RSX suspension on our cars?
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RSX suspension on our cars?
Hey, I am looking around for coilovers..I read that RSX suspension fits(Tein FLEX, Buddy Club) My questions is what modification(if any) is required to install them?
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you will need new tie rod ends and some new bolts. The EP ones should fit right in so try to get those instead.
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im trying to get a hold of a set of the KW2 coilovers for the ep3. i heard they are hard to find though. anyone know any more about them?
im trying to get a hold of a set of the KW2 coilovers for the ep3. i heard they are hard to find though. anyone know any more about them?
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Well, my friend is sellin me his RSX Tein FLEX Suspension for cheap, and I want to mod it to fit on my car...
Does anyone know the thread where RSX suspension was placed on our cars?
Does anyone know EXACTLY what is required?
I have searched and found nothing...
Does anyone know the thread where RSX suspension was placed on our cars?
Does anyone know EXACTLY what is required?
I have searched and found nothing...
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Rep Power: 412 no we don't know exactly because not many people have done it. You might want to talk to Hawk or Hondawerx because they put the 4 wheel disk brakes on so the whole system was transferred over. I know you will need new tie rod ends because the RSX ones are bigger. You will also need larger bolts for the front. Other than that I can't help ya. You might just have to be a guinea pig! haha
i have the flex for the civic type r like i said above.....they are the same as the rsx(dc5) u will need to cut a hole in ur hood but not really big unless u want to use the edfc
i dont have the edfc cause no need for it and wont fit with the spoon strut tower bar it wont mount with the mounts for the bar either nuespeed bar would make it easier to fit if u wanted it
i dont have the edfc cause no need for it and wont fit with the spoon strut tower bar it wont mount with the mounts for the bar either nuespeed bar would make it easier to fit if u wanted it
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Rep Power: 424 Let me re-word what Rob said... I'm going to make sense of this.
EP3 parts will bolt right in, all the components are the same, I spent months crosschecking parts to make sure of this.
The case where you will have issues is with fixed drop systems. The EP3 springs are longer in the front and shorter in the rear. So whatever the specified drop is, will not be what you get. You'll get a front that sticks up and a rear that sags.
Basically the only thing that can be swapped are the full replacement coilover systems where you can adjust the height, and come with their own shocks.
Basically, JIC Magic and Tein Flex. You need to trim the hood frame for the Teins, but its a minor thing. Other than that, just use the EM/ES parts or you'll end up with a funny looking car. Pretty much everything else but the ultra-high end stuff is made with a normal Civic application anyways.
EP3 parts will bolt right in, all the components are the same, I spent months crosschecking parts to make sure of this.
The case where you will have issues is with fixed drop systems. The EP3 springs are longer in the front and shorter in the rear. So whatever the specified drop is, will not be what you get. You'll get a front that sticks up and a rear that sags.
Basically the only thing that can be swapped are the full replacement coilover systems where you can adjust the height, and come with their own shocks.
Basically, JIC Magic and Tein Flex. You need to trim the hood frame for the Teins, but its a minor thing. Other than that, just use the EM/ES parts or you'll end up with a funny looking car. Pretty much everything else but the ultra-high end stuff is made with a normal Civic application anyways.
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Rep Power: 412 Thanks for the clarification...i was in a rush and didn't have time to go into detail. The reason full coilovers will fit in is because the height is adjustable and there is no dead coils at the bottom. There are weight distrubtion differences in the cars so that is why springs won't swap right in correctly.
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