Softening Tein street basis coilovers.
07-10-2017, 11:14 AM
#31
Stock shocks will blow in short order.
Something I was considering was replacing the Tein shocks with Koni Yellows. Koni shocks are phenomenal, and they make a kit that lets you mount the front spring on a sleeve. Costs a little more but the end result will be as good as the best $1500-1600 coilovers.
Something I was considering was replacing the Tein shocks with Koni Yellows. Koni shocks are phenomenal, and they make a kit that lets you mount the front spring on a sleeve. Costs a little more but the end result will be as good as the best $1500-1600 coilovers.
part number and configuration comments/recommendations will me much appreciated
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Kpmikey808 (07-10-2017)
07-10-2017, 12:13 PM
#32
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I started a thread asking about this, and I found some part numbers. Here's the thread, and here is the part number up front:
Warning, I haven't done this yet, so don't kill me if it doesn't work 100%. In any case, my Tein Basis Zs will be here Tuesday, at which point I'll be able to take measurements of all the components and get a better idea. But yea, everyone focuses on springs because those get you low; but shocks are by far the more important suspension component when it comes to ride quality. I hope the Teins work OK for me.
For the fronts, all 30 series Koni shocks can use a threaded sleeve kit with a special circlip:
Koni 30-0000-0005: Threaded Spring Perch Sleeve For 50mm and 30 Series | JEGS
So the fronts are even easier.
Koni 30-0000-0005: Threaded Spring Perch Sleeve For 50mm and 30 Series | JEGS
So the fronts are even easier.
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Kpmikey808 (07-10-2017)
07-10-2017, 01:46 PM
#33
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Konis like tokicos ?
I started a thread asking about this, and I found some part numbers. Here's the thread, and here is the part number up front:
Warning, I haven't done this yet, so don't kill me if it doesn't work 100%. In any case, my Tein Basis Zs will be here Tuesday, at which point I'll be able to take measurements of all the components and get a better idea. But yea, everyone focuses on springs because those get you low; but shocks are by far the more important suspension component when it comes to ride quality. I hope the Teins work OK for me.
Warning, I haven't done this yet, so don't kill me if it doesn't work 100%. In any case, my Tein Basis Zs will be here Tuesday, at which point I'll be able to take measurements of all the components and get a better idea. But yea, everyone focuses on springs because those get you low; but shocks are by far the more important suspension component when it comes to ride quality. I hope the Teins work OK for me.
Something on top of the shock limited how low I could go
Tokico had some kind of extra plate or something
07-10-2017, 01:47 PM
#34
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07-11-2017, 08:39 AM
#35
after driving for four days on stock rear shocks with tein kit, I have mixed feelings.
it's great on straight roads, handles bumps really well but on turns it acts differently.
I feel my rear is swaying too much, even tho i do have hotchkiss sways at medium settings. I guess stocks are too soft :/ baby loves the ride tho lol. was worth a shot
I would have them on until I get a better solution which is affordable to me.
it's great on straight roads, handles bumps really well but on turns it acts differently.
I feel my rear is swaying too much, even tho i do have hotchkiss sways at medium settings. I guess stocks are too soft :/ baby loves the ride tho lol. was worth a shot
I would have them on until I get a better solution which is affordable to me.
07-11-2017, 09:43 AM
#36
Registered User
Sounds like the stock shocks are too weak. High speed damping is nice to have weak as that makes bumps more supple. But if low speed damping is weak the car will feel out of control.
I really think you should give the Konis a try. Just throw them in the back and see how they feel.
I really think you should give the Konis a try. Just throw them in the back and see how they feel.
08-31-2019, 11:15 AM
#37
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Did anybody throw Koni shocks into the tein basis
