Tein flex coilovers

[turboTSi1320]

Hey im going to be buying a set of Teins FLEX damper kit with edfc with the next paycheck. Anyone else running these? good bad?

 

[Blk95gs]

I run the Tein Basic damper setup on my 95 TSi AWD. I do like them a lot, they are pretty stiff though. I want to get some new tires on it to see how much I can really push it.

You don't need an EDFC unless you plan on using your car for daily driving, autox and drag racing all the time. It's just more money to spend. My friend has the EDFC on his RSX-S S/C and I think it's overkill.

 

[Flash]

I love stiff! I've actually been considering getting the Flex's too, just for the hell of it and see how they are.
There are definitely better coilovers out there on the market. Tein is a premier company, so don't get me wrong. But it all depends on what you want from your suspension. Let us know what you want to do with your car.

 

[No_Skillz]

Tien is known for their suspension, and EDFC is cool and convenient, but most people on here will probably tell you that it's a waste of money which could be better spent elsewhere.

But if you've got plenty of money, it's up to you. Feel free to send me some too.

 

[MrBentley]

My Dad has them on his M3 and they are freaking awesome..... superior adjustablility with the time you waste of haveing to manually crank the shit to adjust the stiffness

 

[wret]

No Skillz is right. EDFC is a cool gadget but it's a solution for a problem that doesn't exist. One doesn't get into the car at any particular time and say "I think I'll go a little stiffer today."

My shocks have two settings: street and autox. The shocks take about 10 seconds each to adjust. For the time it takes to install the EDFC I could adjust my shocks for about the next 20 years.

 

[MrBentley]

True... but still it isnt as cool LoL. Not needed but cool as fizznuck

 

[turboTSi1320]

I love stiff! I've actually been considering getting the Flex's too, just for the hell of it and see how they are.
There are definitely better coilovers out there on the market. Tein is a premier company, so don't get me wrong. But it all depends on what you want from your suspension. Let us know what you want to do with your car.

I want to get into autocross and have a very stiff good handleing car. The car is my weekend car and doesnt get alot of miles on it. I just hate the way my dsm feels after I drive my friends STI. I could care less what the car sits like. wheel gap doesnt bother me. Its a mid to low 12 second car, but im starting to like autocross type events better then drag racing. What would be my best set up? Thanks for the help..

 

[wret]

The most highly recommended setup used by some very successful autocrossers is Koni Sports with Ground Control. I like the Tein Flex but I haven't compared it with anything other that stock.

 

[Strm Trpr]

I'd have to agree with Wret, I'm diggin my Flex's, but I can't compare them to anything but stock.
I will say this though, they feel rather smooth with minute bounces, it's almost as if you can feel them sensing the road.
When there's a nice bump in the road, they quickly remind you that you are running a perfomance suspension that responds quickly and acutely.
I dig mine, well worth the time spent researching and the $1266 I paid shipped.

If you want the EDFC, go ahead and spend the $350 for them, you seem pretty set-up already.
I'm sure there's something else you can spend the money on though, just my $.02.

 

[turboTSi1320]

The most highly recommended setup used by some very successful autocrossers is Koni Sports with Ground Control. I like the Tein Flex but I haven't compared it with anything other that stock.

I could care less if there is a harsh ride. What spring rates do I get with the GC springs?

 

[No_Skillz]

I could care less if there is a harsh ride. What spring rates do I get with the GC springs?

That's the best part. You get to choose.

 

[Spoolin98]

I have the Tein Flex, I can only compare them to stock suspension, but they're great.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Do you hear any noise from them at all?
Almost as if something is loose?

 

[Spoolin98]

Do you hear any noise from them at all?
Almost as if something is loose?

Never once.

 

[leet]

Do you hear any noise from them at all?
Almost as if something is loose?

Mine have not made any noise since installation.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Thanks for the responses guys, needless to say the GST is going up on jackstands, and the Flexes are coming out this weekend for an inspection.

 

[wret]

Check your sway bar end links while you are at it.

 

[Strm Trpr]

Ah, good point.
The front end links seemed stiff, but I figured that's better than loose.
The boots were in good shape too, but I don't remember checking the rears at all, and that's were most of the noise seems to be coming from.
I went thru the coilovers and dialed them all in and tightened the spring perches, and the height adjusting perch, but I didn't torque the damper rod nut?
I will be pulling them Sunday for sure to check out what's going on.
Thanks for the tips....