Full Review on Hayame Coilovers
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Originally posted by VNlilMAN
the rear you have to shave off a mm or two off of the lower bracket.
front, all you need is rsx tie rods(to get a proper alignment). also depending on the size of the 2 bolts on the lower bracket, you might have to work something out for that.. boiler and robb should know the specifics tho, he installed rsx jics on his car
the rear you have to shave off a mm or two off of the lower bracket.
front, all you need is rsx tie rods(to get a proper alignment). also depending on the size of the 2 bolts on the lower bracket, you might have to work something out for that.. boiler and robb should know the specifics tho, he installed rsx jics on his car
We've got EP3 JICs, they bolt right in. I think it would be easier for you to call a dealer or Hayame direct and order a custom set with the EP/EM/ES shocks and the RSX springs. Save the trouble of modifying the car.
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Rep Power: 0 if u live in orange county or L.A county area i can probably hook u up with hayame coilovers for a good price
email me axnxjaxon@yahoo.com
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Originally posted by axnjaxon
if u live in orange county or L.A county area i can probably hook u up with hayame coilovers for a good price
email me axnxjaxon@yahoo.com
if u live in orange county or L.A county area i can probably hook u up with hayame coilovers for a good price
email me axnxjaxon@yahoo.com
Originally posted by axnjaxon
if u live in orange county or L.A county area i can probably hook u up with hayame coilovers for a good price
email me axnxjaxon@yahoo.com
if u live in orange county or L.A county area i can probably hook u up with hayame coilovers for a good price
email me axnxjaxon@yahoo.com
: Originally posted by cdub604
hey mike, do you know when the hayames will be in stock now?
i ordered them but it says there on hold till they come in
thanx
hey mike, do you know when the hayames will be in stock now?
i ordered them but it says there on hold till they come in
thanx
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Hey guys, seems like the ride is getting better every day. I guess they need a break in period
Hey guys, seems like the ride is getting better every day. I guess they need a break in period
Originally posted by BiGDoG
Thats good to hear, maybe your just getting used to the ride. Anyways im still waiting for mine to come in from Rob. Im riding on 2 blown front struts but the ride seems alright except when i hit a big bump and it shakes the whole car.
Thats good to hear, maybe your just getting used to the ride. Anyways im still waiting for mine to come in from Rob. Im riding on 2 blown front struts but the ride seems alright except when i hit a big bump and it shakes the whole car.
thats sucks man..but be patient...u will get ur stuff
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Anyways im still waiting for mine to come in from Rob. Im riding on 2 blown front struts but the ride seems alright except when i hit a big bump and it shakes the whole car.
Anyways im still waiting for mine to come in from Rob. Im riding on 2 blown front struts but the ride seems alright except when i hit a big bump and it shakes the whole car.
I feel your pain man...my rears are GONE...the back is bouncy as hell...still waitin' for mine to come in too...[cough]ROB[/cough] lol j/k man...I know they'll be here when they get here...lol.
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damn son u had it all wrong..to lower the car is loosing up the spring and to preload is the bott0om nut..ive been tryin to lower dis hsit all day
damn son u had it all wrong..to lower the car is loosing up the spring and to preload is the bott0om nut..ive been tryin to lower dis hsit all day
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Rep Power: 0 hmm, these seem like a good alternative to what i was thinking of. so from what i gather they come with civic springs, is that correct? if so wouldn't it be benefitial to get some sport springs, etc.? i dont know too much about this stuff, not saying im completely oblivious to whats going on, but my knowledge on this stuff is limited
as for installing the stuts, very straight forward. good job.
as for installing the stuts, very straight forward. good job.
Originally posted by cvcpwr2k2
hmm, these seem like a good alternative to what i was thinking of. so from what i gather they come with civic springs, is that correct? if so wouldn't it be benefitial to get some sport springs, etc.? i dont know too much about this stuff, not saying im completely oblivious to whats going on, but my knowledge on this stuff is limited
as for installing the stuts, very straight forward. good job.
hmm, these seem like a good alternative to what i was thinking of. so from what i gather they come with civic springs, is that correct? if so wouldn't it be benefitial to get some sport springs, etc.? i dont know too much about this stuff, not saying im completely oblivious to whats going on, but my knowledge on this stuff is limited
as for installing the stuts, very straight forward. good job.
These coilovers come with Tokico struts...
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Rep Power: 416 Originally posted by cvcpwr2k2
hmm, these seem like a good alternative to what i was thinking of. so from what i gather they come with civic springs, is that correct? if so wouldn't it be benefitial to get some sport springs, etc.? i dont know too much about this stuff, not saying im completely oblivious to whats going on, but my knowledge on this stuff is limited
as for installing the stuts, very straight forward. good job.
hmm, these seem like a good alternative to what i was thinking of. so from what i gather they come with civic springs, is that correct? if so wouldn't it be benefitial to get some sport springs, etc.? i dont know too much about this stuff, not saying im completely oblivious to whats going on, but my knowledge on this stuff is limited
as for installing the stuts, very straight forward. good job.
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Rep Power: 0 sorry, let me clarify, genaric springs, same as civic OEM spec. from what i gathered, tokico/hayame struts, but the springs were unclear, just some random springs hayame threw on or what?
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Rep Power: 0 Anyone need Hayames or Teins in L.A county or Orange County i can get them for pretty good price
my email axnxjaxon@yahoo.com
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Alright, I just finished my front install on my Hayames.
The rear of the car is at it's highest (which is about 1/2 inch lower from stock) and the front is pretty much at stock height. I didn't bother adjusting the height yet because I wanted to feel how the car rides. I did add quite a bit of preload on all 4 struts.
The suspension is stiff, but tolerable. It bounces quick but not all out of proportion like being lowered on stock shocks. All in all, it's overall more comfortable. It's not soft with it's current preload but I never wanted a soft ride to begin with.
And it completely outclasses my previous set-up in terms of handling even at it's current height. I had my friend ride with me as well as drive - she was quite impressed and is interested in getting some herself down the line.
I also have a 22mm bar in the rear - the suspension is so sharp & responsive I'm a little reluctant to put on the front upper strut bar because it feels quite unforgiving already, but we'll see.
The only issue I ran into was that I had a squeaking noise in the rear right side. Maybe something settled as it sounds like it could be from the strut tower or it might be my camber kit because the car was recently in a minor accident. If I can't kill it, music will.
When braking hard the car doesn't lunge forward like it did before.
Hayame coilovers are awesome.
When I wake up, it'll be back to being slammed again with the finishing touch of a 4-wheel alignment.
The rear of the car is at it's highest (which is about 1/2 inch lower from stock) and the front is pretty much at stock height. I didn't bother adjusting the height yet because I wanted to feel how the car rides. I did add quite a bit of preload on all 4 struts.
The suspension is stiff, but tolerable. It bounces quick but not all out of proportion like being lowered on stock shocks. All in all, it's overall more comfortable. It's not soft with it's current preload but I never wanted a soft ride to begin with.
And it completely outclasses my previous set-up in terms of handling even at it's current height. I had my friend ride with me as well as drive - she was quite impressed and is interested in getting some herself down the line.
I also have a 22mm bar in the rear - the suspension is so sharp & responsive I'm a little reluctant to put on the front upper strut bar because it feels quite unforgiving already, but we'll see.
The only issue I ran into was that I had a squeaking noise in the rear right side. Maybe something settled as it sounds like it could be from the strut tower or it might be my camber kit because the car was recently in a minor accident. If I can't kill it, music will.
When braking hard the car doesn't lunge forward like it did before.
Hayame coilovers are awesome.
When I wake up, it'll be back to being slammed again with the finishing touch of a 4-wheel alignment. 
okay i am looking at getting these because right now i have, eibach sportline springs and am about toget a body kit. I am scared that the w/ the eibachs i am going to scrape my body kit up i am not sure what they actually lowered to because theyre just spring on the stock shocks, but i know my car is 6 inches off the ground from the bottom of the drivers side to the ground. my ride is pretty smooth w/ the eibachs but i want to know how much stiffer the ride will be w/ these and is it better to get these so i can adjust them so my kit wont scrape, i already scrape my tanabe exhaust like everyday. so thanks for the help
