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Old Dec 22, 2002
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Tein Flex or SS

Does anybody know the differences between the two, and if they Flex for the RSX will fit our cars or not ?
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Old Dec 22, 2002
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Flex is more a show type of drop, it ride more confortable than SS, TEIN SS is a sports tipe suspention....
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Old Dec 23, 2002
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Flex is more a show type of drop, it ride more confortable than SS, TEIN SS is a sports tipe suspention....[hr]
Eh? Isn't it the other way around? The Flex is the more expensive one, eh?
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uh.. more for show? i dont think so.. if it was show, all you need is some dropzones... they both dont drop that low, i think they drop the same. but main difference is the flex comes with an upper pillow mount unlike the ss. this means you wont have to take apart any of the stock suspension and use it on the coilover, its just a straight swap. and not sure if the rsx one will work but i know the box says ep3, the ones for the SI. ask aswzero, he got the flex and he should know more then anyone about them...
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I believe the flex drops a little more than the SS...plus you can add the EDFC on the flex :]
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Alot of differences. The only problem I have with the flex is that Tein favors performance over looks. Your a$$ is going to be sticking in the air. I have the stock size tires (205/50/16) and there is a finger gap of space. My fronts are under the well and the performance is great. If you order them, swap out the rear 10kg rear springs for shorter ones(about 2 cm shorter). I would get stiffer springs if you are getting a roll cage. The ride is nice with my tires, it would be rough for people with 45 or lower series tires.
Differences:
stiffer springs
pillowball mounts(adjustable camber for fronts and no noise!)
stronger dampers
More of a comfort and sport feel and performance
adjustable lower mounts(full suspension travel at lowest drops)

Dislikes
Car is low enough where front sway bar hits the frame
car does not slam
have to trim the underneath of the hood
tie-rod problems - we need the shorter tie-rods of the CTR to benefit from the full camber adjustablility in the front)

The kit I have is for the CTR and not for the ITR and the EDFC does not fit in the front. The EP3 has a taller hood because of the windsheild and aerodynamics of the car(more like the RSX).
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