RFIbanez

Hey guys noob here, I'm doing research for my GF's xB she'll be getting soon. From what I've read here lots of people like the Tein S.techs. I have S.techs on my Mini Cooper and love them too.

I was wondering if anyone was running Tein S.techs with TRD shocks on their xB's? Hows the ride? Smooth or really harsh?

On my Mini the ride is very harsh..but I have 40 series tires on 17" rims and worn stock shocks haha. My GF wants a some what smooth ride with better handling.

Thanks!

uber-xA-RS2

While I don't have Tein springs, I do have Tanabes attached to my TRD's. The spring rates of the Teins are a little stiffer than the Tanabe springs so there isn't that much difference. In my experience the ride quality is a bit harder than that of the stock components primarily because of a boost in compression rates of the TRD's over the stock shocks combined with stiffer springs.

I like the ride quality of the TRD's and Tanabes and I'm sure the ride quality of the Teins may be a bit stiffer but just as good. It's a good combination of comfort and semi-racing performance of upgraded suspension components.

You will feel the bumps and cracks in the road so the car will not ride like a Mercedes-Benz but it will be comfortable enough for the average daily driver.

RFIbanez

Thanks for your input.

I'm not expecting a super comfy ride...I just hope its not as stiff and as harsh as my mini! hehe

Bgnome

koni yellows will make a big difference, but are much more expensive than TRD shocks. one popular option is just to replace the rear shocks to save on a bit of money. i personally went with monroe sensatracs all around -- really great price and very comfortable, but not for those into hardcore performance.