I have been searching these threads for the last 2 days. Talk about information overload.

I have a set of Volk SF Winnings (19x9.5/10.5 +19/+29 w/255/285/35 Toyo T1R combo) coming soon, I hope. I am having my fenders rolled. I want a mild drop. However, I don't wish to ride too much stiffer than the stock set-up.

From what I can gather, the Tein Basics gives a much stiffer ride quality in lieu of the Tein/D-Spec set-up (7/9?) Could you folks that have either of these set-ups, please advise on your own personal experiences?

Also, it appears that those whom have opted for the Tein/D-Spec combo have had little to no issues with regard to the alignment specs. Thanks in advance for any comments/suggestions.

 

i know that tien basics are WAY stiffer than stock. it sounds more like you want CS if you want to retain any ride comfort.

 

Alan,

I see the Tein CS in your sig. How is your G riding? It says that they are ride height adjustable. Did you have any camber issues after installing them?

 

I'm running the d-specs/h-techs (for the Z) on my car. The first week, the ride felt real "rough" up front (3.5 from full hard) so I adjusted it (4 full from hard) until it was broke in. Feels much better now, running at 3.5 and the alignment is getting done this weekend - everyone I talked to said it wasn't too bad to get back in spec.

Good luck Andy.

 

Robbdogg,

Thank you for that bit of info. I will be curious to read how your alignment works out. Likewise, good luck to you, as well.

 

I think you're better off with the Tein H tech/D Spec for 350z combo.

I'm not an expert or anything, but from what everyone says it's your best bet to improve handling and retain a nice ride comfort.

 

i'm running h-tech and d-specs both for the 350z and i luv it

 

Yeah, that's what my research has been yielding me. I like the Tein CS set-up, but I just checked on the price. Man, that **** is expensive.
Oh well, nothing has been cheap since I purchased this car. Thanks for your input, Mikey.

 

Yeah, like everyone said, You would like the d-specs with 350z H-tech. make sure you get the 350Z d-specs (9).

 

With Tein Basics you can only adjust ride height, NOT rebound/dampening. If you pick a spring with a drop you'll like, then with the Tokico D-Specs you can adjust the ride...

 

... but not the height, which is the trade off. delema i'm going through now.

 

andy, don't get the tein basics. i had them on my accord. entry level coilovers are alright, but in a car like the G, i wouldn't recommend them. my car became pretty bouncy after the install, although the handling improved significantly. i think the key is to focus on linear springs and good shocks or a high end coilover setup that isn't particularly stiffer than stock like the tein CS. as you saw, the latter get pricey very quickly...

 

i had the opposite reaction. obviously ride gets harsher, but its the price you pay. i like that they are stiff but not crazy stiff compared to my cousins H&R coils. if you dont wanna be too high, you can lower it or vice versa. very good combo. with sways, you will be on rails

 

Giri . . . Actually, thanks to everyone for their comments and opinions. After a ton of reseach and reading the comments, I am leaning towards the Z Tein H-Techs/Tokico D-Spec 9 combo. All of this because I saw a nice set of Volk GT-C's at a meet/run 2 weeks ago.

 

i'd suggest the Basic simply because of the height adjustibility