Tein basic coils

streetmachine02 · 03-26-2007, 06:53 PM

I just ordered Tein basic's from adrenaline motorsports in ST.PETERS MO... $915 shipped. they matched my price from CORSPORTS the site sponsor. who has these and what do you think about the installed product?

BlackSi10 · 03-26-2007, 07:30 PM

im going the same route you are and getting the basics, let us know how the install goes and how it rides.

lpages · 03-27-2007, 10:42 AM

Excellent choice guys, you won't be disappointed with the Basics. They greatly improve the cars handling. More of a firm feel over stock, yet still rides very comfortably. Just letting you know in advance, you will need a rear camber kit. I was hoping to get away without, but no. Negative camber was quite noticeable to the eye. Rear specs without were: -2.4 Lft, -2.1 Rt
After: -1.0 Lft, Rt and looks 10x better. I didn't notice any difference in handling with or without the kit. But for reducing inside tire wear, camber kit is definately worth it.

streetmachine02 · 03-27-2007, 03:52 PM

which camber kit did you buy? and what was the cost? on my 02 civic i had tein springs and tokico struts, i added the rear SPC camber kit and the ghetto camber bolts to the front... i dont like the camber bolts, they looked useless.

lpages · 03-28-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetmachine02

which camber kit did you buy? and what was the cost? on my 02 civic i had tein springs and tokico struts, i added the rear SPC camber kit and the ghetto camber bolts to the front... i dont like the camber bolts, they looked useless.

Eibach Rear Alignment Kit, which contains SPC arms. Just buy the SPC kit or Skunk2, they're alot cheaper. Front camber bolts aren't necessary on the FG1 & 2. No problem having the front end aligned after installing coilovers, just the rear, camber not adustable without kit.

***Fully Flared*** · 03-28-2007, 11:34 AM

What drop do you have with the Basic coilovers? I'm looking for a eibach sportline drop... 1.4" in the front and 1.2" in the rear, and according to specs, looks like that is possible. I'd go with sportlines, but I don't want to blow my struts

so these coilovers look like the best option for me.

streetmachine02 · 03-28-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fully Flared

What drop do you have with the Basic coilovers? I'm looking for a eibach sportline drop... 1.4" in the front and 1.2" in the rear, and according to specs, looks like that is possible. I'd go with sportlines, but I don't want to blow my struts

so these coilovers look like the best option for me.

in the front you can drop from a half inch to 1.8 max, in the rear a half inch to 2.18 max. so you can put your car as low as you want in that range of drop.
MY BASIC COILS GOT HERE TODAY!!! im paying the $$ and picking them up as soon as im done typing this!!

***Fully Flared*** · 03-28-2007, 06:16 PM

Nice, be sure to post some pics!

06sicoupe · 03-28-2007, 07:43 PM

you'll love your teins! why didn't you just go with the super streets? just a few bucks more!

streetmachine02 · 03-29-2007, 12:35 AM

im spending some money on the tenzo dc-5s and apexi exhaust, before NOPI comes to the STL in june, so that extra money is already spent! plus im going to buy a house in about a year so im saving for a downpaymen, you know what LIL scrappy says, I GOT MONEY IN THE BANK!

lpages · 03-29-2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fully Flared

What drop do you have with the Basic coilovers? I'm looking for a eibach sportline drop... 1.4" in the front and 1.2" in the rear, and according to specs, looks like that is possible. I'd go with sportlines, but I don't want to blow my struts

so these coilovers look like the best option for me.

Mine were set up conservatively around 1.0". However, they took awhile to settle and dropped approx. 0.25" more after a month. Might lower some more later on, we'll see.

I had Eibach Sportlines on another car of mine(2" drop). The OEM struts held up, but the shocks in back blew out real quick. Replaced with KYB struts and shocks. Car handled okay, but was a still a very harsh ride. I'm much happier with the Tein's.

06sicoupe · 03-29-2007, 11:08 AM

get the house first! its worth the money saved and spent!

streetmachine02 · 03-29-2007, 06:06 PM

the ride is supurb! definately more responsive steering, more aggressive, the front tucks and the rear tucks. the ride feels close to stock, maybe just a bit stiffer but with springs and dampers that is what i would expect, yes i needed a spring compressor for the front, and the whole install took around 4 hours... like borat says, "VERY NICE!" if i could figure out how to post pics i would

***darna*** · 03-29-2007, 06:52 PM

^^very easy. just go to photobucket or tinypic and sign-up. hurry up, take pix of your set-up before others post this:

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BlackSi10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 20 Posts: 731 FG Squad Member #350 iTrader: 6 / 100%	im going the same route you are and getting the basics, let us know how the install goes and how it rides.

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lpages Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Excellent choice guys, you won't be disappointed with the Basics. They greatly improve the cars handling. More of a firm feel over stock, yet still rides very comfortably. Just letting you know in advance, you will need a rear camber kit. I was hoping to get away without, but no. Negative camber was quite noticeable to the eye. Rear specs without were: -2.4 Lft, -2.1 Rt After: -1.0 Lft, Rt and looks 10x better. I didn't notice any difference in handling with or without the kit. But for reducing inside tire wear, camber kit is definately worth it.

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streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 393 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	which camber kit did you buy? and what was the cost? on my 02 civic i had tein springs and tokico struts, i added the rear SPC camber kit and the ghetto camber bolts to the front... i dont like the camber bolts, they looked useless.

03-28-2007, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Fully Flared* Ijuswannachill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 17 Posts: 2,026 iTrader: 3 / 100%	What drop do you have with the Basic coilovers? I'm looking for a eibach sportline drop... 1.4" in the front and 1.2" in the rear, and according to specs, looks like that is possible. I'd go with sportlines, but I don't want to blow my struts so these coilovers look like the best option for me.

03-28-2007, 06:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Fully Flared* Ijuswannachill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 17 Posts: 2,026 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Nice, be sure to post some pics!

03-28-2007, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
06sicoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC to the SFV Posts: 622 Chris iTrader: 3 / 100%	you'll love your teins! why didn't you just go with the super streets? just a few bucks more!

03-29-2007, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 393 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	im spending some money on the tenzo dc-5s and apexi exhaust, before NOPI comes to the STL in june, so that extra money is already spent! plus im going to buy a house in about a year so im saving for a downpaymen, you know what LIL scrappy says, I GOT MONEY IN THE BANK!

03-29-2007, 11:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
06sicoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC to the SFV Posts: 622 Chris iTrader: 3 / 100%	get the house first! its worth the money saved and spent!

03-29-2007, 06:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 393 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	the ride is supurb! definately more responsive steering, more aggressive, the front tucks and the rear tucks. the ride feels close to stock, maybe just a bit stiffer but with springs and dampers that is what i would expect, yes i needed a spring compressor for the front, and the whole install took around 4 hours... like borat says, "VERY NICE!" if i could figure out how to post pics i would