Since I purchased my new rims, the burning question on my mind was which suspension set up to get. Well, I have finally narrowed it down to two systems.

The first is the worldly famous Tien Basic system. I trust that it will provide a firm yet forgiving ride, that will not only simply improve the handling of my car, but allow me to adjust the ride height. Also, I hope that the ride is such that my GF doesn't get bounced around too much.

http://www.intensepower.com/tebaco35g35c.html

Where my question comes is with this next system. The Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilover Kit seen ...

http://www.intensepower.com/kskoprocokit.html

Descriptions say that it is not only close in price comparison, but offers a wide range of adjustable settings to fit my liking. I am not out to spend 2grand on suspension, so this set up caught my eye. My question is, is it really worth the effort to have the adjustability? I don't really plan on tracking my car, but it seems that I may enjoy the ability to fine tune the set up to handle better in my everyday, "spirited", street driving.

Any comments about this set up would be much appreciated as I am about to drop the dime on getting the Tiens, but would like to find out a little about its price competitor first.

 

I am not a fan of the Tien's (especially basic). I would feel that in your price range, go with the Stance SES, or maybe even Megan Racing coilovers.

 

hks

 

What makes you say that? Is it the ride quality, the lack of adjustability? Also, where can I get the Stace SES system? Christmas is closing in and I need to get these orders.

 

bilstein pss9

 

same here....

 

It sounds like what you want is either the HKS Hipermax LS+ or the Tein Comfort Sport. Heres a link to our coilover page, each product has all the data and info about the coilover, http://www.mynismo.com/categories/?id=2287

 

I'm heavily leaning towards the TEIN CS, with the EDFC. Is there an equivalent HKS (or other product) with the electronic, in vehicle adjustibility? I know Tanabe has the TEAS system; what coilovers would be equivalent to the TEIN CS? I am looking for something that maintains stock ride comfort at the soft setting, but can go to the hardest setting for some imporvment at the track, or spirited driving.

Thanks
Dave

 

Some of you dont like the tein basics..

Im looking to buy them when i return from my holiday trip

im looking to drop my car approx. 1.5" and I live in southern NH so roads can get bad lol

 

tein flex w/ edfc

 

HKS RS is the way to go.

The price is significantly higher vs. the TEIN Basics, but you do get what you pay for.

Basics will bottom out if you drop the car, and go over a severe dip at a decent amount of speed.

CS is too soft, and i've seen many people with CS convert over to FLEX, mainly because they've invested in the EDFC already.

FLEX ride quality is harsh.The 12kg spring weight for both front and rear can be a bit much for every day driving.

HKS RS sits on 8kg front and back.
Adjustability in the front is simple.
And depending on what wheels you have, adjusting the dampening in the rears will be as simple as turning a ****.

If you absolutely must have the "in-car-adjustability" feature, TEIN it is.

But if you can live without it, and have 2 minutes to adjust your dampening, HKS is the way to go.

-DRU

PS. I have HKS and have referred tons of people to the RS setup. All of em love it. That says something.

 

Totally agree with the RS and the many many postive owner reviews.

All things considered, and I do mean ALL. How does the RS setup offer greater resistance to bottoming out in the same car, same speed, meeting the same dip vs Basics? Shorter dampner body/piston rod lengths? Running the RS setup at higher dampning level's so they are stiffer then Basics? Neither coilover offer's full height adjustability so going lower and lower will put both at ever increasing risk of bottoming out under the right condition's.