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chezzy79 · 09-01-2015, 12:38 AM

So I've been reading multiple reviews for these and it seems like there aren't too many things different from these, except for the fact that Flex Z aren't rebuildable according @CSG Mike and the spring rates (6k spring rate on the Flex Z and 7k on the Street Flex). Tein website even says Flex Z are "more premium and better suited for streets" than Street Flex.

I'm using this car as a daily driver so comfort is the first priority, and the only modification so far is the 17x7.5 Enkei RPF1.

Street Flex is literally twice the MSRP (although a lot of retailers carry it for around $1100) of the Flex Z, but I can get it for only $130 more, and I honestly am clueless as to which one I should go for. If the difference is marginal and the Flex Z is better built, why is Street Flex still significantly more expensive?

I'm sure I'd be happy with either, but any input is greatly appreciated.

09-01-2015, 12:38 AM	#1
chezzy79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 100 Thanks: 23 Thanked 37 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Help wanted: Tein Street Flex for $950 or Flex Z or $820? So I've been reading multiple reviews for these and it seems like there aren't too many things different from these, except for the fact that Flex Z aren't rebuildable according @CSG Mike and the spring rates (6k spring rate on the Flex Z and 7k on the Street Flex). Tein website even says Flex Z are "more premium and better suited for streets" than Street Flex. I'm using this car as a daily driver so comfort is the first priority, and the only modification so far is the 17x7.5 Enkei RPF1. Street Flex is literally twice the MSRP (although a lot of retailers carry it for around $1100) of the Flex Z, but I can get it for only $130 more, and I honestly am clueless as to which one I should go for. If the difference is marginal and the Flex Z is better built, why is Street Flex still significantly more expensive? I'm sure I'd be happy with either, but any input is greatly appreciated.