Tein springs + KYB shocks

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Jan 30, 2003 | 11:15 AM

iratika

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Tein springs + KYB shocks

Hi,
Got a 03 WRX Wagon and am ready to make my first mod. I am looking at getting the Tein STech springs with KYB AGX struts ($660). Does anyone have good/bad things to say about this setup? What about the price? I like to drive fast in the mountains, autocross, and occassionally drive to work. Thanks for the info.

Jan 31, 2003 | 10:55 AM

teiva-boy

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What about the Tein wagon kit? It's a bit more but most wagon owners love it for it's performance increase and ride quality.

Jan 31, 2003 | 11:03 AM

iratika

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What advantage would that have over just springs and shocks? It costs about $275 more

Feb 10, 2003 | 08:41 AM

wrxstiman

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tien r good kyb bad

i like the tein spring but i wood pass an the kyb. my frends had kyb in the car and i herd nothing but bad thing. even thow thay r difrint cars. well that is my input good luck

Feb 11, 2003 | 02:05 PM

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Tein/KYB

I would advise against mixing and matching parts. I have not had experience with these brands but i have tried different parts on different cars and unless you are very familar with spring rates and damping. Go with what a company spent a lot of money developing and buy a set of springs and shock developed together. I'm out!

Feb 14, 2003 | 05:25 PM

WRX34

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I plan on a similar setup but I have Skunk 2's adj. coilover springs and will be going with Koni. 1) I've ridden in vehicles with both and like Koni's ride better 2) They have a lifetime warrany, I'm not sure KYB does 3) They done't have KYB's out yet for us.

Keep us updated on what you do!

WRX34

Feb 17, 2003 | 10:01 AM

teiva-boy

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Re: Tein/KYB

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Originally posted by scoobyrex
I would advise against mixing and matching parts. I have not had experience with these brands but i have tried different parts on different cars and unless you are very familar with spring rates and damping. Go with what a company spent a lot of money developing and buy a set of springs and shock developed together. I'm out!

Well I guess KYB is SOL then

KYB does not make springs only shocks and struts.

You can mix and match components especially from the likes of Koni, KYB, and Tokiko. I dont see people complaning about those other brands.

Feb 23, 2003 | 11:07 AM

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I have the KYB shocks and the TEIN soft springs on my RS...after having TEIN HA's, I say they suck...but that's just me...

Feb 23, 2003 | 12:11 PM

teiva-boy

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Quote:

Originally posted by Ditchhanger
I have the KYB shocks and the TEIN soft springs on my RS...after having TEIN HA's, I say they suck...but that's just me...

Great comparison there Joey!

Lets compare a $1300+ coilover setup to a $600+ budget suspension upgrade.