Help with stuck Tein SS perch

[striktlyaccord]

Well not exactly a knob, but rather the perch that the spring sits on.  If the threads get dirty or worn, the perch becomes very hard to screw up or down the threads when you want to adjust the height.  You might want to either look into a set of coilovers that come with treated threads, or just remember to clean the threads on the coils you do decide to buy as often as possible.  No Seize / Anti-Seize gel will be a good investment for you.

[Asim]

Does the SS-P have this problem?

[JC04accord]

Does the SS-P have this problem?

That would make sense, wouldn't it?  I had this same fucking discussion with Tein a year ago.  For whatever reason, all of the coilovers made by Tein for our cars do not have teflon coated threads.  That means you would have to buy a higher quality (and more expensive) coil over made for the TSX to get teflon coated threads and then void the warranty by installing it on your Accord.

[striktlyaccord]

Does the SS-P have this problem?

I'm not a 100% sure about this answer, so you might want to contact TEIN to find out.  However, since the SS-P is the same product as the SS with just an added upper pillowball mount, I assume that they also just have steel threads.  By "higher-end", you'd prolly have to get like the Comfort Sports or something to guarantee that they come with treated threads, or, like Tim said before, get a set that was made for the Acura TSX.

[timot_one]

I already talked to Tein about this last year.  I'm not sure why nobody believes me when I said it the first time, but if you still think I'm making it up, go ahead and call yourself.  For the record, the only difference between the SS and the SS-P is the upper pillow ball mount.

[Slammedk24]

Thats good that Tien will fix it and all but what about the down time of your car. cause you gotta take them off, pack em up, sned em out, wait for them to fix them and then wait for them to come back.

[striktlyaccord]

I already talked to Tein about this last year.  I'm not sure why nobody believes me when I said it the first time, but if you still think I'm making it up, go ahead and call yourself.  For the record, the only difference between the SS and the SS-P is the upper pillow ball mount.

Yeh Tim that's basically what I said.

Tory - Unfortunately, the down-time becomes our problem.  Lucky I saved my stock suspension.

[Skippy]

And this is why I hate coilovers.

[striktlyaccord]

And this is why I hate coilovers.

Every car mod has a downside... or two... or three...

[Anonymous]

And this is why I hate coilovers.

how different is it from changing ride height on a Neuspeed supercup kit?

[Skippy]

Changing the ride height on the neuspeed supercup kit is a bit more involved, but is mechanically more simple.  The lower perch of the Koni SP3 strut is adjustable by way of a snap ring that seats the spring cup.  To adjust the ride height, the strut is decompressed (usually the front only because the springs are so stiff), and the perch is manipulated by moving the snap ring up or down the desired number of grooves.  The kit allows for a half inch raise or drop.  While less effective at overall raising or lowering than a coilover setup, the kit still allows for some flexibility especially when using springs that do not offer a lot of drop.  The maintenance issues of a coilover system are eliminated.  All one needs to do is use brake cleaner to blast away any debris in the grooves, and then follow up with a hook or pick to remove stubborn stuff.

I would recommend all coilover owners regardless of location to coat the threads of their struts in a metallic anti-seize lubricant, and then tape up the exposed threads with a weatherproof tape to keep the threads pristine and isolated from the elements.

[striktlyaccord]

I would recommend all coilover owners regardless of location to coat the threads of their struts in a metallic anti-seize lubricant...

Did this.

...and then tape up the exposed threads with a weatherproof tape to keep the threads pristine and isolated from the elements.

Did not do this, but good idea.

[Skippy]

Yeah, I was suggesting that they be done in tandem.  Sorry for seeming like I told you to do something that you already did.  The anti-seize protects against stuff that may get past the tape, and it also keeps the threads coated at all times.  The excess is just wiped away when service is to be done.  The tape is the heart of what I'm suggesting because it will keep debris, road salt, and other nastiness away from the threads.  This will eliminate that nasty grinding sound when you adjust your struts because you KNOW something is in there...

[Anonymous]

^ thanks for the informative Post Skippy on the 'how to' adjustment works for the neuspeed super cup kit and the other one as far as coilover tips of PM. I will keep both in mind.

[striktlyaccord]

Skip,

I in no way translated your thread as if you were telling me to do something I already did.  In fact, both of your tips were good, and I was curious as to what tape you would suggest to cover the threads without things getting messy?