$1,390.00
Model #VSQ44-M1AS3
Full-Length and Adjustable Damping shock absorber with Camber adjustment for Minivan.
In regular shock absorbers, bump rubber is vital to avoid damage from bottoming out. Unfortunately it causes instability, because when a large impact compresses it, energy thus amassed is released upwards.
RX1 however uses the Hydraulic Bump Stopper to convert the impact to thermal energy and absorb it. This strongly reduces the shock, and there's no repulsion force.
Hydraulic Bump Stopper (H.B.S.)!
Standard Shock Absorbers with Bump Rubber
Upward jolting and repeated bouncing, driving over a bump. It takes a while to stabilize.
The impact is absorbed; no bouncing and rapid stabilization.
Even in a fully seated and loaded minivan, jolts from the rough road are reduced.
Ride comfort can be enjoyed in all seats!
About Bump Rubber
Made from urethane or rubber, it buffers the impact at full compression, preventing damage to the vehicle body or shock absorbers.
How the H.B.S. Mechanism Works
Shock Absorbers with H.B.S./Shock Absorbers with H.B.S.
In regular shock absorbers, bump rubber is vital to avoid damage from bottoming out. Unfortunately it causes instability, because when a large impact compresses it, energy thus amassed is released upwards.
RX1 however uses the Hydraulic Bump Stopper to convert the impact to thermal energy and absorb it. This strongly reduces the shock, and there's no repulsion force.
H.B.S.: A Must for World-Class Rallies!
Rally Scene
Swiftly absorbing the impact of big jumps, H.B.S. produces a much more stable vehicle.
The Hydraulic Bump Stopper (H.B.S.) Mechanism
Inactive H.B.S./H.B.S. Activated
In shock absorbers with inactive or no H.B.S., the operative valve (green) floats, and oil flows freely through the base valve ports. Resistance to the flow from the shim stack then, causes damping force.
Near full compression, when the piston rod strokes beyond a predetermined point, the operative valve is pushed down and activates H.B.S.: the base valve ports are narrowed, blocking the oil flow. This results in high damping force.
A relief valve serves to suppress sudden damping force increase, when the pressure in the cylinder exceeds its regular level.
The setup of the H.B.S. mechanism is optimized per vehicle model, with the right activation point and damping force.
To avoid damages/breakages, conventional bump rubbers must also be fitted/used with H.B.S.-equipped dampers.
Full-Length Adjustable
Lower brackets on strut type suspensions come with camber angle adjustment feature. Camber angle can be adjusted by rotating the eccentric washer 180°. This feature can enable camber angle adjustment, even if it can not be adjusted with the upper mounts.
Except some models (e.g. strut with inset type brackets)
Full-Length Adjustable
Advantage: adjusting ride height has little effect on ride quality.
Same stroke length Changed full length
In addition to combining a low down style with ride comfort, this system offers more setup options for sport driving too.
Twin-Tube
Compared to the regular mono-tube system, twin-tube attains longer strokes with a smaller repulsive force, resulting in high ride comfort.
Mono-Tube / Twin-Tube
Roads may have all sorts of surface conditions. This calls for shock absorbers with ample stroke, that operate smoothly.
Thanks to flexible strokes, you can negotiate gaps and bumps steadily on rough roads, meaning a smooth ride at low speed and stability at high speed.
Damping Force Adjustment
RX1 features 16-level damping force adjustment, for simultaneous adjustment of compression and rebound.
Modify ride comfort and handling according to your preference, changing the properties of the shock absorber with the adjustment dial.
Adjustment Dial
Adjust to Suit Driving Conditions
The above are examples; actual settings vary according to the vehicle's circumstances.
Mounts Included
An easy-to-install mount, exclusively designed for each vehicle model, is included in the product kit.
Reinforced Rubber Upper Mount
(for Strut)
Pillow Ball Upper Mount
(for Strut)
We have devised a suitable mount for each vehicle type.
Pillow ball upper mounts for front strut suspensions feature camber adjustment.
Camber Angle Adjustment:
This means changing the contact patch of the tires during cornering, by changing the angle at which the tires touch the ground.
Example of Adjustment Negative camber:
Replacement Service
For this product we offer not overhaul, but a replacement service.
When your shock absorber wears out...Purchase only a new shock absorber. As good as new!
Our replacement service revives your shock absorber, by replacing the main part. It allows you to buy the shock absorber itself without the exterior parts like the upper mount, lower bracket, spring, etc.
Overhaul Issues / Replacement Service
Revalving is also available!
Damping Force Modification
entails changing damping force to suit your driving conditions or preferences, by re-arranging the shock absorbers' internal components.
Stroke Modification
This entails changing the stroking distance to suit your driving conditions or preferences, by e.g. replacing or modifying the shock absorbers' internal components.
EDFC Compatible
The EDFC Series offer easy damping force adjustment from the driver's seat.
Some vehicle models are not compatible
A motor instead of adjustment dial
Remote adjustment from the cockpit!
EDFC Series Lineup
EDFC5
Automatic & Flexible Adjustment with New Jerk-Reactive Control for Enhanced Driving Experience
Individual Wheel Control Jerk-Reactive Adjustment
Cornering-Reactive Accel/Deceleration-Reactive
Speed-Reactive Wireless Control
AI (Learning Function)
EDFC Active Pro
The Finest in Electronic Damping Force Controllers
Individual Wheel Control Cornering-Reactive
Accel/Deceleration-Reactive Speed-Reactive
Wireless Control
High Durability and Reliability
Optimal Dust Boot
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
Spring
Cold formed with SAE9254 steel (minimum tensile strength 200 kgf/mm2), our springs are outstandingly sag-proof and boast extremely stable quality.
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
Damper Oil
Since TEIN's damper oil maintains a stable viscosity in a broad temperature range, it sustains smooth strokes and reliable damping force in a variety of circumstances.
Due to excellent anti-foaming properties, it's resistant to cavitation (bubble forming). Since it's strong against heat too, it's suitable for fierce 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
TEIN-Green Powder Coating
Powder Coating
A bright TEIN-green powder paint is used on elements such as the upper mount and lower bracket. Our powder coating technique produces an extremely strong and durable film. 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'
ZT Coating
Our unique special surface treatment ZT Coating makes the paint strong against chipping by flying gravel, 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.
Features:
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
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Although there’s a massive amount of suspension companies out there, few of them have the history or reputation of Tein. With a wide range of different products at different price points, Tein offers suspension components for nearly every automotive application out there.
It all started in the early 1980s, when two rally racers couldn’t find shock absorbers which could withstand their aggressive driving techniques. After tossing the idea around, the two racers created their own suspension company, which is how Tein was born.
Tein’s shock absorbers quickly became popular with rally racers from grass roots to high-level WRC cars through the 1980s and 1990s. In 1995, Japan eliminated some of their strict laws which prohibited the use of suspension modifications and the demand for Tein quickly grew to new levels.
Twin Tube vs Mono TubeLooking at the outside of a damper or coilover might make you think they’re all the same, but what’s inside them varies massively. There are two types of dampers which are used in the automotive industry: twin tube and mono tube. Some aftermarket suspension companies push the idea that mono tube dampers are the absolute best, but that’s really not entirely true.
While mono tube dampers are used in the majority of race cars, they simply don’t provide the same ride quality that a twin tube damper can provide.
A twin-tube design can be found on the majority of OEM shocks, low-end coilovers, and even mid-level coilovers designed for street use. It’s not a bad design by any means. Twin-tube uses an inner and outer tube. The inner tube holds the piston shaft, valve, and oil. The outer tube holds damper oil and nitrogen gas. The design allows for more suspension stroke without increasing the height of the body, providing better ride quality.
Depending on which Tein coilover you pick, it could either use a twin tube or mono tube damper. Tein is one of the few aftermarket suspension manufacturers who offers both twin tube and mono dampers, because twin tube dampers are simply more difficult to manufacture.
Should I Buy Coilovers or Lowering Springs?While Tein’s coilovers are great and many of them are very affordable, some enthusiasts simply want something cheaper. Not everyone wants all the capabilities and benefits of a full coilover, sometimes you just want the lowered stance without everything else.
Lowering springs are typically physically smaller than OEM springs and utilize higher spring rates. With stiffer rates, total body movement is reduced which eliminates excessive weight transfer and poor handling characteristics. The lower ride height also lowers the center of gravity of the entire vehicle which further reduces body movement, especially while cornering.
Since many lowering springs use higher spring rates than the OEM units, the dampers have to work extra hard to keep the car under control. Although you may not be able to tell on the road, your OEM dampers may not be able to control your car with the higher spring rates. This problem is unique per vehicle, but it can occur with almost any car.
Coilovers theoretically fix the problem listed above by combining a higher rate spring with a damper designed to work with that spring correctly; however, that doesn’t mean all coilovers are better than the OEM suspension.
Tein coilovers are carefully designed to provide the best balance of damping, spring rate, ride quality, suspension stroke, and pricing. Many of their coilovers feature height and damping adjustment, which allows you to dial in your suspension for your exact needs. If you plan on attending any track events or just want the best performance possible, a set of coilovers is a much better purchase than lowering springs.
Spring and Damping AdjustabilityThe majority of Tein’s coilovers offer a significant amount of adjustability. This adjustment will typically come in the form of an adjustable collar which threads up or down the body and either compresses or decompressed the spring. This adjustment effects spring pre-load which increases the amount of force needed to compress the coilovers, but does not increase spring rate.
Many of their coilovers also offer ride height adjustment. Being able to adjust ride height and spring pre-load independently allows for much greater suspension tuning and ultimately allows for the best handling possible when properly tuned by a qualified professional.
Should You Choose Tein?With a wide range of products at very affordable prices, Tein offers suspension components for the majority of automotive applications. All their products are very high quality and offer fantastic build quality, plus a limited warranty!
