your spring/shock combo fails to do.

The daily driver, who is hardly going to track, does not need to fiddle with the damper, if all they will be doing is, driving on the street.

You don't need dampening adjustment with the basics. They come preset at 8 with 0 being stiff and 16 being soft. Which is perfect for street. Lower them as much as you want, mine are dropped to the max, ride quality is perfect, as well as the handling.

Basics have the same springs as your supreme SS's. For $990, heck it's one hell of a bargain. Why waste money on dampening adjustment, when you don't need it?

How soft exactly? Is it softer than stock? I don't want it softer than stock . Is your stock Type S suspension the same as my luxury or are they the same?

It's stiffer than stock, very smooth, the little bumps are felt whilst the big ones are taken care of easily. It'll now actually feel like a sports car

You mean are they different? The stock type S suspension has stiffer springs/damper, but if your changing to coilovers it won't matter.

[DC5-4ME]

How can you offer a suggestion, when you have no experience with the coilover in question?

There is nothing wrong with basic coilovers. Lack of dampening adjustment does not make them inferior in quality. Basic's were made for a particular market; the daily driven street car.

Their objective is to improve the handling, in addition to, providing a height adjustable solution on a street car, which your spring/shock combo fails to do.

The daily driver, who is hardly going to track, does not need to fiddle with the damper, if all they will be doing is, driving on the street.

You don't need dampening adjustment with the basics. They come preset at 8 with 0 being stiff and 16 being soft. Which is perfect for street. Lower them as much as you want, mine are dropped to the max, ride quality is perfect, as well as the handling.

Basics have the same springs as your supreme SS's. For $990, heck it's one hell of a bargain. Why waste money on dampening adjustment, when you don't need it?



It's stiffer than stock, very smooth, the little bumps are felt whilst the big ones are taken care of easily. It'll now actually feel like a sports car

You mean are they different? The stock type S suspension has stiffer springs/damper, but if your changing to coilovers it won't matter.

LOL yeah i meant different. I think i've made up my mind. I think a good quality shock such as Koni or Bilstein matched with a good spring probably would be better than the Tein Basics but they are more than what i need and would also cost me well over $1200.