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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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so i managed to wrap my hands around these JDM ITR coilovers, but i know nothing about them except that theyre teins. The springs are pretty beefy, so im guessing maybe a 12k 10k setup. i would love to get these rebuilt, and have been trying to find out what model they are for a while now. can anyone help me out! thanks!
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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black shock body = euro-spec dampers? don't know...sorry dood.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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hmm I didn't know that, learn something new everyday. anybody know anything else?
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Damn, I haven't seen those for a long time. Those are the JDM 1st generation Black Tein coilovers Type-J. I've seen those in the late 90's(maybe around '95-'98) when they first came out in Japan. Back then it was worth around $1100-$1300/set. To translate some of the readable/missing Japanese characters, this what it says: "Racing only......Do not use for street......"

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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i can tell just looking at those springs they are north of 10k. at least they sure appear to be. have you tried them? i'm guessing that track only part on the shock has to do with the rates. like the boots and helper springs though. nice touch
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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niiicee! no not yet, I'm going to throw them on my ef in a couple days when I get a little more time. I can't wait to see how they feel! thanks for all the info!
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartjayDem
niiicee! no not yet, I'm going to throw them on my ef in a couple days when I get a little more time. I can't wait to see how they feel! thanks for all the info!
my crystal ball says you'll come back and say........damn, these are stiff !
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by idrivesideways
my crystal ball says you'll come back and say........damn, these are stiff !
or "damn these are blown"

Due to age you might need them re-valved.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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I personally had the intentions to re-valve them, but I have yet to begin my research on how or where I can do that. can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by iheartjayDem
I personally had the intentions to re-valve them, but I have yet to begin my research on how or where I can do that. can anyone point me in the right direction?
I am no rocket scientist but I am an aircraft mechanic, stupid question time. Did you try this?

http://www.tein.com/mail_form/sales.html
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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but I have yet to begin my research on how or where I can do that. can anyone point me in the right direction?
obviously not.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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your "Google-fu" is weak my student.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by STOCK_SOHC_DX
or "damn these are blown"

Due to age you might need them re-valved.
yes, and or this LOL
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