Tein "Street Basis" coilovers

[Skywagon]

I will be test fitting a set of KSport coilovers in the next week. They will be in the same price range but will have adjustable damping. I am not interested in an aftermarket shock that does not have adjustable damping. I would like to be able to tweak the rate a little to tune out the bounciness in the rear we have stock. I will be putting up a new/separate thread after we have them on my car.

[mxp]

I will be test fitting a set of KSport coilovers in the next week. They will be in the same price range but will have adjustable damping. I am not interested in an aftermarket shock that does not have adjustable damping. I would like to be able to tweak the rate a little to tune out the bounciness in the rear we have stock. I will be putting up a new/separate thread after we have them on my car.

How much are the typical installation costs for all four corners, installed with wheel alignment?

[Skywagon]

I will be test fitting a set of KSport coilovers in the next week. They will be in the same price range but will have adjustable damping. I am not interested in an aftermarket shock that does not have adjustable damping. I would like to be able to tweak the rate a little to tune out the bounciness in the rear we have stock. I will be putting up a new/separate thread after we have them on my car.

How much are the typical installation costs for all four corners, installed with wheel alignment?

I'm not for sure as I have always done my own work and alignments. I do know most places can charge $50-$80 or so for an alignment but the LEAF only needs a front wheel (2-wheel) alignment as the rear is a beam axle. So it should be cheaper. And as far as the install, the rears are easy because of the separate shock and spring on the beam axle. The fronts are McPherson struts and will need a spring compressor, if a new top hat is not included with the new coilovers. I would guess install costs to be around $100 or so... but I am just guessing and you would need to check with your preferred shop.

[DaveEV]

I will be test fitting a set of KSport coilovers in the next week. They will be in the same price range but will have adjustable damping. I am not interested in an aftermarket shock that does not have adjustable damping. I would like to be able to tweak the rate a little to tune out the bounciness in the rear we have stock. I will be putting up a new/separate thread after we have them on my car.

Cool - looks like we'll have 2 different coil-over options available for the LEAF very soon! Any idea what kind of spring rates will be standard?

[Skywagon]

I will be test fitting a set of KSport coilovers in the next week. They will be in the same price range but will have adjustable damping. I am not interested in an aftermarket shock that does not have adjustable damping. I would like to be able to tweak the rate a little to tune out the bounciness in the rear we have stock. I will be putting up a new/separate thread after we have them on my car.

Cool - looks like we'll have 2 different coil-over options available for the LEAF very soon! Any idea what kind of spring rates will be standard?

Until we have some time with the system on the car there will be minimal details. We may tweak it a little based on how it rides/handles.

[JimSouCal]

Until we have some time with the system on the car there will be minimal details. We may tweak it a little based on how it rides/handles.

Subscribed. Thank you for taking this on. Please post with a link to the new thread--tweaks and all.

[mxp]

I will be test fitting a set of KSport coilovers in the next week. They will be in the same price range but will have adjustable damping. I am not interested in an aftermarket shock that does not have adjustable damping. I would like to be able to tweak the rate a little to tune out the bounciness in the rear we have stock. I will be putting up a new/separate thread after we have them on my car.

How much are the typical installation costs for all four corners, installed with wheel alignment?

I'm not for sure as I have always done my own work and alignments. I do know most places can charge $50-$80 or so for an alignment but the LEAF only needs a front wheel (2-wheel) alignment as the rear is a beam axle. So it should be cheaper. And as far as the install, the rears are easy because of the separate shock and spring on the beam axle. The fronts are McPherson struts and will need a spring compressor, if a new top hat is not included with the new coilovers. I would guess install costs to be around $100 or so... but I am just guessing and you would need to check with your preferred shop.

Ok. Understood.

I suppose you won't be able to send us a web linky just yet, to these KSport coilovers (model numbers etc) since you're getting a configuration tested for us on the Leaf platform right?

I too, like the idea of adjustable damping; so perhaps what would be a "nice to have" is say; lowest setting = better than stock handling, middle setting = optimal sport/street driving, highest setting = track usage.

[Skywagon]

Ok. Understood.

I suppose you won't be able to send us a web linky just yet, to these KSport coilovers (model numbers etc) since you're getting a configuration tested for us on the Leaf platform right?

I too, like the idea of adjustable damping; so perhaps what would be a "nice to have" is say; lowest setting = better than stock handling, middle setting = optimal sport/street driving, highest setting = track usage.

There is no part number assigned just yet until they have been tested on the car. The damping adjustments are more to fine tune the car for the ride you prefer, not necessarily a street/track/etc. setting. You could stiffen the damping up for a more firm/spirited/better turn-in ride but how the car is will be different depending on who you will ask and what they are looking for.

I will leave this thread alone as this is enough discussion on the other option until I start a dedicated thread... I did not mean to invade into this thread.

[TRONZ]

Did anyone figure out what wheels were on the LEAF in the OP? I love the gunmetal finish and dia... offset not as much. They are definitely 18 min if not 19's. That is a VERY low profile tire. Very curious about looking up the weight on them.

[nader]

My thought on adjustable dampers for 99% of people is that they will be driving around with them misadjusted most of the time. I have tried it both ways and I would venture to say that most Leaf owners would be better off with what the suspension manufacturer designs. I'll wait until I get a set of the Teins before I pass judgement on their shock tuning but the Street Basis line is supposed to be pretty mild.