TEIN full coilover for 97+ Q45

[Tgvince]

Hey Gang, Im getting a little ahead of myself here but had to share...When i was at SEMA last week i spoke to the guys at the TEIN booth. It seems there is a full coilover suspension available for the Y33 in Japan. They will check to see if its compatible with the 97+ Q45, All i have to do is measure the spindle daimeter and take some pics of the spindle assembly. See this setup replaces the entire front strut/hub assembly. So anyhow I didnt know if there was anyone really interested in this setup? Full retail price is around $2300(not cheap I know) for all 4 corners fully adjustable coilover suspension. I know from experience the TEIN stuff is some of the best riding, quietest, best designed stuff available.

Terry97Q45

[maxnix]

Seeems like the JIC was only about $1800, but I would have to check. Might have been for the G50.

[Tgvince]

This is the top of the line TEIN...Not sure about the JIC one your talking about.

Terry

[BadQ45t]

Wow, that would probably be reasonable if someone compared the price of new springs, shocks that were of anywhere near the performance of coilovers? What would the ride be like????

[Q45tech]

The problem with the 97+ Q Front is the oem [and aftermarket] coilover have no camber gain......unlike the 90-96 coil overs [with twisted/angled upper link].

So to improve handling [peak G in a turn] you are even more dependent on tires [sidewall stiffness]. Or springs and sway bars so stiff as to limit body movement.Doubling the spring/bar rate on a heavy Q will make for a much less comfortable car. Doubling the bar rate would ride better.

[Tgvince]

TEIN has some awesome camber plates that generally fit seemlessly with there coilovers. Im not sure if they offer them for the Q but I will find out. As for ride quality? Im sure it wont be as cushy or floaty...but if you want coilovers you gotta give somewhere:). Plus giving the fact that us 97+Q owners have NO choices for aftermarket struts/inserts this is a good option.

Terry

[BadQ45t]

I agree, in a few more thousand I'd be interested. I agree, tire stiffness is huge. The Yoko ES100's made a huge difference in the handling of the car. What I want is something more than stock replacements when the suspension is worn out and this would be a player for sure.

Let us know when these are available.

[Q45tech]

Camber plates just fix static camber [correct for angle changes in lowering].......they cannot create a camber gain curve.Each type/design of tire will need a different curve to maintain tread flatness against the roading with varying loads and body/suspension angles.