Help me Decide coilovers!

Fg2ner · 04-15-2007, 04:56 PM

I've narrowed it down between the Buddy Club N+ and the Tein Type Flex. I have the flex on my 99 and love it and would love it on my 06. How ever I keep reading good reviews about the N+. Its not as aggressive compared to the flex's. I really like the Mugen SS ride in my friends RSX, but its not low enough for me. So Flex or N+? I just dont want it to not be as aggresive as I want it.

reaper702 · 04-15-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fg2ner

I've narrowed it down between the Buddy Club N+ and the Tein Type Flex. I have the flex on my 99 and love it and would love it on my 06. How ever I keep reading good reviews about the N+. Its not as aggressive compared to the flex's. I really like the Mugen SS ride in my friends RSX, but its not low enough for me. So Flex or N+? I just dont want it to not be as aggresive as I want it.

i would go with buddy club as it is way cheaper, plus tein has had a lot of bad rep from reviews and previous owner's experience from what i have read.

Zeuceone · 04-15-2007, 05:19 PM

jason has them on his si and he comlains that the ride feels to bumpy on the freeway.

Toxis · 04-16-2007, 02:56 AM

Coilovers?

Jardiniboy · 04-16-2007, 07:36 AM

I'd pick the buddy clubs.

boost1320 · 04-16-2007, 12:19 PM

i have the flex and they are awesome.

plus i have heard of some people hsving problems with them on other cars. doesnt necessarily mean they will suck for our cars but i know for a fact the flex's are really good.

***Excelerate*** · 04-16-2007, 12:39 PM

Let me know if you need either hte BC or the TEIN.

Blk4drSI · 04-18-2007, 02:28 PM

I think that I may go with the buddy club also, mainly for price. Just looking for the best price right now.(hint, hint...)

***WeSellCarParts*** · 04-19-2007, 08:40 AM

I don't think anyone has the Buddy Club's yet as they are fairly new! I would love to see someone get a set

Jay Kincannon · 04-20-2007, 04:16 PM

If you are going to spend the money, IMO if you are trying to improve your handling, purchase "true" coilovers where the springs are properly located over both the front struts and rear shocks. If not, go with whatever price you want to spend for lowering your car.

King Bob · 04-20-2007, 11:55 PM

I feel like a fan boy because of how many times I have said it but take a look at AMR's Coilovers I have them and am very happy.

Black_civic_Si · 04-21-2007, 01:06 AM

Well I'm sittiing on Tein SS, Love it. Here some teaser..

pineapple · 04-21-2007, 01:52 AM

i had tein ss on my 93 hatch, loved them wouldnt ride on anything else other than teins now.. i want flex this time around so i can adj the ride damp.

Blk4drSI · 04-21-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by **** Bob

I feel like a fan boy because of how many times I have said it but take a look at AMR's Coilovers I have them and am very happy.

I am in the market for some coilovers and I checked out the AMR coilovers over on honda-tech and they look awesome(with a lifetime warranty). I like that they assembly each set per order to match your needs. I emailed them and if the price is right, I might be a AMR fanboy too. LOL

P.S. How much did you pay for yours, so I can see if they say around the same to me.

Sirbelch · 04-21-2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Kincannon

If you are going to spend the money, IMO if you are trying to improve your handling, purchase "true" coilovers where the springs are properly located over both the front struts and rear shocks. If not, go with whatever price you want to spend for lowering your car.

Do you know of anyone that makes a coil over set up with the rear having the spring over the damper? I don't think that the rear strut tower is designed to support the force of both the damper and the spring.

I should (finaly) get my Tein Flex on monday or tuesday. I have Tein SS right now and they ride good on the stiffest setting and handle better on the stiffest setting too (not only because its stiffer but also because it eliminated the mid corner bounce after the weight transfer) So since the ride is fine on my SS, i figured i had room to add stiffness without hating the ride. But thats me.

You really need to ask yourself some questions. Do i think the Si is stiff stock? Do i want to spend $1600 on a suspension that might me too stiff for me. Am i going to race the car down the road? ( Auto X here i come

) And do some research on the spring rates. Go luck in your choice.

blaznhot_23 · 04-21-2007, 02:39 AM

whats the spring rates on the hfp kit vs. tein flex???

King Bob · 04-21-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk4drSI

I am in the market for some coilovers and I checked out the AMR coilovers over on honda-tech and they look awesome(with a lifetime warranty). I like that they assembly each set per order to match your needs. I emailed them and if the price is right, I might be a AMR fanboy too. LOL

P.S. How much did you pay for yours, so I can see if they say around the same to me.

well my price was diffrent because I ordered the first set Andy had so I was kind of a tester, I know for a fact the price has gone up expect to pay around $1100, well worth it IMO. Let us know what he quotes you and if you have any AMR questions let me know I have been running mine for a few months now and still love them.

Black_civic_Si · 04-21-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pineapple

i had tein ss on my 93 hatch, loved them wouldnt ride on anything else other than teins now.. i want flex this time around so i can adj the ride damp.

You should get EDFC, got mine already but missing a set a bolts. Just a push of a button

pineapple · 04-21-2007, 05:49 PM

^^^ that is the plan for my fg love fact i can control it from inside

Black_civic_Si · 04-21-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pineapple

^^^ that is the plan for my fg love fact i can control it from inside

it pretty cheap, around $300 pending where you buy it from. Well worth it

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Fg2ner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 916 Matt	Help me Decide coilovers! I've narrowed it down between the Buddy Club N+ and the Tein Type Flex. I have the flex on my 99 and love it and would love it on my 06. How ever I keep reading good reviews about the N+. Its not as aggressive compared to the flex's. I really like the Mugen SS ride in my friends RSX, but its not low enough for me. So Flex or N+? I just dont want it to not be as aggresive as I want it.
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Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 14 Posts: 98,529	jason has them on his si and he comlains that the ride feels to bumpy on the freeway.

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boost1320 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 30 Posts: 2,838 Brian	i have the flex and they are awesome. plus i have heard of some people hsving problems with them on other cars. doesnt necessarily mean they will suck for our cars but i know for a fact the flex's are really good.

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Jay Kincannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 932	If you are going to spend the money, IMO if you are trying to improve your handling, purchase "true" coilovers where the springs are properly located over both the front struts and rear shocks. If not, go with whatever price you want to spend for lowering your car.

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King Bob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 636 Houma, Louisiana	I feel like a fan boy because of how many times I have said it but take a look at AMR's Coilovers I have them and am very happy.

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