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For all those out there with questions:
I just spent all night putting my Tein Flex coils. The only problem I have had(as I did with the NEX install) was adjusting toe. I pulled the tie rod in and could only muster a forward V(that is toe in). The tierods are really high in the engine bay. I will have pics soon.
And the part about the how the teins fit:
I have the Tein Flex for the EP3. Yes, for all you that know and do not know, that is for the hatchback. The box said mine was the for the EP3 Type-R. I will have pics as soon as I get home and upload them. The ride is very nice and very smooth. I have some noises in the front but have not checked it out. The shock rod sticks up and prevents the hood from closing properly, nothing a dremel cannot fix.
I had the dampening setting at the lowest setting(1) and just put it to 5. Setting 1 is not noticable and feels like you are riding in a factory sports car. Level 5 feels like you are ready to race. give me a couple of days to wear in the dampers and I'll post updates.
I just spent all night putting my Tein Flex coils. The only problem I have had(as I did with the NEX install) was adjusting toe. I pulled the tie rod in and could only muster a forward V(that is toe in). The tierods are really high in the engine bay. I will have pics soon.
And the part about the how the teins fit:
I have the Tein Flex for the EP3. Yes, for all you that know and do not know, that is for the hatchback. The box said mine was the for the EP3 Type-R. I will have pics as soon as I get home and upload them. The ride is very nice and very smooth. I have some noises in the front but have not checked it out. The shock rod sticks up and prevents the hood from closing properly, nothing a dremel cannot fix.
I had the dampening setting at the lowest setting(1) and just put it to 5. Setting 1 is not noticable and feels like you are riding in a factory sports car. Level 5 feels like you are ready to race. give me a couple of days to wear in the dampers and I'll post updates.
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Rep Power: 0 So we can take the coilovers from an EP hatch. This means I'll definitely be getting my FLT-A2s from JIC-Magic! [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG]
YES! It's about to get evil! [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG]
YES! It's about to get evil! [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 392 yup.. the JICs look nice... from what i know, they have an adjustable body rather then an adjustable perch. eibachs dont look too badd either.. not sure if they're coming out with it anytime soon tho, i saw pics of it from SEMA
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Rep Power: 0 Okay, i lied. I did not have enough time for uploading pics last night. Thinking about transfering to a public college. I did have time to play around with me car yesterday. The problem with the tie rods is still there and they are now pulled all the way in. I can correct the toe in problem, but will have close to 0 camber. I will have to find alternate methods(shorter tie rod or time to pull out the dremel). I lowered the back as low as it can go and that is about half a finger. The front can go as low as it wants. Well, by the time I brake in the dampers, the springs should have settled and should be no gap in the rear.
Vnlilman - The Eibachs should be here soon. The price is the only concern now. I will have to wait until Sonic gets his JICs and he will dual with Teins at a track.
I rode on the softest dampening on the first day and level 5 for the rest of the week. It is really stiff at 5. I cannot wait until I run on full dampening. When I get home, maybe my computer will be good to me and let me upload my pics. Wish me luck.
Vnlilman - The Eibachs should be here soon. The price is the only concern now. I will have to wait until Sonic gets his JICs and he will dual with Teins at a track.
I rode on the softest dampening on the first day and level 5 for the rest of the week. It is really stiff at 5. I cannot wait until I run on full dampening. When I get home, maybe my computer will be good to me and let me upload my pics. Wish me luck.
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Rep Power: 392 man teins gotta start making the kits lower.. i'm not asking for too much am i... teins sound nice but 2" max drop keeps me from getting them
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Rep Power: 0 A friend of mine has the FLT-A2s on his RSX-S. The rear tires can go into the fender well on stock rims/tires. Low enough?
By mid next year I should have the FLT-A2 but hopefully sooner because I'm tired of the stock shocks and my slammed ride. This is gonna be so sweet though.
By mid next year I should have the FLT-A2 but hopefully sooner because I'm tired of the stock shocks and my slammed ride. This is gonna be so sweet though.
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Rep Power: 0 Ok, so let me get this straight, can we get any coilovers from the EP3 to work on our cars? But the only problem is that there is a lot of toe in?
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Rare Trick is where i got my JIC Suspension, Looks Tight too... sorry no pics [IMG]i/expressions/moon.gif[/IMG]
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Rare Trick is where i got my JIC Suspension, Looks Tight too... sorry no pics [IMG]i/expressions/moon.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: GizmoGyrl
Hey Guys,
Rare Trick is where i got my JIC Suspension, Looks Tight too... sorry no pics [IMG]i/expressions/moon.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: GizmoGyrl
Hey Guys,
Rare Trick is where i got my JIC Suspension, Looks Tight too... sorry no pics [IMG]i/expressions/moon.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: VeNoMsCiViC
Ok, so let me get this straight, can we get any coilovers from the EP3 to work on our cars? But the only problem is that there is a lot of toe in?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: VeNoMsCiViC
Ok, so let me get this straight, can we get any coilovers from the EP3 to work on our cars? But the only problem is that there is a lot of toe in?[hr]
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