TL Makeover - Shine vs Tein

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Old 04-10-2010 | 08:29 AM
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TL Makeover - Shine vs Tein

Hello all,

I just wanted to give credit where it's due and give props to Tein for their "basic damper" coilovers. I've driven a lowered car for the last 10 years and never imagined that one could ride so smooth - I don't even notice much of a difference from stock. I did a lot of research before I purchased these and listened to a lot of what you guys had to say on here, and honestly, I couldn't be happier with the product, so thanks for all of the help! We dropped my car 2 inches all around (measured on the threads), it eliminated all of the fender gap and gave me just the right amount of tuck without rubbing - ever. I still have a lot of ground clearance and don't scrape up every piece of roadkill that I drive over.

Also, I wanted to post pictures of my car because when I was looking for wheels, I only found a few pics out there with my color (abyss blue pearl) and it was really hard for me to gauge which wheels would actually look good on it. I ended up going with the Axis Shines because I love the dish and the simple clean look. I'm really happy with how it turned out. Again, thanks for the help!

19x8.5 Axis Shine 5x114
45 mm offset
235 35 19







Old 04-10-2010 | 08:38 AM
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NICE car man!! Clean as hell. I love those Shines...badass wheels. Good work.
Old 04-10-2010 | 11:35 PM
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DAMN!!!......that looks hot.........last 4 pics dont show. Those wheels look great with that drop.....some more pics when u get a chance.
Old 04-11-2010 | 12:05 PM
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very nice!
Old 04-11-2010 | 12:30 PM
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Nice setup. clean and aggressive.
Old 04-11-2010 | 04:35 PM
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both look great man. congratz
Old 04-11-2010 | 06:04 PM
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Simple, clean look indeed!



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Old 04-15-2010 | 07:12 AM
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Thanks guys! I'm going to post more pics soon.
Old 04-16-2010 | 07:35 AM
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nice and clean
Old 04-17-2010 | 07:42 PM
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Real nice setup, I gust bought a 6 speed a few months ago and have to start from scratch. Choosing the right wheel is taking longer than I expected.
Old 04-17-2010 | 11:37 PM
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Looking good!!
Old 04-18-2010 | 10:10 AM
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Looks good ... nice wheels but then I am biased.
Old 04-18-2010 | 08:26 PM
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im feeln that!!!
may have to think about coilovers myself!!
Old 04-18-2010 | 08:39 PM
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Nice!
Old 04-19-2010 | 02:26 AM
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Sick
Old 04-19-2010 | 02:24 PM
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have always loved the shines!! looks hot!
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