Question about Tein Basic Coilover Kit
#1
Resident Dingo
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After considering a few different spring/shock combinations, I've started to consider coilovers as well. I've been looking at the Tein Basic Coilover Kit. Does anyone have experience with these coilovers? I'm curious about ride quality and how they hold up over time. Obviously, build quality is important to me.
Also, why are top hat kits available for some of these (second link) and not on others (the first link)?
Any input in to this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
a couple links to the product in question:
http://www.raceinspired.com/p-2465-t...l-2004-up.aspx
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/Tein-Susp...-pr-57009.html
Also, why are top hat kits available for some of these (second link) and not on others (the first link)?
Any input in to this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
a couple links to the product in question:
http://www.raceinspired.com/p-2465-t...l-2004-up.aspx
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/Tein-Susp...-pr-57009.html
Last edited by TheDingo; 06-20-2011 at 07:54 PM.
#2
Safety Car
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both of them do not come with top hats.
one is tein BASICS, the other is called tein STREET BASIS.
the tein street basis are the newer and updated version of the tein basics
one is tein BASICS, the other is called tein STREET BASIS.
the tein street basis are the newer and updated version of the tein basics
The Tein Basic Damper is now the Tein STREET BASIS! All the features and specs listed below apply to this system, however the upgrades from Basic to Street Basis are as follows!:
New lower price
Revised internal components
"ZT" Corrosion resistant coating
Revised spring seat
Not all Basic kits are offered in the new Street Basis format, this application is!
Spring Rate (F/R, kgf/mm): 12/6, Lowering F/R: -1.7/-1.7 Inches Down
Minimum Drop F/R: -0.9/-0.9 Inches Down
Maximum Drop F/R: -2.5/-2.3 Inches Down
New lower price
Revised internal components
"ZT" Corrosion resistant coating
Revised spring seat
Not all Basic kits are offered in the new Street Basis format, this application is!
Spring Rate (F/R, kgf/mm): 12/6, Lowering F/R: -1.7/-1.7 Inches Down
Minimum Drop F/R: -0.9/-0.9 Inches Down
Maximum Drop F/R: -2.5/-2.3 Inches Down
#3
Resident Dingo
Thread Starter
Oh, cool. So.. better stuff!
Anyone have personal experience w/ these? I've had someone tell me they're junk, and another said they are a good set of coilovers..
Anyone have personal experience w/ these? I've had someone tell me they're junk, and another said they are a good set of coilovers..
#4
Chapter Leader (Mid-Atlantic Region)
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Well, it depends how picky you are when it comes down to comfort. I used to own a set of TEIN BASIC's but after 2-3 years down the road I wanted something with dampening adjustment to tune it in more and upgraded to the Super Streets. My gf and passengers would complain about the bumpy ride when i had the BASIC's. Keep in mind the roads here in MD arent the greatest.
After upgrading to the SS and setting it to 3 clicks from the softest setting, the car felt very much like factory, if any.. softer than factory. My gf and friends immediately noticed the difference and liked it much more. Almost a night and day difference for me.
SS is only $200 more, so think about it..
After upgrading to the SS and setting it to 3 clicks from the softest setting, the car felt very much like factory, if any.. softer than factory. My gf and friends immediately noticed the difference and liked it much more. Almost a night and day difference for me.
SS is only $200 more, so think about it..
Last edited by TWiSDiT; 06-21-2011 at 01:07 AM.
#6
Spring Rate (F/R, kgf/mm): 12/6, Lowering F/R: -1.7/-1.7 Inches Down
Minimum Drop F/R: -0.9/-0.9 Inches Down
Maximum Drop F/R: -2.5/-2.3 Inches Down
So what is "Lowering?" Why Tein give us this number when coilovers are adjustable?
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#8
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If you need pricing let us know. TEIN Basics are no longer available, only the Street Basis, which is the same principle as the Basics with some improvements.
#13
Former Sponsor
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Here is the price list:
http://www.tein.com/service/price_list.html
Here's another link with more info.
http://www.tein.com/service/index.php
#14
From my readings, many have said that Tein Basic (now call Street Basis) is way too stiff because it can't adjust. Too stiff means different things to different people, but I think we can understand what that means. One thing they don't make clear is, how low are their settings?
My question is, if one set it to the highest setting (less drop), there should be more compression. So would it ride "better?"
Or maybe my question should be, does it ride the same when the setting is at 0.9 lowered, compare to 3.0 lowered?
My question is, if one set it to the highest setting (less drop), there should be more compression. So would it ride "better?"
Or maybe my question should be, does it ride the same when the setting is at 0.9 lowered, compare to 3.0 lowered?
#15
Former Sponsor
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From my readings, many have said that Tein Basic (now call Street Basis) is way too stiff because it can't adjust. Too stiff means different things to different people, but I think we can understand what that means. One thing they don't make clear is, how low are their settings?
My question is, if one set it to the highest setting (less drop), there should be more compression. So would it ride "better?"
Or maybe my question should be, does it ride the same when the setting is at 0.9 lowered, compare to 3.0 lowered?
My question is, if one set it to the highest setting (less drop), there should be more compression. So would it ride "better?"
Or maybe my question should be, does it ride the same when the setting is at 0.9 lowered, compare to 3.0 lowered?
#16
I went back and re-read this thread. Why do some coilovers have top hats and some do not? Not just Teins. Is it a cost issue? It seems like the "lower line" systems do not have top hats.
Do you guys think that (top hat included or not) is a deciding factor on which system to get?
Do you guys think that (top hat included or not) is a deciding factor on which system to get?
#17
6SPEED FEVER
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in my opinion no....tein is one of the most popular if not the most and quality is really good,needless to say ride is excellent.
come to think of it tein is the only without tophats, their coilover design is different from other companies...
other companies have their design pre load and height adjustment seperate which is a + and top plate is aluminum,which can be make the coilover stiffer i believe......
come to think of it tein is the only without tophats, their coilover design is different from other companies...
other companies have their design pre load and height adjustment seperate which is a + and top plate is aluminum,which can be make the coilover stiffer i believe......
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