TEIN VSH00-C1SA3-C Flex Z Coilover Kit for 96-00 Honda Civic EK

Vehicle Fitment

• 1996-2000 Honda Civic (EJ6/EJ7/EJ8/EM1/EK9, all trims)

Fitment Notes

• Front and rear complete coilover kit - full suspension replacement
• Non-rebuildable design - this is the more affordably-priced Flex Z line, positioned as an evolution of Tein's rebuildable Street Flex SF system but built to a lower price point without the teardown/revalve capability of Tein's higher-end coilovers
• Professional installation strongly recommended - one retailer notes Tein's warranty coverage requires installation by an ASE-certified mechanic, and the kit does not ship with installation instructions
• Special order at some retailers with extended lead times - confirm current stock before ordering if timing matters

Features

• Twin-tube shock absorber system for a comfortable ride quality suited to street driving
• Full-length ride height adjustment system allows lowering to the maximum allowable level while maintaining consistent shock travel and ride quality
• 16-way damping adjustment (compression and rebound together), tunable from soft daily-driving settings to firm track/competition settings
• Compatible with Tein's EDFC series for in-cabin electronic damping force adjustment
• Application-specific upper mounts included - pillow ball mounts provide front camber adjustment on strut suspensions
• Rich green powder-coated upper mounts and lower brackets for durability and corrosion resistance
• Optimally shaped dust boots developed through extensive Tein R&D for improved durability
• Manufactured and assembled at Tein's factory in Yokohama, Japan

Specifications

• Series: Flex Z (evolution of Street Flex SF)
• Position: Front and Rear (complete kit)
• Damper System: Twin-tube
• Damping Adjustment: 16-way (compression and rebound together)
• Height Adjustment: Full-length system
• EDFC Compatible: Yes
• Rebuildable: No

Included Components

• 4x Coilover Struts (front and rear, complete assemblies with springs)
• Upper Mounts (application-specific)
• Adjusting Wrench

Product Description

The EK-generation Civic's factory suspension is tuned around daily-driving comfort, leaving genuine handling potential and stance adjustability on the table for owners who want more control over how the car drives and sits. Tein's Flex Z coilover kit addresses both with a twin-tube damper design that keeps ride quality livable for street use, while offering full-length ride height adjustment that doesn't eat into shock travel the way simpler spring-perch-only adjustable kits often do.

Damping force is independently adjustable across 16 levels, letting owners dial in a firmer setup for spirited driving or back off toward comfort for daily commuting. Flex Z is Tein's more affordably priced evolution of their proven Street Flex SF system - the tradeoff for the lower price is that these dampers aren't rebuildable or re-valveable down the road, unlike some of Tein's higher-end coilover lines, which is worth knowing if long-term serviceability is a priority for your build.

This kit suits EK Civic owners across the full EJ6/EJ7/EJ8/EM1/EK9 trim range who want genuine height and damping adjustability in a street-focused coilover. Given the age of this platform, professional installation is strongly recommended, and Tein's own warranty terms reportedly require installation by an ASE-certified mechanic - factor that into your install plan, and budget for a proper wheel alignment afterward to reset toe, camber, and ride height to your target specs.