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03-22-2002, 05:50 PM
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Another cool feature that Tein will be coming out with...
You will be able to adjust dampener rate from the inside of your car. Basically, theres 4 little boxes that sits on top of the coilovers, and a switch thats used to operate them. The switch gets installed inside the cockpit. Kind of like hydraulics.
Not sure when this will be released though...
You will be able to adjust dampener rate from the inside of your car. Basically, theres 4 little boxes that sits on top of the coilovers, and a switch thats used to operate them. The switch gets installed inside the cockpit. Kind of like hydraulics.
Not sure when this will be released though...
03-22-2002, 06:07 PM
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Hehe... sounds like me. I drive hard, and slammed my car for more showing....
I purchased a set of used Zeal B6's. If I had to do it again, I would probably purchase the Tein CS. For some reason, I get noises with my coilovers. Like clunking/rattling noises when driving over rough pavement, and others with the Zeals seem to have the same experiences. Heres a link to a thread for example:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=51991
There are other threads too about this... Another problem would be lowering the car ("slamming") with the Zeals. Theres a problem with the rear coilovers when lowered too much. Theres this nipple that sticks out, and can hit the control arm and break off. Although this can be remedied by switching out the front springs to the rear, and the rears to the front. There are threads on this issue too. But overall, I'm very happy with the Zeals.
The reason I would get the Teins is because the CS version is more for street/show, and if you wanna tighten them up for racing, then that is something that can be done. Its quiet. Also, the remote dampener adjuster is cool too! No more getting to the coilovers to adjust firmness... done with a touch of a button. But one problem I noticed is that you can only lower the fronts so far. If you're into showing your ride, this can be an issue. You just cannot lower the fronts as low as you can with the Zeals. (After you switch the springs on the Zeals)
I dunno..... hopefully my info/experience will help out with your decision on which coilovers to purchase.....
I purchased a set of used Zeal B6's. If I had to do it again, I would probably purchase the Tein CS. For some reason, I get noises with my coilovers. Like clunking/rattling noises when driving over rough pavement, and others with the Zeals seem to have the same experiences. Heres a link to a thread for example:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=51991
There are other threads too about this... Another problem would be lowering the car ("slamming") with the Zeals. Theres a problem with the rear coilovers when lowered too much. Theres this nipple that sticks out, and can hit the control arm and break off. Although this can be remedied by switching out the front springs to the rear, and the rears to the front. There are threads on this issue too. But overall, I'm very happy with the Zeals.
The reason I would get the Teins is because the CS version is more for street/show, and if you wanna tighten them up for racing, then that is something that can be done. Its quiet. Also, the remote dampener adjuster is cool too! No more getting to the coilovers to adjust firmness... done with a touch of a button. But one problem I noticed is that you can only lower the fronts so far. If you're into showing your ride, this can be an issue. You just cannot lower the fronts as low as you can with the Zeals. (After you switch the springs on the Zeals)
I dunno..... hopefully my info/experience will help out with your decision on which coilovers to purchase.....
03-22-2002, 07:25 PM
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Thanks alot, I will be running 19's so I dont think I will be able to go lower than an inch or so but I want something that rides good, I dont want a more harsh ride than I have now !! That remote thing would be cool !! I have until tomorrow to make a decision I dont want to leave the guy with the zeals hanging even though I am sure he can sell them quick here!!
03-22-2002, 10:09 PM
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I've stayed away from lowering the car because the handling/roadholding in every test I've seen is worse in cars that are lowered (more tail happy car). What's the deal?
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