i only want a 1 inch drop
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i only want a 1 inch drop
hey i only want a 1 inch drop so i decided to go with the HFP suspension.. at this point i only want the suspension not the whole kit... i saw it at hondaautomotiveparts.com but it doesnt say if its the suspension for the coupe? SI? or wat!... i have a 2005 civic SEDAN =/ ... i know coupes suspension fits a sedan cuz there identical i believe.. so my question is... WHERE CAN I GET THE HFP SUSPENSION?.. or the HFP KIT for the coupe or sedan ... all i see on my searches is the SI hatch.. =[
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coupe and sedan are different. different weights at different points of the car. spring rate is different, well at least im pretty sure for the rear. if you use coupe springs in the rear your prolly gunna sag.
You need to call around dealerships and ask nicely...or visit one and slip a $20 along with your request =)
I believe someone was able to get a part number for just the suspension.
I believe someone was able to get a part number for just the suspension.
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1. can i put the HFP suspension for the coupe on my SEDAN... cleanly?... like how will the sag be and stuff like that?.. will it scrape etc... im new to suspension! sorry....
1. can i put the HFP suspension for the coupe on my SEDAN... cleanly?... like how will the sag be and stuff like that?.. will it scrape etc... im new to suspension! sorry....
Originally Posted by steven10
b4 i go in and ask the dealer i wanted to know...
1. can i put the HFP suspension for the coupe on my SEDAN... cleanly?... like how will the sag be and stuff like that?.. will it scrape etc... im new to suspension! sorry....
1. can i put the HFP suspension for the coupe on my SEDAN... cleanly?... like how will the sag be and stuff like that?.. will it scrape etc... im new to suspension! sorry....
How much? That I don't know.
There are some couples wit heavy sound systems who are using sedan springs to even out the ride height.
Can the sagging be remedied?
Yes if you are willing to do some custom work (ie: cutting springs or ordering custom rear springs from Eibach)
Scrape?
Depends on how you drive.
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Rep Power: 424 It doesn't matter if you buy it from the dealer with little Honda stickers on it or not. Its still aftermaket because you bought it after you bought the car. They're not going to warranty it if thats what your concern is. So buy whatever you want.
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Rep Power: 0 and im not really understanding what u mean by sagging... can some one please explain wat "sagging" is?... like im lost i know the rears lower but like thats it?... or would it be effected when people sit in the rear, etc?
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Rep Power: 0 oh...so all sagging is ... is that the rear will be like a couple centimeters lower than the front?... like would it scrape in the back or anything like that?... is it safe to install coupe springs on a sedan?.... like it wont effect the quality right?.... also.. when people sit in the rear itll be the same right?
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Rep Power: 811 no like on mine, the rear has 1 finger gap and front has 2-3. its just for looks. it appears like you have some heavy stuff in the trunk that weighs it down. my eibach springs corner way better than stock altho its a bit more bumpy.
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Rep Power: 0 ohhh i think i get it... so the sag is just how it looks right?... nothing to do wit quality?... so if people were in my back seat... lets say 3 adults... it wouldnt sag more than it already is would it?
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Rep Power: 811 well yea you can make a stock car sag too. when we were moving and the whole back trunk and seats were loaded, it looked slammed with stock springs. and i mean zero wheel gap. thats just the nature of springs. they compress. now if you drop the car, you're already starting out low. and if you're really low, then rear passengers might not be possible for you.
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Rep Power: 811 i have prokit and i'm down to only having 1 finger gap rear and around 2.5 in front. i'm fine carrying stuff and people, just don't expect to load up the car with tons of stuff and people and expect to be fine. 1 inch isn't that much, and you'll still get better handling.
yeah i must say that's the one downfall with putting any kind of drop on your car ... even with my prokit, I can't seem to put as many people, stuff in the trunk as it would be stock. It kinda sucks, because then you have to drive around real careful if you do.
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hi there, after going tru the thread, i have a few q's.... so does it mean all springs for the sedan will eventually sag in the rear after certain milage? even with the camber kit? and how do we identify which spring for sedan or the coupe?
I'm currently riding on a sedan and wishing to go sportlines the next 2 weeks.... so wat r the main things to look for not to be given the wrong spring for coupe ???
pls advice....
I'm currently riding on a sedan and wishing to go sportlines the next 2 weeks.... so wat r the main things to look for not to be given the wrong spring for coupe ???
pls advice....
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Rep Power: 811 most springs are only for coupe cause the sedan isn't considered "sporty" whatever. But look at whether the spring has a separate part number for sedan. I believe goldline does. Its not that coupe springs will sag overtime, it usually happens right away. camber kit has nothing to do with that, it only allows the car to be aligned properly after spring install so you don't ruin tires.
Originally Posted by haksam
hi there, after going tru the thread, i have a few q's.... so does it mean all springs for the sedan will eventually sag in the rear after certain milage? even with the camber kit? and how do we identify which spring for sedan or the coupe?
I'm currently riding on a sedan and wishing to go sportlines the next 2 weeks.... so wat r the main things to look for not to be given the wrong spring for coupe ???
pls advice....
I'm currently riding on a sedan and wishing to go sportlines the next 2 weeks.... so wat r the main things to look for not to be given the wrong spring for coupe ???
pls advice....
I'd recommend Neuspeed springs since they do make separate springs for sedans and coupes + they lower the front a tad bit more.
Other options are coilovers (Skunk2 or Ground Control) or complete coilover setup so you can adjust the ride height.
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Rep Power: 0 i can't carry 3 people in the backseat with my tein basic coilover.. they are weighing about 300lbs and i can see the rear sags.. almost tugging inside the fender.. and i can't carry any heavy stuff with my car...
lucky that i got a coilover so i can adjust it in the future if i want to
lucky that i got a coilover so i can adjust it in the future if i want to
