Difference in jap n aus spec tein SS

[_FeRiO_]

Hi guys, just what to know the difference between the 2. The aus spec seems alot more. it's for an em1.

Thanks.

[boggey]

I asked the same question for the integra's and i got a variety of reponses but a few ppl said that supposidly the springs in the aus spec is softer for "aus spec conditions".
I also heard that the non Aus spec ones arent legal for Aus use, which iam not too sure about, cause really the only difference is probably the spring rate if there is any difference.

And last but not least in my opinion save urself the money and dont get the Aus spec one, cause (i could be wrong) but for an integra i saved around $500 by buying the jap spec.

[WhiteAP1]

I asked the same question for the integra's and i got a variety of reponses but a few ppl said that supposidly the springs in the aus spec is softer for "aus spec conditions".
I also heard that the non Aus spec ones arent legal for Aus use, which iam not too sure about, cause really the only difference is probably the spring rate if there is any difference.

And last but not least in my opinion save urself the money and dont get the Aus spec one, cause (i could be wrong) but for an integra i saved around $500 by buying the jap spec.


U pretty much got it in one. There is a difference in spring rate,but in most states all u really have to worry about is height. And yes big savings on jap spec.

[boggey]

And even if ur worried about the spring rate, iam sure that u can find someone easily who can make a set of replacement springs for ur coilovers to the the rate u want them, for well under wat it would cost to get the aus spec coilovers.

[BlitZ]

never new tein made stuff specically for australia..

i wonder how much Road and development they did... sounds strange

[MRH-22A]

so far the onli ones made specially for australian conditions are the super streets

[EG5[KRT]]

also the australia superstreet is available with EDFC whereas the jap spec superstreet is not... only available from FLEX upwards...

[ewendc2r]

The valving is also different in the aus spec Tein SS to match the spring rate for OZ conditions .. It is really a different ride completely I am told.

Having said this, the Jap SS is probably better for track use with the higher spring / damping rate.

[timofytit]

I'm pretty sure they use a different gas in the cylinders of the strut. Also the valves and seals are different.

[_FeRiO_]

have been told dat the aus spec spring rates are F6-7kg, R4kg. so wats the spring rates for the jap spec??.
Yeah. was quoted about 1900 for aus, n u can get jap for about 1400.
still deciding which ones to get.

[_FeRiO_]

HAve been told the jap spec are F6 R3. this is softer than aus spec, which i find it strange as i would of thought it would be the other way around as our roads are crappy.
Any one know if the jap spec spring rates are correct??

[shurman]

i think that fulcrum suspension developed the tein ss for aus roads in calabiration with tein from japan. my opion would be to go with jap spec. purely becuase of the price difference. but if youhave the money then y not try the aus spec.

[Dylanamus]

I have Jap Spec SS with spring rates of 8kg,4kg. I don't know if EDFC is available for my setup, but I'll be honest with you, it would be a waste of money. The difference between full soft and full hard is not huge and even a monkey could tune your damper settings: flip off the rubber caps, twist 2 clicks anti-clockwise to soften one unit at a time or clockwise to harden. Turn in either direction until there is no more give and that's the extreme. Pretty simple. Can tune the entire car in under 5 minutes.

I'm quite pleased with these spring rates for my daily driving plus occasional twisty run, however I think a bit of body roll reduction is definitely required to minimise the need to correct sharp steering manauvers. FYI I have Cusco front and rear upper struts and a front tie bar, my rear suspension has been rebuilt with Noltec components and all the OEM bushings have been replaced with assorted polyerethane ones (had to shop around to get ones that fitted my JDM CRX).

In my experience, aside from springs/shocks/coilovers, the best bang for buck mod I have done is getting light weight rims and polyurethane steering rack bushings. The improved steering response and consequently superior handling achieved the most dramatic changes I've experienced since modifying my car.