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Is TEIN reliable?
People who are into the performance/street scene will know that TEIN coilover kits are one of the most trusted by enthusiasts worldwide. TEIN constantly continues to pursue the best suspension system for both street and track applications.
Are TEIN coilovers made in China?
All TEIN lowering springs and coilover are manufactured and assembled in our factory based in Yokohama, Japan.
How do you adjust damping on TEIN coilovers?
You can adjust damping force with the adjustment dial, or click, on the shock absorber. Turning it clockwise, the end is level 0 (zero): the stiffest. Turning it counterclockwise from there, the damping force becomes softer. You can notice a click at each level.
Are TEIN Flex Z Rebuildable?
The Flex Z have a sealed structure, and thus are not rebuildable. This is part of Tein’s new production approach to reduce manufacturing costs and thus lower the final price of the coilovers.
How often should you rebuild coilovers?
I spoke with Terry from Fortune and he said rebuilds should be done every 2-4 years for normal use, and more so with track use. Is this the norm? How do other coilovers hold up? I’m just thinking in terms of future expenses.
How can you tell if TEIN coilovers are fake?
Tech has both part number and lot number printed parallel to the coil itself, while fake one has them parallel to the ground (meaning at an angle to the coil). * Also, the fake one has bolder letters. * Fake one has a ‘TEIN’ logo sticker. The real S.
Is TEIN Flex Z Made in Japan?
1. Incredibly Low Price & Made in Yokohama! FLEX Z inherits all the features and quality of STREET FLEX but the adoption of new platform allows its price to be set at amazingly low range ($800 to $1,050). FLEX Z, of course, maintains the long-favored “Made in Yokohama” quality.
How do I know what TEIN coilovers I have?
TEIN stamps each spring with a part number to properly identify it. Their stamping follows the spring in a smooth fashion. Above you can see how the counterfeit fake spring is stamped in a very careless way. And last but not least, you can see the real TEIN springs use a label that fits inside of a green outlined box.
How long do TEIN Flex Z coilovers last?
I was fully aware that Tein suggest a service / overhaul is done after 2-3 years or approximately 3-40,000km.
Is TEIN Flex Z serviceable?
TEIN makes NO compromise on after-sales service of FLEX Z. Replacement Service is available for FLEX Z, in the place of overhaul/revalving service, as its “Sealed Structure” components cannot be disassembled.