Tein Flex Coilovers: What should breaking them in feel like?
03-14-2003, 08:50 PM
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Tein Flex Coilovers: What should breaking them in feel like?
I just got some Teins installed today. The folks who installed it said I should drive the car for a good three weeks to break the system in, then I can bring it back for possible adjustments if I'd like it softer or firmer.
Right now, with the radio off, I'm hearing a fair number of squeaks when going over bumps small and large. Is this normal? I'm wondering if I just need to keep driving and the squeaks will fade away as the system's broken in, OR should I bring it back and have the installation checked?
Any help from you guys would be great, whether your just familiar with breaking in new suspensions or, better yet, if you have the Teins installed on your Z?
Many thanks in advance...
Right now, with the radio off, I'm hearing a fair number of squeaks when going over bumps small and large. Is this normal? I'm wondering if I just need to keep driving and the squeaks will fade away as the system's broken in, OR should I bring it back and have the installation checked?
Any help from you guys would be great, whether your just familiar with breaking in new suspensions or, better yet, if you have the Teins installed on your Z?
Many thanks in advance...
03-15-2003, 11:48 AM
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A better way to describe the squeaks I'm hearing: it sounds like someone saying "Shhh" quickly and sharply. I hear it going over speed bumps and uneven sections of pavement.
I spoke with the mechanic today, and he said I can bring it in sooner for adjustment, just depends on the ride quality I want, but he said I'll hear that at the current setting because it's somewhat softer.
I'm thinking that whether I go with the softest or firmest setting, the system shouldn't be making noise like that.... unless it's a matter of breaking it in, still. Thus far, I've driven 40 miles, though, on them over various road surfaces... so I'm somewhat concerned.
I spoke with the mechanic today, and he said I can bring it in sooner for adjustment, just depends on the ride quality I want, but he said I'll hear that at the current setting because it's somewhat softer.
I'm thinking that whether I go with the softest or firmest setting, the system shouldn't be making noise like that.... unless it's a matter of breaking it in, still. Thus far, I've driven 40 miles, though, on them over various road surfaces... so I'm somewhat concerned.
03-15-2003, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by Alev
A better way to describe the squeaks I'm hearing: it sounds like someone saying "Shhh" quickly and sharply. I hear it going over speed bumps and uneven sections of pavement.
I spoke with the mechanic today, and he said I can bring it in sooner for adjustment, just depends on the ride quality I want, but he said I'll hear that at the current setting because it's somewhat softer.
I'm thinking that whether I go with the softest or firmest setting, the system shouldn't be making noise like that.... unless it's a matter of breaking it in, still. Thus far, I've driven 40 miles, though, on them over various road surfaces... so I'm somewhat concerned.
A better way to describe the squeaks I'm hearing: it sounds like someone saying "Shhh" quickly and sharply. I hear it going over speed bumps and uneven sections of pavement.
I spoke with the mechanic today, and he said I can bring it in sooner for adjustment, just depends on the ride quality I want, but he said I'll hear that at the current setting because it's somewhat softer.
I'm thinking that whether I go with the softest or firmest setting, the system shouldn't be making noise like that.... unless it's a matter of breaking it in, still. Thus far, I've driven 40 miles, though, on them over various road surfaces... so I'm somewhat concerned.
. Btw, I just installed my teins last night...can't wait to get my suspension corner weighted and aligned.
03-15-2003, 07:42 PM
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corner weighting is properly assessing how low each side should be, based on the weights each corner of the car is.
with you in the car, the amount of 'pressure' each side of the car should be even. that way when driving the car, it will feel even and turn flat.
i'm surprised not more people do it, since its the only true way to tell if the car is properly lowered and even on all sides...
you'll need a shop with 4 mini ramps with a scale... most good suspension places will do this/have the capability to do this..
with you in the car, the amount of 'pressure' each side of the car should be even. that way when driving the car, it will feel even and turn flat.
i'm surprised not more people do it, since its the only true way to tell if the car is properly lowered and even on all sides...
you'll need a shop with 4 mini ramps with a scale... most good suspension places will do this/have the capability to do this..
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03-16-2003, 12:01 AM
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Originally posted by Chebosto
corner weighting is properly assessing how low each side should be, based on the weights each corner of the car is.
with you in the car, the amount of 'pressure' each side of the car should be even. that way when driving the car, it will feel even and turn flat.
i'm surprised not more people do it, since its the only true way to tell if the car is properly lowered and even on all sides...
you'll need a shop with 4 mini ramps with a scale... most good suspension places will do this/have the capability to do this..
corner weighting is properly assessing how low each side should be, based on the weights each corner of the car is.
with you in the car, the amount of 'pressure' each side of the car should be even. that way when driving the car, it will feel even and turn flat.
i'm surprised not more people do it, since its the only true way to tell if the car is properly lowered and even on all sides...
you'll need a shop with 4 mini ramps with a scale... most good suspension places will do this/have the capability to do this..
Hey Matix, John's a really cool guy and a good friend of mine. Glad you two could meet.
03-16-2003, 02:56 AM
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you forgot to mention the cost of getting your car corner wieghted... its often way too much(few hundred $$), more than the average joe is willing to pay.
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Originally posted by Moroccan_Mole
you forgot to mention the cost of getting your car corner wieghted... its often way too much(few hundred $$), more than the average joe is willing to pay.
you forgot to mention the cost of getting your car corner wieghted... its often way too much(few hundred $$), more than the average joe is willing to pay.
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