Tein Street Basis Coilovers installed

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by Droegs2

^^^^.... can someone comment on this? Im looking to run 9.5's up front as well.

I went with the Tarmac 0's instead of the basis. Lots of clearance now.

[0x4552]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

I'm looking at these coilovers as well. Specifically looking for more front clearance for my 18X9.5's in the front as they come close to my stock springs. Are these much smaller than the stock fronts?

Anyone?? I'm looking to the same.

[cdrazic93]

Curious to know why the coilovers switched ownership?

If i only didnt live in a place where they salt the roads when it snows then i wouldnt have to look at more expensive coilovers

[Goodmanner]

I just ordered the Tein Street Basis coilovers after one of my OEM struts blew. Currently I have the Eibach ProKit springs installed but after this incident, I've decided to completely switch over to coilover and sell the springs afterwards.

Here's to hoping that all goes well when I get receive them next week!

[mikeschmeee]

Originally Posted by Kevin@RAD

Originally Posted by OoLong

Do you have any wheels and tires information? I am highly interested into getting these wheels! They looks so clean

x2!

Anyone?

[OoLong]

Originally Posted by mikeschmeee

x2!

Anyone?

Tires, not sure. The wheel ares XXR 527. I would advise looking into XXR first, I searched about the web and various forums people are saying XXR are just cheap stuff.

Example: http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-tir...becareful.html

Good luck!

[B-R-Z]

Originally Posted by OoLong

Tires, not sure. The wheel ares XXR 527. I would advise looking into XXR first, I searched about the web and various forums people are saying XXR are just cheap stuff.

Example: http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-tir...becareful.html

Good luck!

They are XXR 527 in matte bronze, tires look to be 225/40 but not 100% sure. I have these wheels on my SWP and I love them, they do look awesome on WRB.

I recommend that nobody buys this color until XXR can fix their paint work\prep. I've had these wheels installed for a little over a month and every wheel has chips, and even some balancing weights fell off where you can see the missing paint where they were previously installed. See for yourself.

The good:


The bad

[Crashhollywood12]

Originally Posted by Goodmanner

I just ordered the Tein Street Basis coilovers after one of my OEM struts blew. Currently I have the Eibach ProKit springs installed but after this incident, I've decided to completely switch over to coilover and sell the springs afterwards.

Here's to hoping that all goes well when I get receive them next week!

Did you install the Tien's? If so, how did they change the harshness in ride quality? I'm running the Eibach Pro Kit with XXR 527 18x8.75 +35 wheels with 225/40's. I'm looking at the Tien's as well, and I'm curious how they've worked regarding ride and clearance. Thanks!

[Goodmanner]

Originally Posted by Crashhollywood12

Did you install the Tien's? If so, how did they change the harshness in ride quality? I'm running the Eibach Pro Kit with XXR 527 18x8.75 +35 wheels with 225/40's. I'm looking at the Tien's as well, and I'm curious how they've worked regarding ride and clearance. Thanks!

I did! The harshness isn't unbearable but the difference is there when compared to the Eibach kit -- I personally didn't mind the change. I'm running 245 tires and there's plenty of clearance still even at the lowest setting. Overall I'm very glad I made the switch over and I have not had any issues so far *knock on wood*.

[newports]

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Curious to know why the coilovers switched ownership?

If i only didnt live in a place where they salt the roads when it snows then i wouldnt have to look at more expensive coilovers

Excuse the bump..but tein street basis can't handle road salt for snow?

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by newports

Excuse the bump..but tein street basis can't handle road salt for snow?

They aren't galvanized nor stainless steel. Thus a standard paint coating will eventually corrode and the threads will seize up making it very hard to lower or raise the car at all. I reccomend ST coilovers over all entry level Tein suspension, better critical damping (not too rough not too soft) and galvanized steel for corrosion resistance.

[bryan767]

Originally Posted by newports

Excuse the bump..but tein street basis can't handle road salt for snow?

It appears they took that into consideration with a coating on the threads called “ZT” Corrosion Resistant Coating
http://teinusa-blog.com/new-product-...-basis-damper/

[toyota frs]

Do the Street Basis's come with camber plates? If not, do I need them?

[swarb]

Originally Posted by toyota frs

Do the Street Basis's come with camber plates? If not, do I need them?

Step 1: Click on the link above your post.
Step 2: Look and see if they come with camber plates.
Step 3: Decide what you want to do.