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The upper mounts will fit. As far as I know, anything EP3 will fit because they are probably going to be designed for the 03-04. After 04 Honda changed som estuff. Why do you want EP3 struts? Are they oem struts? If so, they are not going to be much better than your current shocks.
I'm just checking to see if EP3 coilovers will work without modifying or drilling anything on 03+ non-si vics. Thanks for the info.
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I know someone posted earlier with the same case as mine but...
I got an 02 EX dropped with Eibach Sportlines just about 2"+. Someone rec. Tokiko's to the guy but didn't specify which ones (the Blue's or the D-Spec's). I don't plan on SERIOUSLY dragging this car out, but I want a nicer ride but also performance for if I ever do need it. I mean, the Sportlines already do a hell of alot compared to stock, but I know that it could be alot better with the aftermarket shocks. Also, how much should I pay for either the Blue's or the D-Spec's? I don't want to get ripped off... Thanks!
SOLD 2002 Silver Honda Civic EX Coupe Tenzo R Rallye-2 Seat Base RSX Shift Knob Redline Goods Custom Shift Boot DC Sports Short Shifter AEM SRI Neuspeed Strut Tower Bar Eibach Sportline Springs 7thGen.MT.C.
They should fit, but they won't look right. They have different spring lengths. I suggest not getting them. Why "upgrade" to OEM anyway?
well theres a guy selling 03 EP3 struts with konis in them so thats why i was wondering but i've decided not to buy them. i know the konis would fit cuz its the same part# except for the 50/55mm difference. i was planning on using neuspeed sports. i'm thinking of calling up tokico and finding out what the size of the crashbolts are on the 02EP3 DSPECs are.
nindoo, i believe konis are better than tokicos and tokicos are better than OEM.
well theres a guy selling 03 EP3 struts with konis in them so thats why i was wondering but i've decided not to buy them. i know the konis would fit cuz its the same part# except for the 50/55mm difference. i was planning on using neuspeed sports. i'm thinking of calling up tokico and finding out what the size of the crashbolts are on the 02EP3 DSPECs are.
nindoo, i believe konis are better than tokicos and tokicos are better than OEM.
Next time be more clear . The konis with EM2 springs will work as long as the struts are 14mm and the Konis are the right size.
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Next time be more clear . The konis with EM2 springs will work as long as the struts are 14mm and the Konis are the right size.
ahh, sorry about that. i've got an 03 EM2 and from reading a bit at ephatch.com late 02 and 03+ EP3s are 16mm crash bolts. i'm just gonna get konis on my own struts with neuspeed sports and of course a camber kit. thanks for the info though, well appreciated.
EDIT - will i need a front camber kit as well with the neuspeed sport drop? i know i'll def. need a rear camber kit but i'm unsure if the front is needed since the drop is not slammed.
ahh, sorry about that. i've got an 03 EM2 and from reading a bit at ephatch.com late 02 and 03+ EP3s are 16mm crash bolts. i'm just gonna get konis on my own struts with neuspeed sports and of course a camber kit. thanks for the info though, well appreciated.
EDIT - will i need a front camber kit as well with the neuspeed sport drop? i know i'll def. need a rear camber kit but i'm unsure if the front is needed since the drop is not slammed.
Yeah, you need 16mm bolts. Sorry i thought you had an 01. It is suggested. They are only $20 so why not? They wil allow more adjustability than the OEM crash bolts.
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So there is no shock that is better than another when it comes to ride comfort for daily driving on lowering springs? The roads are quite horrible here don't want to feel like my is breaking every time I hit a bump.
So there is no shock that is better than another when it comes to ride comfort for daily driving on lowering springs? The roads are quite horrible here don't want to feel like my is breaking every time I hit a bump.
Will Konis give more ride comfort than Tokico hps, on neuspeed sports. Or are both set-ups hard as nails?
The Hp's will be softer, as Tokico is known to be on the "softer" side of performance dampers... But both will be noticeable firmer then OEM. You may want to look at the D-Spec dampers, as you adjust both bump and rebound at the same time (Great for a street damper, not so much for a race damper). what this will allow you to do is Minimize the Bump Rates giving you a softer ride... and when you want a bit of performance you can adjust the rebound to where you need. Unfortunatly because you adjust both rebound and bump at the same time, you'll end up with a comprimise between Both for handling performance. Rebound primarly influences corner entry and exit handling... Bump deals more with ride quality. so as you increase rebound to adjust handling, you'll also be increasing Bump... too much bump valving and you run in to the possibiliy that when you hit bumps the tire may bounce off the ground (due to the higher bump setting not letting the spirngs do their jobs)... So you can see that performance wise you'd have to make a comprimise... But for a street damper, being able to reduce bump for ride quality is a good thing.
Oh ya, I'm not sure if the D-spec or HP has softer valving (Overall)... You may want to contact Tokico and ask.
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. The konis with EM2 springs will work as long as the struts are 14mm and the Konis are the right size. 
