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Old 12-22-2005, 03:21 PM
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Mind Set On Tein Basic Coilovers?

Alright guys, through alot of dilemma i THINK im gonna go with the Tein Basic Coilovers. I would Just like some reviews from fellow owners, if possible. I was gonna go with 350z h techs and change my shocks later but i dont wanna pay double labor charge and i wanna be able to mess with the drops on the car.

I dont EVER plan on going auto crossing or going on crazy hard turns with the 6MT. I just wanna be able to ride good with NO bottoming out, nice handling for the main streets, NO ground-control/skunk2 coilover like type of ride.


-so for conclusion would you guys reccomend this for me?
-how are the shock absorsers with this kit? are they high quality?
-i know tein is real popular and reputable but is there stuff grade A quality?
-any rusting occur on the tein basics?



thanks guys
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 04:05 PM
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I don't know if you have a coupe or sedan, but here's my review: https://g35driver.com/forums/reviews/35796-review-tein-basics-350evo-arms-spc-camber-kit.html

Also, Basics are not coilovers, they are a separate spring and damper system.
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 04:20 PM
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i have the basics and they are great. ride's not too harsh.
 
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Old 12-22-2005, 09:23 PM
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Old 12-23-2005, 01:40 AM
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i love mine...for everyday use they rock. great stiffness in turns when u need it, but not so harsh that you cant stand it. in LA roads its bad enough as it is, and i thought it would be horrible w/ a suspension, but they are great...recomend them
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 02:23 AM
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how do the Basics compare to the '05 Sport Suspension?
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 02:35 AM
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so the basics aren't really coilovers?
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 06:11 AM
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they are coilovers i would say.. because u can adjust the height.. just not the damping
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 09:09 AM
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they are coilovers.

i have mine and love them.
the cornering is great
they are a little stiff so if your looking for ride comfort then you probably wont like them too much.

i cant wait to test them out at zdayz this year.
318 turns in 11 miles.
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 09:46 AM
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^+ 1, I tried mine out for the first time up there in October can't wait to go back for Zdayz just booked our cabin. VERY good set up for the $$$$$!!
 
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Old 12-23-2005, 10:06 AM
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hi-jacking
scott wheres your cabin at this year?
kptechnologies is right in front of the field (where the car show was) again this year.
 
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We are in cabin 424 which is supposed to be right across from the rec. center. We are actually going up on the 17th to get a little time on the Dragon before the crowds get there.
 
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I've had my basics for a while now and love them. I have a 6mt sedan and don't do the track or racing, but it gives the car a very good look lowered. You will need to invest in a set of sway bars as well to complete the package. Since the basic springs are much stiffer than the factory ones you will have a weight transfer ratio to the front i believe, that's how mine turned out, the sways completed the package to get the weight distributed as evenly as possible. Gsedan35 has a very comprehensive link on that topic, he's one of the suspension gurus on this site. Just use the search option and you'll find it.
 
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Old 12-26-2005, 01:37 AM
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I've had my basics on for almost 6 months now and am very happy with them. Just be prepared to sacrifice some ride comfort. This mod certainly stiffens up your ride.
 
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Bud as good as tien's are. If i were u I would still check out the KW coilovers. Check out the V3's I have em on my coupe, and its perfect. There a bit more. But there better. Check em out before u make up your mind.
 


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