Tein Coilovers Chart


jugbugz

jugbugz

1998 EK9 CTR
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Thought I'd just post this as future references for those looking to buy TEIN coilovers.
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you should add some more info, then it really be a good thread, add like all the coilovers they offer for our cars :nice: spring rates featrures etc... :)
 
Good idea, but after browsing through TEINs website, the charts are HUGE!

But these are the models available for EK9;
Super Street (driving master)
Flex (control Master)
Monoflex (winding master)
Super Racing (circuit master, Ultimate spec)
Type HT (tarmac)
Type HG (gravel)
N1 (circuit endurance)
Type Gravel (competition spec)
S.Tech (dress up master - Super low for show)

The most aggressive type for Track available for EK9 would have to be SUPER RACING and N1

I'm using Monoflex atm, and its not very good on the street, way too uncomfortable. Flex is a good option for street.

I can quote anyone up on prices if they want. Just PM me.
 
FLEX is actually supposed to ride stiffer than MONOflex due to the twin tube design of flex compared to the monotube monoflex...
 
how do you guys rate teh tein stuff, anyone on here got it on their car?
i was amazed how good teh standard shocks and springs were when i got my ek9, nice and firm and well damped too, honda did a good job!!
 
I'm tempted by the Superstreet as long as it has a soft enough setting for our rubbish roads. Not to sure on the value of the upper mounts?!
 
You don't need to spend extra on upper mounts. Super Street feels like the stock ones, except they can be adjusted stiffer.
 
Cool, thanks guys. Are the coilovers an improvement over standard? Don't want to make the car handle worse :(
 
jugbugz said:
You don't need to spend extra on upper mounts. Super Street feels like the stock ones, except they can be adjusted stiffer.
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there is no adjustment in uppermounts on ek9 stock or aftermarket. they serve 1 purpose and its the only reason i buy them, and thats cause they look pretty :)
 
Anyone used Tein S-Tech lowering springs? They come in medium and soft im thinking about gettin the soft ones I wanna lower the car but with the roads over here I defently wouldnt want a stiff suspension its bad enough even with standard shocks and springs.

I got the spring rates for the Tein soft springs;
Front: 4.2kg/mm
Rear: 2.5kg/mm

Anyone know much about these ratings? Are these stiffer or softer than standard?
 
The pillowball mounts do serve a purpose. They eliminate the soft factory rubber bushing but on Type-R's that has already been replaced with a rubberized metal that's something like 300% stiffer.

However the very top of the damper shaft does not move in a completely linear fashion when absorbing bumps. Any car that's been driven for a long time or has had some track time will be able to see this definitively as the shaft will show some wear right around the tophat bushing upon removal.

The bearing allows for that movement effectively. It will give you better steering response and is intended for those who frequent the track. Is it necessary? No. Is it nice to have? Yes. Other things to take note of is that they can get noisy and it's an additional thing to service regularly.
 
vtech6000 said:
Anyone used Tein S-Tech lowering springs? They come in medium and soft im thinking about gettin the soft ones I wanna lower the car but with the roads over here I defently wouldnt want a stiff suspension its bad enough even with standard shocks and springs.

I got the spring rates for the Tein soft springs;
Front: 4.2kg/mm
Rear: 2.5kg/mm

Anyone know much about these ratings? Are these stiffer or softer than standard?
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IIRC the spring rates are more or less the same as the DC2-R.

stock being (DC2-R)

F: 4.4kg/mm
R: 2.2-4.4kg/mm (progressive springs)

98spec R is 0.1kg/mm stiffer and some say that is accomplished by being one coil shorter - I have yet to confirm this however.
 
blinx9900 said:
there is no adjustment in uppermounts on ek9 stock or aftermarket. they serve 1 purpose and its the only reason i buy them, and thats cause they look pretty :)
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Super Street damper has damping adjustments
 
well aren't the pillowball mounts are supposingly for mcpherson car's ? putting it on d.wishbone car serves no enhancement except for cosmetic??? anyway how do ya'll rate Super Street?? and for frequent driving and weekend VTEC-roaring-activities on the mountains what will you all reckon?
 
where the heck are type RA coilovers on that chart?

quick problem/question:
one of my front coilovers allows me to adjust the damping with 6 or 8 clicks i think, whereas the other allows me to do around 3 clicks, and then it goes tight, any clue why, or whats wrong with it???
 
Amaury_Reno said:
well aren't the pillowball mounts are supposingly for mcpherson car's ? putting it on d.wishbone car serves no enhancement except for cosmetic???
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As I mentioned before....


RagingAngel said:
The pillowball mounts do serve a purpose. They eliminate the soft factory rubber bushing but on Type-R's that has already been replaced with a rubberized metal that's something like 300% stiffer.

However the very top of the damper shaft does not move in a completely linear fashion when absorbing bumps. Any car that's been driven for a long time or has had some track time will be able to see this definitively as the shaft will show some wear right around the tophat bushing upon removal.

The bearing allows for that movement effectively. It will give you better steering response and is intended for those who frequent the track. Is it necessary? No. Is it nice to have? Yes. Other things to take note of is that they can get noisy and it's an additional thing to service regularly.
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blaze said:
where the heck are type RA coilovers on that chart?

quick problem/question:
one of my front coilovers allows me to adjust the damping with 6 or 8 clicks i think, whereas the other allows me to do around 3 clicks, and then it goes tight, any clue why, or whats wrong with it???
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Its just your damper settings are limited to 3.

My Monoflex has 28clicks and I hate it lol
 
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