Tein Street Advanced Coilover review
07-29-2012, 03:45 PM
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I was actually looking at the basis vs. advanced and now that I read this I may be swayed.
Springs just aren't doing it for me anymore. And I want a little firmer ride than stock shocks with a touch moar low.
Springs just aren't doing it for me anymore. And I want a little firmer ride than stock shocks with a touch moar low.
07-29-2012, 04:09 PM
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Then advance may be for you...I know that when it was basics vs. ss...the basics were too soft for most. 
If you're looking for super slammed and a very firm ride, I don't think Tein would be your first choice, honestly.
If you're looking for super slammed and a very firm ride, I don't think Tein would be your first choice, honestly.
07-30-2012, 09:27 AM
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Lowered it a little more all around.
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1" from the very bottom of that black threaded piece (front), and 3/4" on the rear.
07-30-2012, 10:24 AM
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18x9+30 with 235/40/18 tires
07-30-2012, 10:42 AM
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Don't temp me, let it take it's natural course.
07-30-2012, 10:48 AM
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I won't...
but now that you've gone lower and seen no adverse effects, i already know the wheels start turning in your head..."well what if I go 1/2" lower"...bam, drives the same.
Trust me, that's how I ended up maxed. I started off saying that slamming was stupid.
but now that you've gone lower and seen no adverse effects, i already know the wheels start turning in your head..."well what if I go 1/2" lower"...bam, drives the same.
Trust me, that's how I ended up maxed. I started off saying that slamming was stupid.
07-30-2012, 10:49 AM
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That's the thing though, Tein won't let you slam it Sure it's low, but you're not laying the subframe on the ground.
Sure it's low, but you're not laying the subframe on the ground.
07-30-2012, 05:31 PM
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LOL...if you're talking about mine...I know you're only saying I have a little sinep cause I said you had a little one.
Since you're openly acknowledging that you CAN'T slam it, then let's stop wasting time and max those bishes!
Since you're openly acknowledging that you CAN'T slam it, then let's stop wasting time and max those bishes!
07-30-2012, 08:32 PM
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Haha. Nope. I'm 21 
I'm just trying to pick out a camber kit and get everything in order. Also need to find a good alignment shop with a reasonable lifetime alignment price and an ground alignment rack...
damn what a hassle.
I'm just trying to pick out a camber kit and get everything in order. Also need to find a good alignment shop with a reasonable lifetime alignment price and an ground alignment rack...
damn what a hassle.
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07-31-2012, 12:39 PM
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I guess I need to find a shop with a ground alignment, the shop we use here at the car lot has a Hunter, but they drive it up like a fricken 45 degree incline 
07-31-2012, 01:28 PM
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I don't trust them to do that. My brother was telling me of a guy around here that does everything by hand, old school, he doesn't use a machine.
07-31-2012, 02:02 PM
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Why wouldn't it?
07-31-2012, 02:35 PM
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yup find a firestone with inground lift. wonderful thing.
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07-31-2012, 08:59 PM
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Yeah Austin, don't listen...
Go get your alignment from the guy that uses a protractor, the horoscope section of yesterday's paper and his lazy eye to get it within specs.
That might have worked if you had a 1985 F150...but with small tires/wheels and more complex suspension...the tolerance for error is much smaller. Gawd I miss doing things the hard way...it was always so much more relaxing and less costly!
Go get your alignment from the guy that uses a protractor, the horoscope section of yesterday's paper and his lazy eye to get it within specs.
That might have worked if you had a 1985 F150...but with small tires/wheels and more complex suspension...the tolerance for error is much smaller. Gawd I miss doing things the hard way...it was always so much more relaxing and less costly!
08-01-2012, 03:33 PM
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has anyone here had any experience with Tein Super Street coilovers?
I found a set on craiglist for $500, not sure if I should pull the trigger
or save up for a better set of coilovers.
I found a set on craiglist for $500, not sure if I should pull the trigger
or save up for a better set of coilovers.
08-01-2012, 03:40 PM
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Okay, okay, you smart asses lol
08-01-2012, 04:11 PM
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Used suspension is very shaky to buy because you don't know if they are defective or how many miles they really have.....good to buy from someone you know or a reputable member from azine!
500 bucks is a real cheap deal.....
Check the black market a friend of mine is selling his (abp_04tl) his only has 6k miles
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08-02-2012, 06:51 AM
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if your not 100% on seller, your taking a gamble of picking up someone elses problem.
and Undying Dreams, your wheels are freaking sick man! good choice!!
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08-02-2012, 08:18 AM
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Thanks Shenrie! 
Quanaman, got any other pics that are closer? Show off them wheels
Quanaman, got any other pics that are closer? Show off them wheels
08-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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+1 especially since your car is green
08-02-2012, 09:20 PM
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I like the red...it just clashes with the amber diffuser in the headlight.
I bought used coilovers once, they ended up being misrepresented and were blown and missing parts. Lost $150 in shipping to me and back...and ended up having to buy new. Unless you know the person you're buying from and trust them...fk used suspension.
Unless it's just springs. A spring is a spring is a spring.
I bought used coilovers once, they ended up being misrepresented and were blown and missing parts. Lost $150 in shipping to me and back...and ended up having to buy new. Unless you know the person you're buying from and trust them...fk used suspension.
Unless it's just springs. A spring is a spring is a spring.
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08-02-2012, 10:08 PM
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I like the red...it just clashes with the amber diffuser in the headlight.
I bought used coilovers once, they ended up being misrepresented and were blown and missing parts. Lost $150 in shipping to me and back...and ended up having to buy new. Unless you know the person you're buying from and trust them...fk used suspension.
Unless it's just springs. A spring is a spring is a spring.
I bought used coilovers once, they ended up being misrepresented and were blown and missing parts. Lost $150 in shipping to me and back...and ended up having to buy new. Unless you know the person you're buying from and trust them...fk used suspension.
Unless it's just springs. A spring is a spring is a spring.
Maybe I'll have some black Acura logos made and put those on.
Here's what they look like up close
Okay okay back on topic lol.
08-02-2012, 10:25 PM
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I'm hoping that and some aluminum polish is all I'll need to get that mirror finish...
