Hi All,
I have read a lot here on prime about the possibility to overhaul the Tein RA suspension but couldnt find any info on someone that has done it and the results.
I was attending a handling course at Motegi with Tetsuya Yamano leading the course (was excellent). Yamano san when he drove my car had 2 comments 1) the supercharger was excellent and 2) my suspension needs to be replaced, its close to end of life I think he said while we were tearing around a corner at a speed that nearly split my spleen ....
So, instead of shelling out money for a new suspension decided to get this one rebuilt by tein here in Tokyo, Yamano also said that the spring rates were not suitable - he recommended 16 on front and 14 on rear but i think that this could knock my teeth out so Tein is now setting up new springs with 14 front and 12 rear (rear stays same), I assume that they make sure the shocks match the spring rate (valve settings etc).
I will get the rebuilt package back in a couple of weeks, will post my impressions of it, I think many people have the possibility to do the same when their current RE/RA is end of life
BTW, I havnt removed the suspension myself, decided to leave that to the professionals, have the stock suspension back on the car, now thats a big difference!
I have read a lot here on prime about the possibility to overhaul the Tein RA suspension but couldnt find any info on someone that has done it and the results.
I was attending a handling course at Motegi with Tetsuya Yamano leading the course (was excellent). Yamano san when he drove my car had 2 comments 1) the supercharger was excellent and 2) my suspension needs to be replaced, its close to end of life I think he said while we were tearing around a corner at a speed that nearly split my spleen ....
So, instead of shelling out money for a new suspension decided to get this one rebuilt by tein here in Tokyo, Yamano also said that the spring rates were not suitable - he recommended 16 on front and 14 on rear but i think that this could knock my teeth out so Tein is now setting up new springs with 14 front and 12 rear (rear stays same), I assume that they make sure the shocks match the spring rate (valve settings etc).
I will get the rebuilt package back in a couple of weeks, will post my impressions of it, I think many people have the possibility to do the same when their current RE/RA is end of life
BTW, I havnt removed the suspension myself, decided to leave that to the professionals, have the stock suspension back on the car, now thats a big difference!