Tein Flex Z opinion

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by Mim

As easy as it might be to swap out a damper for some, I'm still taking it back to the same workshop if I need any swapped down the line. Aside from the peace of mind knowing it was done correctly, they also warranty their work.

Going on a yearly interstate drive this week so will be funky taking the car up to higher cruising speeds than my regular 80kph. Should glide at the 110kph limit on this suspension. Will also be watching in amusement for any change in fuel economy.

I will probably make DIY when i do mine. question is when..lol

[FR-Sky]

Tein flex z is amazing for DD, spirit drive, and mountain, and i am going to the track next month and see how it does on track.
I drop -1.2 front, and -0.8 rear, -3 camber front and -2.5 rear, 4 click front and 7 click rear, the car grip like a crazy.
However, my previous coilover FA prime 8k spring feel more respond than tein 6k, but 8k spring is really hurt my back for DD, so I switched flex z.
If you want to lower your car but dont have budget, tein flex z will probably the best.

[Bramick]

Originally Posted by FR-Sky

Tein flex z is amazing for DD, spirit drive, and mountain, and i am going to the track next month and see how it does on track.
I drop -1.2 front, and -0.8 rear, -3 camber front and -2.5 rear, 4 click front and 7 click rear, the car grip like a crazy.
However, my previous coilover FA prime 8k spring feel more respond than tein 6k, but 8k spring is really hurt my back for DD, so I switched flex z.
If you want to lower your car but dont have budget, tein flex z will probably the best.

3 flicks (from full stuff) front 4 or 5 clicks rear for the track. If you have aftermarket sway bars then can loosen more. That was on -2/-1.5 0toe. I just switched to -3/-2 today and will be at the track on Feb 4-5. I'll post thoughts on the change.

[FR-Sky]

Originally Posted by Bramick

3 flicks (from full stuff) front 4 or 5 clicks rear for the track. If you have aftermarket sway bars then can loosen more. That was on -2/-1.5 0toe. I just switched to -3/-2 today and will be at the track on Feb 4-5. I'll post thoughts on the change.

lol are we going to the same track, my track date is 2/4 as well.
i have 0.5 toe in for the rear.

[Bramick]

Originally Posted by FR-Sky

lol are we going to the same track, my track date is 2/4 as well.
i have 0.5 toe in for the rear.

Not unless you'll be in Dallas. I'll be a MSR Cresson

[FR-Sky]

Originally Posted by Bramick

Not unless you'll be in Dallas. I'll be a MSR Cresson

lol nevermind,,i am in CA

[oldgunfan]

Anyone think the new Flex-A's would be worth the extra cash?? http://www.tein.com/products/flex_a.html They are a Flex-Z with the new Hydraulic bump stops.

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by oldgunfan

Anyone think the new Flex-A's would be worth the extra cash?? http://www.tein.com/products/flex_a.html They are a Flex-Z with the new Hydraulic bump stops.

if you prefer comfy ride like stock, then go for it.

[JazzleSAURUS]

How are peoples Flex Z's holding up?

I've been a huge fan of the ST coilovers, and have run them and been trusting them on many friend/customer cars for DD duty, but since Tein has reinvigorated their DD low price point segment I'm really curious to 'take one for the team'/see if ST needs to be worried about their market share.

I've been debating which setup to get this spring since I just sold my Swifts.

[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

How are peoples Flex Z's holding up?

I've been a huge fan of the ST coilovers, and have run them and been trusting them on many friend/customer cars for DD duty, but since Tein has reinvigorated their DD low price point segment I'm really curious to 'take one for the team'/see if ST needs to be worried about their market share.

I've been debating which setup to get this spring since I just sold my Swifts.

I installed mine last fall so not enough time for long term reliability but it's holding up fine.

[BFIFE22]

Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

How are peoples Flex Z's holding up?

I've been a huge fan of the ST coilovers, and have run them and been trusting them on many friend/customer cars for DD duty, but since Tein has reinvigorated their DD low price point segment I'm really curious to 'take one for the team'/see if ST needs to be worried about their market share.

I've been debating which setup to get this spring since I just sold my Swifts.

I've had mine since December 2015 and haven't had any issues with them. I haven't tracked them, but do spirited mountain drives once or twice a month.

[Bramick]

After installing front/rear whiteline sway bars I left the car on 8 clicks from stiff. Track day was great. I'm atleast 12 track days in about 1.5 yrs. Teins are still working

[trinidadj]

Hey Everyone!

Could one of you guys snap a couple pics of the manual for the Tein Flex Z with the diagram and table showing the factory measurements (Those A,B,C,D measurements between the collars). I bought some used and have no idea how to set them back to factory height of 1.3 inches. Someone please help me! I'm trying to install them this Saturday! Thanks for all your help! Here are my coils


-J

[BRZSteve]

Hey guys, I just installed my Tein Flex Z's and my rears are still pretty high up (to me at least). I saw on Tein's website that the rears are supposed to drop -3 inches, and I don't think I'm near that even when fully maxed out. Has anyone had any issues dropping the rears? Thank youu!