Returning to stock

[Backmarker]

Hi,

Bit of a gumby question but I'm thinking of returning my NA6 to the original ride height and softer suspension settings. I'm currently running Tein adjustable dampers and non-adjustable springs. Since I spend most of my time on Brisbane goat tracks I'm thinking of finding some original springs and lifting the car back to factory height (until I move away from the inner suburbs at least).

I'm just after a bit of a guide on the dampers - will changing the springs soften the ride, or will I need to track down some softer dampers as well (I suspect so, but figure some one on here will know for sure). I find even at their softest setting the Teins are still pretty hard on a bumpy road. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[93_Clubman]

Were your Teins bought from Fulcrum in QLD or were they purchased overseas? Teins purchased from Fulcrum were modified (lighter springs & revalving) for Australian conditions, whereas JDM Teins have heavier springs. You can get lighter springs from Wholesale Suspension, a forum sponsor, however you might still find your Teins require revalving depending on how much comfort you want - of course for some people it's better buying the Aust spec Teins in the first place, as springs & revalving already purchased JDM Teins isn't cheap. Alternatively, pickup a set of 2nd hand factory dampers & springs to replace Teins until you move away from the inner burbs:

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Thanks Josh for your reply to my PM regarding replacement Tein springs for those with Japanese spec Tein Super Streets. Your suggestion of 5kg front & rear spring rate as a good combination (depending on individual requirements) in place the 6kg front & 5kg rear is an very interesting option for $205 a pair of springs (inclding GST) plus, in my case, $20 shipping.

[Backmarker]

Thanks for that 93_Clubman. The teins were on the car when I bought it (they came from Mercury Motorsport) so I'm not sure if they're JDM or not. I'm pretty happy with the current set up on smooth roads, so I think I'll keep them and find an original set of NA6 springs and dampers for the moment.

Sure do miss Canberra roads some times.

[93_Clubman]

Indeed, one of the benefits of living there was the roads were pretty good - didn't offset Winter though.

The 2nd half of the model number on the lower shock body allows identification of JDM, or otherwise, Teins.