TEIN FLEX - have a few questions
08-01-02, 01:34 PM
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TEIN FLEX - have a few questions
YIPPIE, I just got my TEIN flex system from STEVE today. I will be asking a ton of questions to the guys who have them. For starters....how many clicks are you running from the stiffest setting?
TEIN says they coils are shipped with the most stiffest settings already set. You have to go counter-clockwise to get too softer settings. My question for the guys who are using the TEIN flex, what settings or how many clicks are you running from the stiffest setting going counter clockwise on both front and rear. Also, what are your results and findings after driving on them?
Second question is did anyone receive these helper springs with their order. And what do they do and where do they go? Dumb question I know.
TEIN says they coils are shipped with the most stiffest settings already set. You have to go counter-clockwise to get too softer settings. My question for the guys who are using the TEIN flex, what settings or how many clicks are you running from the stiffest setting going counter clockwise on both front and rear. Also, what are your results and findings after driving on them?
Second question is did anyone receive these helper springs with their order. And what do they do and where do they go? Dumb question I know.
08-01-02, 01:36 PM
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By the way, the picture seen above is not the set I received. I posted it because I wanted to show/illustrate what helper springs are. My order did not come with these so I am wondering if I should have received them or not?
08-03-02, 05:41 AM
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You do not use helper springs on the flex system because the stroke and pre-load is adjustable. Helper springs are there for preload on the HA's which can be changed on the Flex by turning the bottom collar (not the perch) and adjusting the perch. It is far more precise and results in a better handling car along with more adjustability (probably more than most Lexus folks will ever use). This should have all been explained to you by your Tein dealer. Yes, all Tein shocks are shipped at their stiffest setting. To go softer turn **** counterclockwise (from top).
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08-03-02, 07:15 AM
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When you say "It is far more precise and results in a better handling car along with more adjustability..." Are you referrng to Flex vs. HA, Flex vs. Stock, or HA vs. Stock?
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When you say "It is far more precise and results in a better handling car along with more adjustability..." Are you referrng to Flex vs. HA, Flex vs. Stock, or HA vs. Stock?
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08-03-02, 11:39 PM
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It is really too bad that they are discontinuing the HA's. The HA's are awesome and a perfect solution for the money. I know three people that just installed them on their GS's and love them. The ride is great and the price is right!
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08-05-02, 10:18 AM
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HA's are great but the SS will be just as good for street use and cheaper. The Flex will offer a great alternative for more sporting folks who want to adjust the damper rate from inside the cockpit at the touch of a button (using the EDFC module).
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