Tein SS Vs. Tein CS
11-23-06, 10:14 PM
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Tein SS Vs. Tein CS
thinking about getting coilovers soon, but dont know which one to get, i want ok ride comfort, good hadling, not bouncy, and good ride height adj. i know the CS's ride soft, but how well do they handle compred to stock? i know the SS are a little harsh but they handle great. any adviece from people who have them on their ride?
11-23-06, 11:08 PM
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If u want a suspension that isnt bouncy, do not buy tein. Tein is a cheap coilover system. NB if on a budget, but everything that you want in a coilover, tein wont have. Save up for a better system like zeal, HKS, possibly the blitz.
11-23-06, 11:47 PM
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Tein CS 1200-1450
great ride comfort
handles well
bouncy? yea probably
good ride height adjustability? NOPE
handle compared to stock? of course handles better and rides softer than stock.
Tein SS - 800-1100
it's basically below the CS' performance in every field you wanted to know about but has better ride height adjustability, a little stiffer and little less bouncier.
I personally went for the Tein CS because I love comfort (nothing is more important to me, yes even handling...yes I drive slow
) but I sold it for air.
great ride comfort
handles well
bouncy? yea probably
good ride height adjustability? NOPE
handle compared to stock? of course handles better and rides softer than stock.
Tein SS - 800-1100
it's basically below the CS' performance in every field you wanted to know about but has better ride height adjustability, a little stiffer and little less bouncier.
I personally went for the Tein CS because I love comfort (nothing is more important to me, yes even handling...yes I drive slow
) but I sold it for air.
11-24-06, 06:58 AM
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doesnt air suspension make the ride quality horrible. i had air shocks on my other car and when it was slammed it looked sick. But i hated driving it,was so bouncy and uncomfortable.
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11-24-06, 01:06 PM
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11-26-06, 08:57 PM
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I cant speak for Eibach in Lexus terms but the company is SUPER solid and their springs are top level aftermarket goods. I've used 3 sets (albeit on a Z24) in my life and each was EXACTLY what they were supposed to be in every category. I personally loved them wrapped on Koni Reds and Yellows. But there again, I'm talking Z24 setups and not SC (I own a SC400 now).
11-26-06, 09:42 PM
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I really don't understand your broad brush Tein bash and don't think its a common assessment. Tein is very popular in this forum and by far and away on SupraForums. I understood them to have a great street and track reputation. "Bouncy" ?
11-27-06, 12:44 AM
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I have the CS's and they are fine. not too hard and not too soft. the car handles great and still is comfortable. Ive gotten nothing but complaments from passengers in my car.
11-27-06, 06:54 AM
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i dont remember the exact settings and i havent changed them since the first week or two after the install. but i think the CS's are something like 16-24 way adjustable i dont remember. but i am somewhere around 3/4 to the hardest setting. the front is set a little stiffer than the rears. FYI im from nyc and the streets really stink around here especially in the city but even with the CS's im able to drive around comfortable in the city without having to bounce around and avoid every bump in the road and i hardly ever bottom out if anyones wondering.