Broken Devil

Street type use without too big of a drop. I heard Tein Flex's were really sweet. What is a good set-up to use around those? Springs/Tires?

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prelude2005

Teins, with some potenza S-03's

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golfluder01

buddy clubs if you got the cash

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KB798

If you're only going to be on the street, then getting a true coilover system is pointless IMO.

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Broken Devil

ah ok that makes sense. If i wanted a good high quality street set-up what would you recommend?

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bgm93srv

I'm running neuspeed springs over Kyb 4way adjustable struts and I have to say I'm very happy. Ride height is nice, not to hard on the bumps corners well, keeping in mind I'm on 17" rims and neuspeed sway bars as well with a camber kit. Hope you find something you like.

selude

love my tein s tech and kybs agxs

Broken Devil

Are the Tein S techs pretty expensive too?

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irishpilot

not the springs.

the ss coilovers are between $650 and $850 depending on where you get them

KB798

Well for starters, what kind of drop do you have in mind?

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siklude

im on Sparco Lowering Springs (1.5inch) and Tokico Blues....love them

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preludestud11

Tein Flex with EDFC is my ultimate dream setup. I have been riding with my friend that has that setup and it is amazing. I am currently on Neuspeed sports and i am happy.

Rich

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cleanLude

Sorry to say but it all boils down to how much cash u wanna spend and how your driving habits are. If you just have alot of money to burn, then yes, spend the $1500 or more on a coilover setup with pillow mounts, etc. If you dont care for adjustability of any kind, then just find some springs with the lowering that u want and get some aftermarket struts. That way, you install and forget about it.

neldogg

how's the tein ss compared to the flex's?

L-U-R-C-H

I got the TEIN Flex and I guess I'm happy with em...I haven't done any better in autocross though. I am not sure what settings to have it on lol.

cleanLude

Check out the spring rates on them...the higher the rates, the more harsh the ride quality. I beleive the flex has really high rates compared to the SS and the basics have the lowest. If your not gonna do anything serious, just get some SS or even the basics are good. They have short-stroked matching shocks and allow for ride height adjustment.

L-U-R-C-H

So basically screwed myself over by getting the Flex?

cleanLude

^^No. Taken from the tein website, the flex spring rates are 559 front and 336 rear. The SS's and the Basics are both 448/224. Those numbers are in ibs/in. Now the SS offers dampening adjustability, which also plays a role in ride quality. But you can see how the Flex's are significantly higher in rates. So if you wanted superior handling and do not mind the stiff ride, then you are good to go. Just make sure you have upgraded other suspension parts (strut bars, sway bars) in order to fully enjoy carving those turns.

neldogg

does anyone have the stock spring rate numbers on hand?

bogus

that describes to a T what I had done to my 94 VTEC.