Hey guys,
Does anyone know the phone number or email for Tein? I want to ask them if the basic makes a lot of noise after installing them for like 6 months. I had the tein basic for less than a year and now the thing is making a lot of noise when I hit any types of bumps. A creaking sound. If anyone out there can shed some lights to my little dilemma that would be really helpful. Thank guys in advance.

 

i have heard that some people put a silicon lubricant on all of the bushings and other parts but i am not sure..
i would be interested in hearing other's opinions

 

nobody else?

 

its actually pretty common. ive heard most teins have that. i have it on my car as well. especially when theyre cold, once it warms up as the rest of the car does it goes away for me. if you google tein warehouse its in socal, they have a number listed somewhere there. just beware, the music they use when they put you on hold is beyond belief, makes you wanna hang up. not a big deal in my opinion, common problem if that

 

you are right...that music is pretty bad...reminded me of an old school nintendo game. anyways, they recommended that you use "Copper Grease" and apply anywhere that you feel you could have noise issues. i will try this and see if it works. it was tough finding their phone number so for anyone else that is looking for it: 562-861-9161

 

well...i called back tein because i could not find anywhere to buy copper grease. talked to someone else this time who had a lot more knowledge. he said that it is not copper grease at all and that the other guy had given me completely false info. anyways, he said that there may be a problem with the pillow bolt moving a little bit. i am going to have my friend Randy have a look and keep you informed.

 

Thanks Sundeviljay, Let me know how that works out. The noise is really driving me insane.

 

yea if its something that serious, id like to know as well.

 

Any updates on that pillow bolt issue?

 

Need updates!

 

basics squeek because of when the coils at the top and bottom, that are close to each other, compress and hit each other.
the h techs, cs coilovers, flex coilovers, and stock springs have this rubber padding on the springs that are close to each other that could hit each other under compression. when i had mine installed i bought some rubber heat shrink and put it on there and also took the rubber padding like stuff off the stock springs and put it on the basic springs.

ive had mine for a while now and the have never made any squeeking, creeking, or any other type of noise. when they were on my buddies car (previous owner) they made the noise, but he didnt have any of the padding or heat shrink on them, like they do now on my car