Are Tein coilovers any good?

Performance Considering the ease of installation and the quality of these coilovers, they are off to a great start. They aren’t too harsh and are a great intro to coilovers if you are new to the coilover game. These are perfect for the daily driver and are not necessarily for you if you are looking to race your car.

How many miles do Tein coilovers last?

They replied all their Coilovers are built to last 50,000 – 75,000 miles before a rebuild is necessary.

Can TEIN coilovers be rebuilt?

Once rebuilt, TEIN will ship your freshly built dampers to you and you’ll be back on the road in no time. As for my Civic coilovers, they were re-valved for more street comfort and are good for a light day of track use. TEIN services only their products to ensure a quality rebuild.

Are TEIN Street Advance Z good?

They are still good, but they are just too soft for me, and I want to track my RSX more. Still recommend, but definitely too soft for track use imo. I have the Tein Street Flex set at recommended height and yours seems noticeably lower than mine.

Are Tein Flex Z coilovers rebuildable?

The Flex Z have a sealed structure, and thus are not rebuildable. This is part of Tein’s new production approach to reduce manufacturing costs and thus lower the final price of the coilovers.

How low do Tein Flex Z coilovers go BRZ?

FLEX Z inherits all the features and quality of STREET FLEX but the adoption of new platform allows its price to be set at amazingly low range (800 to 1,050). FLEX Z, of course, maintains the long-favored “Made in Yokohama” quality.

How do I know if my coilovers are bad?

If your car bounces significantly during speed bumps or potholes, this is a heavy indication of blown coilovers. If the car bounces significantly more, then it’s likely your coilover is blown. Coilovers use springs and oil (hydraulic fluid) to absorb pressure during speed bumps or cornering.

Do coilovers ruin a car?

Not only that, but coilovers can get your car so low to the ground that hazards like speed bumps and uneven roads can cause you to bottom out and damage your car.

How do you stiffen Tein coilovers?

You can adjust damping force with the adjustment dial, or click, on the shock absorber. Turning it clockwise, the end is level 0 (zero): the stiffest. Turning it counterclockwise from there, the damping force becomes softer. You can notice a click at each level.