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SPECIAL Order products

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TEIN is a global company and we offer hundreds of coilover and spring applications for cars all over the world. If you take a look at our US website you might not find your application but you should also check our global website. You can use the Product Search function which shows applications offered throughout the world.

Here are a few examples of cars that are available in the US but not stocked by TEIN USA. These applications are Special Order.

We offer a 4×4 Damper for the FJ Cruiser. This application is popular in the Middle East.

Soon to be released in the US, Scion IQ. TEIN Japan has already released both lowering springs and coilovers.

TEIN Japan currently offers lowering springs and coilovers for the Nissan Juke.

The new Street Basis coilover is already under development in Japan for the Lexus CT200H.

The awesome 5-Axis widebody CT200H which is on proto-type TEIN coilovers.

Products for the Mazda 2 can be special ordered.

Mazda6 known as the Atenza in Japan. Lowering springs and coilovers are currently available.

Multiple products available in Japan for the Honda Insight.

TEIN Japan spec FLEX coilovers for the new generation Subaru Legacy.

IMPORTANT NOTE: most of these applications have not yet been tested on US vehicles so we cannot guarantee fitment or ride height adjustment range. Do your homework before ordering.

HYBRIDS

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Compact Hybrids are a growing trend here in the states especially with the soon to be released CR-Z. In Japan the Prius is the number one selling car and a lot of the famous tuners and manufacturers own CR-Zs.

The automotive industry has been pushing the hybrid models and now you can find many models with a hybrid version. I do not consider these real hybrids as they were not designed to be hybrids from the start. The hybrids that were designed to minimize drag and maximize fuel economy are in my opinion, ugly (with the exception of the Porsche 918 Spyder, drool). I get the reasoning but that does not mean it makes for a good looking car. However browsing through Japanese magazines I have seen some nicely modified hybrids that I have opened my mind (I guess almost anything looks better slammed).

Honda Insight from Nisei Showoff this past weekend. Photo from www.speedhunters.com

Mugen CR-Z in Japan. Photo from www.autoguide.com


Tommy Kaira Prius. Photo taken from www.autoblog.com

However in the US, there are VERY few examples of modified Hybrid cars maybe because owners do not think there are aftermarket parts readily available here. TEIN actually manufactures coilover kits and lowering springs for some of the hybrid vehicles (Prius lowering springs are actually a stocking item). We just finished up test fitment and roads tests for the US version CR-Z as well. S.Tech lowering springs, Super Street and Mono FLEX coilover will be available later this year.

Honda CR-Z with Super Street coilovers.

I got a chance to drive the CR-Z and I immediately compared it to my 1988 CR-X. I have had my HF CR-X for a few years and I love it. Sure it does not have any of the amenities of a newer car like power steering, power windows, power mirrors, CD player, bluetooth, etc… but I get  50 mpg (city) and 56 mpg (highway). My 22 year old car actually gets better gas mileage than the CR-Z and Prius. Admittedly it is not as fast or has as much torque but I really like the styling.


My 22 year old Honda CR-X with BASIC coilovers and aftermarket wheels.

One day I might consider purchasing a hybrid but until then I will enjoy my ’88 CRX.