Tein coilovers for TC
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Unfortunately I apparently offended someone by saying their coilovers are a bit pricy, never did I say didn't like them though. Oh well it's all good...
its all good man, im just tired of people talking **** about teins because there are only about 2 or 3 people with them on and then everyone else just assumes that they are shitty like the others and they arent. I highly reccommend them my friend
Haz l33t wheelz.
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I never refered to you setup specifically nor do I care.. If you weren't such a wiseass and took so seconds to read you'd see that they have 2 setups for coilovers. The lesser version that you have, and the full race version which is what I was refering to that costs $1200 a piece.. so yes, like I had said... do your research
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=160058
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=160058
that is the exact same link i posted.
It includes two complete front struts, two rear shocks, two rear springs, and two rear spring perches.
all for ....... $1,199!!!! OMG!
when you look in a tein catalog is says 08-09 ss/tc springs tba...i asked them about them at formula d last year around oct/nov and they couldnt tell me a time frame aem had the new lnf intake there though it was purdy haha
coilovers says now in development and springs are s techs only for 05-07 ss and 05-08 sedan lt which retail for $380 btw godamn! nothing for 08-09 ss i asked and just went on the site lol
Haz l33t wheelz.
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the sizes are all the same Mike, there are no differences in dimensions between all models of cobalt. They'll work on your car, but likely worsen your handling.
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Last edited by ls1fbody; Feb 12, 2010 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
yup but now see eibach sportlines work for all years dont they soo hmm lol
haha im not buying em! just stating the facts will dont worry i got my sportlines on order and if i ever went to coilovers id prob get the kw variants 1 or 2 cause my buddy is sponsored and can get me a smoking deal but dont got that kinda money right now!
haha im not buying em! just stating the facts will dont worry i got my sportlines on order and if i ever went to coilovers id prob get the kw variants 1 or 2 cause my buddy is sponsored and can get me a smoking deal but dont got that kinda money right now!
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Haz l33t wheelz.
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they have said "in development" for god knows how long
it is kinda funny that this popped up the same damn day that the only set in existence goes up for sale on the site, wow, what a coincidence
I dont know how many times this has been stressed but just to be clear, I will re-itterate, ALL COBALTS SPRINGS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE. If it will fit the cobalt LS then it will fit the SS, if it will fit the SC then it will fit the TC.
As far as what is best, we are preached to on this site that TC shocks and struts + Pedders springs is the greatest thing to ever land (even supposedly better than the pedders coilovers), but until someone whom is willing to share the numbers can prove this then no one will ever actually know. Supposedly Powell Motorsports has this information, but they arent releasing it and well quite frankly SEEING IS BELIEVING.
So just pick what you want/ can budget and go with it.
If you are interested in the Tein S. Tech Springs, shoot me a pm (far less than $380)
l8r,
PD
I dont know how many times this has been stressed but just to be clear, I will re-itterate, ALL COBALTS SPRINGS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE. If it will fit the cobalt LS then it will fit the SS, if it will fit the SC then it will fit the TC.
As far as what is best, we are preached to on this site that TC shocks and struts + Pedders springs is the greatest thing to ever land (even supposedly better than the pedders coilovers), but until someone whom is willing to share the numbers can prove this then no one will ever actually know. Supposedly Powell Motorsports has this information, but they arent releasing it and well quite frankly SEEING IS BELIEVING.
So just pick what you want/ can budget and go with it.
If you are interested in the Tein S. Tech Springs, shoot me a pm (far less than $380)
l8r,
PD
To me adjustables are always better than just springs. It allows you to truly dial in your suspension for the competition at hand, where as just springs do not.
l8r,
PD
Haz l33t wheelz.
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i know, im just stating the fact that we have yet to see a side by side comparison of the ss/tc + pedders setup vs. the pedders full coilovers.
To me adjustables are always better than just springs. It allows you to truly dial in your suspension for the competition at hand, where as just springs do not.
l8r,
PD
To me adjustables are always better than just springs. It allows you to truly dial in your suspension for the competition at hand, where as just springs do not.
l8r,
PD
I am not attempting to start an argument here, my sole purpose was to supply information to the OP to help them to make an INFORMED decision as far as their vehicle/ their needs are concerned.
I find it completely ridiculous that if someone posts on here asking about anything that is not done the way Powell Motorsports says to do it, then they are told that they are wrong and that they need to quickly deviate from their path and run to the path that Powell has supplied for them.
If the OP wants Tein, then the OP should get Tein, if he wants pedders then get pedders, etc. what is important is that he or anyone else for that matter finds what works best for them.
Im not assuming that trust me, I have had fully adjustables on my prior automobiles. I tweak things ever so slightly and dial in what is best for me. I also have very reputable shops make the proper adjustments as far as camber, caster, and toe for my particular driving style/track efforts.
I do not just go out to a car, make adjustments and assume it will work on a track or road course. I make slow adjustments and figure out what works best as far as that track that day.
I think your car is awesome, I think the lug conversion is amazing and I know that wouldnt have been possible if not for Powell Motorsports. I just dont think that it is their right as a reputable organization to do the things that they do here. Their constant bashing of members who want to try something new and of other companies is ridiculous.
You do not become the leading company by bashing others, that just makes you look like an ass.
You become the leading company by providing great technical support, amazing products, and a customer support system that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
I do tons of research (not just numbers, I read hundreds of customer reviews) before making a decision on something that I question. I make every attempt to find someone local to me that is already using that product and I investigate it top to bottom, go for ride alongs, ask their opinions, etc.
I originally wanted to go with SSC springs on my car, after riding in a couple cars with them I have decided against it. Why? because the ride was not up to my standards, the stance was kool but too much was sacrificed IMHO.
I am now going with the SS/TC + Pedders setup. Why? First off, I have too much invested in a turbo build to go back and spend 1200 on the pedders coilovers. Secondly, Im getting the SS/TC stuff because my car now has over 125k miles on the stockers and they are worn. I was looking for new shocks and struts and came across a gently used set from an SS/TC for a great price so I ordered them. Im going with the Pedders springs because after riding in a couple cars with them, I can tell that the ride quality isnt compromised for an overly low stance. They ride more to what I like as far as a DD goes. I would prefer fully adjustables on my cobalt but was waiting on Teins with EDFC. Now that Tein will not be going into production on these then I am forced to look for something that best fits my current needs.
If you do have an issue with anything that I have said, please feel free to pm me and we can discuss it as grown ups, please do not bash my opinions here because all it does is take away from the thread and site in whole.
l8r,
PD
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Pass if you wish, i dont care, its my personal stance, I dont support companies that attempt to bottle neck the flow of information for their own personal gain. All you are saying to me is that you prefer to be bottle fed. Powell or OTTP says buy this and you do it. Wow, that makes you original and a tuner huh?
I am not attempting to start an argument here, my sole purpose was to supply information to the OP to help them to make an INFORMED decision as far as their vehicle/ their needs are concerned.
I find it completely ridiculous that if someone posts on here asking about anything that is not done the way Powell Motorsports says to do it, then they are told that they are wrong and that they need to quickly deviate from their path and run to the path that Powell has supplied for them.
If the OP wants Tein, then the OP should get Tein, if he wants pedders then get pedders, etc. what is important is that he or anyone else for that matter finds what works best for them.
Im not assuming that trust me, I have had fully adjustables on my prior automobiles. I tweak things ever so slightly and dial in what is best for me. I also have very reputable shops make the proper adjustments as far as camber, caster, and toe for my particular driving style/track efforts.
I do not just go out to a car, make adjustments and assume it will work on a track or road course. I make slow adjustments and figure out what works best as far as that track that day.
I think your car is awesome, I think the lug conversion is amazing and I know that wouldnt have been possible if not for Powell Motorsports. I just dont think that it is their right as a reputable organization to do the things that they do here. Their constant bashing of members who want to try something new and of other companies is ridiculous.
You do not become the leading company by bashing others, that just makes you look like an ass.
You become the leading company by providing great technical support, amazing products, and a customer support system that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
I do tons of research (not just numbers, I read hundreds of customer reviews) before making a decision on something that I question. I make every attempt to find someone local to me that is already using that product and I investigate it top to bottom, go for ride alongs, ask their opinions, etc.
I originally wanted to go with SSC springs on my car, after riding in a couple cars with them I have decided against it. Why? because the ride was not up to my standards, the stance was kool but too much was sacrificed IMHO.
I am now going with the SS/TC + Pedders setup. Why? First off, I have too much invested in a turbo build to go back and spend 1200 on the pedders coilovers. Secondly, Im getting the SS/TC stuff because my car now has over 125k miles on the stockers and they are worn. I was looking for new shocks and struts and came across a gently used set from an SS/TC for a great price so I ordered them. Im going with the Pedders springs because after riding in a couple cars with them, I can tell that the ride quality isnt compromised for an overly low stance. They ride more to what I like as far as a DD goes. I would prefer fully adjustables on my cobalt but was waiting on Teins with EDFC. Now that Tein will not be going into production on these then I am forced to look for something that best fits my current needs.
If you do have an issue with anything that I have said, please feel free to pm me and we can discuss it as grown ups, please do not bash my opinions here because all it does is take away from the thread and site in whole.
l8r,
PD
I am not attempting to start an argument here, my sole purpose was to supply information to the OP to help them to make an INFORMED decision as far as their vehicle/ their needs are concerned.
I find it completely ridiculous that if someone posts on here asking about anything that is not done the way Powell Motorsports says to do it, then they are told that they are wrong and that they need to quickly deviate from their path and run to the path that Powell has supplied for them.
If the OP wants Tein, then the OP should get Tein, if he wants pedders then get pedders, etc. what is important is that he or anyone else for that matter finds what works best for them.
Im not assuming that trust me, I have had fully adjustables on my prior automobiles. I tweak things ever so slightly and dial in what is best for me. I also have very reputable shops make the proper adjustments as far as camber, caster, and toe for my particular driving style/track efforts.
I do not just go out to a car, make adjustments and assume it will work on a track or road course. I make slow adjustments and figure out what works best as far as that track that day.
I think your car is awesome, I think the lug conversion is amazing and I know that wouldnt have been possible if not for Powell Motorsports. I just dont think that it is their right as a reputable organization to do the things that they do here. Their constant bashing of members who want to try something new and of other companies is ridiculous.
You do not become the leading company by bashing others, that just makes you look like an ass.
You become the leading company by providing great technical support, amazing products, and a customer support system that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
I do tons of research (not just numbers, I read hundreds of customer reviews) before making a decision on something that I question. I make every attempt to find someone local to me that is already using that product and I investigate it top to bottom, go for ride alongs, ask their opinions, etc.
I originally wanted to go with SSC springs on my car, after riding in a couple cars with them I have decided against it. Why? because the ride was not up to my standards, the stance was kool but too much was sacrificed IMHO.
I am now going with the SS/TC + Pedders setup. Why? First off, I have too much invested in a turbo build to go back and spend 1200 on the pedders coilovers. Secondly, Im getting the SS/TC stuff because my car now has over 125k miles on the stockers and they are worn. I was looking for new shocks and struts and came across a gently used set from an SS/TC for a great price so I ordered them. Im going with the Pedders springs because after riding in a couple cars with them, I can tell that the ride quality isnt compromised for an overly low stance. They ride more to what I like as far as a DD goes. I would prefer fully adjustables on my cobalt but was waiting on Teins with EDFC. Now that Tein will not be going into production on these then I am forced to look for something that best fits my current needs.
If you do have an issue with anything that I have said, please feel free to pm me and we can discuss it as grown ups, please do not bash my opinions here because all it does is take away from the thread and site in whole.
l8r,
PD
johns written ME over 10 pages of stuff with detailed pictures and diagrams and cad files. he did this all on his personal time so that i would have a better understanding of the cars suspension and so that my car could be set up properly. i asked him to share it all with the community. you can find a lot of this stuff in the suspension section being that he released it for the community. i dont think any other vendors on here would take the time to do that for an individual. so im not going to start a battle here but i will support the vendors and people(ls1fobdy, maven, qwikredline etc) that have helped me out tremedously. just funny because all those people know what they are talking about and yet for sticking up for a vendor they get banned. ill leave it at that.
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Pass if you wish, i dont care, its my personal stance, I dont support companies that attempt to bottle neck the flow of information for their own personal gain. All you are saying to me is that you prefer to be bottle fed. Powell or OTTP says buy this and you do it. Wow, that makes you original and a tuner huh?
Seriously now? Have you not read any of John's writings? John has done more for this community than any other single person, and his company more than any company has ever done. But, I won't start a fight, because its a free country, and you can support who you wanna support.
