TEIN Suspension kits are manufactured in Japan are ISO9000 approved. TEIN Suspension kits increase the handling limits of your car to levels you always dreamed of while keeping ride comfort to acceptable levels. TEIN mainly manufacturer kits for Japanese vehicles but kits are available for BMW, Peugeot, VW and Audi. TEIN suspension technology has been developed in motorsport and applied to the street.
All TEIN suspensions kits come with full product support and servicing facilities, including rebuilds.
TEIN’ s approach to the Ultimate Sports Suspension
TEIN offers ideal suspension systems for drivers who want quicker and better response to drive freely through turns and who are in pursuit of ultimate driving experience. It gives your vehicle the road holding which allows you to drive as you always imagined. It is an aggressive suspension which lets you put all you have into driving, and allows you look forward to attacking the next unknown turn. TEIN suspensions maintain their superior performance, and are highly durable. Quality of our products can withstand the high demands of the race track.
This is what we see as the ideal sports suspension. Each of TEIN’ s products brings this ideal to reality.
TEIN Type BASIC damper is for the driver that is seeking high performance with a reasonable price. The
Basic damper includes 4 springs and 4 shocks. Compared to the “sleeve type” coil over, the Type Basic has
a more exclusive set up for a better balance of suspension travel and damping force.
* High performance and cost effective.
* Ride Height adjustable.
* New paint coating for rust prevention.
* Pillow ball mounts are optional (on certain applications).
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Height Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4
Lower spring seat x4, Seat lock x4, Thrust washer x4
Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
Basic Damper Kit
TEIN has developed advanced technology to design the shell case and stroke to bring out the full potential
of your vehicle.
These features of the TEIN Super Street Damper kit were designed with greater performance to satisfy all
your driving demands. This high performance damper can be used for weekend racing and/or daily driving.
The discomfort caused by uneven roads or bumps are eliminated on daily street use. For race use, the ride
height adjustable system enables you to adjust ride height and 16 levels of damping force.
In other words, you can set your vehicle to meet all situations!
* High performance and cost effective.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Ride height adjustable.
* New paint coating for rust prevention.
* Pillow ball mounts are optional (on certain applications).
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4
Lower spring seat x4, Seat lock x4, Thrust washer x4
Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
*Strut suspension comes with upper spring seat.
Super Street
TEIN Type FLEX damper kit was designed to provide driving comfort and sports performance with its
full-length adjustment system. We have incorporated separate height and preload adjustments, which allows
you to have various set-ups to meet different road conditions. The FLEX Damper kit includes pillow ball upper
mounts and is compatible with the EDFC, for maximum performance for the streets.
* Full-length adjustment and height adjustment for separate setting of the height and spring preload.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Teflon coating for rust prevention.
* Newly designed spring seat and spring seat lock for easy height adjusting.
* Pillow ball upper mounts are included.
* Compatible with EDFC.
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4
Lower spring Seat x4,Spring Seat lock x12
Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
*Strut suspension comes with upper spring seat.
Type Flex
TEIN S.TECH Spring is an excellent step towards suspension tuning.
They offer approximately a 1.5 inch drop for a more aggressive appearance. Comes with a 1 year limited
warranty.
Spring length is guaranteed not to sag more than 5mm and to be clear of any manufacture defects (see
limited warranty for more details).
* One year limited warranty.
* High-grade material adapted to improve guaranteed satisfaction.
* Rubber spring protector sheet to prevent noise (most applications).
S. Tech Springs
TEIN Type CS damper was designed to give comfort to sophisticated drivers.
We adapted a hard rubber upper mount for noise proofing and mono-tube type shell case to heighten road
holding.
* Improved ride comfort over original shock absorbers.
* A hard rubber upper mount is used for noise proofing.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Ride height adjustable.
* A mono-tube design and increased shell case diameter allow for 30% more oil capacity,
as compared to OEM shock absorber, to handle the upsizing of wheel with lower profile tires.
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4,
Lower spring seat x4, Seat lock x4, Thrust washer x4,
Bump rubber x4,Dust cover x4, Rubber upper mount x4,
Height Gauge, Instruction manual,
Damping force adjust tool, Hook Spanner x2
Type CS Damper
TEIN Type RA has been designed for advanced circuit racing and street use for experienced drivers.
It incorporates a newly designed mono-tube structure, which allows for maximum road handling and driving
stability for all type of situations.
This product has been developed from a huge background of TEIN motor sports activities (such as the World
Rally Championship,
N1 and endurance racing).
* Mono-tube design for maximum performance.
* Constructed of A7050 aluminum for lightweight (on certain applications).
* Strut type suspension has an inverted steel shock absorber for durability.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Ride height adjustable.
* Exclusive designed pillow ball upper mount for optimize performance.
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Adjustable Damper X 4, Main spring X 4
Sub spring X 4, Lower spring seat X 4
Spacer spring seat X 4, Thrust washer X 4
Bump rubber X 4, Duster boots X 4, Pillow upper mount X 4
Height measuring gauge, Instruction manual
Damping effect adjusting tool
Type RA Damper
TEIN Type RE is like the Type RA, but with an added full-length adjustment system.
Ride height is adjustable without changing the preload of spring.
This is the special feature of the full-length adjustment system due to threads on the lower bracket. The
Type RE has a wide range for setting the stroke and length of the shock.
It is possible to set up this suspension for various road, weather, or track conditions while maintaining
optimal suspension stroke.
* Mono-tube design for maximum performance.
* Full-length adjustment and height adjustment for separate setting of the
height and spring preload.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Inverted shock structure for more horizontal stability for strut suspension.
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Full length Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4
Lower spring Seat x4,Spring Seat lock x8
Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4, Pillow ball upper mount x4
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
Type RS damper has the advantage over the RA and RE with its damping force adjustment feature.
With separate compression and rebound adjustment (16 levels X 16 levels), this allows the driver to set up
the suspension damping force to meet any track conditions.
Furthermore, wishbone suspension and multi-link suspension have a reserve oil tank for larger oil capacity.
Strut type dampers are designed with inverted shocks for more horizontal stability.
* Mono-tube design for maximum performance.
* Compression and rebound damping force is adjustable separately (16 levels X 16 levels).
* Extra reserve oil tank for larger oil capacity for wishbone and multi-link suspension.
* Inverted structure for more horizontal stability for strut type suspension.
* Exclusively designed pillow ball upper mounts for optimize performance.
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Individual Comp/Rebump Adjustable shock absorber x4
Main spring x4, Lower spring Seat x4,Spring Seat lock x4
Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4, Pillow ball upper mount x4
Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual
Type HG is our suspension application and dirt trial racing.
It is possible to satisfy the demands of any road surface.
* Durable and reliable for gravel competition.
* Compression and rebound damping force is adjustable separately
(16 levels X 16 levels).
* Twin-tube structured shell case to protect from hard impacts.
* Specially designed strong pillow-ball upper mount are available for strut types.
* Ride height adjustable.
* Available for overhaul.
Contents of damper kit
Individual Comp/Rebump Adjustable shock absorber x4
Main spring x4, Lower spring Seat x4,Spring Seat lock x8
Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4,Hook spanner x2
Instruction manual
Type N1 is our exclusive racing model application. High quality is proven with high technology in the light
aluminum lower bracket, mono-tube shell case, and individual compression / rebound adjustment, with a
base valve (20 levels X 20 levels). We recommend using TEIN racing springs. Developed for Super N1
Endurance Racing
(For Race Use Only).
* Mono-tube design for maximum performance.
* Compression and rebound damping force is adjustable separately
(20 levels x 20 levels).
* Full-length adjustment system and height adjustment for separate setting of the height and spring preload.
* Available in aluminum or steel shock cases.
* NOTE: Recommend using TEIN racing springs.
Contents of damper kit
Individual Comp/Rebump Adjustable shock absorber x4
Lower spring Seat x4,Spring Seat lock x8
Bump rubber x4, Instruction manual
EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller) makes it possible for the driver to control the damping force by
controlling a motor installed in the shock absorber while being seated in the driver’s seat. Since the damping
force can be manually controlled with ease to meet different situations, the driver can enjoy variations in the
suspension setting.
EDFC is developed based on the following concepts:
1. Easily controlled from the inside
To control the damping force, the driver does not need to raise the hood or take off rear interior parts such as
the speaker board or rear seat. All a driver is required to do is simply operate a button while being seated in
the driver’s seat.
According to the marketing research we have carried out, EDFC is always ranked high on the ‘want list’.
Therefore, it has grown from overwhelming customer demand, specifically from requests by customers who
have purchased damping-force-control-type shock absorbers, or who intend to purchase shock absorbers made
by TEIN Inc.
2. Memory contents easily recalled
EDFC can store in its memory up to three types of damping force levels which have been set up according to
various situations, and is equipped with a memory recall function. With the touch of a button, the driver can set
the damping force level to his/her preference in various modes such as a normal driving mode when going out
with family, a sports mode when enjoying a winding road alone, and a cruising mode when driving on a freeway.
Moreover, pushing the button for more than two seconds can easily change the stored memory.
3. Compact in size
We made it compact in size, equivalent to 1/4 DIN, so that it can be installed in a position where the driver can
easily operate in the driver’s seat.
4. Installed in a wide range of vehicles
In the future, we will develop shock absorbers which will be equipped with the EDFC. There are some vehicle
types, however, for which the EDFC cannot be installed due to problems such as narrow clearance. As for shock
absorbers already purchased by customers previously, we will confirm the installation.>
Function of EDFC
1. Damping force control function (16 levels / 32 levels)
Our damping-force-control-type shock absorbers normally have a built in damping force control function for 16
levels. This function controls the damping force by adjusting the rate of oil flow in the bypass through raising
and lowering the damping force control needle built in piston rod for 16 levels. In the EDFC, this function is
performed by a stepping motor installed on the top of piston rod, realizing a 16-level control, the same as in
the manual control. Moreover, the operation by the controller with a decreased rotation angle has realized a
finer adjustment of a 32-level mode in the same control range. The damping force for the front and rear
wheels can be separately controlled, and the right and left wheels are simultaneously controlled.
2. Damping force level maintaining function
An EDFC switch is connected with the key position of the vehicle, the same as in general car audio components.
If the EDFC power switch is continuously turned on, the EDFC can store in memory the click position setting
when the driver gets out of the car and the key switch is turned off. Thus, when the engine is restarted, he/she
can drive using the same setting. All memory contents are deleted when the EDFC power switch is turned off.
The electric current to maintain memory is as slight as the current necessary for a standard equipment clock,
and there is little possibility of a dead battery.
4. Damping force level memory function
It is equipped with a function to store in memory three settings of the damping force. The level setting in
memory can be maintained even if the engine is turned off. The memory contents can be recalled with the
touch of a button. Moreover, the stored memory contents can be easily changed by pushing the button for
more than two seconds.
5. Damping force level resetting function
After the EDFC is installed, the driver will put it into a return-to-origin mode by rotating the motor in the
clockwise direction when the power is turned on. With this operation, the controller can recognize the origin of
the damping force control needle. The EDFC is equipped with a function to execute the return-to-origin mode
compulsorily in the following occasions: in the case of installation or detachment of the EDFC, or when the
control level is changed from 16-level to 32-level, or when the level displayed is different from the actual one
due to external and mechanical reasons. This operation is not necessary in the normal driving, however.
Turning on the main power again after turning it off can reset the damping force level. At this time, the
memory contents are also reset.
6. Self-checking/warning function
In the case where the EDFC does not function correctly (due to an overcurrent or detached wires, etc.), all three
memory buttons will blink red with an alarm sound and an error indication displayed, and the driver can confirm
the position of the malfunctioning motor on the screen.
7. Volume/brightness control function
The beep sound volume while operating the EDFC can be set at three levels and can also be put into a silent
mode. It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the display at three levels. This adjustment is connected
with the power source for lamps, and it functions when the dimmer function is in operation at night.
8. Mis-operation preventive function
The EDFC is equipped with a lock mode, which prevents mis-operation. The ‘key’ mark is displayed and all
operations become impossible including turning the power on and off. It is useful when the driver allows
another driver to drive an EDFC-equipped vehicle.
