Hayame Coilovers (Searched)
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (4)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
From: Sandwich, IL
Rep Power: 0 
Hayame Coilovers (Searched)
ok, i want to buy a set of hayame coilovers. i have searched through all the threads and i still dont understand the problem with them. can someone explain to me what all the problems are with them? i just want to lower my car 2.75" - 3" all the way around, and these coilovers seem perfect. i am not auto-crossing or nothing with them either. please help me out guys! by the way its an 02 ex 2 door.
Registered!!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
From: Springfield
Rep Power: 0 you're going to need to find away to keep the brake lines up front from moving around. use a tie rod or something. there were also problems with people getting the rsx struts instead of the em shocks. otherwise i have not had problems with it.
Registered!!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 505
Likes: 0
From: 480
Rep Power: 0 Some people's hayame's had the springs mixed up with the rsx's springs. As far as i know this issue has been fixed. Also the rear does not drop a full 4" like the advertisement says. I believe the rear drops somewhere around 2.75. Finally some people have reported poping noises while turning the wheels at slow speeds. I believe this issue is related to installation problems, but it does not seem to effect reliability. Anybody out there that knows more than this... feel free to correct me. hope this helps
Registered!!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 505
Likes: 0
From: 480
Rep Power: 0 i ordered mine from dezod (www.dezodmotorsports.com) but i think he just ran out. urbanimport.com is a good place too
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (4)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
From: Sandwich, IL
Rep Power: 0 ok guys, i just boughts some hayames for $650 shipped!!! got them with 8kg/10kg springs. correct me if im wrong, but those are the rsx springs right? i wanted a little stiffer than the 6kg/8kg. will everything still install just as easy with these ones? if not, what needs to be done?
The Standard One
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11,659
Likes: 1
From: City of Angels, California, US
Rep Power: 417 villiman? talk about butchering a screenname 
j/p...
problem you might run into with the 6kg/8kg is height issues. since they're stiffer your car might sit higher...
and yeah go with urbanimport... their customer service is awesome
j/p...problem you might run into with the 6kg/8kg is height issues. since they're stiffer your car might sit higher...
and yeah go with urbanimport... their customer service is awesome
after doing some reading a while back....i would say go w/ the d2s. looks like you'll be happier in the end..its an extra 200...but the ride from what i hear is great. what you think vnlilman??? how are yours doing??
The Standard One
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11,659
Likes: 1
From: City of Angels, California, US
Rep Power: 417 the front you probably still wont have any problems dumpin it down to like 3" but the rear is a different story... its hard to give an estimate, i'd say like 1.5" though. but yeah dont quote me on it. you can always take off the preload to drop it another inch though but yeah the ride isnt going to be as good...
as for my d2's.. they're awesome... they ride nice even with my 18s. and i just got new tires up front and woah tires make a HUGE difference in ride quality.
as for my d2's.. they're awesome... they ride nice even with my 18s. and i just got new tires up front and woah tires make a HUGE difference in ride quality.
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (4)
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
From: Sandwich, IL
Rep Power: 0 so the stiffer springs werent really a wise choice then? i dont really mind the ride quality, i like a stiff ride anyways. i just want it to be able to handle excellent, and have no wheel gap. i got 215/43/17. i heard that this new batch of hayames they sent over were changed some so that there were no problems in the rear. hopefully it will all work out alright then.
Originally Posted by civicdude04
also, is there a diy or something for installing these? im gonna do them myself, and id kinda like something to go buy in case i get stuck.
Registered!!
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 734
Likes: 0
From: 626
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by civicdude04
alright, yea i didnt try searching for one yet, i was just wondering. thanks alot
Registered!!
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 734
Likes: 0
From: 626
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by civicdude04
alright, i should get them wed. and i will prolly install em that day, so il post how it goes.
And if you do drill to make the holes bigger for the tie-rod, will you take measurements on the inside diameter?
we all much appreciate it
Registered!!
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, Illinois, US
Rep Power: 0 ok, i'm one of the people who doesn't know much about these coilovers. i've heard some really good things about this product. right now i have a 1.5" drop with my neuspeed sports. if i get the hayames, i will not need my lowering springs anymore, correct? but would i need anything else with the hayames? i'm thinking of dropping it 2" with my 17" wheels. i have an 01 lx. thanks for any help you guys can provide.
Registered!!
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: 415
Rep Power: 0 
aaaaaaah, everyone is so confusing, first hayames are good, then they are okay, then they suck, then they are okay, then they are good. . hmmm i guess its just everyone's own opinions. I'm gonna just have to conclude that they are just average coilovers that suits an average person's needs right? I mean they are reliable right? I really want to lower my car, and coilovers are the best choice, so if I have an '04 civic ex coupe, what is the best version and application of hayames for my car? V.1? V.2? Civic application or rsx application? 
Yes you can say they are avg. Just like what VNlilMAN said....don't expect a good drop or a nice ride with hayame. Also a few had problem with a loosen front. If you have extra money laying around get the d2/b&g/tein SS. Or if you are happy with your springs(drop/ride) just change the shocks with tokico.
Yes, it's an Acura EL
iTrader: (23)
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,248
Likes: 0
From: 416-905, Ontario, Canada
Rep Power: 368 
They're good for the price, but you get what you pay for, keep that in mind. I for now am quite satisfied with my hayames, but if I'd had another few hundred bones I'd grab the D2's or B&G. Ah well, maybe next year.
Registered!!
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, Illinois, US
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by dacivic
Yes you can say they are avg. Just like what VNlilMAN said....don't expect a good drop or a nice ride with hayame. Also a few had problem with a loosen front. If you have extra money laying around get the d2/b&g/tein SS. Or if you are happy with your springs(drop/ride) just change the shocks with tokico.
