I finally got my self a Tein Coilovers....I've been waiting for it to come for almost 2months....and I got it yesterday! It's supposed to give you more comfortable ride then usual sporty ride. And it's also non adjustable, but which if fine with me since I'm only gonna ride my car just for cruise around. I am gonna get this installed soon, as soon as I can find a spot available, I'll keep you guys posted on the response to what I have to say about Tein coilovers.

 

That's cool. Are they all non adjustable? I mean, is there a tein set that is adjustable? On a side note, where did you get the hood from?

 

I wanna see it!!!!!!!!!!

 

i think he got the JDM tein wagon coilovers for bB...only height adjustable...
there will be a new tein SS coilovers for xB soon...but this one is height and damping adjustable...

 

yeah, I got the JDM Tein Wagon series, and you guys are right, it's just HEIGHT adjustable, but because I want the COMFORT rather then bumpy harsh ride. I've got sick of my other car's harsh ride, so I've decided to get xB and have a comfortable ride. But I'd expect to Tein to outperform the stock, since they are better then cheesy stock system. I've talked to Randode, and he said he'll be busy for couple of weeks so I'll try to find anyone with some knowledge and experinece with coilvers. I'll get these installed ASAP!!

 

I'll do it, but this week is way too hectic. I have plans this weekend, and jury duty monday (yuck). So if you can wait, I can probably do it the following weekend. I would rather do the install on the weekend if possible.

 

i had heard that one of the Tein coilover makers offered a remote to adjust dampening from inside the vehicle....

anyone know who makes those?

thanks

 

u meant Tein EDFC(Electronic Damping Force Controller)?
i thought tein makes them...

 

Yeah, EDFC is made by Tein, BUT you have to have SPECIFIC model of coilover. Those are offered in sporty lines, and NOT wagon series or non-adjustable (dampening) models. So before you buy EDFC, check with tein catalog to see if which ever model you buy is compatible with EDFC, because EDFC its self cost about $300. By the way, EDFC only adjusts dampenings in 2channels (Front 2 shocks & rear 2 shocks) and also saves like 2 or 3 settings, and you can recall those by touch of a button. Randy, let me know when you're available for install, I can be impatient sometimes when it comes to fancy gadgets like this :oops: have fun with jury duty.

 

The Tein FLEX model coilovers are the only ones you can use the EDFC with. And to the best of my knowledge--they are not out yet (FLEX) for the xB.

 

i heard those were in development from Steve at Carson Scion/Toyota

 

EDFC can also be used with super street coilovers. some cars it only works if you get the tein upper mount (like my 91 integra)

hope fully tein will come out with the basic kit for the xb by the time i get mine

 

I was just reading on the Tein website that they are in developement on the SS series of dampers for the xB. The SS has adjustable damping!

 

I just got my Tein Coilovers in today. There is a BIG difference from stock!!! I can't believe my xB rides so SMOOTH! I was expecting the ride to be a stiff bumpy and adjustable. But it was money well spent I can say that for sure. I can take the corner lot more stable with all 4 wheels gripping, there's no more of tipsy feel with stock. I'm guessing Tein SS series will be more sporty and not to mention ADJUSTABLE, but since my xB isn't a race car, I wouldn't need to adjust dampers, I'm satisfied with what I got and how much I spent on it, I don't think I want to pay more to have a extra feature when in my opinion is satisfactory. Oh did I mention I can only one finger between tire & fender? I got 18" Axis Spider so it's pretty low now. I hope to see you guys one of these days at the meeting.

 

You gota let me come check that out. I'm like what, 2 minutes away.

 

ok.....now I want some. Where'd you buy them and how much? I've been looking for some thing to smooth out the bumpy stock ride. It's REALLY THAT GOOD???

 

I got mine through my friend's shop, HighEnd Autosports, they're located in city of Covina ask Mike for pricing and I believe he's selling it about bit less then $900(my gues). If you guys are planning on waiting for SS model, I'm sure price is more higher, so if you're just looking to get the car's looks and ride quality, Tein Wagon series (one I got) should satisfy most people.

 

i'm probably going to switch to coilovers once more people get air suspension and i'm not original anymore. i like tein, but i don't think the wagon coilovers will be good enough for track use. maybe i'm wrong. anyway, i'm glad it worked out for you and hopefully some US distributors will make it easy for us to buy high quality coilovers without spending $2000 on DMS gold or JIC magic.

 

I only bought Tein mainly for comfort, of course I'm not gonna run my lil box on track, I'd be all over the place with comfy ride :oops: I just want to ride nicely when I'm on date or something I wouldn't wanna spill drinks on my date If I decide to run my box on track, I'd buy Cusco or JIC's sporty models no doubt.

 

what is the range you had to choose [inches] from to lower it with the Teins?