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TEIN MONO RACING Coilovers

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While we still sell plenty of our FLEX Z and MONO SPORT coilover kits, and since they fit the bill for most consumer’s needs, we feel and also see the need for more race-oriented suspension setups. To date, we still produce our SUPER RACING coilover line for those needing a setup to match more aggressive chassis and tire setups people use for road racing and the ever-so-popular Time Attack races. However, for some, there is no necessity of 2-way damping adjustability. In fact, for some consumers, having that extra adjustment (separate compression and rebound damping), might be confusing. Again, probably why we still sell plenty of FLEX Z and MONO SPORT coilover. There’s a certain simplicity to these coilovers.

But, in between a MONO SPORT or SUPER RACING coilovers is a bit of a gap. This led to our development and release of the new MONO RACING coilover line.

MONO RACING coilovers take all of the features of the MONO SPORT line- monotube construction (with our proprietary “Strong Upright Tube” setup for strut suspensions), threaded shock body (for separate spring preload and ride height adjustments, and use of our Micro Speed Valve (M.S.V.) for improved low-speed damping control. With that, we add some features of the Super Racing line, mainly items for strut type applications, such as camber/caster adjustable front upper mounts and extra camber adjustment at the lower bracket (camber washer). Along with those features, we valve the MONO RACING dampers far more aggressive and include stiffer springs, making the package a much more race oriented feel. Damping adjustment is rebound only (16-click, like our typical coilovers), and is of course compatible with our EDFC systems. Like all TEIN coilovers, we still treat the MONO RACING coilovers to our proprietary ZT and powdercoating for long-lasting durability. MONO RACING coilovers are also serviceable (rebuild and valving) and customizable.

Camber Washer for Strut Type Suspensio
TEIN developed Micro Speed Valve

Again, the setup is aimed towards consumers who done vehicle modifications that are complimentary to a track setup. Typically a very good summer tire or even R-compound will work well with this suspension package, but also other additions like small aero upgrades can take good advantage of the more aggressive damper and spring setup.

Most importantly, we wanted to bring this user-friendly race coilover kit at a reasonable price point, starting at $1800 and going up to $2220, all depending on the vehicle application (strut type or independent spring/shock type suspensions are more expensive).

Now available for the following applications:

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) *includes Error Canceller Units

Toyota 86 (Scion FRS)/Subaru BRZ

Mazda Miata (NA6C/NA8C/NB8C/NDERC)

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions VII/VIII/IX (CT9A) and X (CZ4A)

Subaru WRX/STI (GDBE/GRF/GVF/VA

and more applications to come.

Evo X Roll Centre Kit Revisited

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Almost 2 years ago we posted regarding the SuperPro Roll Center Adjuster for the Evo X.

We’re back to revisit the installation of that Roll Center Kit with the addition of other Lower Arm Bushing installs.

Due to the demands of the customers SuperPro has made an addition of Outer Tie Rod Ends to their Roll Center Kits.

Also, if you are comparing the previous Roll Center Adjuster to the one in the new kit you will notice that the design has slightly changed.
The new design does not take away from the functionality of the product at all.

Side by side comparison of the OE Tie Rod End and SuperPro’s.

A new addition to the Evo X SuperPro line up is the Lower Arm Rear Inner Bushing aka the Duroball.
There are two different part numbers for this product.
There is the Standard version which you see below.
Not pictured is the Caster Adj. version.

Removing the OE Bushing is a simple matter of pressing it out. Just make sure you have the right tools.

Side by side comparison of the OE and SuperPro Bushings.

The Lower Arm Front Inner Bushing remains the same. The removal and installation can be reviewed in the previous post.

After installation of all the new Bushings and Adjusters, a true blue Lower Arm.

Make sure to load up the suspension to 1G before tightening all of the bolts and nuts.

CZ4A Roll Center Adjuster Kit: SPF-TRC0004

CZ4A Duroball Standard: SPF-DURO3439K
CZ4A Duroball Caster Adj: SPF-DURO3441K

CZ4A Lower Control Arm Inner Front Bushing: SPF2418K

Super Taikyu

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A few posts back I mentioned a little bit about the China Touring Car Championship, and proceeded with a blah blah blah about how much I loved watching Super Touring on tv as a kid. As I had stated, the series still lives on through other series internationally.

Recently, I’ve been watching some videos of the Super Taikyu series on YouTube. It has some pretty interesting regulations. Basically modifications can be done to suspension and body, but drivetrain must be left relatively stock, with the exception of exhaust and intake modification.

As it was explained to me, the series is more of a stepping stone for drivers looking to advance to other series of racing. Super Taikyu, which translates to “Super Endurance”, is an entry-level endurance race with several classes in between (ST1 through ST5) with classification based on engine displacement and drivetrain layout. Sounds fairly straightforward.

Here is a video that I found online

And another one of the Fujitsubo GDB-E Super Taikyu car

So I guess for me the appeal is that there is no major focus on power adders. At least for the ST5-ST3 category, that is. It’s no different than taking a stock showroom model, stripping it down, putting in a cage and a few necessary interior parts, fitting slicks and adjustable suspension, an exhaust and an intake, and that’s it.

For ST1 & ST2, they also allow performance clutch and lsd’s. Although extra power can be had from ecu tuning, it is still very limited. Factory force-induction cars can benefit from aftermarket intercoolers. wow.

They run somewhere around 60 laps for each event.

I suppose it’s not in every privateer’s budget to build such a car. But the ST4 & ST5 categories are well within reach. Again, simple modifications (there’s nothing simple about racing, however) and less of a focus on high power sounds pretty fun and somewhat of a challenge. I wouldn’t mind building up a Honda Fit or Toyota Yaris/Vitz to putt putt around the track.

Really wish we still had the TEIN Yaris…

Evasive Motorsports’ Latest Race Car Project

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We are proud to once again work with Evasive Motorsports and their latest project car, an E46 BMW M3. This vehicle will be a dedicated Time Attack vehicle.

Mike Chang of Evasive Motorsports previously used this car as a daily driver. But I imagine, especially after putting in a lot of seat time in their Limited AWD Class CT9A Evolution and Street FR Class AP1 S2000 (of which they both clocked the fastest times in their class at last year’s Super Lap Battle), the E46 certainly found itself a new job in life.

Fortunately for us, we’ve had some experience with the E46 M3, developing a one-off damper kit for use in the Super Taikyu series. In fact, we obtained a set directly from TEIN R&D for Evasive to work with while they dial in their car for track duty. These 3-way adjustable dampers are a far cry from anything street compliant as they are designed for 30+kg/mm springs front and rear. *We are now developing a Super Racing type damper kit for this chassis with rates much more suitable for track conditions we see Stateside. Our in-house engineer Shuichiro will be working side by side with them during this development.

Front dampers installed

Front and rear damper w/ spring assembly

Stay tuned with us and Evasive Motorsports as this vehicle continues to develop throughout the year!

TEIN Street Advance Dampers Arriving Soon!

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Over the past year, we’ve been working on some new products for you, starting with the Street Basis dampers replacing the popular Basic damper line.

Now we have a new replacement for the Super Street Dampers- the new Street Advance series!

These new dampers are the latest in TEIN technology, incorporating many of the new components the Street Basis has but with the addition of the Advance Needle. What’s the benefit of this new needle? A large increase in damping force change (over *200%) compared to an equivalent Super Street damper, within the same 16-click usable damping force settings. That translates to a much more noticeable change in ride and handling fee, and better optimization of damping for various road conditions.

On top of the new Advance Needle, we’ve included the same high durability components and coatings the new Street Basis dampers utilize, such as improved damper finishing (shot blast + 2 stage powdercoating) and ZT coating on threaded portions for a smooth adjustment of ride height and the highest level of protection from the elements. These kits are designed to give the end user a long service life. And like all TEIN dampers, they can be rebuilt and even customized to your needs!

*some models may differ in damping force increase over comparable Super Street Damper.

A few of the first applications to reach the US will be

Acura CL 96-00
Acura Integra 94-01
Acura RSX 02-06
Acura TL 99-03
Acura TSX 04-08

Honda Accord 90-93, 94-97, 98-02, 08+
Honda Civic 96-00, 01-05
Honda Fit 09+
Honda Prelude 92-02

Mazda Miata 90-98, 99-05

Scion xD 08+

Subaru WRX 02-07
Subaru STI 04, 05-07

Toyota Prius 10+
Toyota Yaris 07+

With many more popular vehicle applications to follow in February.

Below is a link to our website with some information regarding the new Street Advance dampers.

http://www.tein.com/products/street_advance.html

We’re happy to be bringing these over starting January 2012! Keep posted with us as we continue to add new applications to the Street Advance damper list!