I'm having a hard time deciding which set up to go with. Do any of you have either one of these set ups and would like to comment on them? Thanks!

 

I think it depends on your preferences of ride comfort. I can't speak for the Bilsteins but I have the Tein Flex w/edfc setup.

The Flex is pretty good for normal driving around town on the softer side of the the settings. However, even at the softest settings it is more harsh than stock. If you live in a city that the roads aren't great then you might get tired of the Flex after a while. For me I change my settings once a week between 14f/14r to 12 on both or 13 on both to keep it new and fresh.

If the roads were more smooth on a track, then the stiffer side will work well. Overall the Tein Flex is a good setup that you can adjust requently to keep it feeling new and also lets you change settings on the fly.

The Bilsteins from what I've heard is more on the softer side. I am sure it would be better for daily driving.

I am happy with my current setup, when they wear out in a couple years, I might just go back to stock suspension with lowering springs since I do like a softer ride but happy with the stiff handling for now.

 

I love my PSS9s. At thier softest setting it's almost idecntcal to stock comfort. At the hardest, I have been able to take mountain switchbacks at ungodly speeds, limited only by DoT leagal tires.

The only "downside" is that I have to adjust them manually (no EDFC), and the rears are no picinic.

 

Former H22a4, I'm looking for a stiffer ride than normal, I drive 60 miles a day on the highway and I have some beautiful on/off ramps that I want to set the car up for. I currently have Comptech's coilovers and Koni yellows, but have had them for 5 years. I just need a change. I like the idea of the EDFC, is it hard to install? Have you lowered your car at all? Anything else you can tell me about your experience with them? Thanks.

 

The EDFC is a nice unit, very convienient for sure. Lots of features like 3 memory program settings and key lock so that you don't push them by mistake. Since you have an AP1 the control unit can fit right into the coin holder slot.

I am not sure if people would rate the install tough. Some say it is easy, some say it is tougher, just depens on your level of handiness. I had a shop install mine and they took 8 hours to do it. Basically, routing the wires and making sure it fit clean is tough. Some guys on here say it only takes them a couple hours.

As for the ride, I am lowered 1" or have a one fat finger gap around.
The handling is great, I feel like I can handle better than stock, grip seems to be more and it is more responsive for sure. However, I did add an x-brace. On the stiff setting, it will be a mean canyon carver for sure but only if the road is smooth, on bumpy roads and corners you will lack confidence in the corner with the Flex.

If you can live with a stiffer ride then the Flex is a good setup. I've had no problems so far with them or the edfc.

 

Thanks Former, I apreciate the input. Happy motoring!