Hayame Coilovers or Koni Yellows
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Hayame Coilovers or Koni Yellows
I've researched and found that I can get both products for about the same amount. I don't really care about the adjustment factor, and I already have a camber kit from the crappy coilover sleeves I'm taking off right now. Both products seem to work well. I just want the product that will last the longest, and won't cost me the least amount of money later on.
If someone can get me one of these products quickly I will buy it from you.
If someone can get me one of these products quickly I will buy it from you.
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I'm in the same situation, I want either a full coil-over setup or Koni's to compliment my Eibach Sportlines.
The thing thats hold me back from buying the Hayames are:
1. Theyre fairly new to the market
2. Not sure how hard it would be to get a replacement if one goes bad
3. How long they'll last
For the Koni's, even though theyre tried and true'd, I'm still waiting for:
1. The new rear perch fix to get out into the market
2. The new rear rubber bushing fix that the RSX guys are complaining about
I spoke to Koni and they mentioned that they just recieved the new rear bushings this week and will start installing them soon. Not sure if the new bushing has been a problem with our Civics, but the RSX guys have had problems and theyre basically the same part. The other nice thing about Koni is the life-time limited warranty. Koni will also send you a replacement in the mail first, then you return the defective part back them afterwards so you have no down time.
I'm leaning towards the Koni's since it seems easier to fix, get support for and replace.
The thing thats hold me back from buying the Hayames are:
1. Theyre fairly new to the market
2. Not sure how hard it would be to get a replacement if one goes bad
3. How long they'll last
For the Koni's, even though theyre tried and true'd, I'm still waiting for:
1. The new rear perch fix to get out into the market
2. The new rear rubber bushing fix that the RSX guys are complaining about
I spoke to Koni and they mentioned that they just recieved the new rear bushings this week and will start installing them soon. Not sure if the new bushing has been a problem with our Civics, but the RSX guys have had problems and theyre basically the same part. The other nice thing about Koni is the life-time limited warranty. Koni will also send you a replacement in the mail first, then you return the defective part back them afterwards so you have no down time.
I'm leaning towards the Koni's since it seems easier to fix, get support for and replace.
Last edited by flotsamm; Jan 23, 2004 at 06:43 PM.
lets see guys, koni's cost like $550, for just struts, which have to be modified to fit properly into our cars...
hayame's cost $600 ish, and they are a FULL REPLACEMENT, strut and spring... struts are manufactured by Tokiko, so its trustworthy, and it just looks badass!! ^_^
imo, i'd throw in the extra $$ and get hayames...read the reviews...they are good...
and although so far i only have the rear ones in, i'm already VERY impressed with the performance and the easy adjustibility. Just my opinion though
hayame's cost $600 ish, and they are a FULL REPLACEMENT, strut and spring... struts are manufactured by Tokiko, so its trustworthy, and it just looks badass!! ^_^
imo, i'd throw in the extra $$ and get hayames...read the reviews...they are good...
and although so far i only have the rear ones in, i'm already VERY impressed with the performance and the easy adjustibility. Just my opinion though
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search for the hayame threads. its a better investment than Konis. I hope Koni of America takes a beating from Hayame for charging soo much for struts, especially if the fronts are only cartriges. BAStArds
search for the hayame threads. its a better investment than Konis. I hope Koni of America takes a beating from Hayame for charging soo much for struts, especially if the fronts are only cartriges. BAStArds
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Rep Power: 310 Does anyone know if Hayame will send out a replacement first, then ask you to send the defective one later?
Are the replacements from Hayame readily available?
How long is the Hayame warranty, one year?
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Are the replacements from Hayame readily available?
How long is the Hayame warranty, one year?
Thanks
I would get the Hayame Coilovers.
1. You don't need to destory your front struts to install it (so you can keep your front stock struts in case you need to put back to stock form).
2. Easy installation (they are direct replacement, only have few bolts to take out to install them)
3. You can also adjust the height(for ppl who have snow may want that option).
4. Very cheap price
1. You don't need to destory your front struts to install it (so you can keep your front stock struts in case you need to put back to stock form).
2. Easy installation (they are direct replacement, only have few bolts to take out to install them)
3. You can also adjust the height(for ppl who have snow may want that option).
4. Very cheap price
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Rep Power: 416 Hm.. ok lets break this down...
Koni: $550 + $150-$300 = $700-850
-They are inserts and most people dont know how to install inserts so another $100 give or take a few.
-When you want to go back to stock you need to buy new struts which are like $300 a pair.
-If you get springs, you cant adjust the height
-If you get coilovers, you need adapters for the rear to prevent it from breaking. Also they are still full length so if you like your car slammed you still have the chance of bottoming out
-Yes you do get damper adjustability tho
Hayame: $650 shipped from www.urbanimport.com
-Full replacement so no need to hack anything and install is really easy to DIY
-You can adjust the height. You can even slam it 4" and it still not bottom out. Try doing that with konis, lowest you'll get is probably 2.5"
-Top mounts included.
-Spring/shock combo designed to work together.
-No damper adjustability
-Eh just read my review
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...hreadid=134001
Koni: $550 + $150-$300 = $700-850
-They are inserts and most people dont know how to install inserts so another $100 give or take a few.
-When you want to go back to stock you need to buy new struts which are like $300 a pair.
-If you get springs, you cant adjust the height
-If you get coilovers, you need adapters for the rear to prevent it from breaking. Also they are still full length so if you like your car slammed you still have the chance of bottoming out
-Yes you do get damper adjustability tho
Hayame: $650 shipped from www.urbanimport.com
-Full replacement so no need to hack anything and install is really easy to DIY
-You can adjust the height. You can even slam it 4" and it still not bottom out. Try doing that with konis, lowest you'll get is probably 2.5"
-Top mounts included.
-Spring/shock combo designed to work together.
-No damper adjustability
-Eh just read my review
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...hreadid=134001
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