Tein Basic Coilover...Opinion? - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Jan 30, 2005 | 12:33 AM

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Zen

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Get the Tein Basics. I have the CS with a 1 inch drop and I scrap the ground all the time. Also, you will never (unless you plan to race) need to adjust the Damping. The rear Damping is not adjustable without removing the shock or the ECDM(whatever! I don't what it called... The computer thing, with the four motors) . Just my 2 cents.

Jan 30, 2005 | 12:42 AM

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The thing about being able to adjust the damping is you can do so if you do not agree with the settings out of the box. Fixed dampners mean if you don't agree, you stuck.

Jan 30, 2005 | 01:44 AM

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kenchan

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I see.. yah, I hear ya. Ive been searching for the perfect setup myself,
as you know...for me in the 325-350# range spring rates with a flat
ride height front/rear. Im pretty close to my ideal setup right now, but
with plush ride comes other side effects I mentioned about on that PM.
Not very easy finding the perfect setup unless we're willing to compromise
here and there.

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Originally Posted by Gsedan35

Well, I never thought about them to reduce transit times, mainly because they are not in the ball game price wise. Even with the softer JDM Flex setup in the cards, I'd rather have other choices if in that price range. Could be a different story if Tein offered their Type RA coilover fitment and then with realistic spring rates.

I want Monotube, adjustable dampners, less then 504lbs spring rates and to not drop the sedan more then 1" lower then oem. Jic is out because of reliability concern's, weak rear spring rates rules out Cusco Zeal, D2, and T1R, Tein CS and HKS LS is out because of comfort bias in the dampners, Kw is out because of progressive springs. Buddy club and Kg/MM are out because of really high spring rates. This leaves me with the HKS RS and the Bilstein PSS9 (with Eibach ESS rear springs). I don't offically know how much the RS coilovers would drop a sedan, but I have confirmed that the Bilstein's will drop the sedan 1" as a min, but they are redesigning their rear spring adjustment system right now and aren't out yet.

Bilstein PSS9 coilover (Monotube construction, adjustable dampners)
Special Note: Mild spring rates, but Bilstein says the dampners are performance valved
Spring rates 370/425 (Eibach ESS linear spring purchased seperately)
Stiffer then oem by F +18% R +24% (at peak rear spring rate)
Transfers +6% roll stiffness to rear

Jan 30, 2005 | 11:24 PM

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Gting

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What is the maxium front/rear drop of the Tein Basic on the Sedan?

Jan 31, 2005 | 02:45 AM

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so, if i get the TEIN Bacie and do not drop more than a INCH. i should have no problem?

Jan 31, 2005 | 04:42 AM

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You guys are putting too much in to this. I have the Type Basic and I love it. I could afford to buy the Type Flex but opted not to go with it. It's all personal preference. If you just want a sportier feel over the stock setup, then buy stiffer lowering springs or even better, buy the Type Basic. If you want adjustability, taking your G on the race track regularly, and can afford to buy new dentures after a year of driving then get the Type Flex. This is not rocket science.