Tein Basic Damper

[lessthanjakejohn]

How does this setup compare to AGXs with Eibach pros or equivalent?

http://www.tein.com/badamp.html

[BadMojo]

How does this setup compare to AGXs with Eibach pros or equivalent?

http://www.tein.com/badamp.html

I have no first hand experience with the Tein Basic setup, but just from looking at the specs, a few things come to mind.

For between $100-200 more than the AGX/Pro Kit combo, you would get height adjustability and a *much* stiffer linear rate spring.

Hopefully, someone can tell you what the ride quality on the Basic dampers is like. We already know that the AGX/Pro Kit combo is very manageable as far as ride quality goes.

If you aren't going to be hitting the track, I'd say the AGX + quality springs would probably be a nice, economical choice for you. Lots of people around here match up the AGX shocks with some good lowering springs and end up with a nice street/occasional track car.

Keep in mind that the Tein Basic dampers don't come with the cool pillowball mounts. Those would be ~ $300 more.

[lessthanjakejohn]

edit:

AGX + Pro kit = 600 (from HT)

BAs = 890 (list, maybe lower)

Alright thanks for the reply.

[BadMojo]

AGX 599 + Pro kit 200-220 = 800-820

BAs = 890

Alright thanks for the reply.

Actually, you can get the AGX's + Eibach Pro Kit for ~$650 shipped from http://www.coximport.com

Throw in $20 more for some new dust boots and you're still below $700.

I think $890 is the list price for the Tein Basic. You might be able to find someone selling those for a bit less than that.

[lessthanjakejohn]

oops, I mean 600 for whole set.

[Jookmasta]

well ebay had those tein basic for the s13 for 780 shipped. im personally deciding b/w the tein basic and the rsr with agxs. its about a 150 dollar difference, but as stated earlier, no pillowball mounts. so the 150 that is saved could buy some pillowball mounts from jic or even tein.