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Old 03-13-08, 09:38 PM
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Default Going to order my suspension tomorrow... narrowed down to two

I've narrowed my selection to either the HKS RS or the Tein CST. Does anyone have any experience with the Teins? I've heard nothing but good things aboutt the HKS but I haven't heard anything about the Tein CST. Does anyone have any input? My main concerns are comfort and drop height..basically low and comfy. I know the RS drops more than the Cs but what bout compared to the CST?

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CS-T is the same as CS I think. Go with HKS LS if you want low and comfort. RS goes low but supposedly a bit stiffer. Tein CS is comfy but it won't go low.
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I've got RS, better than bmw 330xi's suspension
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OK this is my stance right now during the winter, the ride is excellent(not a fan of stiff ride) Tein CS, and could go maybe 1/2--1 3/4in. more all around
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RI-Lex she sit really nice..!! love the Tein Cs
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Originally Posted by wowitztai
RI-Lex she sit really nice..!! love the Tein Cs
thanks, I might just a bit lower
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Originally Posted by RI-Lex
OK this is my stance right now during the winter, the ride is excellent(not a fan of stiff ride) Tein CS, and could go maybe 1/2--1 3/4in. more all around
Thanks for posting the pic. Here's my dilemna.. my car is on Espelier springs and Ltuned shocks right now and it looks lower than CS. I prob need at least another inch to go down. I think I'm going to go with the HKS RS.
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Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
I've got RS, better than bmw 330xi's suspension
Can you elaborate? Better as in handling? comfort?

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Ewin,

You have a PM.
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it's not as hard as the BMW when it comes to comfort, the BMW bounces a bit less, but damper's harder than my RS, though I've already set my RS to softest.
Don't know about handling as I never got any chance to really try it out... but I'd expect I can't really compare a AWD to a FR
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Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
it's not as hard as the BMW when it comes to comfort, the BMW bounces a bit less, but damper's harder than my RS, though I've already set my RS to softest.
Don't know about handling as I never got any chance to really try it out... but I'd expect I can't really compare a AWD to a FR
Gotcha. Thank you for your input. Sorry to read about your "less than perfect" purchase of your car. Do you have any pics?

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of the RS's height?
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Yes, of the RS drop, if you have any

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compared to stock IS

and a quick snap from my bedroom

ahh the reason I didn't change my RS any lower than it came from HKS....



Originally Posted by 4ntvings
Originally Posted by Chops@MVP
Quote from HKS:

The preset height is -36 F and -33R mm from factory the lowest you can go additionally is -41 F and -60 R

Hope that helps!

Robert

Robert, thanks.
let me try to understand this. is 0 setting oem stock? preset is -36 F and -33 R. Lowest max setting is -77 F and -93 R?
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Alright..just placed the order with Luis Salazar from Carson. Very nice guy with good prices. It was $1515 shipped. Will post pics when received and will post pics during install. Thanks everyone for your input/help

Edwin


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