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Tein Mono Flex Installed!

Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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Hey everyone. I just got my Tein Mono Flexes from Steve@Evolution today. For those who don't know about the Mono Flexes yet, here are links to both Tein sites: http://www.tein.com/mfpdamp.html
http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/mono_flex.html
I recently got Volk ce28n's from another member, f20kills for a great guy. The install was a one man job, and it took me about 4 hours. (Breaks here and there I wanted to make sure everything was installed correctly). I had a little help from this DIY: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=441565 , but the install was pretty straightforward, even though the instructions were all in Japanese.
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures.

The box and some of the contents:


Before shots:


Stock and Tein's side by side:


Tricky rear, Notice the ap1-R above the 10013. I thought Tein sent me 2 right ones. I finally realized that it didn't matter. So stupid of me:


During the install:


After shots:


FYI, I know the Tein's are suppose to be pre-assembled, but I had to tighten both lower perches. Also the drivers side rear is a pita! I dropped a bolt in the crevice and it took me forever to get it out. That stupid fuel line is a pita also to get around.

Initial impressions: Front now has a two finger gap, the rears are about a finger and a half. I'll update after it settles and when I get an alignment.
Initial driving impressions: Hopefully I adjusted it correctly, but I used the standard 8 setting. The ride felt like stock. Maybe that M.S.V actually does something. If you're in the 714 or OC area and want a ride just shoot me a PM. I'll be happy to let you see how it feels. Thanks for viewing my post!
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Suprisingly, the JDM Mono Flex actually have a softer spring rate than the regular Flex.

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Even though the Mono Flexes are 10k front and rear, it was A LOT smoother than I anticipated!
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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is the mono flex better than the regular flex?
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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It's an updated version. I believe it fixes some on the notchiness of the old flex.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Looks good! It was nice meeting you at dent day.. rims look great on silverstone too. Nice guy, nice car!!
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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cool, thanks. im gona save up for it. im really jealious, haha.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Best place to get em is from Steve
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by f20kills,Jun 18 2007, 09:05 PM
Looks good! It was nice meeting you at dent day.. rims look great on silverstone too. Nice guy, nice car!!
Nice meeting you too Chris.!
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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how much did you pay for them?
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