Tein Flex Z opinion

[Autocon]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I still don't recommend anything else in the Tein lineup outside of the SRC

I dont want to take this off topic but what brand/coils would you recommend then in the +/-1500 range for DD/mountain roads/4 track days a year?

Most things I have read have been by people who only have used the coils they own so its hard to tell if they are actually good or not. Was looking at the Flex A or the Street Flex but now idk ha

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Autocon

I dont want to take this off topic but what brand/coils would you recommend then in the +/-1500 range for DD/mountain roads/4 track days a year?

Most things I have read have been by people who only have used the coils they own so its hard to tell if they are actually good or not. Was looking at the Flex A or the Street Flex but now idk ha

I'd recommend you save a bit more for a nicer setup... that's a pretty solid amount of seat time.

[8R6]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

1) Nope, but they're coming soon. ETA is June 2015, but this is highly dependent on the situation at the port. We are taking preorders if you want a set.
2) Nope, still TBD.
3) We haven't track tested these, and we don't plan on it. While I'd speculate that they would be okay at the track, they're not designed with track performance as a design goal.

im interested in the preorder! details please. please PM me if thats better for you guys.

[fatalelement]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

10+ clicks from damping: Lexus/Boat mode.

Hahahahaha boat mode made me spit some beer out. Thanks.

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[RacerX]

Forgive my ignorance but I'm confused on one point. How is it possible for a suspension setup to both lower ride height and improve ride quality. If the car is lowered, it will have less suspension travel. To compensate and prevent bottoming out or rubbing wouldn't the spring rate have to be increased? And wouldn't that result in a harsher ride?

[RD1428]

Please PMe for pre order details

[fatalelement]

Originally Posted by RacerX

Forgive my ignorance but I'm confused on one point. How is it possible for a suspension setup to both lower ride height and improve ride quality. If the car is lowered, it will have less suspension travel. To compensate and prevent bottoming out or rubbing wouldn't the spring rate have to be increased? And wouldn't that result in a harsher ride?

I may be wrong but for many people, high, cushy suspension is poor ride quality. Allowing more transmission of road feel and better handling/response might technically be a "better" ride, depending on your metrics.

I assume driving any competition track-only car on a bumpy road would fracture your spine.

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[shellslinger]

I got a set of Flex-Z's coming in soon as well. I'll let everyone know my experience as well with them. As far as I can tell from initial reports, everything looks good!

[banane63]

And you should consider EDFC Pro, it's a great add-on !

[troek]

theres are being sold over here already. 6k all around spring rate, both the z and the a.

[JGalp]

Originally Posted by troek

theres are being sold over here already. 6k all around spring rate, both the z and the a.

Price?

[DeliciousTuning]

Originally Posted by RacerX

Forgive my ignorance but I'm confused on one point. How is it possible for a suspension setup to both lower ride height and improve ride quality. If the car is lowered, it will have less suspension travel. To compensate and prevent bottoming out or rubbing wouldn't the spring rate have to be increased? And wouldn't that result in a harsher ride?

Ride height is actually adjusted independent of spring preload via the bracket on the threaded shock body. Damper travel is not compromised by lowering on this setup.

Sincerely,

Zach
Delicious Tuning

[troek]

Originally Posted by JGalp

Price?

They appear to be about %30 less than the street flex. Hard to day though as prices are varying quite abit now with all the introductory sales.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by JGalp

Price?

The price in Japan has little correlation with the price in the US. If you were to airfreight a set in yourself, the shipping would cost ~350 via EMS, which is over half the cost of the coilovers in Japan if you did a straight USD to JPY conversion.