Tein HAs? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

JC · 2005-02-14, 07:54 PM

I was thinking of picking up a used set of JDM HAs, anyone have any input?

tysonK · 2005-02-14, 07:58 PM

How used are they? Lately I've heard that Tein has been needing rebuillds sooner that a lot people had anticipated.

JC · 2005-02-14, 07:59 PM

I'm not sure they are take-offs off a cut in half GC that was shipped here.

sperry · 2005-02-14, 08:46 PM

JDM HA's will probably be stiffer than shit. Not that that's a bad thing, if you've got a daily driver, it's just that true JDM coilovers tend to be retarded harsh becuase they're designed for roads that are very well maintained.

JC · 2005-02-14, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

JDM HA's will probably be stiffer than shit. Not that that's a bad thing, if you've got a daily driver, it's just that true JDM coilovers tend to be retarded harsh becuase they're designed for roads that are very well maintained.

Good point, I dunno how well they will perform on the types of roads I want to use them on.

Kevin M · 2005-02-14, 09:24 PM

Yeah, they'd probably be too stiff for you JC. But, you could probably have the re-sprung and re-valved pretty cheap. I think Teins can be rebuilt here in the states now.

Evo Mike · 2005-02-14, 10:15 PM

yes they can be rebuilt in teh USA

Dean · 2005-02-14, 11:00 PM

HAs are slightly softer than the RAs, but they are still stiff. I have HAs on the Stealth, and it is good on the road, and the track, but it would be marginal for a daily driver.

I have driven to LV in it and that is fine, but the roads down in the bay area make me hit my head on the roof going to Sear's Pt. :ouch:

That said, the damping vs. spring rates are perfectly matched for the vehicle weight on the Stealth. Unless I am mistaken, there is no such thing as JDM vs. US HA, or HRs. There are optional springs available, but they ship the same both places.

If you can get a deal, worst case, you turn around and get your money out.

JC · 2005-02-15, 12:06 AM

They want $850 shipped for them.

2005-02-14, 07:54 PM	#1
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Tein HAs? I was thinking of picking up a used set of JDM HAs, anyone have any input? __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-02-14, 07:58 PM	#2
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	How used are they? Lately I've heard that Tein has been needing rebuillds sooner that a lot people had anticipated. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-02-14, 07:59 PM	#3
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	I'm not sure they are take-offs off a cut in half GC that was shipped here. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-02-14, 08:46 PM	#4
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	JDM HA's will probably be stiffer than shit. Not that that's a bad thing, if you've got a daily driver, it's just that true JDM coilovers tend to be retarded harsh becuase they're designed for roads that are very well maintained. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-02-14, 09:24 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, they'd probably be too stiff for you JC. But, you could probably have the re-sprung and re-valved pretty cheap. I think Teins can be rebuilt here in the states now. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-02-14, 10:15 PM	#7
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	yes they can be rebuilt in teh USA __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2005-02-14, 11:00 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	HAs are slightly softer than the RAs, but they are still stiff. I have HAs on the Stealth, and it is good on the road, and the track, but it would be marginal for a daily driver. I have driven to LV in it and that is fine, but the roads down in the bay area make me hit my head on the roof going to Sear's Pt. :ouch: That said, the damping vs. spring rates are perfectly matched for the vehicle weight on the Stealth. Unless I am mistaken, there is no such thing as JDM vs. US HA, or HRs. There are optional springs available, but they ship the same both places. If you can get a deal, worst case, you turn around and get your money out. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-02-15, 12:06 AM	#9
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	They want $850 shipped for them. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

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