hydraulic adjustable suspension, no loss in perf.
08-04-2004, 03:36 PM
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hydraulic adjustable suspension, no loss in perf.
- I just might have to look into this, if it ever comes out for other applications 
"A company called Skipper out of Japan has been leading the industry in hydraulics out there for a while now. They finally introduced a product that replaces the lower spring purch on a coilover to give you full in-cab ride neight adjustment without losing ANY performance or handling. You still use your existing coilover spring and shock, this piece just replaces the lower spring purch. All the components are hydraulic and mount in the spare tire well. Here's an example of one on a GS430 coilover:"
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"A company called Skipper out of Japan has been leading the industry in hydraulics out there for a while now. They finally introduced a product that replaces the lower spring purch on a coilover to give you full in-cab ride neight adjustment without losing ANY performance or handling. You still use your existing coilover spring and shock, this piece just replaces the lower spring purch. All the components are hydraulic and mount in the spare tire well. Here's an example of one on a GS430 coilover:"
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08-04-2004, 05:05 PM
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Wow, that looks cool. Wouldn't it be nice to have to have an adjustable a shock (like the Tein flex with EDFC) and an adjustable ride height system from the cockpit? I'm sure it would be expensive and add quite a bit of un-sprung weight but still a cool set up.
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08-04-2004, 06:20 PM
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You always need to do a proper 4 wheel alignment when the ride height is changed even in the smallest dimensions. Camber and toe are all affected when the ride height is changed. No loss of performance? Perhaps not, but handling can change dramatically if more than half an inch is raised or dropped. This isn't an ideal product for the S2000, unless handling doesn't matter much to you.
While the Tein EDFC is quite different, constant changing of damper spring rates in car does not have such an adverse negative effect vs height change.
While the Tein EDFC is quite different, constant changing of damper spring rates in car does not have such an adverse negative effect vs height change.
08-04-2004, 08:34 PM
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You guys have some good points and I agree that it wouldn't be ideal for handling performance. However, you could have a set height that the car is aligned properly for. The other heights would be used only as needed and for looks. You could set the car very low for slow cruising and high for rough roads and speed bumps. Then you could set it to the ideal alignment height for the twistys. The only negative is cost and weight.
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08-04-2004, 08:55 PM
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lol... that does look like a heavy setup. But the Tien SS with EDFC is electronically controlled and I wish I didn't cancel that order. Tien is one of the nicest setups, esp. with the EDFC I heard. 
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08-04-2004, 09:02 PM
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[QUOTE=under-rated,Aug 4 2004, 09:55 PM]lol... that does look like a heavy setup. But the Tien SS with EDFC is electronically controlled and I wish I didn't cancel that order. Tien is one of the nicest setups, esp. with the EDFC I heard.
08-06-2004, 04:36 AM
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I got the Tein Flex with EDFC and I love them. No complaints here. My car stays unbelievably flat through turns, and turn in is so crisp. It makes my S feel even more like a go-cart!
