[Euro] Tein Suspension

[tony1234]

just a quick question.
if i get the Tein SS from oversea (hk) is that going to be Jap Spec for sure?? if so anyone know if the tein ss *jap spec* compatible with the EDFC. because someplace i see it can be, some can't... so confusing... THANKS

also is there any major difference between the jap & aus spec??

Aus spec ones supposed to be recalibrated for our conditions(roads)is what i was told????

[Chris_F]

theres no difference between the AUS spec ones and jap spec ones except the inclusion of the billet aluminum upper mount - which is standard on the aussie issue suspension.

Fulcrum told me there was no need to revalve or re-spring the TEIN SS for the euro

[BusterSonic12]

i looked on the tein web and couldn't find the pillowball upper mount for the euro.. is there one for euro?? if so can anyone provide me with the product code + est price please

[TypeG]

why u need the pillowball upper mount? Flex model come with pillowball upper mount if u really need it. there should have pillowball upper mount for Euro and cost like around $200 more

[Merlin086]

I have been told in the last couple of days that the valving on the Aus spec is different to the Jap spec Tein ss coilovers.
Fxxxxxx has apparently refused to supply any parts to rebuild any Jap spec Tein coilovers but the parts are coming in from the US according to the shock rebuilder I spoke to, which are Jap spec parts.

I have also been told in the last couple of days from a direct source that Fxxxxxx will be commencing legal action against anyone bringing Jap spec Tein coilovers into Australia.
I find that a ridiculous reaction as the Jap spec and Aus spec should be considered different products if they truly have different valving.
Personally I have bought a set of jap spec. here and was not prepared to pay the the hugely marked up price of the local product.
Having read all the threads on the tein ss here, I have come to the conclusion that the jap spec are still very suitable for our roads, and I get to keep my marriage intact as well as my spine.
It appears some people wish to have a monopoly on what you can and can't buy.

Hmmm.....food for thought.......

[aaronng]

Jap spec works here well. There is no NEED to get Aus spec. Anyway that company can only sue grey importers. If you buy from overseas and get it sent over, they can't do anything to you other than to deny warranty work.

[Merlin086]

My point exactly, providing they can be repaired to Jap spec.(which according to one shock rebuilder I spoke to would cost about $175 for a rebuild to a Tein ss)

You would apparently never be able to repair a jap spec to a Aus spec standard, but as you say Aaronng, why would you want/need to!

[raz05]

I actually using the Tein SS from CL7-R

[Chris_F]

haha so am I and I bought it through fulcrum....

the only difference is the billet upper mounts but apparently the valving and spring rates didn't need to be changed for Australian roads

[BusterSonic12]

mmm... any of you got pillowball upper mount with your ss? got the product code?

[Merlin086]

haha so am I and I bought it through fulcrum....

the only difference is the billet upper mounts but apparently the valving and spring rates didn't need to be changed for Australian roads

Chris F.....did I read somewhere that your car was used in the R & D of the Tein ss for Australia.
If so I presume that you would be aware of the TRUE situation regarding any difference between the Jap spec
(as you say, listed for the CL7) and the supposed improved and revalved (according to Fxxxxxx ) Aus spec version.

[Chris_F]

Yep that's right.

Like I've been saying, I spoke with them after they'd had the car and fitted the suspension and they told me no re-valving change of spring rates was needed for Australian road conditions.

For other makes and models they needed to change things around a bit but and as a whole they have resorted the TEIN range of coilovers that are officially being brought into Austalia.. for the euro however no changes were necessary.

Also, Tein SS don't always come with billet upper mounts but those bought through fulcrum do.