Hows it going guys? I'm thinking of purchasing the Tein street basis. I've been looking into getting a decent coilover kit for my 2008 TL. Here are the specs attached to the link below; any opinions? im just wondering if it will be lowered enough to kill the gap. I want to keep to the stock wheels for now.



http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-512847.aspx

 

Tein Basis coils will get rid of wheel gap. They lower 2.9" front and 2.6" rear.

 

thanks man i seen your car and it's a gorgeous ride. i know the question was kind of dumb but its my first time and before i do anything to her i want to make sure its nice and lowered. I just hate wheel gap with a passion

 

Great coils. I love mine and they defiantly get rid of the wheel gap.

 

The 3G TL lowers the car up to 3" in the F and about 2.6" in the R.

 

omg please polish those headlights asap!

 

Already got new ones from JNC

 

SEXY! ordering mine ASAP will be posting pics as soon as i can

 

06tl4life - how bouncy is the ride with the teins at their lowest setting?

 

Honestly not at all, It's a little stiff if anything. Overall they ride really well and are very comfortable for being all the way down.

 

Are you not worried about damaging them at that low of a setting?

 

No, i mean they were made to be adjustable. Iv'e had them for over 2 years and have never had a problem with them.

 

the tein basic are great. I have had them on my TL for almost 2 years now. They ride great and not bouncy at all. Just like 06tl4life said, they can be stiff at times. I ordered the tein basic for my girls 05 TL and received them along with all new top hats. Just waiting for the weather to brighten up a bit...So imo, you cant go wrong with the basic

 

thanks for the input, im excited to kill the wheel gap

 

im looking at getting myself a set as well. thanks for the positive feedback on the kit.

 

More people joining Team Tein!

Congrats, guys!

 

 

Basis here also!! Still have 3/4 of an inch left to drop it!!

 

Man you guys like your cars dumped, how do they handle thru semi fast bumpy turns?

 

Just more reasons why i need to order me a set! also just another random question.Im in the military so when i go home to visit the family i drive about 5 hours which isnt to bad, but how is the quality of the ride after adding this coilover kit and do you notice a difference in handling right away.

 

My ride quality didn't change that much goin from Tein s. tech/Tokico blue combo. I noticed less body roll in the turns. My only other suspension mod is a Progress rear sway bar.

 

Ride quality is firm but not harsh. There was a huge difference in the handling.

 

all these positive feedbacks are making me want to just gets the basis instead of spending the extra $200 for the Street Advances.

 

Just a matter of if you want adjustability or not.

 

ya i know

 

Just do it.

I dont need the adjustability....Im not tracking the car or anything. Damn sloth just wants to point out how much more superior his coils are cause they are adjustable.

Again...just do it

 

Nike has said it years, so I guess I should

 

I'm just saying I've adjusted mine a few times.

 

I got the street advance, but that is mainly because I got a killer deal on the black market. Mine are set quite stiff, but they still ride great, much better than my S techs on stock shocks. I also have a progress RSB, and the combination makes for a great handling ride.

 

Mine as it sits after this weekend.

 

^thats sexy!

 

Wacker great pic , should have mine installed in a few weeks. Can't wait. Do you guys think it will look good with my oem 17in rims? i already enjoy the way they look for now.

 

It will look just fine!

 

Hell yeah! Slammed TL's with stockies actually look great IMO.

 

can't wait to head home and install these bad boys and join the TEIN TEAM

 

Thanks!!

Invest in some spacers. 15mm on the front and 20mm rear. If you are running a wider tire (like a 245 you may need to roll rear fenders a little). Shitty pic, but it will give you an aggressive stance like this.

 

Here is a pic of my TL with the tein basic and stock wheels..

 

definetly will man

 

man i tell you these pics are killing me i'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning, sexy ride.

 

I got a situation and wanting to see if someone could help. I am in need of some tires. I am currently on stock 05 TL base rims. should I buy new rims and tires or buy new tires to fit my stock rims and buy coilovers? I was looking at the xxr527 18x8.75 and DWS 235/40 tires with 18s or 235/45 with stock rims. I know its kinda silly to buy new rims and not lower the vehicle but I dont want to buy new tires and then want new rims and have to buy another set.

The stock rims and lowered is growing on me, i really like it! but the XXR 527s are sexy!