Monthly Archives: December 2010

WHAT THE PACK-AGING?

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Hello to all. Some products have new packaging, basically we have gone colorless.

The EDFC Control Units have changed overall packing eliminating the previous packing into a smaller box. The box still says “TEIN EDFC” but is only stamped on the top section of the box. It still uses the same part numbers and all parts inside the box are still be the same.

Another change to the packaging was to the damper boxes. The older damper boxes have green in the logo and on Dampachi.

The new style packing has all solid black printing, the overall look remains unchanged. The other change is that the part number label also had a Dampachi printed in black on some damper boxes, Dampachi is now gone.

Thus far these would be the only product box changes. Hopefully these pics would better help future purchasers questioning whether the item is genuine or not.

Finding the right XMAS Present

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With Christmas around the corner, finding the right present for that special someone (more than likely yourselves) is difficult.  Which damper kit should I go with?  Well I’m here to help.  There are many of you that just want to lower the car maybe an inch or two, increase the grip/ stability and maintain a good ride quality on surface streets and freeway.  Tein Basic Damper kit is the way to go.

Basic Damper Kit Starting MSRP $810.00

If you are looking for a damper kit suitable for street and the occasional track day then maybe the Super Streets are the way to go.  You will be able to adjust the height as well as the damping force (16-way front and rear).  You can also go with the Super Street with Pillowball Upper mounts (not available for all makes).  The pillowball upper mounts  will increase steering response, allow you to adjust camber (strut types) as well as make the kit EDFC compatible.

Super Street Damper Kit Starting MSRP $1080.00

Super Street With Pillowball Upper Mounts Starting MSRP $1390.00

Now if you want a more adjustment and tuning capability then the Flex Damper kit is what you are looking for.  It includes pillowball upper mounts (with camber adjustment for strut type), 16-way damping force adjustment, is EDFC compatible and most importantly is full length adjustable.  You can build your track car and still drive it on the streets without compromising the ride quality.

Flex Damper Kit Starting MSRP $1530.00

TEIN 370Z rolling on Flex

Happy Holidays!

R35 Godzilla!

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As some of you might not know yet..  but the Skyline has returned and is available for sale in the US! Now, I know that you are hearing this for the first time and the price might be a little out of our [your] price range. But if you dream it, it will come because I currently have 3 in my garage! Seriously, I can show you my garage on Gran Turismo 5.

Anyways, I wanted to introduce you to a few products that are available for the GTR. Unfortunately we do not currently stock any of the items here in the US due to low demand but can special order for you.

Super Racing Coilovers (Part Number: DSK00-81LS1) Springs are sold separately.

MSRP for these bad boys is $3650.00  (and I do mean bad.. think CyberEvo. Yep the famous record breaking CyberEvo is running our Super Racing Coilovers).

GTR on our coilovers in action around the track

Carbing Aluminium Radiator Reservoir Tank (Part Number: CA 220 148 0)

This is serious bling for the engine bay.  MSRP $540.00

Fujitsubo Super Ti Exhaust aka the Holy Grail of exhausts and titanium (Part Number: FJ 480-15311)

For a sound clip of this exhaust installed on a GTR, please visit the following link: Fujitsubo Website
MSRP $4560.00

NEW ATI PRODUCTS

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HEY EVERYONE!!!

Check out these NEW GAUGE PODS by ATI recently released!!!

This is the New Vent Pod for the 2010 Mustangs, it is angled so that the Owner can see the gauge properly. This owner has the TEIN EDFC as well must be rockin’ the Flex Dampers .

Check out the Dodge Challenger Vent Pod.  It will look great on the Challengers.

Look at this Good looking Vent Pod for the Dodge Charger.

Take a look at the 2009+ Mini Coopers Vent Pods they sure make the Cluster stand out  more.

Check out the Gauge Pod for the Nissan 370z without Navigation System. The Gauges are angled so that the owner can read the gauges properly.

This is how it will be installed on the Nissan 370z.  Check out Dampachi just chilling on the windshield.

Reminder: All Vent Pods are inserts they do not come with the outer housing. The housing is actually the OEM piece an would have to be re-used.

More Pics from SLB 2010 Finals

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Evasive CT9A parked in one of the garages waiting for another session to break a record.

DC Sports S2000. Motor issues kept this street monster on the sidelines this year.

TEIN Engineer, Mr. Takizawa (TK) gathering some data from the Evasive cars. His tuning experience ranges from Japan One Make Civic races to 24hr Nurburgring Enduro.

Martin from AMS gave me a ride in this Alpha 9 GTR a few months ago, 740WHP at the time – SIMPLY AMAZING. I heard this was detuned for SLB to run on 91 pump.

Limited AWD Winner with a VERY tall rear wing.

Awesome Supercharged E46 M3.

Timeless good looks and super consistent lap times.

Capable of breaking records every time it comes to compete.

Another car capable of breaking records during any outing.

CRAZY, just CRAZY.


ID Auto Festival

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Thanks for those who stopped by our booth at the ID Auto Festival. If you did not attend, this was a car meet and garage sale. There were free prizes, shopping sprees and cash prizes given throughout the day for various categories. Many top manufacturers came out with some awesome deals on used and NEW products.

TEIN booth nestled between C-West and Cusco. Other manufacturers included Greddy, Mackin, Apexi, ATI, Seibon, LOT USA, 5 Zigen, all in all about 20.

We were selling both new and open box items. There were some great deals to be had throughout the event.

Our booth was selling TEIN, DEFI, Fujitsubo and Peltor products. Some new and some used – all at special prices.

Anything in the box  for $30.

Some nice vehicles on display.

Abe Ko’s LS sitting on TEIN FLEX Sedan coilovers and Platnium VIP Cup Kit. 2-3″ of in-car ride height adjustment.

Many raffles held throughout the day. Every person who entered the event got a raffle ticket for FREE. Each manufacturer donated items to the general raffle and their were special raffles for largest forum turnout, Longo Scion tC test drive, etc…

Two winners of the general raffle. TEIN provided the Carbing Radicator Cooling Panel.

Raffle winners from the two largest forums in attendance.

Raffle winner from the Best Car Crew (Platnium VIP), $400 CASH MONEY.

The event was super chill. I saw many people come and just hang out. No entrance fees. People could come and go as you please. Tons of free prizes. DJ spinning some good music. Food Trucks.

Hope to see everyone next time.

This Car is HaWt!!!

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Really, it is!

Of all the cars I was able to see at this year’s SEMA show, I was able to narrow my favorites down to two- The Munsters Dragula car at Meguiar’s lot outside and RallySport Direct’s STI over at Rays/Volk booth.

I must admit, when I heard that Subaru was bringing back the STI sedan for 2011, I was excited, and I anxiously awaited the renderings/prototype. Then I saw it. Then I changed my mind a little. Then I forgot about it altogether. I guess there were a few things that didn’t sit well with me- I’m still getting used to how the back end looks, and that big wing isn’t all that cool (it is functional, though).

But then,

RallySport Direct got their hands on one, and now I’m taking back those ill feelings I had. Honestly, this is one clean looking, well-modded STI. Tastefully done, and something I’d like to have as a daily driver.

And how about that wheel fitment?

Volk G2’s on driver’s side. Hot.

Volk TE37SL’s on the passenger side. HOTTER!

So anyway, all this to say that this car is hot. We’re very fortunate to have the guys at RallySport rep our brand. They were the first ones Stateside to slap on a set of our MonoFlex Dampers for the STI sedan. Their STI also sport Defi’s new Advance BF gauges. Along with a bevy of JDM parts bolted on, I truly am jealous that they get to drive this car around.

Enough of this eye seks. You can read about it yourself on RallySport’s blog  http://theattack.rallysportdirect.com/

About that Dragula car…

…Disturbingly HaWt?