Tein RA. stupidest suspension
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Tein RA. stupidest suspension
they are so stiff they might as well be welded solid. I have no traction at all. if im cruising in 3rd gear and give it too much throttle, the ***-end will break loose and get sideways.
can I put softer springs on these and keep the struts, or will the valving in the struts, be screwed up with the softer springs?
can I put softer springs on these and keep the struts, or will the valving in the struts, be screwed up with the softer springs?
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the guy I got my 7 from had them installed right before I bought the car. I havent had too much luck finding info on the RA model. how much do you think I can sell them for?
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I've used Type Flex's on both my FD's; they're "only" 10kgf/mm front and 8kgf/mm rear. I'm currently not adding any additional preload to the springs, and the ride is tight and very well controlled yet comfortable enough to take girls out and still have them say "You have a really nice car" instead of "ow, my butt hurts." Actually, the second part, they say later in the evening.
Butt yeah, I can only imagine the ride and induced chassis flex with those drifting springs. Maybe you could just order some softer springs and swap them out.
Good luck.
juicy
Butt yeah, I can only imagine the ride and induced chassis flex with those drifting springs. Maybe you could just order some softer springs and swap them out.
Good luck.
juicy
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that was my original question, I wanted to know if the softer springs would work with the RA struts with out any negative side effects.
I'm defintely going to research this.
I'm defintely going to research this.
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Originally Posted by blue94FD
that was my original question, I wanted to know if the softer springs would work with the RA struts with out any negative side effects.
I'm defintely going to research this.
I'm defintely going to research this.
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I've used the RAs before and yes they are stiff but the car should be very easy to control. They take an immediate set.
If you decide to sell them I'd be interested just send me a pm.
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Fritz
If you decide to sell them I'd be interested just send me a pm.
Thanks,
Fritz
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Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn
I've used the RAs before and yes they are stiff but the car should be very easy to control.
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Originally Posted by juicyjosh
I've used Type Flex's on both my FD's; they're "only" 10kgf/mm front and 8kgf/mm rear. I'm currently not adding any additional preload to the springs, and the ride is tight and very well controlled yet comfortable enough to take girls out and still have them say "You have a really nice car" instead of "ow, my butt hurts." Actually, the second part, they say later in the evening.
Butt yeah, I can only imagine the ride and induced chassis flex with those drifting springs. Maybe you could just order some softer springs and swap them out.
Good luck.
juicy
Butt yeah, I can only imagine the ride and induced chassis flex with those drifting springs. Maybe you could just order some softer springs and swap them out.
Good luck.
juicy
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I have no problem controlling the car when it breaks loose. I just just dont like the fact that a honda civic will probably out accelerate me, cuz I just spin wheels.
the car was blown when I got it, so noone got to feel the suspension.
I just read a post by Howard Coleman that makes me believe I should be fine just swapping the springs with the softer FLEX/HA springs.
the car was blown when I got it, so noone got to feel the suspension.
I just read a post by Howard Coleman that makes me believe I should be fine just swapping the springs with the softer FLEX/HA springs.
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I haven't read the whole post but i also suggest selling them and getting other coils.
1. Even with softer rates it won't be soft enough, it too soft the damping won't be suffice.
2. RA does not have independent preload and ride height adjustments
That's about it for me. Those two reasons do it all.
1. Even with softer rates it won't be soft enough, it too soft the damping won't be suffice.
2. RA does not have independent preload and ride height adjustments
That's about it for me. Those two reasons do it all.
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Originally Posted by blue94FD
I just read a post by Howard Coleman that makes me believe I should be fine just swapping the springs with the softer FLEX/HA springs.
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Originally Posted by juicyjosh
Butt yeah, I can only imagine the ride and induced chassis flex with those drifting springs. Maybe you could just order some softer springs and swap them out.
10/8 is 100x more a 'drifting' pre-packaged spring rate than 16/16
TEIN Type RA has been designed for advanced circuit racing and street use for experienced drivers.
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Tien RAs would make a stock FC chassis more like a go-kart than a race car...
in which there's basically no suspension and the only thing controlling your roll rate is your chassis flex
in which there's basically no suspension and the only thing controlling your roll rate is your chassis flex
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I don't know where 16KR/16KR rates are coming from.
I do not have the actual rates by TEIN but im getting different rates:
I have TEIN RA. I drive my car everyday. It's ok. It's stiff, but it's not really that bad.
SPEEDMACHINE
87GTRs TEIN RA
MINE
He says it's 12k/9k
Mine was "rated" 10K/8K
But I don't think it's 16K
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Originally Posted by LAN
I don't know where 16KR/16KR rates are coming from.
Look at the FD3S rates, not the FC3S rates.
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Having ran my FD with Tein Ra's with the 16kg/16kg on the track, I can say this, they are stiff. They do however provide an advanced driver with alot of suspension. I mean they could easily handle the grip of wide r-compunds or slicks.
However, they are way too much for the street IMO.
However, they are way too much for the street IMO.