Boostjunkie Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I posted about this in the Southern California regional forum, but I just got off the phone with Anthony at Tein and my car is scheduled to go in on January 18 for test fitting of their S-Tech springs and Basic Coilovers. The've got the JDM spec versions of both coming in, and they will be fitted to my car. If all is good they should be headed for distribution here. If something needs to be tweaked, they'll send the specs back to Japan, have them made up and I'll be back there again for a second fitting. I'll keep you guys posted, but hopefully I'll be on coilovers by the end of that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 S Techs are nice. I had them on my 8. Not too harsh either considering thats their performance spring. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 The big question...how much? I want to get either Tein or Cusco coilovers..but i havent found any Cusco at all...anyone know if they are available yet for our Legacys(ies?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 I'm supposed to be able to keep the coilovers for me letting them use my car for prototyping. I'm a little worried that they will fit though, since the JDM top hats are different than USDM, and the Basics usually don't come with their own top hats. I guess we'll see. It would be cool to have the S-Techs on my car while they mod the Basics to fit the USDM cars. Get to try both out then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 The big question...how much? I want to get either Tein or Cusco coilovers..but i havent found any Cusco at all...anyone know if they are available yet for our Legacys(ies?)? Traditionally, the S-Techs go for about $180 Basic coilovers, $1200? OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 i hate you!!...haha...let a brother know what the final word is...DAMN!! ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC GT Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Wow, they said they'd let you keep the coilovers? That's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 You snake! I volunteered my LGT to StopTech in L.A. for fitting new brakes (or at least that's what I thought). When I got there they said right away that a front BBK would never fit under the stock 17" wheels. They did take off a front and rear wheel to take dimensions on brake lines. I'm supposed to receive a free set of new braided ss brake lines. BIG DEAL! They even made a point of stating that they would not install them. Just provide them. I was so uninspired by it that I ordered a set of Goodridge clear ss lines yesterday. Maybe I'll put my free set of StopTech brakes lines up for sale when, or if, they arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Yay!!!! Coilovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 hopewfully less than 1200 tien wagons are ~900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 7, 2005 Author Share Posted January 7, 2005 Street price for the Tein Basics is usually in the $850-$950 range. They are not high performance coilovers, really more of a matched spring/dampener setup with some height adjustability. So not what you'd want for a track car, but should be plenty nice for the street and should look nice too. Hey Snodork, I can't let you have all the suspension goodies I gotta check out your car when your Perrin sways come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 LandShark, let me take those ss line of your hands when you get them. BoostJ when you get these on you have to give me a ride a the SFV meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 7, 2005 Author Share Posted January 7, 2005 You got it panama. Hope it's warmer than the 40's next time I get out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 panamajack - I'll PM you if they ever arrive. I sent a follow-up e-mail on the 3rd and still no reply. maybe they're just busy. My Goodridge lines shipped out yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Tomorrow is coilover day!!! Let us know what happens. I am thinking of going the coilover route. Spec B and pinks just cost to damn much. I can get matched springs and struts for about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Getting ready to leave home and head down to Tein. I'll let you all know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I dont see why you need a test fit, they already have them in Japan for the Legacy.. so most likely you have the ones from Japan. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 They are the ones from Japan. However, Tein USA wants to verify fitment on a USDM car before releasing them for sale here. The guys I spoke to there also mentioned that they usually make some valving changes to better suit US roads/tastes (read: softer), although sometimes they leave everything alone. Said everything including valving changes are made on site. Frankly though, since I'm getting a free set of coilovers out of the deal, I could care less if they "really" need me Anyways, they said I could pick the car up on Friday if all goes well. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC GT Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Damn, I should have charged you for that spot in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Lucky!! I hate you! Remember to post pictures! Although I'm not sure if I can tell a big difference with your 19" wheels, hahaha. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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