Originally posted by PatScottAKA99XE Yes you can get the rates you want, but will the dampers be valved right is the question. The dampers have a range of springs that they will work with. Since the rates are way outta wack for a sedan you may need different valveing to get them to work right with springs more suited to a sedan. I thought about going this route, but ended up going with the SS.
That's my primary concern with either the Teins or the JIC's. They are designed (this is a B15 in my case, but the rates are pretty much the same) for lower rear rates... but I would want them to be even at least. This adds some ~30-40lbs/in. to the dampers' responsibility. I'm curious as to whether the valving can handle those rates out back, kinda like how AGX's act when you throw 350+ rates at them!
Also, someone needs to give me some good info on Pillowball mounts as far as fitment to the B15. I know that Scott Higashi had said something about special tophats and torrington bearings... sounded like the pillowball mounts were not gonna work. JIC is the only company offering them for the B15 at this point. How difficult would it be to modify a B14 design to work, or is it possible? TIA.
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Last edited by tredragon : Nov 16th, 2002 at 10:12 AM.
IIRC the Teins can take about a 100in/lbs change in spring rate. For B15 pillowball mounts I would try to just wait a little longer. It still is a relatively new platform and with the introduction of the SE-R I think more companies will get in gear with mods.
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Hi everyone,
I'm new on this site but I'm an old member of se-r community. I was the very first one that installed Tein suspension on a B14. I can claim that because I have mine for more than a year now. It's type HA with 24 adjustments for the front and 22 for the rear. I went thru 4 sets of suspension before I settled with Tein. I'll say, this is the best suspension and best mod I ever did on my car. Midori is another company that make suspension for our cars. It's better than both JIC and Tein imho.
Originally posted by tredragon That's my primary concern with either the Teins or the JIC's. They are designed (this is a B15 in my case, but the rates are pretty much the same) for lower rear rates... but I would want them to be even at least. This adds some ~30-40lbs/in. to the dampers' responsibility. I'm curious as to whether the valving can handle those rates out back, kinda like how AGX's act when you throw 350+ rates at them!
Also, someone needs to give me some good info on Pillowball mounts as far as fitment to the B15. I know that Scott Higashi had said something about special tophats and torrington bearings... sounded like the pillowball mounts were not gonna work. JIC is the only company offering them for the B15 at this point. How difficult would it be to modify a B14 design to work, or is it possible? TIA.
This may sound stupid but doesn't Tein make a kit with adjustable damper? http://www.tein.co.jp/flexdampe.html
Sorry, I don't know much about suspension, so If my post seems ignorant, it's because I don't know any better...still learning. SORRY!
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Im just looking for the best ride quility, with moderately good performance, I think i might have a hook-up on the JIC's. but i still dont know what to get.
that's what i said..
i found some better ones. and bought them. i'm just hoping 2 inches won't be too much of a drop.. if i'm not happy i'll resell them.
OK, I wanna get rid of my noisy Ground Control coil over sleeves in the rear. I don't have the dough to fork out for a whole new suspension setup. So I was just thinking about replacing the rear sleeves and springs with some Eibach or Tein springs and keeping the KYB's, will this work?
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