Hey guys I'm getting the SF Challenges mercury silver for my IP G Coupe and want to know is the pad Tein Basic Dampers good or not? its like $840 so its cheep but i dont know if they r good or not. are they good for everyday drive and track? Or should i just get the Tanabe DF210? Thanx a lot if u got pics let me see thanx.

 

i'm on tein basics and i love them.

however, when i give girls a ride...they always comment on the bumpy ride. but i love it...it's all personal preferance.

 

I thought girls like it bumpy and grindy.

 

It's been awhile since I have riden on the original sports tuned suspension . . . But the ride quality of the Tein Basic set-up seems very good to me. I went with the Tein Basic set-up because I wanted a better feel through the twisties . . . And I have not been disappointed. Being able to adjust the height is a big plus, as well. The TB springs rates are stiffer than my OEM set-up, as follows: F:327 vs. 504 R: 427 vs. 504

This set-up will afford me more than I'll ever need. At least, that's how I feel at the moment.

 

How far out of spec were you after the tein's andy?

 

also gotta wonder how low he went.

 

Trey,

I was running on a Z H-Tech/OEM sport tuned shocks combo prior to the recent Tein set-up. I lowered the car 1+" all around. I don't remember what the alignment scenario was from the OEM to Z H-Tech nor can I find the alignment sheet, now. However, upon aligning the Tein set-up . . . The fronts held quite close and were dialed in at -1.8 degrees. The rears were a bit off and were dialed in at -1.4 degrees.

I was considering on getting a front camber kit, but my tires have held up extremely well over the past 8k miles. Nice even wear across the tread. However, I am glad that I got the SPC kit for the rear . . . That would probably have proven to yield a different story, if I hadn't.