TEIN Basic and Super Street coilovers (Update on post 177)...
09-05-2005, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by white_w203
wow tein already changed and updated their website for the 230k ss. i ordered my teins and they arrived within 2-3 business days. i just have to find a place to install them now.
09-05-2005, 03:47 PM
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i got mine from mach 3 in sf, ca. i went there in person to order them and you can get it off their website at www.machiii.net
tein currently has them in stock and all they had to do is deliver it from their warehouse and i went and picked up the coilovers when they arrived at the shop.
tein currently has them in stock and all they had to do is deliver it from their warehouse and i went and picked up the coilovers when they arrived at the shop.
09-06-2005, 01:34 PM
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For those of you So-Cal peeps, I know a place that is a TEIN distributor and I can refer you to because I have purchased many products from them before.
They can also do install.
Just email me if you'd like information.
drex
They can also do install.
Just email me if you'd like information.
drex
09-08-2005, 06:00 PM
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After two weeks...
Just wanted to let you all know how it's going with these TEIN SUPER STREET's. Now keep in mind, I don't really have a comparison to other setups (i.e. KW2's, Bilstein, Carlsson) because I've never driven in a car with these on.
- Ride set to 12 back from hardest (front and rear)
- Ride height down ~1 inch + from stock sport springs
- Brabus front and rear swaybars installed
Cornering has been 10 X's better than before. Just to give you a little frame of reference, driving around sweeping turns that are posted at 35 mph (safe speed 45 mph), I used to feel significant body lean. Now, the car has very little (if any at all) body lean.
As far as turning radius, I haven't lost that much at all. I can still complete U turns without effort. The steering is more responsive and more direct than it was with stock suspension. Most importantly, I feel much safer.
Now, considering that I'm at a relatively soft setting, I'm planning on switching to a stiffer setting this weekend. I'll probably go with 10 back (from hardest) in the front and 7 back (from hardest) in the rear. I'll see how the ride comfort is on that setting and report back to you guys with the results.
All-in-all, I'm beyond satisfied with this suspension. For those of you that do auto-x or track racing, I can't really give you accurate readings on that because I don't track this car at all. Sorry 'bout that.
PICS will be coming hopefully sometime soon.
- Ride set to 12 back from hardest (front and rear)
- Ride height down ~1 inch + from stock sport springs
- Brabus front and rear swaybars installed
Cornering has been 10 X's better than before. Just to give you a little frame of reference, driving around sweeping turns that are posted at 35 mph (safe speed 45 mph), I used to feel significant body lean. Now, the car has very little (if any at all) body lean.
As far as turning radius, I haven't lost that much at all. I can still complete U turns without effort. The steering is more responsive and more direct than it was with stock suspension. Most importantly, I feel much safer.
Now, considering that I'm at a relatively soft setting, I'm planning on switching to a stiffer setting this weekend. I'll probably go with 10 back (from hardest) in the front and 7 back (from hardest) in the rear. I'll see how the ride comfort is on that setting and report back to you guys with the results.
All-in-all, I'm beyond satisfied with this suspension. For those of you that do auto-x or track racing, I can't really give you accurate readings on that because I don't track this car at all. Sorry 'bout that.
PICS will be coming hopefully sometime soon.
09-08-2005, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Thanks for the info. So what's the hold up on pictures?! 
So I had to borrow my cousin's camera to take pics. Problem is, he just moved out of my house and into an apartment recently, so he hasn't had a chance to upload the pics and burn them on a cd for me...but, I talked to him a few minutes ago and he said he'll do that this afternoon, so I'm hoping to pick that up tonight and have some stuff to show you guys tomorrow! Cross your fingers that my cousin doesn't forget.
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09-10-2005, 05:18 PM
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Pics, Pics, Pics...
OK, so I finally got a cd from my cuzn with the pics, however, not all of them turned out well, so here are a few. Enjoy:
09-10-2005, 05:22 PM
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And the last ones...
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09-14-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by white_w203
here are pics of my car on tein basic coilovers
09-14-2005, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by white_w203
not sure how low it is from stock because darwin at carlab just knew exactly how much to lower it and it turned out great.
09-20-2005, 05:44 PM
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Update
My car's on the TEIN website for the 230 sedan!
LINK: drexappeal's ride on TEIN website
Has to be one of the coolest things that's happened to me since I started gaining interest in tuning.
LINK: drexappeal's ride on TEIN website
Has to be one of the coolest things that's happened to me since I started gaining interest in tuning.
09-20-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
My car's on the TEIN website for the 230 sedan!
LINK: drexappeal's ride on TEIN website
Has to be one of the coolest things that's happened to me since I started gaining interest in tuning.
LINK: drexappeal's ride on TEIN website
Has to be one of the coolest things that's happened to me since I started gaining interest in tuning.
09-20-2005, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Showoff! :p
Blake, you know me. Gotta get that self gratification!...LOL.
Hey, is the kit on yet? Gotta see pics of that bad boy.
09-20-2005, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Blake, you know me. Gotta get that self gratification!...LOL.
Hey, is the kit on yet? Gotta see pics of that bad boy.
09-20-2005, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Yes, I got the new bumper and c/o's (as well as Speedybnz camber arms) installed Sunday at Carlab. Many thanks to Darwin & Jose for accomodating my busy schedule! I took some pics last night, so I'll try to post them this evening when I get home from work. It's pretty low...and I love it.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Sweet! That'll be nice to see. Not sure if you know, but what size bulbs do the Expression (HELLA) fogs have?
09-20-2005, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
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09-20-2005, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by xxbenzc230kxx
anyone has any idea if tien has just springs in development? i beleive the dress up springs...
I know for sure that they will have the S-Tech springs for the 230 Sedan because they used my car for R&D on those as well as the Super Street coilovers.
09-21-2005, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Here's a quick pic of my drop with the TEIN's...
Looks really good though, dawg. I'm sure the bumper even adds more "uniqueness" to your ride.
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Oh shmack! Didn't know you even bought the S-Class tails! LED or just regular light? I'm probably gonna be getting those next month. How do you like them?
