Tein Suspension - Product Types
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LOWERING SPRINGS
Street:
- TEIN High.Tech springs
TEIN High.Tech springs utilize the latest spring and material technology to optimize comfort, performance, and quality. Designed and tested in North America to be used in conjunction with OEM or similar shocks for excellent ride comfort and slightly increased handling. The line is produced with Vanadium (SAE9254V), which is durable, lightweight, and has properties to retain more spring stroke. High.Tech springs are designed for those seeking a slightly lowered stance while maintaining high ride quality at a reasonable price. Most vehicles will attain a 3,048cm (1.2-inch) drop for a more attractive appearance, added performance, and excellent comfort. Includes a one-year limited warranty.
- TEIN S.Tech Springs
TEIN S.Tech Springs are an excellent step towards suspension tuning. They offer approximately a 3.81cm (1.5 inch) drop for a more aggressive appearance and increased road holding capability. Designed to be used with OEM or OEM replacement shocks. Each application is road tested in North America for the proper balance between performance and comfort. Comes with a 1 year limited warranty, spring length is guaranteed not to sag more than 5mm, and be clear of any manufacturer defects.
OE-SHAPE SHOCK ABSORBERS.
- EnduraPro SP KIT and EnduraPro PLUS SP KIT
EnduraPro SP KIT and EnduraPro PLUS SP KIT are high-performance OE-shape shock absorber kits. Designed to use with the vehicle's original (OE) spring and the upper mount, their lower spring seat is shaped identical to the OE shock absorber. In addition to replacing worn or leaking OE dampers, exclusively-designed low-down springs included in the SP KIT allow for lowered ride height while also improving the ride quality and the cornering performance. EnduraPro and Endura
Pro PLUS are high-performance OE-shape shock absorbers. Designed to use with the vehicle's original (OE) spring and upper mount, their lower spring seat is shaped identical to the OE shock absorber. In addition to replacing worn or leaking OE dampers, these products are excellent to improve specs like ride quality or handling without changing your ride height. You can also use them with TEIN lowering springs.
COILOVERS
Street Performance:
- Street Advance Z4
Street Advance Z4 has a threading type ride height adjustment system.The ride height can be adjusted by moving the lower spring seat up or down. Its simple structure allows for easier handling. Standard ride height for Street Advance Z44 is set at 1 inch (approx. 25mm) higher than the original, to accommodate various driving scenes from streets to off-roading.Street Advance Z4 is designed and configured to be most suitable for the lifted height. Simply raising the standard height can lead to insufficient rebound stroke impairing the stability and also make the camber angle positive on strut suspensions. Street Advance is tested on each vehicle models to optimize the dimensions and settings, in order to secure sufficient strokes and to enable the best-suited alignment.
- Street Advance Z
The Street Advance Z damper is the evolution of the popular Super Street coilover. Developed to provide a sporty ride and aggressive stance, along with 16-stage damping force adjustment using Tein's new Advance Needle technology. This gives the driver the ability to fine-tune damping force change. The shortened shell case design provides optimum damper stroke at lower than standard vehicle ride height. Vehicle ride height is adjustable via the ZT coated threaded sleeve and spring seats. Updated internal components and external coatings increase durability and product life. Street Advance Z dampers are great for daily and spirited use, for all types of drivers. - Street Basis Z
The Street Basis Z damper is an evolution of the popular Tein Basic coilover, developed to provide a sporty ride and aggressive stance. The shortened shell case design provides optimum damper stroke at lower than standard vehicle ride height. Ride height is adjustable via the ZT coated threaded sleeve and spring seats. Updated internal components and external coatings increase durability and product life. Street Basis Z dampers are great for daily and spirited use for all types of drivers.
Street/Track:
- Flex A
A direct evolution of the previous Street Flex, the new Flex A-range has been developed to combine both comfort and performance for sporty drivers. In order to provide the best pricing, engineers at Tein have completely re-designed the Japanese production plant and manufacturing processes. As a result, this offers the best quality/price ratio ever offered from Tein.Thanks to their oil and gas twin-tube design, Flex A offers excellent comfort at low speeds on rough roads, whilst providing outstanding performance and accuracy in fast driving - on road and circuit. The ride height and spring preload are adjustable separately, giving full damper stroke at any height. A new oil formulation was used for Flex A, giving a stable performance at all temperatures. Damping is adjustable via 16 stages.
- Flex Z
A direct evolution of the previous Street Flex, the new Flex Z range has been developed to combine both comfort and performance for sporty drivers. In order to provide the best pricing, engineers at Tein have completely re-designed the Japanese production plant and manufacturing processes. As a result, this offers the best quality/price ratio ever offered from Tein.Thanks to their oil and gas twin-tube design, Flex Z offers excellent comfort at low speeds on rough roads, whilst providing outstanding performance and accuracy in fast driving - on road and circuit. The ride height and spring preload are adjustable separately, giving full damper stroke at any height. A new oil formulation was used for Flex Z, giving a stable performance at all temperatures. Damping is adjustable via 16 stages.
- Mono Sport
A direct evolution of the previous Mono Flex coilovers, Tein Mono Sport has been developed with one thing in mind: driving pleasure. The dampers are specifically designed for individual vehicles in order to bring out the best in ride quality and performance. Tuned for sports use on road or circuit, Mono Flex, although firmer than Street systems, are great for everyday driving due to their wide range of damping adjustment. With their mono-tube design, they offer consistent oil stability, enduring linear damping, while providing outstanding performance and excellent accuracy for fast driving on road and circuit. The ride height adjustment is independent of the spring adjustment, ensuring full damper stroke across all ride height settings. Mono Sport also uses a newly formulated damper oil, giving stable viscosity at any temperature.
- Mono Racing
MONO RACING is developed to satisfy the drivers who frequently take their cars for a spin at the race tracks. Based on the settings of the high-end model SUPER RACING and on a wealth of data gained through participation in various motorsports, spring rates and damping force for MONO RACING are determined to be most suitable for sports driving.
Track/Competition:
- Super Drift
TEIN's support of competition D1 drivers and vehicles has led to the development of Super Drift dampers. Which were specifically developed for the avid drifter. Spring rates and damping force characteristics were chosen to increase car control in a drift and to aid in initiating a slide. Full length and 16 level damping force adjustment allow suspension tuning for drivers at all skill levels. Pillowball upper mounts with front camber adjustment plates are included*. EDFC compatible for quick and hassle-free dampening force changes. Super Drift is the suspension of choice for all levels of drifters. - Type HT
TEIN's experience in Tarmac racing has led to the development of HT dampers for Gymkhana and Auto-X competitions. The damping force curves and spring rates have been chosen for optimal grip on tight courses. Separate compression and rebound adjustment (16 x 16) enable fine-tuning to match any driver to various course layouts. HT is intended for those seeking quick and crisp response on all types of surface conditions. - Super Racing
Developed from actual competition, TEIN was able to create a fully adjustable damper that can be easily tuned for any track and weather conditions. Super Racing Dampers utilize a full-length adjustment system to allow shock length and spring pre-load to be adjusted independently. Separate 16 - way adjustments for compression and rebound damping enable the user to fine-tune for any situation. TEIN has incorporated both camber and caster adjustment into the front pillow ball upper mounts for strut type vehicles. External reservoirs on SA type dampers allow for added oil capacity. Spring rates and shock valving were derived from many years of motorsports support, to provide the ultimate damper for competition. Designed and tested for circuit use by advanced and professional drivers who are seeking complete damper tuning capability.
Gravel:
Tein Type HG/Gravel kits have been developed specifically with Rally in mind. They feature twin-tube dampers, adjustable 16 point rebound, and compression damping and external reservoirs.
Designed purely for gravel and dirt rally, Tein Type HG coilovers give individual rebound and compression damping to suit any condition. They offer stable damping, linear performance and are extremely tough.
External oil reservoirs maximize oil capacity to control temperature rise. The piston and spring specifications come from years of experience within rallying and are specified to provide the ultimate setup for the most demanding of customers.
EDFC
- EDFC Active
EDFC ACTIVE makes it possible to adjust damping force with ease from the driver's seat, by controlling stepping motors installed on each shock absorber. Built-In G-Sensor allows G-actuated automatic adjustment of damping force while driving. Additional automatic speed-sensitive damping force adjustment feature is available with the use of optional "GPS kit" (sold separately).
- EDFC Active Pro
EDFC ACTIVE PRO is a high-spec version of EDFC ACTIVE, which enables automatic adjustment of damping force according to the changes in longitudinal G-force and vehicle speed, and comes with new and upgraded functions.Newly-added features, such as individual adjustment of 4 shock absorbers, lateral (cornering) G-actuated automatic adjustment, vehicle speed pulse input and 2 additional input ports to communicate with drivers, are sure to bring out the full potential of each shock absorber as well as the vehicle itself. Please enjoy another dimension of shock absorber performance that EDFC ACTIVE PRO brings. (Patent Pending)