This is getting to the point of frustration.. some of you may know that I recently got Tein basics for my ride and I used to have koni shocks with Eiback pro-kit. I had NO NOISE Problems until I got these new coilover set.. I keep hearing klung or rattles noises coming from all 4 coilovers.. when on the highway it’s very smooth.. I only hear noises when I hit small tiny bumps.. I don’t hear anything on big bumps.. We have disassemble the whole suspension 3 times and I have been there with the installer the whole time.. I do not see anything that we didn't do right.. we follow the instruction by the book .. I even tried to use plastic tubing around the spring ..I think it helped a bit at first but now the noise it’s back..

How can I point the source of the problem.? Any idea ?
Do you guys know any suspension expert in Georgia or Florida that I can go to ?

Man I’m frustrated with my Tein’s

Here are some pictures of the last install
PLEASE HELP!!!

 

Thank God I didn't go with the Tein Basics.

Sorry, can't help you out but I hope someone hear more knowledgable will be able to give you a hand.

 

Mr. Heeltoe is installing my Basics at the end of the month. This is the first I've heard of this, so I hope you just fucked up on the install...

 

What instructions did you use? Can you describe exactly how the shocks are put together and in what sequence of tightening?

 

I've owned 2 sets of Tein Flex suspensions(civic si, and tsx), and both made noise going over hard bumps. With the alluminum pillow mount and the extremely stiff springrates, they'll make some noise no matter what.

I've never owned Basics, so I cannot comment on noise etc., but just to let you know its likely normal.

 

basics don't have pillowball mounts however

 

If everything is tight you should be fine........I am installing these in joerocket's car this month and will make a pictorial installation article....


I am stumped. There must be something wrong with the installation. You either overlooked something or there is something wrong with your kit (the latter is highly unlikely).

 

uuuuhhhhhhh...........does anyone else have noise problems with Tein coilovers? I hope not, since I just dropped a load on a set.

 

Another guy sighted a problem and coil isolators were the key to solving the problem.


In all my experience selling tein products I have seen a number of people claiming issues and all have been unsubstantiated in my own experience. I have performed multiple installations and can only fathom improper installation as a potential problem.

I will have better insight after installing the kit later this month.

 

This sounds more like.. it could be that they're just gonna make some noise no matter what..

where can I get the pillowball mounts.. I can probably give that a try.. how much are they??

 

we follow the TEIN install manual .. they're pretty clear

 

Anyone near Atlanta or north Florida that wanna help.. ?
do you know any good suspension shops around here?

Thank you guys..

 

Maybe you could try using a bit of dynamat between the upper mount and the body. It won't get rid of all the noise but it might help.

 

i suspect the clunking might be due to the spring when moving, hitting the spring seat. Have u tried putting the plastic tube at the bottom coil to avoif the spring touching the spring seat?

 

I called TEIN tech line and This is exactly what the tech said ..
after I described to him the problem.. and he said that It sounded like what you described.. the tech asked me to get .. part# SPR02H2186 one per coilover
these are sleeves .. that you put on the springs... he said that it should help.. and he also said that they don't make pillowball mounts for TSX basic kits

I'm gonna try this on the top and bottom of the springs .. we'll see if that helps..

 

Only the Tein Flex have the pillowmounts, certain Basic and certain Super Street apps are optional.

 

The parts Tein told you to order are just rubber liners that go around the end of the springs, which can be found on your factory springs. No need to order new ones, just grab the ones off the old springs.

 

my tsx has started the same shit you are explaining i never had the first noise on my drop springs .I have had my teins basics for like 2 or 3 weeks and now i am getting the whole rattle and noise over every lil tiny bump .I installed them as i have done all the coilovers i have owned in the past with no problems , david

 

Anyone have issues with the Tein SS series?

 

xizor has Tein SS but don't think he has any problems...

 

i've had some on again, off again w/ my rears, but I don't think its the same issue as these guys. mine just might need some tigthening and adjusting of the perch.

 

can you return them and get your money back?

 

Weird I wonder if this is an issue with the TSX, I know LOTS of people that have the Basics with other cars with no problems at all.

 

Awe $hit!!!

 

wut the ... ~ so both SS and basic r having these noise problems ? ..
dang .. i was gonna get a set ... hope u guy can solve it out .. ~

 

Getting my SS installed on Saturday....I will let everyone know how it goes.


To be continued.......

 

I don't know.. but I 'm gonna take it to a shop called Knowledge performance here in Kennesaw GA.. These guys are experts on TEIN.. if this guys can't fix it..nobody can .. this shop is awesome they have all kinds of TEIN suspensions.. they even have a dyno .. which I’ll probably use after my reflash .. I saw 2 STI , M3 and nice cars getting goodies there 

 

let us know.. thanks

 

Found out what went wrong yet?

 

It went well! I watched the install and can see many reasons why you may get strange noises. I could have done it myself, but it would have taken me 10 times as long and I most likely would have had problems. I think I could do it without a problem now that I have seen it done right all the way.

Will post pics soon and give a write up on the Tein SS set up.

 

Any problems with the super street Tien's? I'm thinking about buying them, but I don't want problems like that... I think I might go with an Eibach Pro-Kit and Koni's, any problems with that set-up?

 

I'm not having any problems with my SS set up as of yet. Everything sounds fine to me. I think the noise has a lot to do with the install, there are so many possible contributing factors.

I'm sure glad I went with the SS instead of the basics since I can easily adjust the stiffness of the ride with the SS. I don't know about the Eibach Pro-kit or Koni's....JTso has tried a few brands on his TSeX, you might want to ask him. He now has the Tein Flex set up. I hope everyone figures out the noise prob with the Basics.

 

Got my Tein Basics installed on Monday by Mr. Heeltoe (Marcus). After driving it for several days, I'm happy to report no noise issues, except for my Comptech rear sway, but thats a whole other issue.

My advice? Seek professional help on installing these things...

 

no problems for me so far, quiet as a mouse ( a mouse that doesnt squeek that is)

 

I got the basics too, I have had no problems for a month now.

 

I think it is really unfair to blame the coilovers here. You know, the articulation of a multilink suspention involves a lot of arms moving around. I am not so sure the TSX is deat quite in stock form. I am going to do some listening in my TSX later today to confirm this.

You know if the car makes a little noise stock, doing things like adding rims and tires or sport suspention, or even camber arms with stiffer bushings than stock, you are going to accentuate the noise....

Now, Delmiroc, with clunks and noises coming from "every corner" of the car, it sounds like the install was not 100% spot on.....do you have any updates for us? I am curious to know...

 

so its it better to go with tein ss for regular street driving..rather than the basics or the flex?

 

The basics are also great for the street. The SS are the same as the basics only they have adjustable damping.

 

thanks dan you solved my today's question. so basically flex= racing type, basic=all street with set damping force, and ss=alittle of both world since it let you change the damping force but not as complex at flex?

 

Are there an problem's with the Flex's or is is just the SS and Basics...?