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BradC · 10-02-2008, 02:54 PM

Hey guys, anyone have any experience with either of these two?

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

BigWhiteTodd · 10-02-2008, 04:56 PM

i had tein on my hatch they were awesome but i heard apex are good to...

twastheglow · 10-02-2008, 05:04 PM

I have those exact Apexi's on my S13 and I like them a lot. However I don't have any experience with any others.

BradC · 10-03-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by twastheglow

I have those exact Apexi's on my S13 and I like them a lot. However I don't have any experience with any others.

How's the ride?

CHAOS · 10-03-2008, 08:21 AM

IMO both are valved improperly.

BradC · 10-03-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

IMO both are valved improperly.

Expand please?

Valved improperly for their respective spring rates? What makes you come to this conclusion, and what do you recommend?

Thanks man.

CHAOS · 10-03-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BradC

Expand please?

Valved improperly for their respective spring rates? What makes you come to this conclusion, and what do you recommend?

Thanks man.

these set ups are designed for japanese roads, and are valved accordingly.

european/us brand coilovers tend to be valved better for the roads here.

twastheglow · 10-03-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BradC

How's the ride?

I have my set on a couple clicks stiffer than being in the middle and it's a damn stiff ride. I've honestly never played with the settings because I don't mind how it rides.

D Money · 10-03-2008, 09:46 AM

I have tein flex and they're amazing for getting around, they ride smooth, nice and stiff, and good enough to track. Product support/customer service is there if you need it as well.

Might wanna check out stance-usa too. That's my new sponsor and I actually like these coilovers better than the teins.

BradC · 10-03-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

these set ups are designed for japanese roads, and are valved accordingly.

european/us brand coilovers tend to be valved better for the roads here.

A valid concern, and one of mine.

KW, my first choice, doesn't have a Miata application with adjustable bottom mounts.

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Originally Posted by Apex'I website

The ExV was designed to cater exclusively to US market vehicles. With this in mind, internal components have been specifically engineered to withstand harsher road conditions and increased wear caused by everyday street driving.

Any thoughts?

BradC · 10-03-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by subwrxkid

I have tein flex and they're amazing for getting around, they ride smooth, nice and stiff, and good enough to track. Product support/customer service is there if you need it as well.

Might wanna check out stance-usa too. That's my new sponsor and I actually like these coilovers better than the teins.

Thanks D. I've looked into the Stance too, but for some reason I have reservations.

They definitely come in with great features at a great price, but some shock dyno's I've seen show their adjustments don't really adjust the damping.

CHAOS · 10-03-2008, 09:52 AM

this is for a miata?

and that sounds good but has it ever been tested? does anyone run those?

BradC · 10-03-2008, 10:00 AM

Yes, for a 91 Miata.

And no, I can't find any info on the Apex'i. I've tried making a post on Miata.net, miataturbo and clubroadster and have had no luck with good, first hand experience. Searching hasn't helped either, and I can generally find **** when searching.

Some say the Flex are great, some say they are bouncy. I cannot get any great, solid info, and know of no one local enough to bum a ride to check them out first hand.

Hence me turning here, I figured it might not be Miata-specific, but with the variety on here someone's had to try 'em.

Thanks guys so far for the thoughts...

CHAOS · 10-03-2008, 10:01 AM

you are DD'ing the miata? if you plan on racing or whatever with it... check out the scca forums.. i bet alot of those dudes know what works and what does.

BradC · 10-03-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

you are DD'ing the miata? if you plan on racing or whatever with it... check out the scca forums.. i bet alot of those dudes know what works and what does.

Nah, the SAABs the DD.

The Miata is just a fun street car. I will most likely auto-x it, but the mods to it will put me into a class I can't be competitive in with my budget, so I'm not really worried about it.

Good idea though, I'll hit that up too.

10-02-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
BradC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, PA Member #1083 My Ride: Boosted NA/2000 SAAB 9-5 iTrader: (1)	Apex N1 ExV vs. Tein Flex Hey guys, anyone have any experience with either of these two? Any thoughts? Thanks! __________________ 1991 Silverstone Miata BP swap, GT28, Flex, etc, etc...

10-03-2008, 10:00 AM	#13
BradC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, PA Member #1083 My Ride: Boosted NA/2000 SAAB 9-5 iTrader: (1)	Yes, for a 91 Miata. And no, I can't find any info on the Apex'i. I've tried making a post on Miata.net, miataturbo and clubroadster and have had no luck with good, first hand experience. Searching hasn't helped either, and I can generally find **** when searching. Some say the Flex are great, some say they are bouncy. I cannot get any great, solid info, and know of no one local enough to bum a ride to check them out first hand. Hence me turning here, I figured it might not be Miata-specific, but with the variety on here someone's had to try 'em. Thanks guys so far for the thoughts... __________________ 1991 Silverstone Miata BP swap, GT28, Flex, etc, etc...

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