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Old 12th March 2008, 05:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tein Adjustables..need advice

right. i'll be having a look at a second hand Tein Type Flex Coilover adjustables (same as what LALA is selling) for my CF. just want to know what to look for (i.e. leaks,rust..etc) before i buy them.

thanks guys! :wink:
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Old 16th March 2008, 02:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Same as every sort of shock, check for any sign of leakage and wear marks. I can hook you up a set of brand new ones for a decent price if need be.... pm if you wish
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Old 16th March 2008, 04:16 PM   #3 (permalink)
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id be very careful when buying secondhand Tein coil overs... ive seen so many that leak or leaked after a few months of use (secondhand that is)
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Old 16th March 2008, 04:18 PM   #4 (permalink)
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the same could be said about any used shock absorber really ......not just tein .

but yea this mad dude above (maddc4) can hook ya up with a good price on some new ones !!!
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Old 16th March 2008, 08:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
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thanks guys i've already bought it, looks ok other than it's missing bolts on the tophats. see pics in my other post.

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