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Originally posted by fmshaw1971
Obrigado and I have always agreed that stiffer suspensions only help you corner better on a dedicated track. I, however, feel that the Tein SS is still soft enough to give you a noticible improvement over stock on bumpy roads. I think that Tein did a wonderful job matching their dampers to the springs, but then I happen to actually like a harsh (but not bouncy) ride.
If the Mugens had been adjustable, I would have gotten them over the Tein, but adjustability was important to me. I have never owned the Mugen so I can't say which is better.
What I can tell you from personal experience is that the Tein SS enabled me to take corners with more control and speed than I did with the stock springs and shocks. I am able to keep dead even with C5 Corvettes on bumpy curves. On a level curve, I was nearly wiped out because the mid 90's Corvette I was racing lost grip and nearly plowed into me.
You can't go wrong with the Mugens, but if you desire adjustibility, I feel the Tein SS are also a great choice. I would definitely NOT use Tein HA on the street. They are WAY too stiff for good handling in real world conditions.
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I second that too....I've agreed w/ obrigado too that too stiff isn't good for street...but I don't agree that the tein ss are too stiff for street....HA's for sure, but I love my tein ss
they handle great, take bumps well (they don't bounce down the street like others, they just hit an then settle), and offer a lot of adjustability. I'm sure that the mugen's are great too, but I wanted the adjustability as well, just in case I change rims/tires or body kits etc. for an extra 400 bucks, the mugens weren't worth it to me. if I were really lookin for springs tho instead of coilovers, then I would've gone w/ the mugens, since neither would've been adjustable :
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good info tho obrigado, you hit most of the points well.
