Tein Street Basis Z Coilover System 94-01 Acura Integra DC2
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Tein Part# GSH96-8USS2

Tein 94-01 Acura Integra (DC2/DC4) Street Basis Z Coilovers

Fitment:
1997-2001 Acura Integra GS L4.1834cc
1994-2001 Acura Integra GS-R L4.1797cc
1994-2001 Acura Integra LS L4.1834cc
1994-1998 Acura Integra RS L4.1834cc
1995-1996 Acura Integra Special Edition
1997-1998 Acura Integra Type R L4.1797cc
2000-2001 Acura Integra Type R L4.1797cc

*Incredibly Low Price*
The top end of the shell pipe is narrowed, oil and gas are injected, and the whole unit is sealed by crimping the metal.

This new approach massively shortens the production process. As a result, we have succeeded in vastly cutting production cost.

*Thread-Type Ride Height Adjustment*
The ride height can be adjusted by moving the lower spring seat up or down.  Characteristic of this system are its simple structure and ease of use.

*Twin-Tube System*
Compared to the regular mono-tube system, twin-tube attains longer stroke with a smaller repulsive force, resulting in high ride comfort.

Roads may have all sorts of surface conditions. This calls for shock absorbers with ample stroke, that operate smoothly.

Thanks to this unique characteristic, you can negotiate gaps and bumps steadily on rough roads, meaning a smooth ride at low speed and stability at high speed.

*Uses OE Mounts*
STREET ADVANCE Z and STREET BASIS Z use the vehicle's original upper mounts (not included in our product kit).

*High Durability and Reliability*
 * Optimal Dust Boot - Thanks to its smooth compression and high durability, the dust boot guards the piston rod from damage, and keeps foreign material out of the shock absorber. (Some vehicles use their OE dust boots)

 * No-Sag Spring - Cold formed with SAE9254 steel (minimum tensile strength 200 kgf/mm2), our springs are outstandingly sag-proof and boast extreme resiliency. Superior rust protection is ensured with a highly durable powder coating that does not peel or flake. Our high-quality springs can be used without worries, in any conditions.

 * High-Performance Damper Oil - Since TEIN's damper oil maintains a stable viscosity in a broad temperature range, it sustains smooth stroke and reliable damping force in a variety of circumstances. Due to excellent anti-foaming properties, it's resistant to cavitation (bubble forming). Since it withstands high heat too, it's suitable for intense sport driving as well. Furthermore, the damper oil keeps up its superior performance long-term, because it's resistant to deterioration over time.

 * Rust-Proofing - A bright TEIN-green powder paint is used on the shock absorber's shell case. Our powder coating technique produces an extremely strong and durable barrier. No harmful organic solvents are used, for minimal pollution. Superior durability and corrosion resistance are achieved by TEIN's patented 2-Layer, 1-Bake powder coating method, which uses 2 layers of anti-rust paint on a blasted surface.  (Japanese patent number 4347712)

 * Special Surface Treatment 'ZT Coating' - Our unique ZT Coating surface treatment on the ride height adjustment thread is abrasion resistant against gravel/debris, and further enhances its corrosion resistance. With zero claims for stuck parts due to rust in 500,000 shock absorbers, TEIN shock absorbers are amazingly rustproof. We're confident of customer satisfaction even in coastal areas or regions with heavy snowfall.

*Damping Force Adjustment*
Modify ride comfort and handling according to your preference, changing the properties of the shock absorber with the adjustment dial.

*Compatible with EDFC Series (Optional)*
The EDFC Series offer easy damping force adjustment from the driver's seat (Some vehicle models are not compatible).

The Tein Street Basis Z Damper kit offers OE-level quality with height adjustment at an entry-level price. Most users looking for a spring and damper combination that offers a sportier street-ride quality than stock, but with to have control over the height of the car as well will find that the Tein Street Basis Z (often referred to as the SBZ) fits the bill well. Combined with springs that are conservatively chosen for increased cornering loads and management of weight transition, this system forgoes many often-unnecessary adjustment features for the casual user.

Lowering range for this single-length adjustable kit is moderate, being adjusted with threaded collars and spring seats. One should expect a drop that is noticeable and gives the car a more aggressive stance. When adjusted within it's recommended range of about 1.5" to 2.0" lower thgan stock, the Street Basis Z offers daily usability of the car with sufficient ground clearance for most obstibles. If someone is looking for a suspension that will totally-slam their car then a kit with full-length adjustment as recommended. Feel free to contact us for more details on a recommendation there.

More on the adjustment of the height...Tein offers some of the industries finest spring seats and locking collars. They feature flanges that prevent the wrenches from falling off the collars as you are turning. And those wrenches! They are some of the longest in the industry and an ergonomic shape, which allow users get the most torque for easier adjustments. Lastly, a thin, delrin spring seat washer enables the lower seat to spin freely against the bottom of the spring. (Unless you've handled a suspension kit like this before, some of the features just mentioned may not mean much...but we promise, you'll appriciate that Tein thinks as much about the tuner as they do the tuning.)

The fixed damping level reduces the user's need to stress over damper adjustments. Tein has tuned this SBZ system to be a compliant yet sporting setup out of the box. High-speed damper inputs do not upset the chassis while low-speed damper movements (such as undulations on the highway) are more tightly controlled. This improves driver confidence allowing you to mash your commute with a little more fun, without breaking your back.

The Tein SBZ does not include new upper mounts, relying on the user to swap upper mounts from the stock suspension assembly. If they are worn it may be advisable to replace these with new parts. On select applications, Heeltoe Automotive will offer an option to add new factory upper mounts to their order, enabling them to keep the factory assemblies intact.

The Tein Street Basis Z is a kit evolved from the Street Basis kit, which itself was an evolved design from the Basic damper kit. With it, they refined the dampening rates to appeal to a broader audience, added corrosion resistance to the threaded section, and improved the bump-stops to improve longevity. Tein continues to develop their product line which is what makes them a leader in today's very crowded coil-over damper market segment.