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?

Congratulations to P-WRC driver P. Flodin

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Congratulations to TEIN sponsored driver, Patrik Flodin, for his 2nd place overall finish in the 2010 P-WRC.

Patrik Flodin on right with 2010 P-WRC Champion on left.

For those, who are not too familiar with the P-WRC.

PWRC is the Production Car World Rally Championship (P-WRC) is the FIA’s principal series for near showroom spec four-wheel drive, turbocharged cars.

The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation International Automobile (FIA), the governing body for worldwide motorsports. Most WRC rallies follow the same basic itinerary: two days of reconnaissance on Tuesday and Wednesday, to enable the driver and co-driver to check the route, and practice “shakedown”, on Thursday, followed by the competition itself on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Some events may also include ‘Super Special’ stages, short and compact sprint test which often feature two cars racing head-to-head.

The roads on the epic motorsport adventure ranges from ice and snow of Scandinavia to the stifling heat of Jordan – over surfaces including packed ice, smooth asphalt and rocks.

Patrik’s vehicle is a URT built Subaru Impreza WRX STi N14 GB, with TEIN Group N. Suspension.

TEIN Group N. dampers are developed through vigorous testing in the P-WRC. TEIN’s extensive background in Rally racing not only as a part supplier but as a former team have culminated into the Gr. N damper. Some of the basic features include  3+1-way dampening fore adjustment, external reservoirs, and inverted mono tube design. TEIN’s latest technologies have also been incorporated which are Micro Speed Valve, Temperature Compensating Valve, and Hydraulic Bump Stop. Gr. N damper has been tested all over the world, and currently used by competitors in P-WRC, China Rally Championship, Asia Pacific Rally, Polish Rally Championship and Africa Rally Championship.

Counterfeit.. Defi & Coilovers!?

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We have recently become aware of counterfeit items going around. In past years we have known of counterfeit lowering springs being distributed, but have not seen much lately. We received a few emails to our general tech and customer service email address from customers questioning if they should purchase a specific product.

The following two pictures were from a customer who searched “Defi” on Ebay and found these gauges as the cheapest listings (under $25 each).

This is not a product of Defi. The seller did not list all the features and did not provide any other detailed pictures.

The next two pictures were from a customer checking out a RX7 forum and were confused if these were real.

The seller was claiming that these were our TEIN Super Drift Coilovers made for the FC RX7 going for $800.00 brand new.

If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing a product that may or may not be an Authentic TEIN product, feel free to email us at tus_sales@tein.com so we can verify. The safest route of purchasing TEIN products is through any of our authorized dealers from our Dealer List.

BLACK SUNDAY SUPER SALE

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TEIN will be participating in the ID AutoFestival on November 28th at Toyota (Irwindale) Speedway. This is a huge manufacturer BLACK SUNDAY sale and car meet. Many big brands will be at the event selling products for low low prices. There will also be prizes for the largest turnout by a forum and best car crew.

TEIN will have some open box and old demo items as well as selected new items for sale. We will also be selling a host of TEIN Goods which make great stocking stuffers.

Open Box coilover kits and lowering springs.




Complete DEFI gauges which were used for display.

TEIN Goods: T-Shirts, Mechanic Gloves, Keychains, Backpack, Dampachi Dolls, Bottle Openers, etc…

Get out of the house. Check out the cars and manufacturer direct deals.

We hope to see you there.

More information can be found at IndustryDay.org

Lexus GS450H Race Car

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You might have seen this car on various online sites from SEMA 2010 coverage.

It is the 0-60 magazine built Lexus GS450H track car. Since nobody really has experience increasing power on a Hybrid, builder Gordon Ting, concentrated on all other aspects of a full blown race car. Overall weight was reduced by removing unneeded components and using composite materials, aerodynamics were greatly improved, suspension was upgraded to full 2-way adjustable coilovers, larger brakes front and rear, light weight forged wheels, competition slick tires and of course all the safety gear.

Here is a little closer look and maybe something few people know about.

1) Using custom application Super Racing Coilovers with dual EDFC (both units not yet installed).

2-way damping force adjustment, compression and rebound separately adjustable. Full length adjustment for setting ride height and spring pre-load independently. External reservoir tank for added oil capacity and cooling. Pillowball upper mounts and racing springs complete the kit.

This kit was produced under our Specialized Damper program in which TEIN can create custom coilovers for applications we do not normally produce and in custom specification to meet the customer’s requests.

2) Has the new DEFI ZD display.

DEFI ZD display, one of the EDFC controllers and a host of vital switches on the carbon center console. The unconventional shift knob was fabricated because the OE shifter was way too far forward.

3) The aero was made by TEIN dealer Evasive Motorsports

Dual canards, CF lip and custom CF front splitter from Evasive Motorsports. Forged TE37-SL from Rays and 6-piston neon green calipers from Brembo.

4) The car has a fully function air jack system.

Fully functional air jack system gets this car up in 3 seconds and back down even faster. The ultra aggressive aero and race ride height make the air jacks a necessity for service (imagine trying to get a floor jack under there without them).

You can see this car in the Lexus Booth at the LA Auto Show from 11/19 – 11/28.

Select photos courtesy of Gordon T. of 0-60.

To all the DIY guys out there…

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Hi Folks!

A friend posted this up and it got my attention. What a great idea!

Now, don’t get me wrong. I definitely support local shops, whether it be automotive related, or bicycle related, etc. And definitely electronics related- I dare not attempt to disassemble/assemble electronic components.

However, there is also the side of me that takes great pride in fixing the things I own by myself. I don’t know, it’s just self-rewarding knowing that I not only completely took apart something and put it back together just so I can give myself a high-five.  But really, are we all that capable to fix complex items? I mean, I can understand changing batteries in a remote control (or can I?) or fixing a squeaking door hinge. But sometimes self repairs can go,,,,,

DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN!!!!!! All this disassembly junk to remove/replace the crummy stock fuel line.  And yes, I enjoyed doing this. But at times it left me half-guessing and questioning my work.  In the end, I gave myself two high-fives for this job! This left me to tackle other challenges normally labeled as “advanced” tasks. Whatever. I’m still no “pro” but I’m sure I saved myself a nice wad of cash.

However, there are a few things that I’d rather leave alone and have it professionally fixed, whatever that means. These days, it seems that everyone is a pro (mechanic, photographer, model, you name it) so do your research in finding a well established shop. Seriously, though, I’m not one to take apart my computer and I most likely never will. So I’ll have the Nerd Herd or Geek Dudes, whatever they’re called, fix my stuff.

Sometimes at work we get consumers looking for rebuild kits for their dampers, and my reply is normally, “That sir/ma’am is a good-looking question.” Really, that sounds like it can be fun! Then again, after being able to see what is involved with a damper rebuild, and getting to work on a few myself, I start shying away from such an idea of providing a rebuild kit. Honestly, with the way I drive,,, sometimes,  leaving that kind of liability into my own hands scares me. I’d have no one to blame but myself if a part I attempted to fix broke while driving. I know this just sounds like a ploy to put some cash in TEIN’s pocket, but I’d rather the customer put their mind at ease knowing that an experienced engineer is going to fix their suspension.  So, take this post for what you think it’s worth. I’m not here to bash the shadetree mechanic. Otherwise, I’d be bashing myself.

BTW- we’re not against offering technical support or repair walk-through at TEIN. So for small repairs and advice, feel free to give us a call!

Again, I’m no different than many of you out there. We’ve all put some hard eared cash into everything we own. I’m all about saving money. If I can fix something myself, then why bother paying someone else to do it?  And, being such an enterprising guy myself (SHAHHHH RIIIGHTT!!!!), I will end up taking on the repairs personally. But hey, I know my limits. I’d rather have something fixed by a reputable shop and then learn how to do it myself than stand knee deep in parts that I don’t remember disassembling.

Anyway, if you are looking for some self motivation, check out http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto

I’ma go work on my VW Bug now.

Take care now, bye bye then!