Tein Basic Coilovers

[Red_EG4]

The stock suspension in my car was a 'coilover', - referring to the coil going around/over the shock? just because it's not Height and/or Damper adjustable doesn't mean it's not a coilover,
as opposed to a different suspension setup where the spring doesn't coil over the shock regardless of whether it's stock or 'sports'.

Ah yes, so stock is simply a 'coilover' system and the aftermarket products are 'adjustable coilover' dependant upon what is adjustable.

[TypeS]

Edit: Ahh... **** it. I can't be bothered arguing with you about this.

You have made some valid points (Which I must say I have over looked), but some of the stuff you have said was uncalled for, such as the name calling (Calling me a douche for putting lowered springs with stock shocks in my car, even though I said I bought the car with them already installed), and the comments about my brother.

In my last post, I drifted aimlessly from defending a point to insulting you.

That was stupid of me and I apologize for that. That was not my intention at all. Oh and I didn’t realize they were already on the car. I didn’t mean to offend you or your brother. Personally I’ve dealt with Michael before, and I have nothing but good things to say

[TypeS]

and what's the resale on a set of stock shocks anyway?

It's not about resale, it's about retaining your stock parts for the future, if and when required, to revert back to stock. Trust me there will be a time, when this occurs, whether due to a defect, sale of the car, or even for insurance purposes. When you'll be acquiring quotes of $1200+ from honda, for a set of shocks, that's when the real value of OEM parts is understood.

Before you jump the gun, not everyone is lucky enough to find 2nd hand oem parts, in the hour of need.

[DC5-4ME]

Well guys, I got the coilovers but ... i haven't installed them LOL

[yourfather]

pics or gtfo!

[Timmy_B]

pics or gtfo!

hahahaha pics or ban..

Total cost??
you installing or paying someone to install??

Before and After pics

[preludacris]

lol , wow this thread was ruined. stop arguing, i dont want to read this crap.


the thread starter has a dc5 luxury not a type R. I don't see how tein basic's would reduce the handling performance.

the teins are a good way to lower the car properly (ie, not a after market spring on a stock shock which will wear it out)

I have tein flex, and as I mainly do street driving, I've left the dampers on the same setting for ages....

[DC5-4ME]

pics or gtfo!

If you get your facts right, it says above that I HAVEN'T installed them yet before you say "GTFO".

hahahaha pics or ban..

Total cost??
you installing or paying someone to install??

Before and After pics

I'm getting my bf's dad's friend to do it for me for about <$100.

And no, I still haven't installed them yet.

[yourfather]

relax pics or gtfo aren't fighting werds, they're just saying we wanna see pics

[DoAvl]

hey boys and girls.

i'm almost afraid to post in this thread for fear of .... well... swine flu.

anyway, got my basics** last week. gonna attempt to install them this saturday, along with some ESMM inserts. my gal is helpin me out, i'll try and take pics.


**yes i know, it's not a hardcore coilover. but i gotta take the R to work everyday, and the roads on west side melbourne aren't what you call... "smooth"...

[burak213]

hey boys and girls.

i'm almost afraid to post in this thread for fear of .... well... swine flu.

anyway, got my basics** last week. gonna attempt to install them this saturday, along with some ESMM inserts. my gal is helpin me out, i'll try and take pics.


**yes i know, it's not a hardcore coilover. but i gotta take the R to work everyday, and the roads on west side melbourne aren't what you call... "smooth"...

that's crazy man good luck with the install, and ofcourse pics!!

[Timmy_B]

Pics anyone?? lol