any custom setup better than tein flex's?

brooklynscat69 · 08-16-2007, 12:30 AM

Is tein flex the best setup for suspension or can you make an even better one through ground controls and aftermarket shocks?

Jardiniboy · 08-16-2007, 12:48 AM

There's no such thing as best. There would be always something better. Also, it's personal preference and what you're gonna be using your car for.

NewYorkJon · 08-16-2007, 01:25 AM

Would it be better if I bought the HFP suspension kit or the Tein Basic kit?

***FijiPhil*** · 08-16-2007, 01:53 AM

it depends what your going for?

***Sirbelch*** · 08-16-2007, 02:56 AM

HFP over the basic. HFP has a better damper that will last longer.

If you want a custom coilover that is better than the flex for just a little more, check this thread out and PM the thread starter. This set up will be A LOT BETTER than flex's. I have Flex's and im going to get one of the 2 set ups RSM is offering.

WHO wants a Koni setup...??

thehov · 08-20-2007, 11:38 AM

Tein is junk unless you have them revalved to better specs......

***Excelerate*** · 08-20-2007, 12:13 PM

I just installed the FLEX on my FG and I have to say I am extremely impressed. I have the TEIN SS on my Accord and the FLEX are more responsive even with my crappy Michelin's. There is a more direct feel w/ the road b/c of the pillowball upper mounts but that is good and bad. More road noise but less give like the OEM rubber mounts. The damping adjustment is pretty responsive too. I had them on 12 and 12 but I put it down to 10 F and 8 R and that made a marked improvement.

**Yodums** · 08-20-2007, 12:14 PM

WHO wants a Koni setup...??

***Sirbelch*** · 08-20-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelerate

I just installed the FLEX on my FG and I have to say I am extremely impressed. I have the TEIN SS on my Accord and the FLEX are more responsive even with my crappy Michelin's. There is a more direct feel w/ the road b/c of the pillowball upper mounts but that is good and bad. More road noise but less give like the OEM rubber mounts. The damping adjustment is pretty responsive too. I had them on 12 and 12 but I put it down to 10 F and 8 R and that made a marked improvement.

You only have 12 different adjustmenst? Some one else on the site said they have 16 and i have 27 and my SS had 17. Both the SS and Flex are supposed to have 16 but i guess they don't have a QC check point at the factory.

LucasBlack · 08-21-2007, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirbelch

You only have 12 different adjustmenst? Some one else on the site said they have 16 and i have 27 and my SS had 17. Both the SS and Flex are supposed to have 16 but i guess they don't have a QC check point at the factory.

eh, why care about quality control if quality isn't considered when throwing the parts together in the first place?

***Sirbelch*** · 08-21-2007, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucasBlack

eh, why care about quality control if quality isn't considered when throwing the parts together in the first place?

Good answer, good answer.

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