CSG Spec Tein Flex A Owners Thread

[warhawk03]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Check the factory camber bolt. If theyre both pointed "left" if looking at the car from behind, for example, this would make the camber plates uneven!

Alternatively, most cars do not have perfectly centered subframes, which can result in a slight deviation left/right, but not as much as shown in the previous picture.

Sorry to revive an old post, but looking at my camber plates, I'm seeing the same thing. I'm at about -2.8 and can't get anymore since one side is maxed out. Both factory camber bolts on both sides are pointed toward the front of the car, which matches the OEM direction. Maybe it's just the subframe being uneven?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by warhawk03

Sorry to revive an old post, but looking at my camber plates, I'm seeing the same thing. I'm at about -2.8 and can't get anymore since one side is maxed out. Both factory camber bolts on both sides are pointed toward the front of the car, which matches the OEM direction. Maybe it's just the subframe being uneven?

Can you post a photo of both camber plates please?

[warhawk03]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Can you post a photo of both camber plates please?

[CSG Mike]

@warhawk03
That's pretty extreme.

If you have camber bolts, check those to make sure one isn't accidentally in the wrong way, making you lose negative camber on that side!

[warhawk03]

Thanks, I'll check it out. Odd for sure.

[Dububster]

I’m looking at a used set for a pretty good price but both fronts have tears in the dust boots. How difficult would it be to replace those? I’ve swapped the oem springs so would the process be fairly similar?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Dububster

I’m looking at a used set for a pretty good price but both fronts have tears in the dust boots. How difficult would it be to replace those? I’ve swapped the oem springs so would the process be fairly similar?

Quite easy.

[Dububster]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Quite easy.

Do you know the part number for the front dust boots?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Dububster

Do you know the part number for the front dust boots?

Negative, but if you call Tein directly, they'll be able to supply it for you. It's a common part.

[se7en_force]

my bad if this has been answered in this thread. I've been diving into comfort opinions on the CSG Tien A's and someone said it could be as comfortable as a Lexus. I'm not mad at that, is that true? How comfortable can these "feel" if compared to cushy sedan?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by se7en_force

my bad if this has been answered in this thread. I've been diving into comfort opinions on the CSG Tien A's and someone said it could be as comfortable as a Lexus. I'm not mad at that, is that true? How comfortable can these "feel" if compared to cushy sedan?

If you back the damping way off, it will literally drive like a luxury boat. It'll float over things, and also handle like doodoo, but feel quite cushy. Think Lexus ES or LS, not IS/GS. Or a Merc E class, non-AMG.

[fancymalard]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You may have difficulty using a standard torque wrench, as you'll just spin the damper shaft (don't do that!)

What happens if you spin the damper shaft (mounted on the car) with a torque wrench? Asking for a friend...

[cmiovino]

Originally Posted by fancymalard

What happens if you spin the damper shaft (mounted on the car) with a torque wrench? Asking for a friend...

On any other strut, it can damage the seals inside. Then you end up with a leaking strut. Keyword: "Can". Very likely the same with these.

[fancymalard]

Originally Posted by cmiovino

On any other strut, it can damage the seals inside. Then you end up with a leaking strut. Keyword: "Can". Very likely the same with these.

I only turned the shaft a few times, so hopefully, I didn't ruin the seals. Did a quick inspection on them today and so far no leaks. I guess time and mileage will tell. Ugh, I'm kicking myself in the head for doing that.