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Old 11-05-05, 07:48 AM
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Default sounds like a deal should i buy?

i can get a set of tein basics for $622 brand new from tein is it worth it or should i save up for super street or flex?

i really need some coilovers soon budget is tight and ive got stock 205,000 mile suspension on 18s!!!!!
Old 11-06-05, 04:18 PM
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That seems like a pretty good deal. I know a lot of people on here are running those, that's what I think I'll buy eventually. Where can you get them at that price?
Old 11-07-05, 01:51 PM
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i have heard good things about that suspension and the price really sounds good to my ears i thinks it is a decent but if you know that you wont be happy with that setup and you have in mind another sus do not settle you will end up spending more money in the end
Old 11-07-05, 03:06 PM
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its good because i found tein for likke 700 but the thing about tein is that your paying for the name and u can find cheaper price for different coilovers i say u get it
Old 11-07-05, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by donktan
its good because i found tein for likke 700 but the thing about tein is that your paying for the name and u can find cheaper price for different coilovers i say u get it

what other brand names would I look for that are similiar quality but lower cost?

TIA
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i dont really call tein basic quality. i say spend a lil more for tein SS.
Old 11-07-05, 06:06 PM
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tein basics? sorry but those coilovers are ridiculous.


Tein CS (comfort)
Tein Flex (handling, but not the best)

or the JIC line-up.
Old 11-07-05, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
tein basics? sorry but those coilovers are ridiculous.


Tein CS (comfort)
Tein Flex (handling, but not the best)

or the JIC line-up.
What makes them so ridiculous???
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they are just basic coils, with no dampening adjustability.
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For someone wanting a drop with a little handling improvement I think they are a great deal. The other Tein models jump up in price.
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Save up and get a dampning adjustable setup. In the long run you will love it. Basics are just that... BASIC coilovers that barely do anything. IMO get springs instead if you're doing it just for looks.
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i dont need anything special this deffinatly isnt an auto x car i basically built the car to tear down the track i just want anything better than stock 200k suspension that scrapes my tires when i turn hard. actually i can get them for 600 flat. this is my price on the coilover, i own a shop so i can get 20% off any tein coilovers
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