
Key Features & Specifications:
Brand: TEIN
Series: STREET BASIS Z
Product Type: Height-Adjustable Lowering Coilover Suspension Kit
Fitment: Vehicle-Specific
Year Range: 2013-2017
Make: Honda
Model: Accord
Body Styles: Sedan / Coupe
Engine Applications: 2.4L 4-Cylinder / 3.5L V6 Coupe
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Ride Height Adjustment: Threaded Spring Seats, Front & Rear
Full-Length Ride Height Adjustment: No
Damping Adjustment: No — Fixed Damping Front & Rear
Damper Design: Twin-Tube
Front Upper Mounts: Reuses Factory OEM Mounts
Rear Upper Mounts: Reuses Factory OEM Mounts
Front Spring Rate: 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/in)
Rear Spring Rate: 4 kg/mm (224 lbs/in)
Front Spring Length: 235mm
Rear Spring Length: 250mm
Rear Spring Inside Diameter: 70-90mm
Front Spring Part Number: S8HD6-13060
Rear Spring Part Number: SG040-13250
EDFC Compatibility: No
Quantity: Front and Rear Coilover Suspension Kit
Part Number: GSHD6-8USS2
Fitment:
2013-2017 Honda Accord Sedan 2.4L 4-Cylinder FWD
2013-2017 Honda Accord Coupe 2.4L 4-Cylinder FWD
2013-2017 Honda Accord Coupe 3.5L V6 FWD
The supplied TEIN application data does not list the Accord 3.5L V6 Sedan for this part number.
The TEIN STREET BASIS Z is designed for Accord owners who want a lower ride height without the extra setup involved in adjustable-damping coilovers. It's a straightforward suspension package with threaded spring-seat height adjustment, matched springs, and dampers tuned for street use.
Unlike TEIN's STREET ADVANCE Z and FLEX Z systems, STREET BASIS Z has fixed damping. You can't adjust shock firmness, but you can change the ride height within TEIN's specified range. The system uses twin-tube dampers and retains the vehicle's factory upper mounts.
For a daily-driven Accord, the appeal is simplicity: you can set a lower stance without having to work through multiple damping settings. The suspension remains designed around ordinary street driving rather than a dedicated track setup.
Part GSHD6-8USS2 covers selected ninth-generation Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe applications.
The kit uses 6 kg/mm front springs and 4 kg/mm rear springs. Both front and rear positions reuse the original upper mounts, so this kit does not include camber-adjustable front plates or pillowball mounts.
TEIN's recommended lowering varies slightly between body styles and engine configurations. The 2.4L Sedan has a recommended drop of approximately 1.6 inches in front and 1.0 inch in the rear, while the 2.4L Coupe uses a 1.6-inch front and 1.4-inch rear drop.
The 3.5L V6 Coupe starts at approximately 1.4 inches lower in front and 1.6 inches lower in the rear.
| Vehicle Application | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2017 Accord Sedan 2.4L | -1.6in (-40mm) | -1.0in (-25mm) |
| 2013-2017 Accord Coupe 2.4L | -1.6in (-40mm) | -1.4in (-35mm) |
| 2013-2017 Accord Coupe 3.5L V6 | -1.4in (-35mm) | -1.6in (-40mm) |
| Vehicle Application | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Accord Sedan 2.4L | -2.0in to -1.2in | -1.4in to -0.6in |
| Accord Coupe 2.4L | -2.0in to -1.2in | -1.8in to -1.0in |
| Accord Coupe 3.5L V6 | -1.8in to -1.2in | -2.0in to -1.2in |
| Vehicle Application | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Accord Sedan 2.4L | -2.7in to -0.9in | -2.9in to -0.3in |
| Accord Coupe 2.4L | -2.7in to -1.0in | -2.6in to 0.0in |
| Accord Coupe 3.5L V6 | -2.9in to -1.2in | -2.8in to -0.2in |
All ride-height figures are measured relative to factory suspension height. Maximum adjustment limits are not necessarily suitable for normal driving. Final settings depend on vehicle condition, available suspension travel, and tire clearance.
Upper Mounts: Factory front and rear upper mounts must be reused or replaced with compatible OEM-style mounts.
Ride Height: Adjustable through threaded spring seats; the damper bodies are not full-length adjustable.
Damping: Fixed front and rear. There are no manual damping adjustment settings.
EDFC: Not compatible with TEIN electronic damping controllers.
Fitment: Check the Accord's model year, engine, and Sedan or Coupe body style before ordering.
Installation: Professional suspension installation and a complete wheel alignment are recommended.
STREET BASIS Z is a practical suspension option for Accord owners who want adjustable lowering with a simple, street-oriented setup.