TEIN Identification

[jnr_j]

I have some sort of TEIN setup on my car from japan, and I'd like to know if it's adjustable in any way. What is the easiest way to figure out exactly what TEIN springs/shocks I have?

All I know at this stage is that it's hard as hell...

(Sorry if this has been covered)

[aridyne]

Rip a wheel off and look for a model number on the TEIN parts.. thats what I did then jumped on the TEIN website and found out what they could do. Mine are adjustable and I think most are. I have Dampening and Ride Height Adjustment..

Fulcrum Suspension centres are also helpful They were the only ones I found willing to adjust my ride height, darn car was scraping everywhere fixed now though..

I would also suggust getting your castor settings checked and leveled out, most skylines I have driven pull to the left strongly, which cause undue tire wear as well.

Good Luck

Aridyne

[jnr_j]

Ok, thanks mate.

I just wanted to confirm that there should be something written on the shocks before pulling things apart/off.

Need to get camber/castor sorted out also, but would like to know what I have before I start spending $. Would be nice if I could soften the ride a little, but I hear TEINs are still pretty hard on the softest setting.

Cheers

Rip a wheel off and look for a model number on the TEIN parts.. thats what I did then jumped on the TEIN website and found out what they could do. Mine are adjustable and I think most are. I have Dampening and Ride Height Adjustment..

Fulcrum Suspension centres are also helpful They were the only ones I found willing to adjust my ride height, darn car was scraping everywhere fixed now though..  

I would also suggust getting your castor settings checked and leveled out, most skylines I have driven pull to the left strongly, which cause undue tire wear as well.

Good Luck

Aridyne

[jnr_j]

It seems I have TEIN type NR:

TYPE NR

Street spec

Well Balance

Master

DNN65-12531

ECR33-R

20012

From the TEIN site:

Type NR Kit includes:

Fixed Rate damper X 4, S-TECH Spring X 4

Detailed handbook, 90 mm measuring gauge, damper adjustment tool

C ring height adjustment equipment (4 levels) fixed damper X 4

C RING TYPE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM

The C Ring Type height adjustment mechanism enables a wide range of driving variations depending on the situation, by changing the setting for weight balance, corner weight.

Base setting is 2nd from top. The position for the 4 steps are defined based on the model data and putting in consideration the lever ratio, is set to change by 10mm. However, if set in a position other than the base position, there is a possibility for spring space to occur or other problems from pre-load over.

http://www.tein.co.jp/nrdampe.html

So I can't change the dampening, but I can adjust the height between 4 levels using C ring height adjustment equipment (which I don't have).

Does this seem right? Are there any guides/instructions out there as to how to adjust the height?

John