TEIN Control Master

[Filipino Royale]

Any thoughts about the tein control master???

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Filipino Royale

Any thoughts about the tein control master???

No clue what that is. I'll assume it's a suspension mod?

[dori.]

Possibly the Tein Type Flex coilover? Are they even out for the Zx6?

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by dori.

Possibly the Tein Type Flex coilover? Are they even out for the Zx6?

No idea. The OP expects us to know what they are already.

[RallySport Direct]

That is actually the Tein Flex coilover system.

Super popular do to the hight build quality, large number of adjustments, and ease of use. We have sold several sets already, and Ive had a chance to drive one of our customers BRZ with this system and simply could not believe how drastic the change was to the cars handling.

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Tein...Flex-Coilovers


Here is a picture of the vehicle with them installed.


Kirill
RallySportDirect.com

[ultra]

I'd be interested if you could elaborate a little more on the difference in handling feel between the Tein Flexes vs stock.

[vividracing]

Originally Posted by ultra

I'd be interested if you could elaborate a little more on the difference in handling feel between the Tein Flexes vs stock.

Depends on a lot of factors. The Flex does have valving and spring rates that are much better for spirited driving. The amount of adjustment available in the Teins is great, too.

[RallySport Direct]

Originally Posted by ultra

I'd be interested if you could elaborate a little more on the difference in handling feel between the Tein Flexes vs stock.

Originally Posted by vividracing

Depends on a lot of factors. The Flex does have valving and spring rates that are much better for spirited driving. The amount of adjustment available in the Teins is great, too.

Agree 100%. For some, the stock suspension is great, and generally that would be for people who want to retain the stock comfort and ride height and are happy with the way the car handles out of the box. Now someone who would buy the Tein Flex would want much more adjustability, as the Flex will give you independent ride height adjustment, springs pre-load adjustment, damper adjustment(how stiff the strut is), and solid upper mounts for a very precise and direct steering feel. Overall the Flex's would be ideal for someone who is looking for a big bump in suspension performance, and is willing to sacrifice some comfort to get there.

Hope that helps.
Thanks,
Rick

[chulooz]

Tein

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by chulooz

Tein

Teins were on the Isle of Man STI.

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by Dimman

Teins were on the Isle of Man STI.

That setup is on an entirely separate level than their consumer products.

Check out the price; well over half the cost of a BRZ http://www.stohl-racing.com/shop/cat...roducts_id=116

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by chulooz

That setup is on an entirely separate level than their consumer products.

Check out the price; well over half the cost of a BRZ http://www.stohl-racing.com/shop/cat...roducts_id=116

i think his point is that people always going around saying tein sucks. then he shows them it doesnt. then people say oh well thats not what im talking aobut. just because they offer lower end stuff doesnt mean they suck. you can buy decent tein products if you want

[denkigrve]

I was deciding between Mono-flexes and the RSR iSports. I went with the RSRs simply because I liked their spring rates better for daily driving. I'm looking into the mono-flexes in a few years though since they'll be able to provide me with the in-car control, high build quality, and great ride quality. Tein makes good products, they wouldn't be this big if they made junk.

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by fatoni

i think his point is that people always going around saying tein sucks. then he shows them it doesnt. then people say oh well thats not what im talking aobut. just because they offer lower end stuff doesnt mean they suck. you can buy decent tein products if you want

Tein sucks.... you need a contract to buy that set and they have the right to refuse sale. (oh wait, they dont even make them anymore) Thank you, please come again.

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by chulooz

Tein sucks.... you need a contract to buy that set and they have the right to refuse sale. (oh wait, they dont even make them anymore) Thank you, please come again.

oh cool, zero information. tein rocks...they make the best suspension ever. did i do it right? im pretty sure that my statement has just as much validity as yours. tein makes plenty of decent products in their given price ranges. i dont know of too many more companies that do both the testing and production in house. not everybody is looking for 2800 coilovers

[Dimman]

They make a range of options. Just like car companies do. Pic the one in the role you want that fits your budget.

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by fatoni

oh cool, zero information. tein rocks...they make the best suspension ever. did i do it right? im pretty sure that my statement has just as much validity as yours. tein makes plenty of decent products in their given price ranges. i dont know of too many more companies that do both the testing and production in house. not everybody is looking for 2800 coilovers

And the products "Made in Taiwan"?

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by chulooz

And the products "Made in Taiwan"?

Why is the car community so racist of the Chinese and Taiwanese? Do you use a computer or a smart phone? GUARANTEE you those are made in China.

Tein does everything in house, and then has some plants elsewhere that do assembly of parts for them. Welcome to 2012 and how big companies that operate on a global scale work?

They are not a chinese knock-off company. They simply are trying to keep up with demand.

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by denkigrve

Why is the car community so racist of the Chinese and Taiwanese? Do you use a computer or a smart phone? GUARANTEE you those are made in China.

Tein does everything in house, and then has some plants elsewhere that do assembly of parts for them. Welcome to 2012 and how big companies that operate on a global scale work?

They are not a chinese knock-off company. They simply are trying to keep up with demand.

No hate on Taiwan (hks, greddy, apexi) Just squashing myths.

[spiller]

Originally Posted by denkigrve

I was deciding between Mono-flexes and the RSR iSports. I went with the RSRs simply because I liked their spring rates better for daily driving. I'm looking into the mono-flexes in a few years though since they'll be able to provide me with the in-car control, high build quality, and great ride quality. Tein makes good products, they wouldn't be this big if they made junk.

Any idea of the difference in spring rates between Tein Flex and the RSRi sports? I think i read somewhere that tein flex comes with 7kg front and rear.

I am really looking for something that has independent spring rate preload and height (i.e. no helper springs) and wont shake my new car's interior to pieces. I am over super stiff coilovers for daily driving. Are the tein flex really that stiff?

[denkigrve]

Originally Posted by spiller

Any idea of the difference in spring rates between Tein Flex and the RSRi sports? I think i read somewhere that tein flex comes with 7kg front and rear.

I am really looking for something that has independent spring rate preload and height (i.e. no helper springs) and wont shake my new car's interior to pieces. I am over super stiff coilovers for daily driving. Are the tein flex really that stiff?

The RSR's are 6k/7k up to 8k/9k, you choose which rates you want when you order from RSR. That sold me on the coils. So far they don't seem that much stiffer than stock for daily driving. I'm currently set at like 6 for the dampening. I've only driven like 40 miles on them at this point. I wanted to stay closer to the stock setup which is setup stiffer in the rear than the front.

[spiller]

@denkigrve which rates did you select? 6k front 7k rear? Any idea what the stock spring rates are? Also do you know if your RSR coilovers are base height adjustable? Do the fronts have camber adjustable tops or just regular pillowball and how many steps do the damper adjusters have?

thanks!

cheers