Looks like Tien has this EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller) kit out for the 8 in Japan, according to the article in the Aug Sport Compact car (its was on a white 8), its a computer controled suspension that can be adjusted from inside the car to various conditions.

This is really cool, here is the website, although the 8 isn't listed yet. Hopefully this will be out soon.

http://www.tein.com/edfc.html

 

The EDFC has been out for a while, for other cars. It's an intersting device, and I would like to see what kind of flexibility it would have on an RX-8.

 

im assuming it will be $2500.00 or so ??

 

the coilovers is actualli available for awhile in our local mkt.but they are onli compatible on Type Flex & Super Street.both models are comfort-street used thou.hardcore track fans might find it 'not enuff' even @ the 'hardest' settings

 

From what I've heard from many Tein users, the Flex coilovers are plenty stiff enough at its stiffest for hardcore track use, and are comparable in terms of dampening to the HKS hypermax, and JIC's, and I've heard that they are more durable then JIC coilovers.

 

Are there any non-JDM companies that sell coilover shocks for the RX-8? Also, the EDFC is only compatible with Tein products, no?

 

As of now, I dont believe that there are any non-jdm coilover manufacturers, although there are many non-jdm springs available, as well as struts and sways, but no shocks. Yes the EDFC is only compatible with Tein Products, (a marketing strategy).

 

So, on the softest setting, is it actually softer than stock rx8 ride? I find this very interesting...

 

I have the Flex coilovers. Can't say I think they're softer than the OEM ride. But they are definitely daily driveable.

 

Red devil, you can control them from inside your car right?

 

I didn't opt for the EDFC, so personally no. But with the Tein Flex, yes you can adjust the dampers from inside the car.

Just to clarify, as sometimes some get confused, you cannot adjust ride height with the EDFC, just dampening. If you want to change your ride height, you need to remove and adjust each coilover assembly.

 

Well, I have seen one or 2 companies which give you up to 18 settings that you can control. With those 18 settings, do you think the lowest would be softer than the stock car?

Its funny you mentioned that you cannot adjust ride height. I am wondering, is there anything out there that can help lower/raise you car with a touch of a button? Just curious...

 

 

I have no idea what you're looking for, so I'm just going to suggest you search.

Take the Tein Flex for what it is. Just a very basic coilover. Not much about them is high tech, if anything. Even the dampening adjustability is nothing spectacular as it's one dimensional. But it does let you play around a little bit. Since I daily drive my RX-8, I don't need to put on something like a Koni28, but I also didn't just want springs.

 

i have type flex and the edfc and ill tell u right now dont buy into the "soft" and "hard" wording....

the edfc on its "softest" is still brutally stiffer than stock.

damping force will change only so much of the ride....remember the front of this thing has 500lb springs. thats over double the stiffness of stock, ease the tension on the damper all u want and the springs will still knock out teeth


ps many companies brag about the # of setting they can change on the dampers, tein has 32 settings. its technically 16 settings bc they use "half" turns to get the #'s in between......(eg...a numer 19 setting is actually the number between 9 and 10 in the '16' mode) it allows a more precise adjustment. but in all honesty on the street 9,10, and 11 all feel the same. but 00 and 16 are worlds apart....maybe its just me but on setting 16 i feel it handles the best

 

Yes, you make very good points. Alright, when I get some good info, Ill post it up.