Just bidded on Tein Basics

laughoutlloyd8 · 10-18-2006, 10:12 PM

Did I make the right choice? positive and negative is encouraged in this post!

brooklynscat69 · 10-18-2006, 10:25 PM

++++1

Toxis · 10-19-2006, 03:22 AM

lol kinda late to ask for opinions isn't it???

si_civic · 10-19-2006, 10:03 AM

lol ^

How much is it going for ? Is there a reserve?

**Nomar06** · 10-19-2006, 10:04 AM

Do the basic have dampening capabilities???

Garrison · 10-19-2006, 12:04 PM

Does the basic do a drop?

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-19-2006, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrison

Does the basic do a drop?

The range the Basics drop the car is:

Front: -1.3 to -2.17 inch drop
Rear: -.47 to -1.81 inch drop

Spring rate is:

Front: 340 lbs
Rear: 390 lbs

We offer The Basics for $859.00 shipped

strCIVIC · 10-19-2006, 05:22 PM

the item seems legit to me..

**Nomar06** · 10-19-2006, 05:27 PM

I guess no dampening?

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-19-2006, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomar06

I guess no dampening?

Correct - there is no adjustment for dampening, just ride height. However, this extremely affordable coilover is perfect for daily drivers who occasionally autocross/track their cars and are built with all the quality that Tein is famous for.

We have them available as well :)

**CameronJr9** · 10-19-2006, 11:00 PM

Bidded?

laughoutlloyd8 · 10-19-2006, 11:41 PM

Damnit, who outbid me in here, I know it's one of you guys? haha

**Nomar06** · 10-19-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z1 Performance

Correct - there is no adjustment for dampening, just ride height. However, this extremely affordable coilover is perfect for daily drivers who occasionally autocross/track their cars and are built with all the quality that Tein is famous for.

We have them available as well :)

Im guessing that the dampening would make for a more comfortable ride? I know the Megan coilover have dampening and run for about $900 or so.

**Nomar06** · 10-19-2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laughoutlloyd8

Damnit, who outbid me in here, I know it's one of you guys? haha

Last I checked, there were a few sets on ebay.

954K20_SI · 10-20-2006, 07:30 PM

...becareful with ebay my friend

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-20-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomar06

Im guessing that the dampening would make for a more comfortable ride? I know the Megan coilover have dampening and run for about $900 or so.

A common misconception that more is always better :) For a daily driver, all that adjustment means very little. Much of the ride comfort will be dictated by the spring rates on the coilover and the valving of the shock. The Tein Basics rates are:

Front: 340 lbs
Rear: 390 lbs

These rates are in between Tein's Stech springs (230F, 270R) and Teins serious Flex Coilover (500F, 560R) which will make for a sporting, yet comfortable ride. The Megan coilover spring rates are even stiffer than Tein's Flex system...

The Basic's are designed as a street type coilover, with US roads in mind (bumps, expanion joints, etc.)

CANMAN · 10-20-2006, 10:01 PM

I hear what you are saying ZI but IMO I would spend the extra and get the TEIN SS. I am currently running the TEIN SS setup almost maxed out drop with SPC rear camber arms and the ride is fantansic. Unless you hit a huge bump or pothole you can't even tell the car is lowered. I doubt that fact that with the basics you are gonna be able to drop you car as low as mine and have the same ride as the SS just because of spring rates. Like I said I would kick out the extra couple hundred and get the SS. If you don't want to adjust all of that stuff then just get springs. Also be careful with Ebay. Yeah lots of people have no problems with buying there, but when you do your kinda screwed. Just my .02 cents. Good luck
CANMAN

**Nomar06** · 10-20-2006, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the info Z1, you have any Teins for sale??? This might be a March B-day present to myself!!!!

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-20-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CANMAN

I hear what you are saying ZI but IMO I would spend the extra and get the TEIN SS. I am currently running the TEIN SS setup almost maxed out drop with SPC rear camber arms and the ride is fantansic. Unless you hit a huge bump or pothole you can't even tell the car is lowered. I doubt that fact that with the basics you are gonna be able to drop you car as low as mine and have the same ride as the SS just because of spring rates. Like I said I would kick out the extra couple hundred and get the SS. If you don't want to adjust all of that stuff then just get springs. Also be careful with Ebay. Yeah lots of people have no problems with buying there, but when you do your kinda screwed. Just my .02 cents. Good luck
CANMAN

The SS and the basics have the exact same spring rates. The dampers however are 16 way adjustable (compression and rebound together) and the entire system is EDFC compatbile. They do not come with pillowball mounts either - in my opinion, for a daily car, the SS is not worth the additional cost over the basics but there is no doubt they are a great choice!

***Z1 Performance*** · 10-20-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomar06

Thanks for the info Z1, you have any Teins for sale??? This might be a March B-day present to myself!!!!

Yep - available...

10-18-2006, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
laughoutlloyd8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,485 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Just bidded on Tein Basics Did I make the right choice? positive and negative is encouraged in this post!

10-19-2006, 10:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 25,160 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Do the basic have dampening capabilities??? __________________

10-19-2006, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 25,160 iTrader: 7 / 100%	I guess no dampening? __________________

10-19-2006, 11:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 26,334 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	Bidded? __________________

10-20-2006, 10:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 25,160 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Thanks for the info Z1, you have any Teins for sale??? This might be a March B-day present to myself!!!! __________________

10-18-2006, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
brooklynscat69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brentwood, NY Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 1 / 100%	++++1

10-19-2006, 03:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 29 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	lol kinda late to ask for opinions isn't it???

10-19-2006, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,607 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	lol ^ How much is it going for ? Is there a reserve?

10-19-2006, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Garrison Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 33 Posts: 1,047 Garrison iTrader: 3 / 100%	Does the basic do a drop?

10-19-2006, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
strCIVIC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Age: 21 Posts: 2,355 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the item seems legit to me..

10-19-2006, 11:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
laughoutlloyd8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,485 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Damnit, who outbid me in here, I know it's one of you guys? haha

10-20-2006, 07:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
954K20_SI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Age: 24 Posts: 1,465 iTrader: 4 / 100%	...becareful with ebay my friend

10-20-2006, 10:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
CANMAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 24 Posts: 636 Ryan iTrader: 7 / 100%	I hear what you are saying ZI but IMO I would spend the extra and get the TEIN SS. I am currently running the TEIN SS setup almost maxed out drop with SPC rear camber arms and the ride is fantansic. Unless you hit a huge bump or pothole you can't even tell the car is lowered. I doubt that fact that with the basics you are gonna be able to drop you car as low as mine and have the same ride as the SS just because of spring rates. Like I said I would kick out the extra couple hundred and get the SS. If you don't want to adjust all of that stuff then just get springs. Also be careful with Ebay. Yeah lots of people have no problems with buying there, but when you do your kinda screwed. Just my .02 cents. Good luck CANMAN

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