Tein Flex for a 3rd Gen TL
02-25-2009, 12:50 PM
#1
Tein Flex for a 3rd Gen TL
So recently, i have been looking into a new suspension set-up for my car. I want the best of all worlds. maximum performance, decent ride comfort, and maximum height adjustment. I have been looking into the Tein type Flex but have come to find out there is no application for our car.
I spoke with Marcus (Mr. HeelToe) and he said that if we get enough interest or people willing to buy some Tein Flex, he might be able to have Tein run a special order and have a few made for our cars...so would anyone be interested in something like this? I'm not sure on pricing but it might be similar to the price of other Tein Flex application(dont quote me on that). For now, i would like to start a list and see who would be interested
1. dope! (george)
post up here if you would like this to happen and add your name to the list
I spoke with Marcus (Mr. HeelToe) and he said that if we get enough interest or people willing to buy some Tein Flex, he might be able to have Tein run a special order and have a few made for our cars...so would anyone be interested in something like this? I'm not sure on pricing but it might be similar to the price of other Tein Flex application(dont quote me on that). For now, i would like to start a list and see who would be interested
1. dope! (george)
post up here if you would like this to happen and add your name to the list
02-25-2009, 06:02 PM
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straight from teins website...
TEIN has used its years of experience in various motor sports to produce a kit that provides the ultimate balance between comfort and performance. Developed for drivers seeking an aggressive coilover that can be used daily, and provide all the adjustments needed for circuit use. The FLEX damper Kit features the latest technology for all drivers who are seeking performance, and adjustability, while not giving up all ride comfort. We have incorporated separate spring perch height, and shell case length adjustment, which allows the suspension to retain more stroke and allows for more suspension tuning. The FLEX damper kit includes pillow ball upper mounts, which increase steering response; 16 levels of damping force adjustment, and is compatible with the EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller) for added convenience and adjustability.
02-25-2009, 06:47 PM
#5
^ yeeess! this is what I'm looking for... I have Tein basics now I feel they're too mushy. Are the Flex monotube? Anyhow, I would be interested, but I gotta know how much it's gonna cost also. I think the Flex are more track oriented with stiffer spring rates... not sure though. I just know it's their higher end models.
02-25-2009, 07:50 PM
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all we really need is pillow ball mounts and we are good to go. flex will easily run like 1800+ for us. but then again i wouldnt mind having independant hieght adjustment seperate from preload.
but see if at the least they can make sum pillow ball mounts
but see if at the least they can make sum pillow ball mounts
02-25-2009, 08:44 PM
#7
I am having the hardest time choosing a set of coilovers. I just want to sit at no gap and ride as comfortable as stock. Right now I am pretty sure I will be getting the Tein SS with EDFC. Tein Flex would be better but somehow I doubt this will happen and I want my suspension sooner rather than later.
Anyways I guess add me to the list
1. dope! (george)
2: AnthraciteAspec (Sean)
Anyways I guess add me to the list
1. dope! (george)
2: AnthraciteAspec (Sean)
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02-25-2009, 09:02 PM
#8
^ yeeess! this is what I'm looking for... I have Tein basics now I feel they're too mushy. Are the Flex monotube? Anyhow, I would be interested, but I gotta know how much it's gonna cost also. I think the Flex are more track oriented with stiffer spring rates... not sure though. I just know it's their higher end models.
I am having the hardest time choosing a set of coilovers. I just want to sit at no gap and ride as comfortable as stock. Right now I am pretty sure I will be getting the Tein SS with EDFC. Tein Flex would be better but somehow I doubt this will happen and I want my suspension sooner rather than later.
Anyways I guess add me to the list
1. dope! (george)
2: AnthraciteAspec (Sean)
Anyways I guess add me to the list
1. dope! (george)
2: AnthraciteAspec (Sean)
02-25-2009, 09:51 PM
#9
I don't know what stock feels like since my car is an aspec but I like how it rides right now. I am not going to slam my car I just want no gap. Right now with the aspec it sits at 3 finger gap in front and 2 finger gap in the rear and it bugs me. If I could adjust the height on my aspec suspension I would just keep this it rides incredible.
02-26-2009, 12:43 AM
#11
I don't know what stock feels like since my car is an aspec but I like how it rides right now. I am not going to slam my car I just want no gap. Right now with the aspec it sits at 3 finger gap in front and 2 finger gap in the rear and it bugs me. If I could adjust the height on my aspec suspension I would just keep this it rides incredible.
it was lowered..but i sold my tein ss and i'm looking for other options right now
02-26-2009, 05:00 AM
#13
^ you heard wrong. teins are the shit. it has adustible dampening.
As for you guys wondering. You guys can buy the tein flex from a TSX owner and mod it to fit our TL's. I think all you gotta do is remove some bolts TSX tophat (front struts). Just cant run our strut bars with the flex's.
As for you guys wondering. You guys can buy the tein flex from a TSX owner and mod it to fit our TL's. I think all you gotta do is remove some bolts TSX tophat (front struts). Just cant run our strut bars with the flex's.
02-26-2009, 06:52 AM
#14
^ Wait lemme get this straight... I could just buy the FLEX for the TSX and basically use my TOp hat on it? Aren't the spring rates different? Do they have Pillow Ball upper mounts for the 3GTL? Whether the mounts are with the SS's or the Flex?
02-26-2009, 07:52 AM
#15
No you cant use your tophats. you gotta use the flex's top hats, just gotta grind off a few bolts for the front struts.Its not the main 3 bolts. its the extra ones that are used for the strut bar. as for the back struts you gotta ad 2 washers at each end of the bottom. To fill in the space
02-26-2009, 10:11 AM
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Couldn't SS's act like the Flex with the EDFC installed? How much more involved of a suspension do we need? I mean sure we could tinker more with the Flex, but unless your an extremely anal person the SS with EDFC will let you adjust based on the driving conditions/road/distance........
I dunno, it would be cool to have another option out there, but I honestly think we are sitting good with our existing combo.
02-26-2009, 01:12 PM
#17
Not at all! If you want bouncy put springs on your existing shocks.....lol.
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Couldn't SS's act like the Flex with the EDFC installed? How much more involved of a suspension do we need? I mean sure we could tinker more with the Flex, but unless your an extremely anal person the SS with EDFC will let you adjust based on the driving conditions/road/distance........
I dunno, it would be cool to have another option out there, but I honestly think we are sitting good with our existing combo.
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Couldn't SS's act like the Flex with the EDFC installed? How much more involved of a suspension do we need? I mean sure we could tinker more with the Flex, but unless your an extremely anal person the SS with EDFC will let you adjust based on the driving conditions/road/distance........
I dunno, it would be cool to have another option out there, but I honestly think we are sitting good with our existing combo.
02-28-2009, 01:45 AM
#22
I don't know what stock feels like since my car is an aspec but I like how it rides right now. I am not going to slam my car I just want no gap. Right now with the aspec it sits at 3 finger gap in front and 2 finger gap in the rear and it bugs me. If I could adjust the height on my aspec suspension I would just keep this it rides incredible.
Wtf? I have the same gaps with stock suspension. Unless my fingers are a lot bigger??
Okay, so I measured them. 3 fingers (ring, middle, index) equal roughly 2.25" and 2 fingers (index and middle) equal roughly 1.5".
Is it that my suspension is just sagging? Under 50K miles.
03-11-2009, 01:03 PM
#33
Safety Car
the flex is the craziest system when it comes to comfort n control. I just dropped my friends subaru to the ground and all shit aside i said....this is gonna be the worst drive ever.....the car drives like its on stock suspension....but i also did the strut bars n stabilizer bars n all new energy suspension bushings....if i can afford the flex id go with it.
03-11-2009, 04:40 PM
#36
I'm not sure how that's gonna work. I mean I mentioned above the the spring rates are going to be different. I'm down for these if they made them for our cars, I'm not gonna go the TSX route. Or can I use my Basic springs on FLEX struts for the TSX?
03-12-2009, 01:39 AM
#38
that's what i was thinking..maybe running tein flex from a 7th gen accord and using either aftermarket springs MADE for our cars or something else..
hmm...can anyone verify this? maybe (mike) aznbo187..i know he knows his stuff when it comes to suspension and other stuff
03-12-2009, 03:02 AM
#39
Three Wheelin'
The Flex is a good system but I wouldnt say its the greatest system out there. My friend has a set on his GS and has gone through two sets. IMO the spring rates are too soft but thats just my perspective if you want to drop it low. We maxed preload almost all the way and the car still scrapes occasionally. Anyway the ride itself isnt bad at all it just that i dont like the spring rates that come with the system. I have had basics from tein and I am definitely not satisfied with the spring setup on them. However Stance on the other hand that is more of my style coil over. Manual dampening adjustment since no EDFC but the spring rates are great.
03-12-2009, 03:08 AM
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the flex is the craziest system when it comes to comfort n control. I just dropped my friends subaru to the ground and all shit aside i said....this is gonna be the worst drive ever.....the car drives like its on stock suspension....but i also did the strut bars n stabilizer bars n all new energy suspension bushings....if i can afford the flex id go with it.
Might as well get DC, KSports, FunctionForm, or AMR with the money you would be spending.
