Tein Flex Z front shock mount

[Motion122]

I'll put up a thread, don't hold your breath though. Shipping in canada is a joke then I need to install them. The only thing the commie canada post can figure out is how to cost more money while lowering performance.

Did you order those from the U.S.?

 

[scarpiamod3]

Did you order those from the U.S.?

Canadian site, but that usually means they are coming from somewhere in the US first.

 

[Motion122]

Canadian site, but that usually means they are coming from somewhere in the US first.

Usually Tein USA in Downey, California. I am surprised there isn't a warehouse in Canada. How much was shipping if you don't mind me asking?

 

[scarpiamod3]

Usually Tein USA in Downey, California. I am surprised there isn't a warehouse in Canada. How much was shipping if you don't mind me asking?

150 cad

 

[Motion122]

150 cad

That is double the US48 shipping rate so it sounds about right.

 

[Motion122]

Installed and lowered 3/4" front and 1/4" rear to give the vehicle some rake. Aligned with 1/16" toe-in front and 1/8" toe-in rear for street duty.

 

[slease]

Installed and lowered 3/4" front and 1/4" rear to give the vehicle some rake. Aligned with 1/16" toe-in front and 1/8" toe-in rear for street duty.

Have these on order. Do you happen to have the coilover measurements for this setup? This is the ride height I'm looking for.

Thanks.

 

[Motion122]

Have these on order. Do you happen to have the coilover measurements for this setup? This is the ride height I'm looking for.

Thanks.

At that height you will have to max out the rear adjustments and nearly max out the front.

 

[slease]

At that height you will have to max out the rear adjustments and nearly max out the front.

Thanks for the measurements. I'll use this as a baseline and fine tune from there.

Also regarding adjusting the ride height, are you able to adjust the coilovers while mounted on the car? Or do you need to remove the lower shock bolts? There's some conflicting info regarding this.

 

[Motion122]

Thanks for the measurements. I'll use this as a baseline and fine tune from there.

Also regarding adjusting the ride height, are you able to adjust the coilovers while mounted on the car? Or do you need to remove the lower shock bolts? There's some conflicting info regarding this.

Remove both the shock bolt and wheel carrier bolt. There is just too much preload to allow adjustments to be made while everything is together. If helper springs and/or thrust sheets/bearings are installed, then adjustment could happen but still very tight.

GC articulating height adjusters do allow quick and easy adjustments without having to upgrade to UP rear spring arms. Must use 65mm ID springs with these.

 

[slease]

Remove both the shock bolt and wheel carrier bolt. There is just too much preload to allow adjustments to be made while everything is together. If helper springs and/or thrust sheets/bearings are installed, then adjustment could happen but still very tight.

GC articulating height adjusters do allow quick and easy adjustments without having to upgrade to UP rear spring arms. Must use 65mm ID springs with these.

Thanks for the heads up. Seems like a pain to remove the bolts to change the ride height every time but it's nice not messing with preload.

What dampening settings would you recommend for something close to stock comfort? You mentioned 10/16 front and 18/28 rear, but I thought they only have 16 clicks for adjustment?

 

[Motion122]

Thanks for the heads up. Seems like a pain to remove the bolts to change the ride height every time but it's nice not messing with preload.

What dampening settings would you recommend for something close to stock comfort? You mentioned 10/16 front and 18/28 rear, but I thought they only have 16 clicks for adjustment?

As with all installs I always check the number of clicks because I never trust what the manufacturer says. I have seen dampers with different clicks between the the right and left dampers when they are different part numbers. It's best to check. Go with what's recommended and adjust to what feels best to you.

 

[Motion122]

Have these on order. Do you happen to have the coilover measurements for this setup? This is the ride height I'm looking for.

Thanks.

Have you received and installed yours? Will like to hear your thoughts on the TEIN Flex Z.

 

[slease]

Have you received and installed yours? Will like to hear your thoughts on the TEIN Flex Z.

Yes I'm actually on them now. The firmness is comparable to stock, but bumps and imperfections on the road feel MUCH better and rounded out. I'm at 11/16 clicks for damping adjustment.

The recommended settings resulted in a ~1 finger gap all around. It looked amazing but was too low for Los Angeles roads and scraped on every speed bump and dip. Raised it to a ~2 finger gap and everything is good.

If anyone is on the fence getting coilovers, I would highly recommend getting these. Super easy install with built-in top hats. I wouldn't even bother with lowering springs at this price.

 

[Motion122]

Yes I'm actually on them now. The firmness is comparable to stock, but bumps and imperfections on the road feel MUCH better and rounded out. I'm at 11/16 clicks for damping adjustment.

The recommended settings resulted in a ~1 finger gap all around. It looked amazing but was too low for Los Angeles roads and scraped on every speed bump and dip. Raised it to a ~2 finger gap and everything is good.

If anyone is on the fence getting coilovers, I would highly recommend getting these. Super easy install with built-in top hats. I wouldn't even bother with lowering springs at this price.

Definitely excellent value for the money.

 

[jwb2781]

I just bought a set, and looking for someone to install them, or help me install them. Any recommendations? Seattle area.

 

[Payjack]

Just installed on my Y. I went completely max low in the rear and it seemed to drop about .7 from stock performance so I lowered the front coilovers .7 lower and it seems to sit pretty good. My 20mm spacers come on Friday! So far the ride is so smooth even though it’s lower and handles like it has so much less body roll.

I put on my uberturbines to see what I like better.

 

[canasion35]

Just installed on my Y. I went completely max low in the rear and it seemed to drop about .7 from stock performance so I lowered the front coilovers .7 lower and it seems to sit pretty good. My 20mm spacers come on Friday! So far the ride is so smooth even though it’s lower and handles like it has so much less body roll.

I put on my uberturbines to see what I like better.

Oh wow - it looks like the Teins for the Model Y don't really lower all that much? I am looking to get a set for my Model 3 but afraid these won't go low enough to get a 0 or 1 finger gap all around.

 

[Godmode]

I have it installed in my car. So far, no issues. This is my daily.

 

[canasion35]

I have it installed in my car. So far, no issues. This is my daily.

Thats awesome! Did you install them to Tein's recommended heights in the instructions or did you go a little higher? Also wondering if indeed you'd need to take out the whole coilover to make height adjustments?