Going to re-valve Tein SS coilovers for track use, any recommendations? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

aberabee · 05-24-2010, 01:06 PM

hey zilvia,
getting my Tein SS coilovers re-built this week. S14 N/A with bolt-on suspension mods, S15 diff, exhaust, etc.
was wondering if anyone has any advice on possibly getting them re-valved as well, its only $100 more total for custom valving.
I will be using them for mostly spirited street driving and once a month track use. (autox/HPDEs)

Any adivce/experiences would be helpful.
Thanks!

jewbaca · 07-09-2010, 10:09 PM

x2 bump

Om1kron · 07-10-2010, 02:29 AM

If you were having your shocks re-valved I would assume you have tons of track time on them and you should already know what you need out of your suspension to suit your driving preferences.

It's not something another person can formulate, what works for someone else may not work for you, and it's obviously not something you can make a post like this and get an easy answer for.

Sounds like you just read some shit on the internet, thought it sounds cool and you want to say you had it done just to say it.

You want a performance suspension, start off by ditching the jdm bullshit.

codyace · 07-10-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

You want a performance suspension, start off by ditching the jdm bullshit.

'Purty Much'

For the most part, I wouldn't bother with opening up the SS series unless they are blown/shot. Leave them be.

Def · 07-10-2010, 09:56 AM

Who is doing the revalve? They should be able to suggest valving characteristics based on things like motion ratio, sprung and unsprung weights, spring rates/ride frequencies, and usual track surfaces.

That said, for $100 I wouldn't expect much...

I'd also want dyno sheets of the shocks.

racepar1 · 07-10-2010, 10:14 AM

I'm assuming that TEIN usa is going to do the re-build... You should be asking them for reccomendations on vlaving and spring rates. I mean they are THEIR shocks... I'm sure they could make them a little better at the least.

codyace · 07-10-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Def

Who is doing the revalve? They should be able to suggest valving characteristics based on things like motion ratio, sprung and unsprung weights, spring rates/ride frequencies, and usual track surfaces.

That said, for $100 I wouldn't expect much...

I'd also want dyno sheets of the shocks.

I think you just sent him into shock

oooooooooooh

05-24-2010, 01:06 PM	#1
aberabee Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 39 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Going to re-valve Tein SS coilovers for track use, any recommendations? hey zilvia, getting my Tein SS coilovers re-built this week. S14 N/A with bolt-on suspension mods, S15 diff, exhaust, etc. was wondering if anyone has any advice on possibly getting them re-valved as well, its only $100 more total for custom valving. I will be using them for mostly spirited street driving and once a month track use. (autox/HPDEs) Any adivce/experiences would be helpful. Thanks!

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jewbaca Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	x2 bump __________________

07-10-2010, 02:29 AM	#3
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 6,879 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	If you were having your shocks re-valved I would assume you have tons of track time on them and you should already know what you need out of your suspension to suit your driving preferences. It's not something another person can formulate, what works for someone else may not work for you, and it's obviously not something you can make a post like this and get an easy answer for. Sounds like you just read some shit on the internet, thought it sounds cool and you want to say you had it done just to say it. You want a performance suspension, start off by ditching the jdm bullshit. __________________ Wayne

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Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Who is doing the revalve? They should be able to suggest valving characteristics based on things like motion ratio, sprung and unsprung weights, spring rates/ride frequencies, and usual track surfaces. That said, for $100 I wouldn't expect much... I'd also want dyno sheets of the shocks. __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT

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07-10-2010, 10:14 AM	#6
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	I'm assuming that TEIN usa is going to do the re-build... You should be asking them for reccomendations on vlaving and spring rates. I mean they are THEIR shocks... I'm sure they could make them a little better at the least.