Is there a correct way to lower a S2000.
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From: Phoenix
<< Everything out there seems to have adjustable height for show. >>
The height adjustability allows you to do one thing that non-height-adjustable suspensions can not do, corner-balancing. Corner-balancing is used to achieve 50/50 cross distribution weight (LF + RR = RF + LR). Proper balance achieves a car that is easier to control and easier to judge at the limit. A proper alignment and corner-balancing is what will really transform the handling and your satisfaction of the car.
Both the S2000 and NSX have excellent suspensions from the factory. Quality coil-over suspensions like the ones from TEIN allow you to squeeze some more performance from the car while allowing the suspension to be customized to your preferences (ie. ride height, over/understeer bias) and compensate for you as an individual (your weight can be factored in while corner-balancing your suspension).
<< I would recommend tein type RA for the S2000, they are all aluminum, have full height, rebound and dampening (seperately) adjustability and are 45mm dampeners. I think they would be your best bet. >>
I agree, the RA is an excellent kit for the money. The weight reduction alone is worth it. However, one note: the rebound and compression are not adjustable separately. The only valving adjustment is made on the top of the damper body with a 16-position metered knob (one of the best features of the TEIN supension).
<<Tein says they are 16 point adjustable but for some reason my dampers seem to have 21 adjustments on all four corners>>
The knob can be clicked into 21 distinct positions. However, note that only the upper 16 are in the effect range of the damper. TEIN recommends keeping the position somewhere in the 16 position range as anything lower results in dampening so slow that the car may begin to pogo. Note also that the valving should always be adjusted by clicking to full firm (clockwise) then backing down to the desired position. I hope you had a chance to track your S2000 before installing the TEINs. The level of response and controllability you will get out of your S2000 will shock you!
Regards,
-- Chris
The height adjustability allows you to do one thing that non-height-adjustable suspensions can not do, corner-balancing. Corner-balancing is used to achieve 50/50 cross distribution weight (LF + RR = RF + LR). Proper balance achieves a car that is easier to control and easier to judge at the limit. A proper alignment and corner-balancing is what will really transform the handling and your satisfaction of the car.
Both the S2000 and NSX have excellent suspensions from the factory. Quality coil-over suspensions like the ones from TEIN allow you to squeeze some more performance from the car while allowing the suspension to be customized to your preferences (ie. ride height, over/understeer bias) and compensate for you as an individual (your weight can be factored in while corner-balancing your suspension).
<< I would recommend tein type RA for the S2000, they are all aluminum, have full height, rebound and dampening (seperately) adjustability and are 45mm dampeners. I think they would be your best bet. >>
I agree, the RA is an excellent kit for the money. The weight reduction alone is worth it. However, one note: the rebound and compression are not adjustable separately. The only valving adjustment is made on the top of the damper body with a 16-position metered knob (one of the best features of the TEIN supension).
<<Tein says they are 16 point adjustable but for some reason my dampers seem to have 21 adjustments on all four corners>>
The knob can be clicked into 21 distinct positions. However, note that only the upper 16 are in the effect range of the damper. TEIN recommends keeping the position somewhere in the 16 position range as anything lower results in dampening so slow that the car may begin to pogo. Note also that the valving should always be adjusted by clicking to full firm (clockwise) then backing down to the desired position. I hope you had a chance to track your S2000 before installing the TEINs. The level of response and controllability you will get out of your S2000 will shock you!
Regards,
-- Chris
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Thanks. Just so you guys know SOS has a great rep on the NSX board and has helped me before. I have read the mugen papar and i believe i can tune the handling with modified hight settings thats why I want the adjustability. The problem that I have with the teins is the spring ratings seem a little out of wack with what I know about the car. If I could order custom rate springs that would definitely get my going in the right diretion. So many project so little time, (and money).
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From: Ogden
I thought the tein RA's were both rebound and dampening adjustable seperately, it must be the next model up that has them seperate. Nice info to know though, thanks.
on another note, my tein ha's are the same way, ~20 something clicks are avaliable but only the top 16 are the recommended settings (and I have read on i-club that setting the dampening out of range can damage them.)
on another note, my tein ha's are the same way, ~20 something clicks are avaliable but only the top 16 are the recommended settings (and I have read on i-club that setting the dampening out of range can damage them.)
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Clovis how do you like the setup so far. I realize you more then likly do not hae any track time with it yet but it would bne nice to have a little report on the handling. Also are you predicting any strange wear patterns with this setup.
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Originally posted by StormBringer
Clovis how do you like the setup so far. I realize you more then likly do not hae any track time with it yet but it would bne nice to have a little report on the handling. Also are you predicting any strange wear patterns with this setup.
Clovis how do you like the setup so far. I realize you more then likly do not hae any track time with it yet but it would bne nice to have a little report on the handling. Also are you predicting any strange wear patterns with this setup.
As far as tire wear goes I do not forsee any "strange" patterns. Everything is back to within factory spec, so the rears should last about 8,000 miles with even wear and the fronts about 12,000 with some inner wear. Rear tires wear much faster due to toe and of course, power delivery.