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Old 10-13-08, 01:38 PM
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Default F-Sport -vs- Tein CS

Torn between the two of these. Looking for some more feedback. I've read most of the posts regarding these two options

Looking to maintain the nice freeway ride, but want a tighter feel for carving some mountain roads.

Do not want to feel any additional vibration through the steering wheel.

I like the Tein CS option the best (I think), but am not a fan of having them maintenanced after 35,000 miles.

One more question... If I go with the Tein CS option, should I add the F-sport sways and/or chassis brace.

Just don't want any regrets later.
Old 10-13-08, 01:58 PM
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Do the Tein CS. If you care about warranty then F-Sport.
Old 10-13-08, 02:27 PM
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The F-Sport is just okay IMO. If I had to do it all over again I'll go with Tein mainly for adjustability. BTW, either way you go, get the F-Sport sways as well...really helps reduce the body roll.
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i think coilovers are a waste of money if you are not using it for the tracks. Really how many times are you really going to adjust your height. I had some CO's on my integra before and never even touched it once. Go with the Tein S-Techs. If your worried about Warranty get the F-Sports.
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after riding in a car and riving a few with the F-Sport set up I dont think its worth the $$. I do think coils offer the perfect drop but are also a waste of $$ unless its specifically a track car.

The Tein S Techs offer the perfect drop and ride for the IS out of all the springs I have had the opportunity to experience.

Its really preference. I would get the coils over the full F-Sport suspension as its about the same $$ and you can tune your drop to your likings.
Old 10-14-08, 04:34 PM
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agreed with passnu2! the teins are adjustable the springs arent.. plus you gotta lower it enough to scrape on the bottom of your lip its the cool thing to do lol
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OFC the front GFX lip got many scrape sign lol!!!
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