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loverboy · 09-21-2008, 07:15 PM

Hello guys !
I own a civic coupe 96 (1.6lit - EX), and i intend 2 buy a suspenssion kit for my car, I could use some help in choosing the right system.

Im looking for an improoved hendeling mainly on the street in winding roads, and once a while at the track. But at the same time i dont want to give up on ride comfort - im using the car for daily use !

My options are devided to Bilstein or TEIN :
1.Bilstein BTS-7502 (B12), the cost is 630$: information: Bilstein

2. TEIN BASIC, the cost is 850$: information: TEIN USA | PRODUCTS | TYPE BASIC DAMPER

3.TEIN SUPER STREET W/O P, cost is 1100$: information: TEIN USA | PRODUCTS | SUPER STREET

4. TEIN SUPER STREET With upper Pillow ball, cost is 1400$: information: TEIN USA | PRODUCTS | SUPER STREET with pillowball upper mont

5. TEIN FLEX DAMPER, cost is 1500$:
TEIN USA | PRODUCTS | TYPE FLEX

I would be happy to get an opinions and recomedetions from guys who has these systems on the car !

Which kit would u choose in consideration of cost and performance ??
Thanks .

YBLEGAL · 09-21-2008, 07:20 PM

You get what you pay for

You'll probably suffice with the Tein Basic kit. Lots of adjustability for a street car.

loverboy · 09-24-2008, 08:21 PM

Any more oppinions ????
I need some help here guys !

cjvictoria · 09-24-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YBLEGAL

You get what you pay for

You'll probably suffice with the Tein Basic kit. Lots of adjustability for a street car.

that's right, very true in most cases... i'd get the cheapest tein system thats compatible w/edfc, for coolness of course

loverboy · 10-19-2008, 12:08 AM

Guys any more opinions ????
I considered the tein SS system, What do you think ?
What is the difference between the SS and the SS-P system ??
Thanks !

Quote:

Originally Posted by YBLEGAL

You get what you pay for

You'll probably suffice with the Tein Basic kit. Lots of adjustability for a street car.

MrXclusivE · 10-19-2008, 06:04 PM

I'de say neither (from experience), go with koni yellows and whatever springs u like. if you want adjustable height get the ground controls.

tein ss-p comes with pillowball upper mounts which lets you adjust the camber.

92b16vx · 10-19-2008, 10:09 PM

Bilstiens kickass, people don't recommend them because they aren't popular in America, but high end Bilsteins kick Teins butt.

loverboy · 10-22-2008, 12:05 AM

Thanks,
But what do you mean in HIGH END - the BTS kit for my civic is high end

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92b16vx

Bilstiens kickass, people don't recommend them because they aren't popular in America, but high end Bilsteins kick Teins butt.

92b16vx · 10-22-2008, 10:37 AM

The BTS kit is very nice. I was thinking more of the models available when I lived in Germany, they had/have a fully adjustable, coilover system that was insane, but helluv expensive, very similar to the PSS9 system for the Porsche.

09-21-2008, 07:15 PM	#1
loverboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	Improving the suspension system civic EK 96 - Bilstein Or TEIN??? Hello guys ! I own a civic coupe 96 (1.6lit - EX), and i intend 2 buy a suspenssion kit for my car, I could use some help in choosing the right system. Im looking for an improoved hendeling mainly on the street in winding roads, and once a while at the track. But at the same time i dont want to give up on ride comfort - im using the car for daily use ! My options are devided to Bilstein or TEIN : 1.Bilstein BTS-7502 (B12), the cost is 630$: information: Bilstein 2. TEIN BASIC, the cost is 850$: information: TEIN USA \| PRODUCTS \| TYPE BASIC DAMPER 3.TEIN SUPER STREET W/O P, cost is 1100$: information: TEIN USA \| PRODUCTS \| SUPER STREET 4. TEIN SUPER STREET With upper Pillow ball, cost is 1400$: information: TEIN USA \| PRODUCTS \| SUPER STREET with pillowball upper mont 5. TEIN FLEX DAMPER, cost is 1500$: TEIN USA \| PRODUCTS \| TYPE FLEX I would be happy to get an opinions and recomedetions from guys who has these systems on the car ! Which kit would u choose in consideration of cost and performance ?? Thanks .

09-21-2008, 07:20 PM	#2
YBLEGAL Regular Member w/ Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,746 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 EJ8 w/ SiR-II Rep Power: 72	You get what you pay for You'll probably suffice with the Tein Basic kit. Lots of adjustability for a street car. __________________ YBLEGAL.NET → Profile • Projects • Parts For Sale → Steel Braided Brake Lines • Front Camber Kit (Price Drop) • Manual Brake Pedal

10-19-2008, 10:09 PM	#7
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	Bilstiens kickass, people don't recommend them because they aren't popular in America, but high end Bilsteins kick Teins butt. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

10-22-2008, 10:37 AM	#9
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	The BTS kit is very nice. I was thinking more of the models available when I lived in Germany, they had/have a fully adjustable, coilover system that was insane, but helluv expensive, very similar to the PSS9 system for the Porsche. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

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09-24-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
loverboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	Any more oppinions ???? I need some help here guys !

10-19-2008, 06:04 PM	#6
MrXclusivE Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 3	I'de say neither (from experience), go with koni yellows and whatever springs u like. if you want adjustable height get the ground controls. tein ss-p comes with pillowball upper mounts which lets you adjust the camber.

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