I bought a set of blown ones originally (ebay scammer)...they were noisy and bottomed out easily.

 

Im about to finally buy a set of the SA's... Anyone know if there is a huge difference in ride with the Type-S bushings vs. the base bushings? I have a '08 Type-S...

 

From personal experience I wouldn't know the difference but type-s bushings would make it more stiff than base bushings.
I have a 08 type s and I installed the base bushings on my teins.

 

Bushings on the coilover? Like, the rubber in the tophat?

 

I don't think there is a huge difference and unless your bushings are in bad shape then there is no need to replace them.

Also, just FYI, we have the TEIN SA in stock.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-525373.aspx

If shipping is more than $45 to the cont 48 US PM me.

 

You can defenitly use your stock top hats...I bought new ones because it was just a breeze to install everything new,no compressing!

 

you had to compress your wallet though...
I stand by my original opinion on TEIN. It's my personal favorite and to date, I haven't been let down.

 

mines with sa

 

Looking good!

 

Perfecto drop!.....would like different wheels though

 

So hopefully someone here can answer. I'm going to have these installed soon here in Chicago. With the weather we have here and the salt on the roads, is there anything to be done to ensure they don't seize up or anything? I don't want to find out in the spring that I can't drop the height back down. Just curious.

 

Yessir - I was referring to the tophat bushings. Think I'm going with the type-s tophats new b/c I'm keeping all my stock parts in the unlikely event I sell the car or need to swap something out in the future... I like the security

 

i dont thiink they should sieze up....after it snows just power wash them so any salt gets out....and i know i need rims asap lol

 

It's a easy to adjust as long as you have the adjusting wrenches.....

 

Cool. I'm sure I'm just being paranoid anyway. Didn't know if the shop should be putting anything on the threads during the install to avoid future problems.

 

Anything you put on the threads would likely HOLD the dirt. What I suggest is having a toothbrush or a brush with somewhat stiff bristles to brush off the threads before you make adjustments. I had a set of megans seize on me in the past and that ain't happenin again!

 

Thanks J. So only clean off threads just before I make adjustments then? Sounds easy enough to me.

How do you have yours set damping-wise? I'm looking for a close to OEM ride feel since I deal with some crappy roads here. I'll also be adding a progress rear sway bar, probably on the stiffest setting, but not 100% about that either.

 

10 in the back 11 in the front from stiff is what I have it set since day one. Rides better than stock IMO

 

Funny you should ask, for the last month, I've been adjusting and readjusting my height. Now, I'm back to being maxed (since it's a sickness and one must be as low as possible) and I love it.

I HAD it at 13 front and back (16 being softest) and recently started changing...4 in the front was too much, right now at 8 front and back and that seems to be a good happy place. Start softer and work your way back. After install, leave your rear seat outand drill those holes in your front sway bar. Start soft and go harder and harder till it feels right.

About the RSB...I had done street mode for a while, but it feels kinda "floaty" when all four corners react to a bump independently...I always end up going back to track setting.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8106153123/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8106153123/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr

 

This is maxed out on tein? That is perfect stance imo but how the hell you ride like that in south florida? I live in downtown area and the road is horrible.

 

By the way I was wondering is those tein advance for the TL are made in japan? Just curious...

 

just wondering if there's gonna be a group buy on this set?if not then who has the best pricing???thanx in advance

 

Hasn't happened yet, but would be a great idea.....
I bought mines from heel toe he had the best price at the time, check out excellerate peformance also

 

Thanks to EAT and J. So it sounds like Eat keeps his right in between where J ended up, might be a good happy medium. And I think I will go with the track setting on the RSB. Seems like everyone likes it.

Of the crap I've taken apart from the car and put back together, the back seat is not on the list....yet. I'd like to start somewhere that I think would work and just let the shop put the back seat back in, but maybe that is wishful thinking.

 

So, order placed late friday night... Should get the new set up by this weekend/early next week.
I'm planning on installing at home with a friend - how much of a pain is taking out the back seat? Haven't done that one yet either... reason for concern? completely necessary?

 

EDIT: Sorry all, found the diy thread I was looking for and learned the seat removal process... Hopefully it goes ok, we'll see...
First time for suspension mods for my buddy and I - if anyone is in the Norfolk/VA Beach area and wants to help out let me know!

 

Backseat is easy...especially for me as I leave out that lower seat rear bolt that is a PITA to get back in. Also, I broke one of the clips so mine is a cinch to get out. I would HIGHLY recommend getting a pivoting 3/8" adapter to be able to get at the 2 14MM upper rear bolts, otherwise you have to remove the c-pillar covers and the rear shelf cover. You CAN avoid doing that.

About riding that low...honestly, I don't bottom out too often...the ride can be rough in Downtown or especially at South Beach, but we normally take wifey's car down there. It is maxed front and 2 threads showing on the back with camber corrected from the top arm front and back...ground clearance is really very good too...jpipe sometimes scrapes, but I made a steel slide that takes the hit for those rare occurrences.

 

Yes they are.

We have a number of sets of TEIN Street Advance and TEIN Street Basis coilovers in stock. We will offer a one time sale of $850 shipped to the cont 48 US for the TEIN SA and $675 shipped to the cont 48 US for the TEIN SB

If interested send payment via Paypal to excelerate@sbcglobal.net and specify what you're ordering and for what car.

 

...KILLER pricing!
Nice job, Marcus.

 

great pricing. hop on it!

 

Do you offer the top hats for the TEIN Street Advance from your website? I'd like to purchase these bad boys and have them installed at a shop and would rather not hassle with removing and reusing my old top hats. I'd like to take them to the shop have them do the install and be on my way. What would the pricing be for the complete set?

 

Order the top hats from acurapartsworld.com under $120

 

[quote=rockstar143;14115379] I would HIGHLY recommend getting a pivoting 3/8" adapter to be able to get at the 2 14MM upper rear bolts, otherwise you have to remove the c-pillar covers and the rear shelf cover.

Check, I've got one... Thanks for the tips Rockstar. Hopefully will be getting into the install this weekend or next week. Really hoping my bolts aren't too bad as I'm in Southern VA, but they were super tough when I put in the J-Pipe (had to cut them) and changed out my rotors (had to drill out all 4 mounting screws on the old ones....)

I did not go for a camber kit at this point, but I plan on starting with the "standard" 1.7" drop for the time being. I should be good without a kit for a while, correct?
Brand new tires, so I want to be a little careful.

 

BAH! I just ordered the top hats with the SA kit from Marcus. I really don't mind paying a little more given his service is great.

Speaking of.... Marcus - Any chance of a price match before those ship out??

 

lookout for that bolt in the headrest that one is a pita too!!!! and believe me your going to go lower than 1.7 sooner or later

 

i think your talking to josh rockstar
i know you got distracted by my avatar again

 

So I've heard... Thanks for the heads up.
Seems to be the trend, but I probably won't do it until I get a camber kit on there. Holding off for now - till the wallet fills up again. Still gotta pay for the RV6 system whenever the last of batch 2 is finished...

 

This is Josh, not Marcus.

We can get them for you but it's a waste of money. You can purchase them from www.acuraoemparts.com or you can just reuse your stock ones.

 

for some reason when I see it, all the blood leaves my thinking head...


Sorry about that Josh. For some reason your avatars sometimes confuse me if I'm not paying full attention.
About the rear upper 14MM bolts...they are inside the car and will not be seized or corroded at all.

J.

 

Josh , forgive me but I'm a total n00b when it comes to suspension components. Could you explain to me how I go about these top hats. My car has 70k on stock suspension. Would it be best I reuse my top hats on the new TEINS? Also, I'm taking the car to the shop so would they have to remove the top hats from the stock shock and reinstall it on the TEINS? I'm trying to avoid labor costs at the shop so my logic is buy the TEINS with top hats so that they could do a simple install instead of swapping parts from component to component and charging extra for that.