What does everyone think about the TEIN Basic Coilover Kit???

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Oct 29, 2009 | 11:18 PM

Wild350z

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What does everyone think about the TEIN Basic Coilover Kit???

Ok, so no Megan Racing Coilovers for me....next on my list is the basic TEIN package. Looks like a decent cheap price for some good quality. But want to know how everyone else feels on it? Let me know

Oct 29, 2009 | 11:23 PM

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Tein Basic (twin tube construction, non adjustable dampeners )
504/504 F+61% R+43%
Transfers +18% roll stiffness to front
Side Note: Excellent value at it’s price point, some very good reviews have been done by users of this coilover system.

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Tein Basic- Basic should be the key word here. They are a cheap set of coilovers but provide great performance for their price. However, i have decided to sell these in the future. These are great for people looking for high springs rates and matched shocks. The negatives about these coilovers would be that they are loud (squeeky), very little adjustability, and made from steel (not light weight). I would suggest the Tein Flex for people looking to track there car or to have much more adjustability. I will be buying JIC in the future. I have JIC coilovers installed on my S2000 and Supra. They are made from aluminum, make no noise, allow for adjustments in rebound, shock rate, and height. These coilovers are also show car peices. However, they are pretty expensive and customer service is nonexisitant.

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Tein Coilovers- Medium- 2-4 hours.

search is your friend. These are just a couple exerpts

Oct 29, 2009 | 11:46 PM

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had them they suck.

Oct 29, 2009 | 11:58 PM

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wow is great info....so which do you prefer? Megan Racing or TEIN Basic? Im sure ill be looking at other brands as well, but for now which is the better coilover?

Oct 30, 2009 | 04:17 AM

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Why dont you search instead of getting one persons opinion. All the info is right there

Oct 30, 2009 | 06:58 AM

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Teins as stated before are noisy. If I were shopping for coilovers in that price range i'd personally opt for a set of BC Racing coils.

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:00 AM

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wow is great info....so which do you prefer? Megan Racing or TEIN Basic? Im sure ill be looking at other brands as well, but for now which is the better coilover?

I'd get a higher quality USED set versus this low quality new set. I sold my TEIN Flex with EDFC for like $800, and I see FLTs for sale for about the same amount. They are worth it as-used vs buying these cheap ones new.