We recently have decided upon the release of a new hoody and Snap-back cap as a replacement to our previous hoody and flame cap which were discontinued.
Many consumers had inquired about the release or re-release of the hoody which had us thinking whether to go ahead consider the re-release or bring out a new design. As for the flame cap, lets just say that it wasnt as popular as out FlexFit caps and kinda needed an upgrade. Both product renderings have not yet been finalized but an idea of what can be expected for both would be shown below.
The release is expected within the next two weeks and is definetely a long awaited for the hoody and unexpected release for the cap. Check our website for updates.
Congrats to the Rally xD team for their efforts this past weekend (Jan. 24-25)!
The Sno*Drift Rally is never truly an easy race (is any rally race easy?), but they once again took the season opener with a 1st place finish! Their new driver, Matthew Johnson wasted no time in getting accustomed to the xD, and piloted the car to what seemed like an easy victory.
I was following whatever updates they posted on Facebook and Instagram to see race stats. Basically, it looks like they led the whole time. Yeah, humble brag baby!!!
Here are some pics they shared from their Facebook Page
Matthew Johnson has quickly taken a liking to the xD!
Hot shoeing through the cold snow. The xD held the lead in their respective class for the whole rally.
The crew that keeps the xD in tip-top shape worked late nights and early mornings to make sure they kept the competition at bay.
What’s up, all?!! Just a friendly reminder that the winter season is the ideal season to submit your dampers to us for an overhaul. To those who don’t know what an overhaul means, basically we freshen up the dampers to a like new condition.
The standard turnaround time is between three to five weeks. The repair time frame depends on the condition of the dampers. Dampers with less damage are typically overhauled under two weeks. However, repairs to severely damaged dampers can be prolonged up to five weeks. Unfortunately, we cannot confirm a repair time frame, nor exact overhaul total until the dampers are inspected.
Before you submit your dampers to us, make sure fill out our overhaul agreement form. Please visit the link provided below to obtain this form.
Our R&D department has wrapped up testing on the 2013 Genesis Coupe last month. We are glad to announce that our product line for the Genesis Coupe is compatible from 2010-2013 (see part numbers below). However, 2013 owners will need to purchase the end links for the 2010 model for our coil-over kit for proper function of the factory sway bar.
Below are pictures of the Genesis Coupe. A shout out to Robert from Magnaflow for lending us his vehicle for testing. His Genesis coupe is currently being built for display at the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. as well as local events.
Please reference the part numbers listed below when placing your order. As a reminder always purchase through TEIN authorized dealers ONLY! Also listed below is a link to assist you with locating the nearest Dealer to you.
Recently it seems that many Overhaul customers whom have sent in their dampers for service have been under the assumption that the overhaul repair base price includes any other parts which may be needed or replaced. However, this is not correct.
As an example, I will use the Super Street coilover overhaul base price. The base cost for the repairs, which includes damper oil, seals, nitrogen gas recharge, o-rings, and overhaul labor is $75.00 per damper. This service does not include (should they be required) any other internal or external components such as piston rod, piston valve, bump stop, dust boot, etc.
The area highlighted in white and blue on all three images shown below detail this info.
A few customers have claimed to have been told over the phone by a TEIN Staff that the total cost to repair one damper would be our listed base prices (ex. Super Street $75/ HA $80/ Type Flex $100) and would include extra parts, which is incorrect. These notes are also detailed on our overhaul agreement form which is the customer is to fill in and sign agreeing upon the terms of the service, and sent in with the dampers.
We would just like to bring this to everyone’s attention as to try and avoid any future confusion as well as show everyone that we do express the possibililty of extra charges for the service on top of the standard overhaul service.
First, let us set the feminine jokes aside and focus on the complete joy of driving. To me, having a laughing good time behind the wheel of a car is very important which may have been the cause of what led me to this 2001 Mazda Miata. Continue reading →
Earlier this year I posted a blog about counterfeit TEIN products. It looks like there may be more out there than what we thought. We recently received another damper for a potential overhaul repair. After a closer look at the design we confirmed this damper was also a counterfeit. We contacted the damper’s owner and informed him that his coilover kit was a just a copy of ours. The customer was shocked and disappointed to hear he purchased a counterfeit coilover system.
Looks pretty standard compared to a TEIN damper from the side.
This view from the top shows the piston shaft looking down towards the ring nut. We don’t put a seal such as you see hear that states “Warranty VOID if seal broken”
Although the black coating may look similar to our ZT coating, it is in fact just a black paint.
Again, we highly recommend our customers to only purchase from TEIN authorized dealers. Avoid purchasing on eBay, as you may very well be the next victim to purchase a counterfeit coilover system. Please visit the link provided below to locate the nearest TEIN authorized dealer to you.
Serious question- When will Evasive Motorsports take a break from building fast cars?
Actually, I’m hoping they never stop. But really, they seem to just crank them out each year.
For some of you devout Evasive Motorsports fans, you already know they’re making room at their shop by selling their record-shattering AP2 Honda S2000 (1:53.99 around Buttonwillow CW13 under the Street RWD class). Yes, sad news for them, but great news for anyone looking for a well-built roadster!
In its place a new Subaru BRZ.
Yeah, we know. We’ve been posting a lot about the FR-S and BRZ. With good intention! Not only has it generated so much buzz as the “It” car for 2013, but they’ve shown to be quite capable around the track with minimal modifications. Just over a week ago, we posted about CounterSpace Garage’s review on our Super Racing dampers for the same vehicle. The praise we’ve received for our coilovers has been great! But really, we’re just glad to see that people have accepted this new vehicle platform and have already done some great things with it. So, like it or not, we’re going to keep posting about this fine platform!
Anyway, Evasive got right to work on this car. Not long after picking up the car from the dealership lot (I mean literally within the same hour) we received a call from Mike Chang. He was looking for suspension. As luck would have it, we had another set of Super Racing dampers for them to use (the first set with CounterSpace Garage). So from dealership, to TEIN USA, and right to Evasive’s stomping grounds to get this new project underway.
Along with our Super Racing coilovers, this BRZ sports Rays 57Xtreme 18×9.5 all around fitted with Advan AD08’s, Project Mu Club Racer pads, EVS Tuning 70mm front pipe and single exit exhaust, Cusco Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arm, and a Voltex Type 1S rear wing.
Quite a simple setup. I may be missing some other small details. But the largest detail- veteran Time Attack driver Robert (a.k.a. MaxRev) Walker will be hotshoeing this ride around the track.
During a test session on Feb 16th, Rob put down an initial lap time of 2:01 around Buttonwillow’s CW13 layout. The very same layout that has been used during Redline Time Attack, Super Lap Battle, and Global Time Attack’s events.
Mighty fast for such minimal modifications!
With this initial time, I’m sure the crew at Evasive will be able to whittle that down well into the sub 2 minute figures. We’ll be working closely with them as they get this new project dialed in!
Congratulations to Andrew Comrie-Picard /Jeremy Wimpey and the Rally xD team for their win in the Two-Wheel Drive National Class in their Scion Racing Rally xD!
First Day Result: Andrew Comrie-Picard and Jeremy Wimpey leads the 2WD Class in their Scion xD at the end of the first day 1:18.1
Second Day Result: Andrew Comrie-Picard still leads in the 2WD Class after stage 17 by +3:13.8
Check the Road Coarse conditions video to get a better understanding of how the track and snow conditions that they had to face this past weekend were.
