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PauloMKV · 06-16-2010, 10:25 AM

does anyone know anything about these?

*ManoNegra* · 06-16-2010, 11:34 AM

They're pretty old school
one of the fist 'fad' coilovers for the s-chassis, if not the first
popularized by Drifter X demos/exhibitions/mag coverage back in early 2000s
one of the first coilovers marketed specifically to drifters
very decent for what their namesake implies, not great for dailying imo
although many youngster would say they're just fine
friend has them on one of his hatches
I have a set on one of my S14s and had another set on another S14 before hand
only reason I bought my current set is because I got them dirt cheap
and I planned on using the shells to put Konis in them
I'd recommend them to you for track or, like me, if you come up on a good deal

cliff notes: quality is good, damping is too stiff imo

Pandapants · 06-16-2010, 11:35 AM

yes
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hawkster183 · 06-16-2010, 01:14 PM

yeah. i own a set and they are currently on my s13. they still work good. i havent had any problems with them except they kinda froze up, but i took them apart and greased up and their fine again

tricky_ab · 07-22-2010, 10:09 PM

I had a friend of mine send me a set from Japan and it's stiff as hell. It's like there's a solid metal bar in the wheel wells. They work great on the track though, nice and responsive...

PoorMans180SX · 07-22-2010, 10:12 PM

Too harsh. I've owned 4 different coils and the Teins had the stiffest damping. Megan Tracks ride better.

fueled by hate · 07-22-2010, 11:43 PM

had em for a while and want to get something softer for daily, other than that they're great

c72c · 07-23-2010, 12:55 AM

I have them on my 14. Even with my back, I love how stiff they are. I finally turned the dampening to the softest setting a few days ago, I prefer it around the middle. I think it's about 15 clicks or so adjustable and I normally go daily at seven, and depending on drift/gymkhana i'll adjust it as needed.
All in all, I wouldn't get anything softer, even on oki roads

and on a side note. they don't have alot of 'slack' (for lack of a better word). When I jack up the car, they might hang about 1/2 inch... and steep hills at an angle will put you on three wheels real quick.

06-16-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
PauloMKV Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwalk,Ca Age: 33 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tein HE "Drift Spec Winding Master" coilovers does anyone know anything about these?

06-16-2010, 01:14 PM	#4
hawkster183 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas (Cant afford dimples) Age: 35 Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah. i own a set and they are currently on my s13. they still work good. i havent had any problems with them except they kinda froze up, but i took them apart and greased up and their fine again __________________ Bring back CHMERCER

07-22-2010, 10:12 PM	#6
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Too harsh. I've owned 4 different coils and the Teins had the stiffest damping. Megan Tracks ride better. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

07-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
c72c Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	I have them on my 14. Even with my back, I love how stiff they are. I finally turned the dampening to the softest setting a few days ago, I prefer it around the middle. I think it's about 15 clicks or so adjustable and I normally go daily at seven, and depending on drift/gymkhana i'll adjust it as needed. All in all, I wouldn't get anything softer, even on oki roads and on a side note. they don't have alot of 'slack' (for lack of a better word). When I jack up the car, they might hang about 1/2 inch... and steep hills at an angle will put you on three wheels real quick. __________________

06-16-2010, 11:34 AM	#2
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	They're pretty old school one of the fist 'fad' coilovers for the s-chassis, if not the first popularized by Drifter X demos/exhibitions/mag coverage back in early 2000s one of the first coilovers marketed specifically to drifters very decent for what their namesake implies, not great for dailying imo although many youngster would say they're just fine friend has them on one of his hatches I have a set on one of my S14s and had another set on another S14 before hand only reason I bought my current set is because I got them dirt cheap and I planned on using the shells to put Konis in them I'd recommend them to you for track or, like me, if you come up on a good deal cliff notes: quality is good, damping is too stiff imo

06-16-2010, 11:35 AM	#3
Pandapants Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoFla Age: 35 Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	yes .......

07-22-2010, 10:09 PM	#5
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I had a friend of mine send me a set from Japan and it's stiff as hell. It's like there's a solid metal bar in the wheel wells. They work great on the track though, nice and responsive...

07-22-2010, 11:43 PM	#7
fueled by hate Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: norcal Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	had em for a while and want to get something softer for daily, other than that they're great