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ive been seeing that people wiht hayames are having problems. im purchasing a set and would like some feed back on owners opinions and problems. i d search but VNlilmans thread is enormous and would take forever searching for the answers.

 
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There really isnt a problem aside from the few who seem to have gotten wrong rear springs. Those who have ordered from urbanimport are being taken care of by michael.

But ya i'm sure you've read my review. Best bang for buck, its not the greatest suspension out there but if your looking to lower your car with a fairly good ride, these are a great deal.

 
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I encourage that thread to be read - take your time. The RSX Hayame thread was a huge read, but I learned a lot.

At any rate, I'll throw in my two pennies. It's a very street suspension but I'd take them over Ground Controls standard springs any day.

If you'd like more of a detailed review, you're gonna have to wait til I get my new rear coilovers. Otherwise, they are a thumbs . Kinda stiff but the spring rates say enough.

 
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For the price, the quality and features cannot compare to any other full-coilover setup on the market. The only quality issues are:

1) Some people have received the wrong rear springs. If you order a set, make sure to ask the seller to check the part numbers on the springs. The correct part number is in the HUGE hayame review thread.

2) There's no ABS Sensor bracket on the fronts. This isn't really a biggie. I just used some zip ties to secure it near the bottom of the strut.

3) Owners of 2002+ (?) civics have had fitment issues with the fronts. Honda did an engineering change to the front suspension for the 2002 model year. The fix for this was posted in another thread - I think it simply involves drilling out the holes.

Other than that, there have been no real complaints. Setting the spring's preload is VERY critical with these (and any other coilovers that have adjustable preload). Without preload, your ride will feel like bouncy-feel everything on the road CRAP. Load it right and it feels tight, stiff and sweeeeeeet.

I'd highly recommend them. The closest coilovers are the Tein Basics, they have less features and are a good $200 more expensive.

 
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eh its actually 03's and up that need bigger holes. i have an 02 and fits perfect

 
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I can't look at #1 as a quality issue more than shipping or stocking issue with the manufacturer.

 
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i have hayame coilovers and struts and i think they are awesome a little rougher of a ride than i wanted but it handles awesome and i dumped it out so it looks really sweet too

 
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im still waiting for someone to have the hayames in stock. first company to get them will get my order.

i always wait when something first comes out. i let murphy's law take its course and then when the problem is fixed, i buy the part.

 
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I just ordered my Hayame's through Dezod, he is taking orders now

 
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Well, I'm driving my car with Hayames on the front and stock on the rear. I ran into an installation issue last weekend and it's POURING rain here all week - I don't have a choice. Oddly enough, I can already see a huge improvement in cornering. Ride is very firm but not bouncy or uncomfortable. I'll post back once I get the rears on.

 
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I drove my car with the Hayame's on the rear and GC/stock struts on the front, but the car was at stock height. No more ricer-bounce.

 
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yea i cant wait to get them in the mail. ill be installing: hayames, camber, body kit, 6.5 speakers, 6.5 conversion speakers in the rear, wheels, removing tints, and grounding kit. hopefully i can get this all done in a weekend cus i need to hit up the beach.