TEIN Type FLEX Coilovers
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TEIN Type FLEX Coilovers
Well, I have them and they are now installed. The company that installed them charged a bit more than I anticipated, but they are guaranteed now.
The ride is stiffer than I expected, but not objectional yet. I will be adjusting them over the next few weeks to see what setting I like best. Boy, the car corners like a cat now.
My initial setting was in the middle at 8, I have upped them to 10 now.
Here is some info:
TEIN Type FLEX Coilovers - Lexus SC300/400 92-00.
TEIN Type Flex (Driving Spec Control Master) Coilover Kit.
The FLEX Coilover kit has full-length adjustment and height
adjustment for separate setting of the height and spring preload.
16 Levels of damping force adjustability. TEIN FLEX has Teflon coating
for rust prevention. All TEIN FLEX Coilover Kit includes Pillow Ball
Upper Mount. The FLEX Coilover Kit is compatible with EDFC
(Electronic Damping Force Controller). Adjustable length and twin tube
shell case. With EDFC you can have your own special setting for sporty
driving and ride comfort. Your vehicle will be able to meet all road conditions!
TEIN FLEX Coilover Kit Include. Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4,
Lower spring Seat x4, Spring Seat lock x12, Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4,
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
and a pic:
The ride is stiffer than I expected, but not objectional yet. I will be adjusting them over the next few weeks to see what setting I like best. Boy, the car corners like a cat now.
My initial setting was in the middle at 8, I have upped them to 10 now.
Here is some info:
TEIN Type FLEX Coilovers - Lexus SC300/400 92-00.
TEIN Type Flex (Driving Spec Control Master) Coilover Kit.
The FLEX Coilover kit has full-length adjustment and height
adjustment for separate setting of the height and spring preload.
16 Levels of damping force adjustability. TEIN FLEX has Teflon coating
for rust prevention. All TEIN FLEX Coilover Kit includes Pillow Ball
Upper Mount. The FLEX Coilover Kit is compatible with EDFC
(Electronic Damping Force Controller). Adjustable length and twin tube
shell case. With EDFC you can have your own special setting for sporty
driving and ride comfort. Your vehicle will be able to meet all road conditions!
TEIN FLEX Coilover Kit Include. Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4,
Lower spring Seat x4, Spring Seat lock x12, Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4,
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
and a pic:
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My Costs
I was unable to find a set of Tein CS coilovers for my 1992 SC400,so I bought the Flex versions.
I got them at www.optionimports.com for $1404.00 shipped
I got them at www.optionimports.com for $1404.00 shipped
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Experimenting
I am experimenting with the comfort/performance settings on the Tein's. I have turned them all the way down (Soft) and drove that a while. I went back and clicked them up 2 places on all of them.
Wow! that is the comfort and the response I was looking for. I will drive these for a while and may click them up one or two more in the coming days.
The adjustment on these coilovers is super simple
Wow! that is the comfort and the response I was looking for. I will drive these for a while and may click them up one or two more in the coming days.
The adjustment on these coilovers is super simple
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what are the best settings you've found for your flex's? I need to readjust mine from what the previous owner had them at. don't know exactly what setting he set them at but it's pretty horrible. super low and the ride is bumpy as hell. can't do anything about it until i can find a set of adjustment wrenches/hook spanners.
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Two Clicks up from the softest
THere is an adjustment **** on the top is each coilover. I turned mine all the way down (Softest) and then clicked each one of them up two clicks. (Very easy to do without any tools) I really like how that setting is working. THe spring rates are still stiff and the ride is not as soft as the stock setup, but I really like the feel of the coilovers at this setting. I still have two clicks softer to go if i choose, but will stay at this setting for now.
I would appreciate any one with a stock setup to post a measurement from the middle of the wheel to the bottom of the fender well. I believe that my setup is up about an inch up and that may be the proper height. I should have measured it before installing these, but forgot to do so. Your measurement will give me an idea about my ride heigth.
Also, even though the coilovers are adjustable for the height, I believe that if you significantly change that setting, you will need have the alignment redone on all four wheels.
I would appreciate any one with a stock setup to post a measurement from the middle of the wheel to the bottom of the fender well. I believe that my setup is up about an inch up and that may be the proper height. I should have measured it before installing these, but forgot to do so. Your measurement will give me an idea about my ride heigth.
Also, even though the coilovers are adjustable for the height, I believe that if you significantly change that setting, you will need have the alignment redone on all four wheels.
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couldn't get the chance to measure anything but I did snap these pics. the front has enough gap to clear about half of my hand but not very smoothly. the rear literally has no gap. I plan to get get rid of the coilovers (came with the purchase of the car) as soon as I can for a spring/shock combo. I really have no need or coilovers.
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