I just finished installing my TEIN SS-P's on my CR-X, and boy they are beautiful. They just came out, so I don't know how many of you guys with EF's that have them too, but I was wondering what you guys are setting your damper at. I have mine at 2 at the front, 4 in the back, and it's a world of a difference vs my old setup (tokico blues with eibach sportlines). I'll be getting an EDFC next week, so I'll have 3 presets to play with too. The pillowballs look really well made, but I'm dissapointed that it doesn't control camber like some of the others. If anybody has any good damper settings, post it here please!

 

I thought you couldnt hook the EDFC to the SS'z?

 

two and four for daily driving? wow. what are the spring rates on the SS and is this daily driven?

 

On my integra I got my teins on 8/12 which rides nice. I set it to 4/6 once in a while if im in the mood.

 

It can't adjust camber with that suspension. You need a camber kit.


It does not say anywhere that the EDFC system can be used. So I would say no it can't. Unless there is some sort of modification that can be done to make the system work.

 

Spring rates are 8 and 4.

 

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damn. i couldn't imagine driving daily with my HAs set to 2/4.

 

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It does not say anywhere that the EDFC system can be used. So I would say no it can't. Unless there is some sort of modification that can be done to make the system work.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have a camber kit already, but it would have been nice to be able to adjust with the pillowballs.

The EDFC is usable with the SS-P's. The pillowball mounts allow for the use of it, it says so on the TEIN site, and I spoke with them directly about it, that's why I waited for the SS-P set. You can't use it on the SS though




Modified by kur0ryu at 11:54 AM 7/6/2004

 

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damn. i couldn't imagine driving daily with my HAs set to 2/4. </TD></TR></TABLE>

compared to a tokico blue/eibach sportline combination, it's very comfortable.

 

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The EDFC is usable with the SS-P's. The pillowball mounts allow for the use of it, it says so on the TEIN site, and I spoke with them directly about it, that's why I waited for the SS-P set. You can't use it on the SS though

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how are you going to get the front units to clear the hood?

 

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how are you going to get the front units to clear the hood?</TD></TR></TABLE>

with the pillowball mounts it's recessed and the the top of the piston doesnt come up as high. These were developed with the full intention of being able to use the EDFC. For added assurance I have an SiR hood that may give a bit more clearance. I'll post pics when I get them in to show you guys.


Modified by kur0ryu at 12:18 PM 7/6/2004

 

So other then the EDFC compatability, how's the SS-P different from the SS? got pics?

 

I'll try to get pics this week, but the difference is in having pillowballs on all four struts, where normal SS's have no pillowball mounts. The JDM SS-P's only have pillows on front struts, so these were made for 89-91 EF chassis in the US exclusively, and they have pillows on the rear as well, thus being superior. Well worth the wait, I've been waiting for a year now, they've been listed on the website for a year as "under development".

The pillowball mounts are nicely made too, machined billet aluminum, gold in color. Looks so much better than using stock rubber mounts.


Modified by kur0ryu at 12:35 PM 7/6/2004

 

thats cool i didnt ever know about those... i wonder if the pillowball will work on older model SS's.

the only cars that come with camber plates are cars w/ a Mcphearson type suspension (240's, corolla's etc etc)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90civichbsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats cool i didnt ever know about those... i wonder if the pillowball will work on older model SS's.

the only cars that come with camber plates are cars w/ a Mcphearson type suspension (240's, corolla's etc etc)</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm sure they do, but you'd have to contact tein about getting them separately. I figured the adjustable camber pillowball mounts were for mcphearsons, not double wishbone suspensions. but it would have been nice because my camber kit only adjusts slightly, I still have negative camber...

 

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with the pillowball mounts it's recessed and the the top of the piston doesnt come up as high. These were developed with the full intention of being able to use the EDFC. For added assurance I have an SiR hood that may give a bit more clearance. I'll post pics when I get them in to show you guys.


Modified by kur0ryu at 12:18 PM 7/6/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>

COOL. I'd def. like to see pics of them installed

 

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I'm sure they do, but you'd have to contact tein about getting them separately. I figured the adjustable camber pillowball mounts were for mcphearsons, not double wishbone suspensions. but it would have been nice because my camber kit only adjusts slightly, I still have negative camber... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Neg camber makes your car handle why spend all that money on suspension just to worry about going back to 0 camber.

 

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Neg camber makes your car handle why spend all that money on suspension just to worry about going back to 0 camber.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, but tires get expensive, i really rip around, and I hate it when my tires start showing cord after 2 years.

 

I just got my EDFC working with the SS-P's, it's soooo nice. I need to get my camera back from my brother, when I do I'll post pics of everything.

 

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Yeah, but tires get expensive, i really rip around, and I hate it when my tires start showing cord after 2 years.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If it takes you 2 years to cord your tires, you aren't driving hard enough.

Besides, toe kills tires. Camber can be compensated for by methodical rotation.

-Charlie

 

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Yeah pics would be great to see how it all fits and especially how high the frt EFDC is compared to the underside of hood

 

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Yeah pics would be great to see how it all fits and especially how high the frt EFDC is compared to the underside of hood</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's pretty low, it doesn't get any higher than the hump next to the strut tower mounts. I'm sure you could clear it without having a SiR hood.

 

hmm interesting. I'm goin to look into it. get some pics up when you can

 

if its too personal pm me, but how much were they and where did u get them??

&lt;&lt;refuses to buy a suspension without uppermounts

 

yeah camber plates might be an option, but would require a custom fab and hacking to the shock towers

they sound nice