Which is more performance oriented...Tein stechs or TigerTecs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 12-26-2009, 12:41 PM

Some people say the Teins are "bouncy", but I haven't ridden in a car with them installed. Also, yes, I think the Teins are a little more of a drop than the TigerTecs. A shorter spring (lower drop) will need a higher rate to "match" a taller spring with a lower rate.

My Silk Roads are 7k front 5k rear but feel fine on the street. I really don't think you can just compare rates and 100% have that translate into how the car feels while driving it.

kngrsll · 12-26-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Some people say the Teins are "bouncy", but I haven't ridden in a car with them installed. Also, yes, I think the Teins are a little more of a drop than the TigerTecs. A shorter spring (lower drop) will need a higher rate to "match" a taller spring with a lower rate.

My Silk Roads are 7k front 5k rear but feel fine on the street. I really don't think you can just compare rates and 100% have that translate into how the car feels while driving it.

one of the reasons i stayed away from the teins was the amount they lowered the car. the reduction in front strut travel made me nervous, front struts are very sensitive to ride height, and alot of time, going low can do more damage to handling that keeping it higher.

HTM Yaris · 12-26-2009, 05:41 PM

Actually , If you only change just the springs the Tigers will give you more understeer , the Teins will give you more oversteer . Understeer is safer . Oversteer , with lots of practice in a safe environment , can be fun and an advantage in a tight situation ...

The Tein with TRD shocks to me are pretty darn good . I'll admit , its not the absolute best set up for the track , they are not silky smooth , nor are they harsh . For mountain driving , they are perfect .

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-29-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

Actually , I you only change just the springs the Tigers will give you more understeer , the Teins will give you more oversteer . Understeer is safer . Oversteer , with lots of practice in a safe environment , can be fun and an advantage in a tight situation ...

The Tein with TRD shocks to me are pretty darn good . I'll admit , its not the absolute best set up for the track , they are not silky smooth , nor are they harsh . For mountain driving , they are perfect .

+1, I like my S.Techs and TRD shocks.

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HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Actually , If you only change just the springs the Tigers will give you more understeer , the Teins will give you more oversteer . Understeer is safer . Oversteer , with lots of practice in a safe environment , can be fun and an advantage in a tight situation ... The Tein with TRD shocks to me are pretty darn good . I'll admit , its not the absolute best set up for the track , they are not silky smooth , nor are they harsh . For mountain driving , they are perfect . __________________ Last edited by HTM Yaris; 12-30-2009 at 09:39 PM.

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