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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Default Tein Basic Coilovers. Pics? Opinion?

Im thinking about getting tein basic coilovers instead of tein-h techs. My friend is selling them to me for $600.

I need your advices!! good deal?

How do tein basics feel? Smooth?

Show me some pics if youre riding on some tein basic coilovers please! thanks.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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does your friend still have the basics on his car? if he does, then ask him the questions..


i used to have basics but it was too harsh for me so i switched back to my s-techs.. im gonna get me some b&g coilovers.
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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the basics are a little on the stiff side. i like the basics, but i like a stiff ride, function>comfort. its not gonna jar the fillings out of your teeth, though. i'll see if i can find a pic
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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$600 is a good price as long as they don't have a ton of miles on them. The Basic Coilovers retail for around $730 or so.

The ride is just a bit on the stiff side but still comfortable. I recently took a road trip that was 520 miles round trip and felt fine after driving for about 3.5 hours.

tC on Tein basic coilovers, lowest height setting.



Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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you will not like them john, they are too harsh.
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being stiff, 1 being soft) I would rate them at 6.5. The stiffness doesn't bother me.
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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That was before alignment and camber kits
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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he's selling me brand new tein basic coilovers to me for 600 dollars. He knows a dealer or some crap. He doesnt have a tc but a honda accord coupe 05. i asked him for his opinion and how dhe likes the springs. He said it isnt too harsh
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I wish I paid $600 for mine
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