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TEIN Suspension Kits for the '93-'97 Probe GT
TEIN USA Inc. will be offering the following products for the Ford Probe GT (2nd Generation Only). I have been informed recently that their is no date set. The holidays came up and changed a bunch of things for them. The theaded bodies needed to be redesigned and havent herd if they have completed that yet. We are hoping that there is a marketing time frame that they are working under. Stay tuned. Specifications and Part #s are known and available at this time. However, TEIN has not set a firm date has to when the Dealers/Vendors will be able to get their hands on them. Now on to the details:
The S.TECH Lowering Springs:
The BASIC DAMPER Kit:
The Super Street DAMPER Kit with Pillow Ball Upper Mount:
E.D.F.C. - Electronic Damping Force Control:
Note 1 - Additional Main Coils are available to purchase separately with a choice of Spring Rates for BOTH the BASIC & S.S. DAMPER kits. These DAMPERS are designed to accommodate the use of Spring Rates that differ up to +/-2kgf/mm (110 lbs/in), from the specifications of each Kit, for BOTH the Front and Rear without the necessity for revalving.
Now, what about price?
Well, no actual prices have been set at this time. However, I have been told that the prices for each of the available products for our car will be the same as other similar type vehicles. Caution: Do Not speculate on the actual price of these products. It is intended to only be a reference to the cost listed at website of TEIN USA (www.tein.com) for the same products offered for other vehicles.
Try to read BETWEEN the lines.
Our prices won’t be the Lowest, but they also won’t be the Highest either. Now, what I can tell you is that I have done some searching around and found that the Retail price is more like 10 to 15% less than MSRP. In addition, if you join in a Bulk Buy you’re sure to see that price fall even more.
On a personal note, this is a huge opportunity for those of us wanting a significantly improved suspension system from a manufacturer that is not only willing to actually make products but also to do so in a timely manner. But, this happened because of some strong persistence from one of the more prominent members, Stacey B. (a,k,a, Racy-Stacey). While attending a “GT LIVE” event (as a representative of SCCA Cal Club) at the California Speedway earlier this February, she spotted the TEIN both. Looking through their catalog she noticed a listing for the Probe GT. She asked about when it would be available she was told that no date was set because they first had to find a Probe GT to design it on (remember, they don’t have any of these in Japan). She then proceeded to talk up our community to the TEIN representatives there and managed to convince them to ‘give us a try’; just get us a Stock Probe GT. She then coordinated the test mule vehicle to be made available for TEIN. That’s where I came in to this story.
I brought them the vehicle for them to take apart and take all the necessary measurements that they required to start the development cycle for our car. At this point, we were not even going to be guaranteed exactly what would be made if any at all. The people over at TEIN USA have been extremely helpful and courteous during the whole process.
As of September 2nd, TEIN has provided myself with the prototype of the S.S. Damper w/ P.B.U.M. along with the information you see here today (as well as what appears on their website). I told them that this information was crucial to the success of these newly released products. I hope that this will give the most time for as many people as possible to save up their money and be ready to order when these products are made available. Now, back to business.
All prototyping was done on an almost completely stock 1994 Probe GT and thus ALL of the measurements and the subsequent designs values are referenced from this specific vehicle. The only relevant augmentation to the vehicle’s suspension is a Mazda Competition Rear Sway Bar (Thickness of 16mm) installed since May 2001. This is essentially the same as the recently popular choice of the Mazda 626 Rear Sway Bar of same thickness.
Over the next few weeks/months, a few of the other SCPOC members, along with myself, will be evaluating this new set-up from TEIN. Feedback will come in the form of a comparison between a members own suspension set-up to the TEIN suspension on the test vehicle. The backdrop for the comparison will be everything from normal street driving to aggressive high-speed touring; from your local autocross to some full track time-trials (well maybe). We are hopeful that this will help many out there who might not want to just ‘believe what the magazine wrote using some other car’ or I wish I could know if it’s ‘worth spending all that money.’
If you research TEIN, you’ll find quality products with a global reputation and top-tier support. You’re going to have a hard time finding a system on the market… wait a minute… that’s right, there ARE NO OTHER SYSTEMS like this on the market for us. One simple thing to remember: the components of these systems have been all been designed by the same manufacturer SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR CAR. Some of these products being made available to us have no equivalent by other manufacturers. We’re dealing with a company that wants to be the very best out there – and we are being included.
Michael
The S.TECH Lowering Springs:
- Ride Height Drop of: Front: 33mm (1.3in) Rear: 30mm(1.2in)
- Spring Rate: Front: ? kgf/mm(? lbs/in) Rear: ? kgf/mm(? lbs/in)
The BASIC DAMPER Kit:
- Main Coils both have a 200mm (8in) length with the Front using a straight 70mm I.D. while the Rear using a tapered 100-70mm I.D. with a Stroke of 118mm and 128mm, respectively. See Note 1.
- Spring Rate: Front: 9kgf/mm(504lbs/in) Rear: 6kgf/mm(335lbs/in)
- Ride Height Drop of: Front: 35mm(1.4in) Rear: 31mm(1.2in)
- Ride Height Adjustable: Front:+/-13mm(0.5in) Rear+/-12mm(0.45in) via pre-loading of Main Coil by an adjustable perch (Tools Included).
- The Damper is rebuildable for repair, overhauling, or revalving.
- Must use the Stock strut mounts.
The Super Street DAMPER Kit with Pillow Ball Upper Mount:
- Main Coils are both straight 70 mm I.D. with a 200mm (8in) length and a Front and Rear Stroke of 118mm and 128mm, respectively. See Note 1.
- Spring Rate: Front: 9kgf/mm(504lbs/in) Rear: 6kgf/mm(335lbs/in)
- Ride Height Drop of: Front: 35mm(1.4in) Rear: 31mm(1.2in)
- Ride Height Adjustable: Front:+/-13mm(0.5in) Rear:+/-12mm(0.45in) via pre-loading of Main Coil by an adjustable perch (Tools Included).
- The Damper is rebuildable for repair, overhauling, or revalving.
- 16 Way adjustable damping force (Compression and Rebound together) with ‘Finger’ adjustability – No Tools Necessary!
- Optional Remote adjustment of damping with E.D.F.C. (See below)
- Must be installed using TEIN’s Pillow Ball Upper Mounts (Camber Adjustable in the Front) [When I get a chance I will have the Range of adjustability measured].
E.D.F.C. - Electronic Damping Force Control:
- Real-Time damping adjustment from the convenience of the Driver’s Seat.
- Switch between 16 Levels or 32 1/2-Levels of separate adjustment for Front and Rear
- Three (3) programmable settings and Key-Off Memory of last setting used.
- Direct Fit. No modification to the Hood is necessary, but some Strut Tower Bars will then no longer fit.
Note 1 - Additional Main Coils are available to purchase separately with a choice of Spring Rates for BOTH the BASIC & S.S. DAMPER kits. These DAMPERS are designed to accommodate the use of Spring Rates that differ up to +/-2kgf/mm (110 lbs/in), from the specifications of each Kit, for BOTH the Front and Rear without the necessity for revalving.
Now, what about price?
Well, no actual prices have been set at this time. However, I have been told that the prices for each of the available products for our car will be the same as other similar type vehicles. Caution: Do Not speculate on the actual price of these products. It is intended to only be a reference to the cost listed at website of TEIN USA (www.tein.com) for the same products offered for other vehicles.
Try to read BETWEEN the lines.
Our prices won’t be the Lowest, but they also won’t be the Highest either. Now, what I can tell you is that I have done some searching around and found that the Retail price is more like 10 to 15% less than MSRP. In addition, if you join in a Bulk Buy you’re sure to see that price fall even more.On a personal note, this is a huge opportunity for those of us wanting a significantly improved suspension system from a manufacturer that is not only willing to actually make products but also to do so in a timely manner. But, this happened because of some strong persistence from one of the more prominent members, Stacey B. (a,k,a, Racy-Stacey). While attending a “GT LIVE” event (as a representative of SCCA Cal Club) at the California Speedway earlier this February, she spotted the TEIN both. Looking through their catalog she noticed a listing for the Probe GT. She asked about when it would be available she was told that no date was set because they first had to find a Probe GT to design it on (remember, they don’t have any of these in Japan). She then proceeded to talk up our community to the TEIN representatives there and managed to convince them to ‘give us a try’; just get us a Stock Probe GT. She then coordinated the test mule vehicle to be made available for TEIN. That’s where I came in to this story.
I brought them the vehicle for them to take apart and take all the necessary measurements that they required to start the development cycle for our car. At this point, we were not even going to be guaranteed exactly what would be made if any at all. The people over at TEIN USA have been extremely helpful and courteous during the whole process.
As of September 2nd, TEIN has provided myself with the prototype of the S.S. Damper w/ P.B.U.M. along with the information you see here today (as well as what appears on their website). I told them that this information was crucial to the success of these newly released products. I hope that this will give the most time for as many people as possible to save up their money and be ready to order when these products are made available. Now, back to business.
All prototyping was done on an almost completely stock 1994 Probe GT and thus ALL of the measurements and the subsequent designs values are referenced from this specific vehicle. The only relevant augmentation to the vehicle’s suspension is a Mazda Competition Rear Sway Bar (Thickness of 16mm) installed since May 2001. This is essentially the same as the recently popular choice of the Mazda 626 Rear Sway Bar of same thickness.
Over the next few weeks/months, a few of the other SCPOC members, along with myself, will be evaluating this new set-up from TEIN. Feedback will come in the form of a comparison between a members own suspension set-up to the TEIN suspension on the test vehicle. The backdrop for the comparison will be everything from normal street driving to aggressive high-speed touring; from your local autocross to some full track time-trials (well maybe). We are hopeful that this will help many out there who might not want to just ‘believe what the magazine wrote using some other car’ or I wish I could know if it’s ‘worth spending all that money.’
If you research TEIN, you’ll find quality products with a global reputation and top-tier support. You’re going to have a hard time finding a system on the market… wait a minute… that’s right, there ARE NO OTHER SYSTEMS like this on the market for us. One simple thing to remember: the components of these systems have been all been designed by the same manufacturer SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR CAR. Some of these products being made available to us have no equivalent by other manufacturers. We’re dealing with a company that wants to be the very best out there – and we are being included.
Michael
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I'm soo glad I did'nt get the D2's. 
), 1995 PGT (Back Again 
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