Had a friend asking me about the Tein SS coilovers. What's the specs on these (springrate, adjustibility, etc). Also, where do they fall in the Tein lineup?

I know, don't lecture me about Tein But, they are a tad cheaper than the other stuff.

 

Spring rate is 448ibs in front & rear is 336lbs. 16 way adjustable

 

The SS's are Tein's entry-level, most street-oriented damper. There's also the HR, HA, RA, RE, RS, and N1.

 

RE, RE, RE... if u can get a good price on these, they are definitely worth the money...

 

Ok, so they are tein bottom line. How does the tein shock compare to something like a Tokico Illumina shock?

Basically he is up in the air about a tokico/GC setup or a Tein setup. He's not too concerned about rust because the car will probably only see nice weather. Might be autoxing it, but that's about all.

 

Get the Tein, at least it is a real coilover!!

 

200% better than Tokico .... rust is not an issue if you antiseize the thread only where it is being used and then spray the whole shock body w/ wd40. Every 2-3 months do a quick spray. I've had my HA's for a whole year in New Jersey (rain/some snow) and there are absolutly NO signs of rust.

Why not go for the HA's? only $90 more?

-Nick

 

Get the Tien!

I had the HA's on my Civic Si and they worked great, still do. I already got the Tien SS for my Civic hatchback. From what I understand the damper is the same for the HA's and SS's. With the HA's the damper can almost overpower the springs, so I assume the same is for the SS's. Should be a great set-up for the $.

Only drawback is they are steel-bodied. Now that Tien is stateside, they are re-buildable, another added plus.

 

Dang, now you guys are making me want a set. Perhaps I should sell my Tokico/GC combo.

Also, does the 92-95 Civic/94-01 Integra Teins force you to use the ITR rear LCAs, or does tein make them for the USDM rear LCAs?

 

The SS kit is bolt on for all Civics and 94-01 Integras. The RSX kit was just released as well.