04actright

Im Finally ready to purchase coilovers! Can anyone tell me the difference between the Tein Basics and SS? I noticed the SS are more expensive but im not sure why!

potmilkz

with SS you can adjust the rate in which you want soft or hard ride.

i believe they are 16 way adjustable.. also edfc compatible.

Excelerate

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The Basics and the SS have the same ride height adjustment but the SS allow you to adjust damping (how soft or firm the ride is).

I'd recommend the SS on the 4G TL; it's worth the extra money.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-304947.aspx

We have one set in stock.

04actright

Thanks for the replies fellas! Think I'll go with the SS so I can adjust the ride to keep my girl from complaining!

Edward'TLS

^^^^^

Unless you also buy the EDFC with which you can adjust the damping setting electronically while in your driver's seat, otherwise you'll have to remove the rear seat every time you wanna adjust the rear shocks.

NwTSXmt

after one winter in the NE I wonder how "adjustable" these coils will be

potmilkz

thats why you drive suv's instead of driving sedans in the NE

04actright

Didn't think about that! Im in Ohio and we get plenty of snow other than this past winter. WD40 should do the trick?
So I'll have to remove the rear seat to adjust the rear shocks? Hopefully I can get it set to my liking the first time.

04actright

Is there another brand of coil overs comparable to the Teins SS?

Edward'TLS

By playing around with the damping setting between the front shock pair and the rear shock pair, you can dial in the handling characteristic of the car to your liking, from heavy understeer to neutral and even all the way to heavy oversteer.

So during the first couple weeks after the install, leave the rear seat open for easy rear shock adjustments until you have found the best setting for your handling preference.

Excelerate

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Our XLR8 ISC coilovers with the Street/Comfort setup is fairly comfortable. It has more ride height and damping adjustment than the TEIN coilovers and it includes aluminum upper mounts.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-528366.aspx

swoosh

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this is my take at it !!!

if you are looking for ride height adjust-ability, go with coils....

once you at this point:
if you are planning to track your car in the future - Tein SS or ISC N1

if you plan to just drop it and the ride being comfortable and still a little firmer than stock - Tein Basics....

either way I have done ton of business with XLR8 and all i can say is "Josh is an amazing person....and he will do everything in his reach to satisfy his customers"....you should def buy from him no matter what set you get

Acura_Swag

lmaoo so truee females alwys complainingg

CerberusKy

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I think Megan Racing makes one.

potmilkz

cerberusky.. i dont think you can compare megan to teins..

its like comparing fiberglass lips to abs.. they both get the job done.. but one does it a lot better.

vivmike

Tien...made in Japan.

Everything else...made in China.

Nicklogan355

I have Megan's, they're great, no complaints

djtanveer

OR!!!! you could ditch coilovers all together and go with an Air suspension setup like mine or Fyah's.

But, if you must get coilovers get the teins because they are well built and I never had issues while i had them.

vivmike

How is the air set up holding up? I'm in between getting air or a BBK.

mondster

How is the ride quality with the SS? Anything out there, aside from air, that will make the ride more comfy than stock? I have the fwd btw

potmilkz

have had tein ss for 20k miles with not a single issue at all and made big difference when it comes to cruising around.. the stock suspensions wasnt cutting it for me

Jackieee_TL

Same question as Milke. How's your setup (Airrex struts and Accuair management) holding up so far? And how's the ride compared to your Tein SS?

CerberusKy

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Yup, just throwing it out there as another option... I have never used either, but know Tein has a fantastic reputation.

Excelerate

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Thank you for the kind words and feedback.