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Monster Falken 2012 Mustang

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Working here at TEIN USA, I’m usually getting picked on because I would rather drive American muscle vs. a Japanese import. Now don’t get me wrong, Japanese import vehicles are reliable cars that can be tuned to perfection. But I’m more of a supercharged, convertible Roush Mustang with a Dual Flowmaster exhaust system type of guy. The 2012 Monster energy/ Falken Tire sponsored Mustang is a very good example of what I’m talking about. It has a roaring 800 horsepower 6.7-liter V8 engine. It also sports a set of Azenis RT615K tires and HRE Wheels Competition Series C21. I bet you guys are wondering, “OK, it’s a beast of a car, but what does it have to do with TEIN”, right? Well of course I wouldn’t be blogging about this beauty just because of its performance tuning and RTR body kit if it did not sport our TEIN 2-way adjustable coil overs with dual EDFC custom made to maneuver this pony 🙂

 

 

TEIN’S Black Box

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In previous blogs we have discussed the difference between the old and new EDFC unit and motors, how to install the EDFC, how to read the error codes on the EDFC and featured vehicles with the EDFC installed.  However we have not discussed what this little black box does.

The EDFC, which stands for Electronic Damping Force Controller, controls the stiffness and softness of your suspension on the fly.  Whether you are on the track or on the street you can change your settings accordingly.  The unit has three presets for quick adjustments.  It has separate control buttons for front and rear adjustments, the ability to switch from 16 way adjustable to 32 way adjustable.  You can even change the brightness and volume of the control.  The EDFC DOES NOT lower or raise the vehicle.

If you have a Super Street (select applications), Super Street kit with Upper Pillow mounts, Flex, Mono Flex, Super Drift, Comfort Sport, Euro Damper and Super Racing Dampers the EDFC is compatible with your kit.

MSRP for Controller (EDK04-K4469)  $253.00

MSRP for Motor Kit (model depending on vehicle) $165.00

MSRP for Strut Kit (Recommended for vehicles with Strut type front only)  $33.00

EDFC Controller in Gordon Ting built Lexus ISF

SuperCharged Lexus ISF

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This Lexus ISF was built in 2008 and has been displayed at some of the largest automotive shows in North America. Builder, Gordon Ting, recently got the car back and is currently changing things up to get this ISF track ready. The custom SuperCharger is in the process of being tuned and we will be making some suspension tweaks for a more track oriented setup.

Aggressive stance from the Super Street coilovers. The bright neon green PFC brake kit and Advan RZ wheels really turn heads.

Sparco seats and belts with custom matte black roll bar.

EDFC and Greddy monitoring devices replace the glove box.

This ISF looks menacing from all angles.

Custom SuperCharger which should add some extra oomph to the already potent V8.

My Evo X and Mono Flex Dampers

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Tein Blog Readers,

I introduce to you my 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
I chose the Evo X because I believe it has the perfect balance between daily driver and track car.
For your everyday needs it has 4 doors, it seats 5, and has a decently sized trunk.
When you get to the track it’s 2.0L Turbo Charged S-AWC System makes for a very fun time.

New off of the lot this is what I had to work with:

Having switched from a nearly 2 decade old BMW that was still running the suspension that was installed at the factory, the ride quality of the Evo’s stock suspension was a difference of night and day for me. But I still wanted more out of my car. Not to mention the stock ride height, it may be acceptable if the car was going to see any time on gravel; but my car was destined to be a tarmac queen, it needed to be lowered.

When it came time for me to choose one of the many suspension products we offer for the Evo X the decision was quick. Right at the time that I purchased my Evo, Elliot’s TEIN Sponsored EVO X was being returned to stock form, so all I needed to do was remove the suspension from his car and install it onto mine. Having done the majority of the track support for Elliot’s car I knew the suspension and setup well enough to be confident that my car would have no problems with said suspension installed.

Front Dampers installed and EDFC Wiring being taped up:

I even switched out my stock brakes for Elliot’s APM Rotors and Project Mu Pads:

In order to route the EDFC Wiring and mount the Controller I had to tear apart my brand new interior:

After having worked through the night transferring over many more parts I later took my car to Evasive Motorsports for a track ready alignment.

On the streets the Mono Flex Dampers provided just the right amount of comfort and control. The ride height was also right where I wanted it, not too low, not too high:

Using Mono Flex Dampers and upgraded brakes I was able to push out a 2:20 on Buttonwillow’s Time Attack configuration:

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.

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.

EDFC New Vs. Old PLUS Replacement Guide

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I wanted to make this post to show the differences between the older model EDFC controller (Silver unit) and the current model EDFC controller (Black unit) and give a little guide for replacing parts from each kit.
Side to Side. Older controller & motors on the left, new controller & motors on the right.
Showing the differences between the plugs used with each kit.

Comparisons of the bare motors side to side. Older on left, newer on right.
New Controller (Black Unit) Replacement Parts
Power Supply Cable: EDC01-F1320
Front Y-Cable: EDC01-F1321
Rear Y-Cable: EDC01-F1322
Intermediate Cable Front Right: EDC01-K3606
Intermediate Cable Front Left: EDC01-K3607
Intermediate Cable Rear Right: EDC01-K3608
Intermediate Cable Rear Left: EDC01-K3609
Old Controller (Silver Unit) Replacement Parts
Power Supply Cable: EDC01-F1320
Front Y-Cable: EDC01-F1321
Rear Y-Cable: EDC01-F1322
Intermediate Cable Front Right: EDC01-F1323
Intermediate Cable Front Left: EDC01-F1324
Intermediate Cable Rear Right: EDC01-F1346
Intermediate Cable Rear Left: EDC01-F1347

Replacement motors are available from our Online Shop & other replacement parts can be purchased from any of our Authorized Dealers.

For the love of the build

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With the SEMA show soon approaching and a few late nights in the garage area I am reminded my of first real build. A 1993 Civic CX. Started as my daily driver with a B16 swap and ended as a fully built Honda Challenge ready H1 car. Pardon the picture quality.

Rollin on 14″ blacks was the way to go and check out those Euro clear lenses.

I had the normal street built Civic hatch for the late 90’s early 2000’s. B-series swapped EG, Champ white paint, gutted interior. After getting ticket after ticket I decided to build a track car. It would eliminate the number of tickets and allow myself to build something crazier. The process took years as my inexperience led me to replace parts with better parts many times as I learned more about each particular part.

Cleaning up the engine bay for new rattle can paint and very mild wire tuck.

GSR block with B16 head. Erick’s racing header, electric water pump and old school Iceman intake.

Starting to get really serious with a custom 8-point cage. Removed all the tar and glue I could find. Plus gutted the dash and removed almost everything to save weight, even the E-brake system (big mistake, so inconvenient not to have an E-brake).

Removing all the tar was a pain but it reduces weight and looks good.

Thinking that BIG HP and good suspension would make up for my novice level of driving skill I was always in search of new, better parts. Swapping to a new head with a better port&polish, new valves, springs, cams, etc… I did this many times as newer parts became available. (hint: power is not the most important factor but I think reliability is)

Check out the Haynes manual in the corner. I tried to do as much as possible by myself so that I could save money.

Final engine setup with oil cooler, coated header, Koyo rad, etc… Made 215WHP from a 1.8L with ITR pistons, Skunk2 Cams and Hondata.

Car was featured in Super Street magazine courtesy of Mr. Ricky (RikDaddy) Chu.

Starting to look like a proper race car – interior painted and graphics completed.

Car coming together with gutted dash back in, custom DEFI setup and some nice door covers.

Another angle of the interior. Got to have the EDFC for practice which allows for more track time and less time in the hot pits. Accusump system, Sparco bucket, roll cage padding, fire system and master kill switch, etc…

Finally got out to the track (Streets of Willow)  for some testing and fun. We did some product testing and comparisons as a TEIN engineer was on-hand. My FLEX coilovers worked great with some stiffer springs and adjustment.

Fun time at the track. No timing, just lapping for fun.

Me behind the wheel.

My car would never enter a wheel-to-wheel Honda Challenge race but it did go to Time Attack (now called Super Lap Battle).

Time Attack at ButtonWillow raceway. Driver is Mr. Dennis Caco of AutoCanon (creator of MaxBoost which was a cartoon in Import Tuner magazine for those youngsters who might not know).

I sold the car after learning that having a quick street car is more fun than a full blown race car. Race cars are just too complicated with towing, spares and the limited amount of time you actually get to drive it (can’t just go for a weekend cruise or to a buddy’s house).

In the end I discovered that learning, researching parts and actually wrenching was what I loved most. Maybe someday I will build another track car.