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Posted by got rice? on October 01, 2000 at 9:16 PM
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In Reply To whoa... $1500? why did you decide to go Tein vs. anything posted by Bernie on October 01, 2000 at 08:50 PM
     
Message : else? i'm just about to put the standard "eibach+tokicos" on my Z, any advantages to the tein besides adjustable ride height?

Tokico Illumina - 5 way adjustable
TEIN (all models) - 16 way adjustable
winner.. TEIN :)

Eibach spring rate for TT.. ~ 200 lb/in
TEIN:
NR front: 3.4 - 5.0 kgf/mm = 191 lb/in - 280 lb/in
NR rear : 3.2 - 4.3 kgf/mm = 179 lb/in - 242 lb/in

NA same as above

HR front: 7.0 - 9.0 = 393 - 505
HR rear : 5.0 - 7.0 = 280 - 393

HA front: 7.0 - 12 = 393 - 674
HA rear : 5.0 - 10 = 280 - 562

winner.. well, it depends on what you're looking for. For pure handling, the TEINs are higher sprung whereas the Eibachs are slightly stiffer than stock. The HAs, even though they are a dual spring setup, is still fairly rough riding. Some people might not be able to tolerate the ride. Personally, I wouldn't mind it (ask chivas.. I kept the shocks on his TT on sport mode for most of the trip during our ECZA DC cruise LOL)

You gotta see the TEINs in person to truly appreciate them.

Later,
Phuong
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