TEIN Basic and Super Street coilovers (Update on post 177)...
03-30-2006, 01:28 PM
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TEIN Update - 230 Coupe owners...
What's up everybody.
I just got off the phone with the rep I deal with at TEIN. I spoke to him about the compatibility of the coilover setups with the 230 coupe.
He indicated that as long as the mounting points are the same for the 230 coupe as the other models, it shouldn't be a problem at all for 230 coupe owners to get the Basic's or Super Streets.
That being said, the springs (i.e. S-Tech / H-Tech) are where there might be more of a difference.
Either way, for you 230 Coupe owners, I guess that would give you a somewhat of a green light. If you want to be on the safe side and get verbal and/or written confirmation from them direct, you can always contact them. My contact over there is Sergio Campos.
I just got off the phone with the rep I deal with at TEIN. I spoke to him about the compatibility of the coilover setups with the 230 coupe.
He indicated that as long as the mounting points are the same for the 230 coupe as the other models, it shouldn't be a problem at all for 230 coupe owners to get the Basic's or Super Streets.
That being said, the springs (i.e. S-Tech / H-Tech) are where there might be more of a difference.
Either way, for you 230 Coupe owners, I guess that would give you a somewhat of a green light. If you want to be on the safe side and get verbal and/or written confirmation from them direct, you can always contact them. My contact over there is Sergio Campos.
06-15-2007, 07:59 PM
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What's up, everybody!
Another update for y'all.
I went to TEIN today to have my suspension inspected. Being that they are the prototypes, I anticipated there may be some issues down the line (compared to what went to production).
(I found out I don't have the exact production versions).
Anyways, I had recently been running into some strange clinking sounds in the rear suspension, so I set an appointment with TEIN to have their engineer check it out. There were 2 things that we found out. 1) I need new end links for my swaybars.
The 2nd was a little tricky. The sound I was hearing sounded like the spring unmounted from the hat. Whatever it was, it was annoying hearing a clinking/knocking every time I would go over imperfect road. After the engineer at TEIN inspected the suspension, he re-valved, re-oiled the suspension.
Basically, my suspension feels like it did when I first did the R&D. Clinking/Knocking Sounds are gone AND any rubbing issues I did have were gone.
Another update for y'all.
I went to TEIN today to have my suspension inspected. Being that they are the prototypes, I anticipated there may be some issues down the line (compared to what went to production).
(I found out I don't have the exact production versions).
Anyways, I had recently been running into some strange clinking sounds in the rear suspension, so I set an appointment with TEIN to have their engineer check it out. There were 2 things that we found out. 1) I need new end links for my swaybars.
The 2nd was a little tricky. The sound I was hearing sounded like the spring unmounted from the hat. Whatever it was, it was annoying hearing a clinking/knocking every time I would go over imperfect road. After the engineer at TEIN inspected the suspension, he re-valved, re-oiled the suspension.
Basically, my suspension feels like it did when I first did the R&D. Clinking/Knocking Sounds are gone AND any rubbing issues I did have were gone.
i.e. re-valve mine for free.
06-15-2007, 08:06 PM
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Frank, they may, but I doubt it since the weight is not that far off from the C320, BUT, I would definitely let them know that the end links in the front for the C32 are bigger in diameter than all the other models. They should be aware of that when making these (and shouldn't change much for their production).
BTW, I forgot to mention, I really am interested in a strut bar for this car and there are no manufacturers that make them. I say we collectively (w203 community) send emails to TEIN inquiring about having them concept one. I think that's the only way for us to get a manufacturer to jump on board and make stuff (is based on customer inquiries).
BTW, I forgot to mention, I really am interested in a strut bar for this car and there are no manufacturers that make them. I say we collectively (w203 community) send emails to TEIN inquiring about having them concept one. I think that's the only way for us to get a manufacturer to jump on board and make stuff (is based on customer inquiries).
06-15-2007, 10:09 PM
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well im really happy with my pss9 i just go for german product for a german car .. the ride isnt that bad as people were braging about
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06-15-2007, 10:23 PM
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BTW, I forgot to mention, I really am interested in a strut bar for this car and there are no manufacturers that make them. I say we collectively (w203 community) send emails to TEIN inquiring about having them concept one. I think that's the only way for us to get a manufacturer to jump on board and make stuff (is based on customer inquiries).
Weichers Sports makes a strut bar.
06-16-2007, 12:39 AM
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BTW, I forgot to mention, I really am interested in a strut bar for this car and there are no manufacturers that make them. I say we collectively (w203 community) send emails to TEIN inquiring about having them concept one. I think that's the only way for us to get a manufacturer to jump on board and make stuff (is based on customer inquiries).
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What's up, everybody!
Another update for y'all.
I went to TEIN today to have my suspension inspected. Being that they are the prototypes, I anticipated there may be some issues down the line (compared to what went to production).
(I found out I don't have the exact production versions).
Anyways, I had recently been running into some strange clinking sounds in the rear suspension, so I set an appointment with TEIN to have their engineer check it out. There were 2 things that we found out. 1) I need new end links for my swaybars.
The 2nd was a little tricky. The sound I was hearing sounded like the spring unmounted from the hat. Whatever it was, it was annoying hearing a clinking/knocking every time I would go over imperfect road. After the engineer at TEIN inspected the suspension, he re-valved, re-oiled the suspension.
Basically, my suspension feels like it did when I first did the R&D. Clinking/Knocking Sounds are gone AND any rubbing issues I did have were gone.
Another update for y'all.
I went to TEIN today to have my suspension inspected. Being that they are the prototypes, I anticipated there may be some issues down the line (compared to what went to production).
(I found out I don't have the exact production versions).
Anyways, I had recently been running into some strange clinking sounds in the rear suspension, so I set an appointment with TEIN to have their engineer check it out. There were 2 things that we found out. 1) I need new end links for my swaybars.
The 2nd was a little tricky. The sound I was hearing sounded like the spring unmounted from the hat. Whatever it was, it was annoying hearing a clinking/knocking every time I would go over imperfect road. After the engineer at TEIN inspected the suspension, he re-valved, re-oiled the suspension.
Basically, my suspension feels like it did when I first did the R&D. Clinking/Knocking Sounds are gone AND any rubbing issues I did have were gone.
hey, drex.. I have the same( clinking knocking) sound coming from my rear too. It is super annoying, I have the tein basic coilovers on my c320..What should i do?
06-17-2007, 03:16 AM
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So sorry dawg. I didn't realize you had posted this here. Were you able to get in touch with TEIN? Lemme know if you're still having issues.
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i had those same problems when i had the Tein Basic setup i couldnt take the knocking/clunking sound anymore so i got the KW V2 is its great.. when i did the suspension Swap i change everything Suspension, Endlinks,Tie Rods, Control Arms, etc...
benzoc230k: your car looks Great Good Job!
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