Tein ss coilovers question

jh, -1.9" I think is too low as a "starting point" for the rear springs. I have the Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC and my rear springs start at -1" and max out at -2 1/2".

 

You already have the TRD springs on your Plug-in? Pics please..

Regarding the Tein SS.. the specs look funny to me.. I found this at this site:

Ride Height Drop:
-1.7 Front
-1.9 Rear

Minimum Ride Height Adjustment
-2.4 Front
-2.3 Rear

Maximum Ride Height Adjustment
-0.7 Front
-1.5 Rear

Listing the Ride Height Drop separately is odd. If the Maximum Ride Height Adjustment numbers were (+), that would make more sense. I do not know.. no idea.

Anyhow, are you sure about getting the Tein Super Streets? I thought they were discontinued.

 

Correct jh, the Pro S-OC coilovers aren't damper adjustable and that was my preference. My car will never be tracked and all I was looking for was a smooth ride with an adjustable drop. I believe coilovers that have adjustable damping have to be "corner weighted" to reap the max benefit. Some coilover springs require to be preloaded as well. Just too many adjustments for a street ride for me.

Just my opinion, if you thought the TRD springs rode harsh, I don't know if getting coilovers would be any better.

Before I bought the coilovers, I had a set of Tein H-tech springs which rode fine for me but I wanted to go alittle lower. In my search for coilovers I also looked for lower frt/rr spring rates. to try to keep the ride as close to stock. Hope this helps.

 

I took a look at the Tein site to see how they list the min/max height. Here's an example (from the Toyota Echo):



Here, it says "Approx" and then lists a height adjustment range. If we apply this to the specs on the Tein SS for the Prius, then I would think it would mean:

Approximate ride height (I guess with the perch around the middle of the collar)
-1.7 Front
-1.9 Rear

Minimum Ride Height Adjustment (lowest)
-2.4 Front
-2.3 Rear

Maximum Ride Height Adjustment (highest)
-0.7 Front
-1.5 Rear

So in that case, the minimum lowering in the rear would be 1.5". That makes more sense.​

 

I have the TEIN street advance coilovers which are set at 1.85 in front and 2.05 in the rear.
The ride quality i believe is very close to stock when adjusted on full soft. The spring rates that come with this kit are
very non-aggressive around 4kg front and rear. I have been riding on these for over 6 months with no problems and the ride is
smooth. As far as ride height adjustment, I could probably go another 1.5" lower than my current setup but it's not recommended
by TEIN.

 

Can you post a pic of your Tein setup and the overall side profile . I would like to see how it looks. THanks.

 

I have the 17" plus wheels that came with the plus package.

 

I might have a side shot photo layin around somewhere. If not I'll take some updated pics and post.

 

Your car looks awesome! Wish I had a plugin as well. I recently got a plugin loaner car from toyota and drove it for 3 days and really enjoyed the better gas mileage as well as the plug-in capability. It seems like a better car overall. So where do you have your TEINs set at as far as ride height and damper setting? I have mine set at full stiff and the ride is still pretty good. Later on i'm going to have my TEINs revalved with some stiffer swift springs. I have always wanted a firm ride and my current setup is too soft for my taste even when adjusted on full stiff.

 

So what was so bad about the TRD springs? I dont know the spring rates of the TRD springs, but I wouldnt think they would be that stiff. That would seem to indicate the stock shocks probably werent working well with the TRD springs.

How was the range of the adjustment? Your car doesnt look too slammed, so is it at the very top or close to it?

I think that's the first Plug-in I've seen lowered.

 

Hi all

so!!!! which one is better for smooth drive!!!! I have a set TRD and going to install next couple week; however I do not have any idea which is better, all I want is a smooth drive, 70% of my drive is in highway, this is a question for all people who install TRD, TEIN and Etc.... , please post your expert opinion.

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Khoi Nguyen

 

Expert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Khoi Nguyen