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

[MikeyG]

dude... dont waste your money

yes i understand sussy is what most people spend there money on but it can be done via this combo and cheaper

get Aftermarket shock with GroundControl Selves and GC Top Hats.

[blastnpast]

Alright cheers for the advice when I'm ready il look into a good combo cheers

[GReddy_es]

End of the day,going with coilovers will give you ride height adjustments/damper adjustments etc but will more than likely give you a pretty harsh/bouncy ride depending on what spec coilovers you get.So really depends on what you want,comfort or performance handling

[blastnpast]

End of the day,going with coilovers will give you ride height adjustments/damper adjustments etc but will more than likely give you a pretty harsh/bouncy ride depending on what spec coilovers you get.So really depends on what you want,comfort or performance handling

Yeah im looking into the coilovers of I went with some it would b the tein street flex which is built with the adjustable height and damper I've heard ppl say they r smooth as and even better then OEM anyways thanks for the input I'll let you all know how I go!

[squareznboxez]

Forgive me if this isn't 100% applicable to Hondas, but i recently picked up a 2nd hand set of Bilstein shocks mated with Whiteline springs for my Nissan Skyline which lowered my car between 1-2 inches

since then i have driven probably a few 100 kms on them, and i can report that the ride comfort is identical if not slightly more comfortable over my OEM shocks and springs

if you observe between coilovers and a traditional shock/spring set up that the springs in a traditional set up are significantly larger and less compressed than those in a coilover set up which would lead one to believe there is alot more give in them

again this info is purely subjective as i am no expert but this is simply my experience as i was confronted with this choice before and went with a traditional setup as i wanted a better stance without compromise to ride comfort

a great place in sydney to drop in for a chat about suspension as they stock brands like Bilstein, Eibach, Whiteline, KYB, Koni, Lovells etc, this shop is very highly recommended, among us Nissan people on the other side of the import river

http://www.heasmans.com.au/new_site3/main.html

cheers
danny

[blastnpast]

Hey nah your right about your set up being smooth and stuff but you have to drive more then 100kms on the then you will notice they might become lumpy and get lower because of the springs getting used to being used lol

Anyways I'm just gonna go coil overs and who knows if I like them I'll use them
Or I'll just sell then buy a spring+shock set up

But cheers for all of the advice and it is a great help for all of these opinions

[Bludger]

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

From personal experience in using coilover's, most are harsh, bumpy and crash.
Only the high end mega dollar units are decent in ride.
So if I were to buy another set, its going to be gih end or just stick to shock/Spring if i haven't got the cash yet.

[aaronng]

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

Good spring and shocks will be more comfortable than coil overs. However, good spring and shocks can cost the same if not more than cheap coilovers.

[boy180]

do it once do it right never go back twice ^^, jump into some cars to test them out bud, then make ur judgement..

[blastnpast]

All of these good feedback and helpful advice cheers to you all! I got driven around in a car with TEINS and BC along with a high quality shock and spring combo and gotta say coils look like the way to go and felt smooth enough if damper were set the medium or tighter

[dc292177917]

well i m a fob in sussy...
isn't the ride comfort directly related to the spring rate?
i m not sure if any other factor that matters but tein SS is pretty good on a eg for wt u need imo.

[Alvis]

Hey mate,

Just caught onto this thread - and I agree with aaronng and dc2... (dude, that's a lot of numbers lol) - I'm in the same boat looking for a good suspension setup that's firm but not harsh and improves handling, braking etc.

This thread below might help you out - I personally think you're after SuperStreets, not Flex - Flex is more if you're going to track your car regularly (not to say SS won't do a good job at the track either), but from all I've read about peoples experiences (and that's a fair bit) I'm considering going with SS: cheaper than Flex as well if you're worried about spending the $2k (I would have thought Flex would be more - I've even been quoted $2.5k in Sydney for Australian spec SS fit and installation!). You can buy from US, but not Aus spec and warranty could be an issue, so something to think about anyway.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...S-vs-Tein-Flex

And yep, a good quality shock/spring combo can be more expensive than coilovers, but depends what you want. For me, I need to limit how low my car goes because of my driveway and don't want to scratch the shit out of my front underspoiler on friggin speedhumps everywhere these days.

Let us know what you decide anyway and good luck!

OH, and the other think I was recommended to do was to get my existing suspension system checked (ie like $14 at Pedders for 28 point check) before fitting new suspension, ie bushes, control arms etc etc to make sure these aren't worn out or else you won't get maximum benefits no matter how much you spend on your coilovers - makes sense really.