Finally, a performance review of Tein Basics
Finally, a performance review of Tein Basics
Ok, up until now the only thing I've ever seen said by owners of the Tein Basic coilover is how the ride is, never seen anything said that would lead me believe where were a performance system, other than by spring rates,..........until now. Here is a cut and post by a 350Z owner that has the Tein basic on his car, he is replying to a request I made for specific info that I requested. Here is a cut and past of his review. The only resevation I have is that they lower the sedan a bit more than some would care for.
"Got a chance to drive more today."
1. You can initiate a corner at a higher rate of speed than oem. Push is gone, yeah!!
2. Weight transfer is crisper and faster than oem with less body movement. Upon hard acceleration out of corners and on straights, the car squats a very small amount and hooks up in a very predictable manner.
3. Driving normally, very little difference in dampening is felt. But the car recovers more quickly from bumps. The damping in corners is much better than oem. Corrections are easy and quiet (quiet as in steering input).
4. You can accelerate out of the corner sooner. Errors at the apex or after turn-in no longer result in drastic snap to oversteer but respond to the steering input. The feedback and adjustment cycle is completed quickly with much less input and body movement than oem. If you enjoy sliding around corners, as I do sometimes, you will really enjoy the basics.
5. The Basic also holds the road better in uneven corners. The factory setup would tend to "feel" squirrely on uneven corners and the basics keep the tires on the ground better.
The only thing I don't like is that it such a subtle improvement. It only helps were it matters. But, I think it was money well spent. A definite improvement over oem in every respect. Problem 2; Now I have to learn how to exit a corner faster. :-(
I'm not sure I understand dampening rates well enough to make changes yet. So the basics were perfect for me. I have my first "real" track day in one week. So, I'll report back then. BTW, I have a 1" drop all the way around. Also, I've done some Autox with the factory setup and I can't wait to try this out.
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Here is the thread on my350z.com
[urlhttp://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=833674#post833674][/url]
"All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.”
Edmund Burke
G35 6mt
"Got a chance to drive more today."
1. You can initiate a corner at a higher rate of speed than oem. Push is gone, yeah!!
2. Weight transfer is crisper and faster than oem with less body movement. Upon hard acceleration out of corners and on straights, the car squats a very small amount and hooks up in a very predictable manner.
3. Driving normally, very little difference in dampening is felt. But the car recovers more quickly from bumps. The damping in corners is much better than oem. Corrections are easy and quiet (quiet as in steering input).
4. You can accelerate out of the corner sooner. Errors at the apex or after turn-in no longer result in drastic snap to oversteer but respond to the steering input. The feedback and adjustment cycle is completed quickly with much less input and body movement than oem. If you enjoy sliding around corners, as I do sometimes, you will really enjoy the basics.
5. The Basic also holds the road better in uneven corners. The factory setup would tend to "feel" squirrely on uneven corners and the basics keep the tires on the ground better.
The only thing I don't like is that it such a subtle improvement. It only helps were it matters. But, I think it was money well spent. A definite improvement over oem in every respect. Problem 2; Now I have to learn how to exit a corner faster. :-(
I'm not sure I understand dampening rates well enough to make changes yet. So the basics were perfect for me. I have my first "real" track day in one week. So, I'll report back then. BTW, I have a 1" drop all the way around. Also, I've done some Autox with the factory setup and I can't wait to try this out.
END Quote
Here is the thread on my350z.com
[urlhttp://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=833674#post833674][/url]
"All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.”
Edmund Burke
G35 6mt
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Re: Finally, a performance review of Tein Basics
Jim,
Thanks for the PM on this. I will be installing my Basics hopefully next weekend and after several weeks I should be able to post something here hopefully comparable to what the other person described.
G35sedan03
03.5 briliant silver, 6MT, premium pkg, 19" Kaizer wheels, Skyline badges, HID upgrade, Racing pedals, clear lenses, 35% tint (Coming Soon- Grounding Kit, CAI & Exhaust, Coilovers)
Thanks for the PM on this. I will be installing my Basics hopefully next weekend and after several weeks I should be able to post something here hopefully comparable to what the other person described.
G35sedan03
03.5 briliant silver, 6MT, premium pkg, 19" Kaizer wheels, Skyline badges, HID upgrade, Racing pedals, clear lenses, 35% tint (Coming Soon- Grounding Kit, CAI & Exhaust, Coilovers)
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