Young Version — April 1998
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238 available scans from Young Version — April 1998, in right-to-left reading order. Japanese OCR and English translation drafts are available throughout. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data. Capture img018 is absent from the supplied folder; the exact missing printed pages have not been established.
Page 29 — English draft translation
Value for money. To make it easier to enjoy upgrading your car's handling, we maintained the high strength, durability, and functionality common to all Tein products while reviewing production lines and processes to reduce cost. This delivers an affordable price. It also makes simultaneous replacement of wheels, tires, and the handling system possible with a smaller added budget, enabling complete styling and tuning.
Ordinary sport shocks often advertise short stroke. Shortening stroke necessarily requires greater damping force, which worsens ride comfort. Type NR and NA dampers use a short case while preserving as much stroke as possible. Their capacity is 130% of stock for stable damping, without needlessly increasing damping force. This balances sporty handling, an attractive lowered stance, and refined ride comfort.
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The Type NA damper already includes the 16-step simultaneous rebound/compression adjustment feature praised in the Type HA damper. A patented valve mechanism provides reliable changes in damping force. A dedicated click tool is included, making adjustment easier…
Equipped with a 16-step simultaneous rebound/compression damping adjustment mechanism (Type NA damper).
…and improves usability.
Ride comfort and sporty performance—based on completely different concepts!
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Upper mount.
For the upper mount, you can use the stock upper mount or a Tein upper mount (sold separately). When Type NR or NA damper kits are paired with Tein pillow-ball upper mounts, some vehicle models may require stock parts such as bump stops and boots.
Tein's S-Tech lowering springs are paired with the kit…
The springs use Tein S-Tech lowering springs for an optimized setup. On vehicles with a hard setting, the hard spring is used as standard; vehicles with a medium setting receive medium springs. Combining these with another manufacturer's springs may create play because of differences in free length.
Equipped with a four-step C-ring ride-height adjustment system.
The C-ring ride-height adjustment system allows setup for different situations, including center of gravity and corner-weight adjustment, expanding the range of driving options…
…and broadens setup possibilities.
The standard position is the second notch from the top. The four ring positions are based on vehicle-specific measurement data and leverage ratios, and are set to change actual ride height by about 10 mm each. Please note that using positions other than the standard one may create spring slack or problems from excessive preload.
Using positions other than the standard one may cause spring slack or problems from excessive preload; please take care.
The structure and case diameter provide about 130% of the stock capacity. Combined with original oil, this minimizes performance loss from heat fade, stabilizes damping, and provides the durability for long, hard driving without giving up.
Large-capacity twin-tube case for a short-case design.
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SUPER STREET DAMPER
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Type NR: supple ride with a tenacious feel, achieved through excellent balance.
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Kit contents: four fixed-damping dampers, four S-Tech springs, dedicated installation instructions, a 90 mm measuring gauge, and a four-step C-ring ride-height adjustment system…
The Type NR balances lowered styling, sporty handling, and good comfort at a high level. To create a new handling package, we revisited the setup from many angles and developed a street-specific tune. The Type NR dampers deliver a comfortable ride with a reassuring feel and a clean lowered stance.
Can be overhauled. If problems arise through aging, the fully disassemblable design allows overhaul. The setup can also be changed to suit your preferences (at additional cost)…
1set ¥74,000~
…included (four steps).
…additional cost applies.
Compatible with lowering and inch-up wheel upgrades.
Well-balanced tuning.
Short case while retaining maximum stroke.
The basics of styling include…
Larger-diameter wheels and increased width raise unsprung weight, which has a major effect on handling…
For each vehicle, ride height, stroke, spring rate, and damping are tuned to make the most of that car's character. Just as sedans, saloons, and sports cars each have their own styling and tuning, these kits deliver a more developed handling package. Type NR and NA dampers meet user needs across a broad range, from comfort to sport.
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…and affects it.
Type NR/NA dampers adapt flexibly to these conditions. Their ideal damping characteristics minimize the effect on handling and deliver smooth, precise steering.
Street
Comfort
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Conventional…
Sport shocks.
Stock
1998 general catalog / Type NR and NA catalog.
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