[SlammedBlueEM2]

Okay, today I received a new set of Hayame coilovers. Instead of receiving the rears only, I got a completely new set of them front and back. I do not have time to take pics of them now so expect some later tonight possibly. It looks like Hayame of Japan went through some R&D because the new coilovers look a bit different (which is why I've decided to call them Version 2.0)

For starters - the front arms for the tie rods now look like the stock ones but I dunno how this will effect the tie rods yet. The fronts appear as if they will now use the stock bolts for the brake lines so no more zip ties! The uppermount design has changed (it spins freely - I don't know what that means) as well as the locking nuts which use new spanner wrenches. The spring isolators are black rubber instead of a transparent plastic. There's also a bolt on the bottom of the strut... and I may be wrong, but the base of this thing seem to be bigger. Last but not least the spring #s for the front are 0700.2.50.008

In spite of the new locking nuts and spring isolator, the rears look almost unchanged. The bottom collar that holds the strut looks and feels a lil' different - maybe even a little longer. Otherwise, it's the same with a completely different spring #: 0135.63.5.010

What else can I add. Noah from SPW/Hayame offered me excellent customer service. I received a new set of coilovers at the cost of the old ones (which have to be returned). He also sent me carbon fiber Hayame pedals for my ride. (HAY.14.12.01.7, lol)

When can we expect these to be on my ride? Hopefully tomorrow and a review next week. Stay tuned.

[HelloPanda03]

Can't wait for the review!

[dacivic]

Sound good! Do you know the ph# for SPW/Hayame? What information do I need to give them to replace my hayame?

[SlammedBlueEM2]

Originally Posted by dacivic

Sound good! Do you know the ph# for SPW/Hayame? What information do I need to give them to replace my hayame?

E-mail from Mike:

Thanks for your patience. Hayame is now requesting that customers
either send back their defective coilovers first or call and put a
credit card on hold in case they don't get the defective rears back. If
you would like to get in contact with them please call Noah at
323-268-8382. Again I apologize for the trouble and thank you for your
continued support of this product even through all the inconvenience.

Best regards,
Michael
www.urbanimport.com
919-383-4605

Hayame/SPW's Website is http://www.hayameperformance.com

I'll make a note that if you have nothing but Hayame suspension for your car, you do have the option to have them charge you via credit card you for the new set. Once they receive the old set, they will refund the charge to your card.

[TeLLy]

Hmmmm....I think I got this same batch. I received mine yesterday as well and the top DOES spin freely. I'll check my part numbers tomorrow, as it's 5 am and I need sleep.

[SlammedBlueEM2]

Got some pictures - though I should be in bed. I gotta host a Civic meet in about 6 hours from now.

First...

Version 1.0 - OLD




Version 2.0 - NEW








I forgot to post a pic of the new ABS bracket. Don't worry, more to come.

The point of this thread is to see if we can turn this:



Current Hayame settings due to rear unable to go lower.

Into this (pic of when I had my old Ground Control set-up):

[GaryC17]

The version 2.0 looks so much better. Finally a steering arm that is sturdy and close to stock. I have tried another brand of coils similar to version 1 and it sucks !!! The damn perpendicular arm design just sucks. It causes severe bumpsteer and a car that rides like a boat !! Ditch them !

[ZdS03Civic]

dude your car is super squeaky clean in that last picture

[SlammedBlueEM2]

Kinda OT but I took that picture after a cruise and after having a lil' fun/cruise with a slammed 6th Gen hatch. I used to work at Lowe's so I went there during graveyard hours and made a photoshoot. Car was still squeaky clean.

[matrix311]

Well i have that 2nd batch of Hayames and I have an 04. I've had troubles getting them installed. I had to drill out that lower hole unorder for them to bolt in, also i'm having difficulty with the tie rod bar. It doesn't want to fit all the way inside allowing me to screw the tie rod all the way on and lock it with a pin. Anyone else having this problem? Other than that i have V2 of the coilovers to, i just got them in on thursday and have spent lastnight and a better part of today trying to do just the front end. It's being a major pain on my '04. But yeah, the way the hole for the tie rod, it's tapered funny so the tie rod bolt wont go in snugly, once again anyone else having this issue with the hayames and if so how did you resolve it?

Any help on that would be great!
Thanks
-Eric

[Derek-CEO]

I have a set of these forsale never used. v2 too.

$550 shipped with money order or $565 for paypal with credit card.

[dragchic7681]

Guys,

I just got mine yesterday and they look sweet. Just wonder if you guys have instruction for installation. This is my first time playing with this stuff. Please help, Dragchic.

[dacivic]

here dragchic7681. If you have 03/04 civic you need to drill the hole to 16mm.

http://www.2k1civic.com/forums/showt...ghlight=hayame

[ELaudio]

I am very happy with my "version 1" hayames. I guess the version 2 are merely an improvement on an already awesome product. Mind you. it's great to see that Hayame is going through the trouble of improving their products. Most after-market companies settle for putting out a product and leaving it at that.

You may not realize this, but OEM parts go through the same process of continuous improvement. I work in the OEM parts industry, as a Project Engineer, and you'd be amazed at how much a part can change before and after a car hits the market. Our divison makes exterior parts and the ones I'm working on are already at Version 6 and the car won't even hit the market until September of this year (Pontiac G6)...

Hayame

[TeLLy]

Hey ELAudio, come install my Hayames! I have no more money!