| TEIN is one of the biggest and oldest Japanese | | | | such as track days and time attacks, while still |
| aftermarket suspension specialist and | | | | being able to drive the same setup on the street |
| manufacturer. Since 1985, TEIN has been | | | | without too much sacrifice in comfort. TEIN TYPE |
| researching and developing high performance | | | | FLEX is also called Control Master and is intended |
| suspension products for both street and race use. | | | | for both street and competition use. |
| Competing and winning many races including the | | | | MONO FLEX- TEIN MONO FLEX COILOVERS are |
| World Rally Championship and Super N1 Endurance | | | | developed for entry level competition |
| Race allowed TEIN to be the pioneer of | | | | motorsports. Features include 16 levels of |
| suspension specialists. The technology knowledge | | | | damping adjustment for both compression and |
| gained from racing, TEIN applied to their product | | | | rebound, pillowball upper mounts, Micro Speed |
| development to create an ideal suspension for | | | | Valving (MSV) Technology, inverted shell case, |
| total driving pleasure. That is what makes TEIN | | | | mono tube design, Teflon coated damper body, |
| products outperform other performance | | | | conical spring washers, full length adjustment. The |
| suspension brands not only in performance, but | | | | heart of the TEIN MONO FLEX coilover system is |
| also in endurance, consistency and most of all | | | | its mono-tube damper, which allows increased oil |
| quality which makes driving with this exceptional | | | | capacity, improved heat dissipation, and larger |
| suspension a fulfilling experience. | | | | valving. This mono-tube damper allows stiffer |
| Which TEIN product should I choose? | | | | spring rates for racing application. TEIN MONO |
| Springs | | | | FLEX is designed for users seeking aggressive |
| S. TECH - TEIN S. TECH LOWERING SPRINGS | | | | handling on the street and at the track. TEIN |
| are an excellent choice for lowering, or as an initial | | | | MONO FLEX is a step up from TEIN TYPE FLEX, |
| step towards sport suspension tuning. TEIN S. | | | | with increase in performance but decrease in |
| TECH spring features an average drop of 1.5 inch | | | | comfort. TEIN MONO FLEX is also called Winding |
| and average increase in spring rate of 20%. This | | | | Master and is intended for both street and |
| results in a lowered center of gravity, less body | | | | competition use. |
| roll and pitch, improved roll distribution, and better | | | | Competition Coilover Sytems |
| road holding capability. The lowered car also has a | | | | SUPER DRIFT- TEIN SUPER DRIFT COILOVERS |
| more stylish appearance. Every TEIN S. TECH | | | | are developed specifically for drifting. With the |
| spring application is road tested for proper balance | | | | support of D1 drifting competition's drivers and |
| between performance and comfort. TEIN S. | | | | teams, TEIN was able to use their feedbacks and |
| TECH spring is made from Vanadium. TEIN S. | | | | developed the TEIN SUPER DRIFT. Spring rates |
| TECH springs are more sports oriented than the | | | | and damping force were chosen to increase car |
| TEIN HIGH TECH springs. TEIN S. TECH is also | | | | control in a drift, and help initiate a better slide. |
| called Dress Up Master, and is intended for street | | | | TEIN SUPER DRIFT features a full length damper |
| use. | | | | which allows separate ride height and preload |
| H. TECH - TEIN HIGH TECH LOWERING SPRINGS | | | | setting adjustement. Other features include 16 |
| are an excellent choice for lowering, with minimum | | | | levels of adjustment, specifically developed valving |
| compromise in comfort and performance. TEIN H. | | | | for drifting, Teflon coated damper body, twin |
| TECH springs feature an average drop of 1.3 inch | | | | tube shell case, and newly designed spring seat. |
| and average increase in spring rate of 10%. This | | | | TEIN SUPER DRIFT is the ideal coilover system |
| results in a lowered center of gravity, less body | | | | for drifters of any level. TEIN SUPER DRIFT |
| roll and pitch, improved roll distribution, and better | | | | includes pillowball upper mounts which allow |
| road holding capability. The lowered car also has a | | | | camber adjustment and a more responsive ride. |
| more stylish appearance. Compared to S. TECH | | | | TEIN SUPER DRIFT is also called Side Way Master |
| springs, H. TECH springs offer a softer and | | | | and is intended for competition use. |
| comfier ride, yet provides better handling than the | | | | SUPER RACING- TEIN SUPER RACING |
| OEM springs. TEIN H. TECH is also called Luxury | | | | COILOVERS are developed from the actual |
| Master, and is intended for street use. | | | | competition experience. Both spring rate and |
| G. TECH- TEIN GRAVEL TECH LOWERING | | | | shock valving were derived from years of |
| SPRINGS were developed for gravel driving, such | | | | motorsport experience. TEIN SUPER RACING has |
| as off road driving, rallying, and rallycross. TEIN | | | | a fully adjustable damper utilizing a full length |
| GRAVEL TECH springs were developed in | | | | adjustable system to allow independent |
| combination with the Type GRAVEL dampers, but | | | | adjustment of shock height and pre-load. |
| can be used with other high performance | | | | Separate 16 levels of adjustment for both |
| dampers as well. With a tuned ride height and | | | | compression and rebound allows user to fine tune |
| spring rates for off road driving, TEIN GRAVEL | | | | the suspension. Front pillowball upper mounts allow |
| TECH spring is no doubt a competition spring. | | | | for both camber and caster adjustments. |
| Compared to TEIN S. TECH and TEIN H. TECH | | | | Externals reservoirs on SA type dampers allow |
| springd, the TEIN GRAVEL TECH springs offer a | | | | for added oil capacity and ultimate performance. |
| much stiffer ride and roll distribution suitable for | | | | Other features include high tensile strength racing |
| off road driving. TEIN GRAVEL TECH is also called | | | | spring, mono tube shell case, Alumite finish, and |
| Dirt Trial Master, and is intended for competition | | | | Teflon coated damper body. TEIN SUPER |
| use. | | | | RACING is ideal for advanced and professional |
| Street Coilover Systems | | | | drivers who want a complete damper tuning |
| BASIC- TEIN BASIC DAMPER is TEIN's entry level | | | | capability. TEIN SUPER RACING is also called |
| coilover kit. Compared to OEM suspension, the | | | | Circuit Master and is intended for competition use. |
| TEIN BASIC DAMPER features a higher spring | | | | TYPE HT- TEIN TYPE HT COILOVER KIT was |
| rate and stronger damping force. Each application | | | | developed using TEIN's experience in Tarmac |
| is optimized in which the spring rate is matched to | | | | racing. Both spring rate and shock valving were |
| the damper, so under-damping and over-damping | | | | tuned for tight courses, such as Gymkhana and |
| will be minimized. The TEIN BASIC DAMPER | | | | Autocross competition, allowing for fast |
| features adjustable ride height and short stroke | | | | transitional response and optimal grip. Separate 16 |
| dampers. Other features include twin tube shell | | | | levels of adjustment for both compression and |
| case, newly designed spring seat, and three stage | | | | rebound allows the user to fine tune the |
| powder coating. TEIN BASIC DAMPER is the | | | | suspension. Mono tube design allows for optimal |
| perfect choice for entry level users who want a | | | | performance. TEIN TYPE HT is ideal for drivers |
| matched spring and damper set with the | | | | seeking quick and crisp response on tight courses, |
| optimized damping forces right out of the box. | | | | such as Gymkhana and Autocross competition. |
| TEIN BASIC DAMPER is also called Driving Master | | | | TEIN TYPE HT is also called Gymkhana Master |
| and is intended for street use. | | | | and is intended for competition use. |
| SUPER STREET- TEIN SUPER STREET DAMPER | | | | TYPE HG- TEIN TYPE HG COILOVER KIT was |
| is a step up from TEIN BASIC DAMPERS. | | | | developed using TEIN's experience in Gravel |
| Compared to TEIN BASIC DAMPER, the SUPER | | | | racing. Both spring rate and shock valving were |
| STREET DAMPER features a similar spring rate, | | | | tuned for gravel courses, such as rally and dirt |
| but with a damper that features 16 to 20 levels | | | | trail racing. TEIN TYPE HG is constructed from |
| of damping force adjustments. Similar to the | | | | steel for additional durability, in order to survive |
| BASIC DAMPER, the SUPER STREET DAMPER | | | | the harsh conditions of gravel driving. Separate 16 |
| also features adjustable ride height and short | | | | levels of adjustment for both compression and |
| stroke dampers, as well as twin tube shell case, | | | | rebound allows the user to fine tune the |
| newly designed spring seat, and three stage | | | | suspension. To prevent aeration, TEIN specially |
| powder coating. The 16 to 20 levels of damper | | | | developed a unique free piston in the construction |
| force adjustment can be made by simply turning | | | | of TEIN TYPE HG. Other features include twin |
| a knob on the top of the damper. With the | | | | tube design, and external reservoir for extended |
| damping force adjustment ability, users can | | | | shock travel needed for gravel courses. TEIN |
| change the stiffness of the suspension easily | | | | TYPE HG is ideal for serious gravel driving, such |
| according to the driving conditions, for example, | | | | as Rallycross, stage rally, and dirt trail racing. TEIN |
| soft setting for street driving and stiff setting for | | | | TYPE HG is also called Dirt Master and is intended |
| track driving, or using different stiffness front to | | | | for competition use. |
| back to fix minor understeer or oversteer. TEIN | | | | TYPE GRAVEL- TEIN TYPE GRAVEL COILOVER |
| SUPER STREET DAMPER is also called Driving | | | | KIT is TEIN's entry-level competition damper for |
| Master and is intended for street use. | | | | Gravel racing. Just like the TEIN TYPE HG, shock |
| COMFORT SPORT- TEIN COMFORT SPORT is a | | | | valving was tuned for gravel courses, such as |
| coilover kit developed with sport and comfort in | | | | rally and dirt trail racing. The piston stroke has |
| mind. Compared to OEM suspension, the TEIN | | | | been designed and tested for ultimate |
| COMFORT SPORT features a higher spring rate | | | | performance on uneven surfaces, and to |
| and stronger damping force, yet with minimum | | | | withstand the abuse from gravel racing. Other |
| decrease in comfort and quietness. This was | | | | features include 16 levels of damping force |
| accomplished by a carefully chosen spring rate | | | | adjustment and twin tube shell case design. TEIN |
| and matched to a mono-tube design damper | | | | TYPE GRAVEL can be used with OEM springs, |
| featuring the Micro Speed Valve Technology. | | | | however for optimal performance use of TEIN G |
| Together, the COMFORT SPORT provides a | | | | TECH springs is highly recommended. TEIN TYPE |
| smooth and luxurious ride with added cornering | | | | HG is ideal for users who drive aggressively on |
| stability and control. Compared to BASIC and | | | | gravel, and want the ability to use different |
| SUPER STREET DAMPER, the TEIN COMFORT | | | | springs. TEIN TYPE Gravel is also called Dirt Trail |
| SPORT provides a slightly less sporty ride but still | | | | Master and is intended for competition use. |
| provides a great increase in comfort and | | | | PLEASE NOTE: TEIN TYPE GRAVEL damper kit |
| quietness. TEIN COMFORT SPORT features 16 | | | | does not include springs. |
| levels of damping force adjustment, Micro Speed | | | | TYPE N1- TEIN TYPE N1 COILOVER KIT was |
| Valve Technology, inverted shell case, ride height | | | | developed through extensive road racing |
| adjustment, newly designed spring seat, and | | | | experience. TEIN TYPE N1 is TEIN's flagship |
| mono-tube shell case. TEIN COMFORT SPORT is | | | | damper for circuit racing; it is the pinnacle of |
| also called Cruising Master and is intended for | | | | TEIN's racing innovation and technology. TEIN |
| street use. | | | | TYPE N1 damper stroke and valving were |
| EURO DAMPER- TEIN EURO DAMPER is very | | | | designed specifically for circuit racing. Some of the |
| similar to TEIN COMFORT SPORT in every way, | | | | advance features include 20 levels of separate |
| please read the above section for details. As the | | | | compression and rebound adjustment, full length |
| name implies, the TEIN EURO DAMPER is designed | | | | adjustability of the shock height, external |
| for European cars. Features and technology are | | | | reservoirs, and mono tube design. TEIN |
| similar to TEIN COMFORT SPORT. TEIN EURO | | | | recommends using TEIN racing springs with TEIN |
| DAMPER is also called Cruising Master and is | | | | TYPE N1 dampers. TEIN TYPE N1 damper is ideal |
| intended for street use | | | | for professional circuit racing. TEIN TYPE N1 is also |
| TYPE FLEX- TEIN TYPE FLEX is a coilover kit | | | | called Circuit Master and is intended for |
| developed with performance and comfort in mind. | | | | competition use. PLEASE NOTE: TEIN TYPE N1 |
| With years of experience in motorsports, TEIN | | | | damper kit does not include springs. |
| produced TEIN TYPE FLEX to provide the | | | | TYPE Gr.N- TEIN Group N damper was developed |
| ultimate balance between comfort and | | | | through rigorous testing in the P-WRC. TEIN |
| performance. Compared to OEM suspension and | | | | Group N is TEIN's flagship damper for off road |
| other entry level coilovers, TEIN TYPE FLEX | | | | use, it is the pinnacle of off-road coilover system |
| provides a greater increase in cornering | | | | and TEIN's latest technology. Some of the |
| performance, while still being comfortable enough | | | | advance features include 3+1 way damper |
| to use on the street. This was accomplished by a | | | | adjustment, full length adjustability of the shock |
| higher spring rate and a twin tube internal design | | | | height, external reservoirs, and inverted mono |
| damper which allows increased piston stroke and | | | | tube design. Other TEIN's latest technologies |
| increased durability. TEIN TYPE FLEX features 16 | | | | include Micro Speed Valving (MSV), Temperature |
| levels of adjustment, pillowball upper mounts, | | | | Compensating Valve (TCV), and Hydraulic Bump |
| three stage powder coating, full length ride height | | | | Stop (HBS). TEIN Group N is being used by |
| adjustment, and newly designed spring seat. TEIN | | | | many rally teams around the world and is ideal for |
| TYPE FLEX is the ideal coilover system for users | | | | teams seeking a serious performance coilover |
| who participate in less intense motorsport events, | | | | system for off-road competition. |