Talk me out of TEIN Flex-Z coilovers
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Talk me out of TEIN Flex-Z coilovers
I recently picked up a 2005 Shinka, and the stock springs and shocks are shot in the rear. They have to be replaced regardless. I've been pouring over suspension threads--I think I'd prefer just a simple adjustable shock and lowering springs, but I've pretty much settled on Flex-Z coilovers. Here's why:
- Bilstein aren't compatible with lowering springs
- Bilstein B14 aren't adjustable in the rear unless you remove them
- Koni/H-tech are recommended, but I hated the Konis I had on my NA Miata--they were incredibly harsh
- Ohlins have weird spring rates?
- I don't know enough about Feal/Fortune to intelligently pick options
- TEIN Basic don't have adjustable damping
- Stance seems like a decent option, but considerably more expensive than Flex-Z
- Megan, Raceland, etc... just no.
- I have TEIN Street Advance on my MSM that I've been absolutely thrilled with after getting the ride height dialed in. But then again, I've never owned Xidas.
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Adjustability isn't all that. I'd rather have a well tuned unadjustable set than a budget adjustable one. Case in point, the Bilstein B14.
How much are you looking to spend? Ohlins/Feal/Fortune are overkill if you're only planning for street driving.
That's not to say Tein is bad, I'm sure it fine, but given those options I'd go Bilstein first.
How much are you looking to spend? Ohlins/Feal/Fortune are overkill if you're only planning for street driving.
That's not to say Tein is bad, I'm sure it fine, but given those options I'd go Bilstein first.
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Adjustability isn't all that. I'd rather have a well tuned unadjustable set than a budget adjustable one. Case in point, the Bilstein B14.
How much are you looking to spend? Ohlins/Feal/Fortune are overkill if you're only planning for street driving.
That's not to say Tein is bad, I'm sure it fine, but given those options I'd go Bilstein first.
How much are you looking to spend? Ohlins/Feal/Fortune are overkill if you're only planning for street driving.
That's not to say Tein is bad, I'm sure it fine, but given those options I'd go Bilstein first.
As far as price goes, I'm looking around the $1k range, but that's not set in stone. B14 seems to be $1150 which is fine. It'd be nice if whatever I get comes with mounts (TEIN does; Bilstein doesn't), but that's not a dealbreaker. Certainly appreciate the suggestion--the only option totally off the table for me is Koni.
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