TEIN Flex Z Release!

[CounterSpace Garage]

Guys, this is what you have been waiting for! CounterSpace Garage had to be quiet about the TEIN Flex Z and could only release a little bit of information at a time, however, we wanted to make a big announcement on the TEIN Flex Z release!

As you know, CSG has been requested to be a 3rd party tester since the prototyping phase for suspension products to varying degrees. TEIN had allowed us to provide a brief review of the suspension kit in the past, but also required us to remain quiet on any other details other than the opinions of the product alone. CSG is proud to announce the new TEIN Flex Z for the Subaru BRZ and Scion FRS!

CSG Mike's TEIN Flex Z Review




Front / Rear

Spring Rates: 6kg/mm / 6kg/mm

Recommended Drop: -1.2" / -1.0"

Max Range: -2.2" to 0.0" / -3.2" to 0.6"

Recommended Drop Range: -1.6" to -0.8" / -1.4" to -0.6"



TEIN Description Page:

High-End Top-Quality Ride Height Adjustable Shock Absorber at Amazingly Low Price!

- Full-Length Ride Height Adjustment Feature
- Twin-Tube Structure
- Damping Force Adjustment System
- Complete Kit with Upper Mount
- Comes complete with Camber plates, rear top hats, springs, and shocks.

The Flex Z followed through with 13 concepts after continued R&D through the Flex and Street Flex models:

1. Incredibly Low Price & Made in Yokohama!
2. Twin-Tube System for Comfortable Ride on Streets!
3. Full-Length System for Ride Height Adjustment w/ Minimal Change in Ride!
4. Damping Force Adjustable to Change Ride to Desired Settings!
5. Compatible with EDFC Series to enable In-Car Damping Force Adjustment!
6. Upper Mounts Included for Easy Installation!
7. Highly Durable & Reliable!
8. Thoroughgoing Rust-Proofing!
9. Highly-Rigid Bracket & Shell Case!
10. Smooth Ride Height Adjustment & One-of-A-Kind Adjusting Wrench!
11. No-Sag Springs!
12. High-Spec Damper Oil!
13. Replacement Service to Bring Used Shock Absorbers Back to Life!

The shocks are no longer rebuildable (like the Street Flex), however, replacement cartridges can be purchased when the shocks are worn. This saves a tremendous amount for the owner and leads to very little down time!



Please don't hesitate to contact us for any questions regarding the TEIN Flex Z!


TEIN Flex Z

[DeliciousTuning]

I've had a production spec set of these on my car for awhile, and have been very impressed with their performance.

Sincerely,

Zach
Delicious Tuning

[churchx]

CSG: i guess these are something customized/valved in collaboration and according to your specs, or same coilovers sold everywhere? If former, how they might differ from ones made for/purchasable in other DMs and for what uses/roads which might be preferable?

Imho it's worth to extend featurelist also with some basic settings presets advises for few common uses + add info on spring rates & length adjustment range numbers.

Also those 'replacement cartridges' .. maybe some youtube video about describing them & how to DIY replace them may benefit to potential customers?

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by churchx

CSG: i guess these are something customized/valved in collaboration and according to your specs, or same coilovers sold everywhere? If former, how they might differ from ones made for/purchasable in other DMs and for what uses/roads which might be preferable?

Imho it's worth to extend featurelist also with some basic settings presets advises for few common uses + add info on spring rates & length adjustment range numbers.

Also those 'replacement cartridges' .. maybe some youtube video about describing them & how to DIY replace them may benefit to potential customers?

These are standard off the shelf models for the North American market coming direct from TEIN USA and are the successors to the Street Flex. The Street Flex was well received after a few vocal users in the community actually discussed the benefits of them over other systems. As you have noticed already we only make posts on product and information that are noteworthy.

[drewbot]

Can anyone comment on the TEIN rustproofing vs. KW?

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[CSG David]

Originally Posted by drewbot

Can anyone comment on the TEIN rustproofing vs. KW?

Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

All suspension systems will rust with sufficient amount of agitation. TEIN parts are tested via salt fog test environments.

http://www.tein.com/classroom/surface/index.html

[solidONE]

It's like they're answering the folks asking about $1k dampers over here. Well played Tein!

[juliog]

What are the main differences between USDM and EU/JDM versions of these dampers? Are the springs rates and valving unique to each market?

[CounterSpace Garage]

Originally Posted by juliog

What are the main differences between USDM and EU/JDM versions of these dampers? Are the springs rates and valving unique to each market?

Valving secrets. TEIN USA supplies all TEIN products to the North American market.

[solidONE]

I seriously wonder if europe and japan really have smoother roads on average... I think @juliog would know

[abraxis]

Originally Posted by solidONE

I seriously wonder if europ and japan really have smoother roads on average... I think @juiliog would know

Yes. It's not even close. US roads are an embarrassment clearly laid by some corrupt union masters who flunked out of highschool.

[Kodename47]

Originally Posted by abraxis

Yes. It's not even close. US roads are an embarrassment clearly laid by some corrupt union masters who flunked out of highschool.

Most of the best roads in Europe have been due to back handers from the EU.... The roads in the UK are probably worse than yours

[abraxis]

Originally Posted by Kodename47

Most of the best roads in Europe have been due to back handers from the EU.... The roads in the UK are probably worse than yours

As you point out, the UK isn't part of Europe. We don't have roman cobblestones or Downton Abbey dirt 'roads', but we have Los Angeles.

http://www.scpr.org/blogs/economy/20...a-drivers-nea/

http://la.curbed.com/archives/2015/0..._condition.php







This is Japan

[8R6]

one of the first things i noticed when i visited Japan was how nice the roads were... big city, small town, country, and everything in between.

U.S. roads are a joke however. im sure we dont have the worst roads here in LA, but does it really matter? a fucked up road is a fucked up road.