My shocks are shot and I'm considering both of these. From what I can gather the Showas are softer (though I can' find any hard numbers) compared to the Tein Flex, but can anyone comment on the gap between the two in terms of comfort and handling?

I am planning on tracking the car soon, and I realize I prob won't be testing anything near the limits of either, but I'd like to know what it is that I'm buying.

Also, how serviceable are they? The Teins can be repaired in the States but what about the Showa?

Any and all information is appreciated.

-Chris

 

bump?

 

Not too many of us have heard of the Showa Bathurst Coilovers.

Softer is good IMO but the potential lack of repair-ability might be problematic.

 

I have the teins flex on my fd, I love them. I kinda think the flexs are soft, but I know a few guys the track their fd with the flex's so the flex are very versatile. I also had both my front shock rebuilt it took about 3 weeks, but it took longer in my case since I needed a part from Japan.

 

I've got Flex's on my FC and they're very good. They're not uncomfortable on the street and they handle the track very well. They're generally well regarded as a good dual purpose (street/track) coilover in many automotive circles.

 

Ive been driving on the TEIN Flexes for a few years now, and they're pretty good coilovers for the price.

They're still expensive, but think of them as "FLEXability." Firm enough to keep the chassis tight during cornering and drifting, yet comfortable for daily driving.

They're fairly comfortable, given the "performance" nature of the coilovers, but it's puzzling that anyone would describe them as "soft." (?!?!) The Flex spring rates are significantly higher than even the R1 spring rates.

You could take the money you saved by not getting the Bathursts and put the cash toward a complete drag launch kit or some polyurethane engine mounts. Or put it into your 401k.

Josh