Tein Flex Z

jerseylaw94 · 07-18-2019, 09:35 PM

I've searched the forum and I haven't seen a review of the tein flex z coilovers. You can get them for less than $800 and since they aren't teins entry level kit I figured they should be pretty good and be a cost-effective way to upgrade performance and look. Anyone with experience or input on these coilovers please give me a review. Thanks!

git@no · 05-01-2020, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseylaw94

I've searched the forum and I haven't seen a review of the tein flex z coilovers. You can get them for less than $800 and since they aren't teins entry level kit I figured they should be pretty good and be a cost-effective way to upgrade performance and look. Anyone with experience or input on these coilovers please give me a review. Thanks!

I just installed a set on my 2014 base this afternoon

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johnnydrama · 05-01-2020, 07:18 PM

I love mine, nothing but positives IMO. Was a big upgrade over my stock Nismo suspension with H&R Springs

git@no · 05-07-2020, 05:08 AM

hello Jhonny
any clunking noises after installong the coilovers ? mines does it and it's that fixable?
best regards

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johnnydrama · 05-07-2020, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by git@no

hello Jhonny
any clunking noises after installong the coilovers ? mines does it and it's that fixable?
best regards

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Sorry no clunking noises on my setup. What camber arms did you install with the coilovers?

OptionZero · 05-07-2020, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by git@no

hello Jhonny
any clunking noises after installong the coilovers ? mines does it and it's that fixable?
best regards

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If the noise is during compression, like when the car is going up or down a ramp, then it’s the springs

Thrust washers will,solve this common issue

git@no · 05-07-2020, 03:13 PM

thanks fpr the reply option , but we should settle or dealimg with that considering the coilovers are brand new ?
not trying to been a as....... but I mean they are new

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OptionZero · 05-07-2020, 03:42 PM

Nothing to do with the coilovers being old or new. I experienced this with brand new components as well.

When the spring compresses or decompresses, the top and bottom that contacts the spring perch and top hat. It is metal on metal which is what creates noise.

Certain super high end coilovers (basically, not the Tein Flexes) may have special coating on the springs OR a radial bearing built into the spring perch, but by and large, there is nothing in between the spring and the perch/hat. Again, its metal against metal = friction = noise

so again, if the noise resembles a popping or creaking or sharp squeal during compression, then that is the issue

that might not be it

or you can ignore me

either way

good luck

git@no · 05-07-2020, 04:30 PM

appreciate the reply and no means to offense or disrespect my fellow Zs
1st time with coilovers on it was running springs before and no issues or weird noises , one more question is this safe to drive ? till I take care of the noise issue
best

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OptionZero · 05-07-2020, 05:32 PM

if that is the issue, its fine to drive

git@no · 05-07-2020, 05:51 PM

tip hat thanks

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git@no · 05-07-2020, 05:57 PM

I did not see the earlier message abiut the camber arms , I'm still stock in that area , wich ones you have in your car?

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git@no · 05-22-2020, 07:38 AM

good ride !!!! hello jerseylaw94
in my first post I quoted that my flex coilovers were making noise and some say it was normal because of the cheap quality coilovers tein are , but just took it back to the shop were they installed and I tge problem waa they left some bushing loose , after that ride feels lot better and no noises at all , so my2cents is I will give then a buck for the price
again that's my humble opinion

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07-18-2019, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
jerseylaw94 Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7 Drives: 2017 370z m6 Rep Power: 6	Tein Flex Z I've searched the forum and I haven't seen a review of the tein flex z coilovers. You can get them for less than $800 and since they aren't teins entry level kit I figured they should be pretty good and be a cost-effective way to upgrade performance and look. Anyone with experience or input on these coilovers please give me a review. Thanks! git@no likes this.

05-07-2020, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Nothing to do with the coilovers being old or new. I experienced this with brand new components as well. When the spring compresses or decompresses, the top and bottom that contacts the spring perch and top hat. It is metal on metal which is what creates noise. Certain super high end coilovers (basically, not the Tein Flexes) may have special coating on the springs OR a radial bearing built into the spring perch, but by and large, there is nothing in between the spring and the perch/hat. Again, its metal against metal = friction = noise so again, if the noise resembles a popping or creaking or sharp squeal during compression, then that is the issue that might not be it or you can ignore me either way good luck sx moneypit likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

05-07-2020, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	if that is the issue, its fine to drive __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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05-07-2020, 05:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 11	hello Jhonny any clunking noises after installong the coilovers ? mines does it and it's that fixable? best regards Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

05-07-2020, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 11	thanks fpr the reply option , but we should settle or dealimg with that considering the coilovers are brand new ? not trying to been a as....... but I mean they are new Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

05-07-2020, 04:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 11	appreciate the reply and no means to offense or disrespect my fellow Zs 1st time with coilovers on it was running springs before and no issues or weird noises , one more question is this safe to drive ? till I take care of the noise issue best Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

05-07-2020, 05:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 11	tip hat thanks Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

05-07-2020, 05:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 11	I did not see the earlier message abiut the camber arms , I'm still stock in that area , wich ones you have in your car? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

05-22-2020, 07:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 11	good ride !!!! hello jerseylaw94 in my first post I quoted that my flex coilovers were making noise and some say it was normal because of the cheap quality coilovers tein are , but just took it back to the shop were they installed and I tge problem waa they left some bushing loose , after that ride feels lot better and no noises at all , so my2cents is I will give then a buck for the price again that's my humble opinion Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk