Administrators hughezee Posted February 6, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 The front ride height on my coupe has always bothered me a little, so Pr1ths has sorted me some lowering springs for the front and back, cheers buddy and on AhsyV6's advice I have secured some Koni shocks "if its worth doing - its worth doing right" and I couldn't agree more Anyway I will be getting some new rubber first, so will follow up in couple of weeks folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr1ths Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yh once theyre lowered look so much better and improves handling. I will put a pic up od how mines sitting once ive given it a wash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted March 5, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Right decision time I have some up-rated Koni shocks and now have two types of springs and I’m trying to decide what to put on them. Spax SSX Springs which lower to 35mm and are progressively wound, well so I'm told and I have some Eibach Linear Rate Springs which lower to 40mm, so what would you use on your coupe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nikkiv6coupe Posted March 5, 2015 Members Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 would like to retain abit of comfort, so at a guess the progressive one's in my opinion would be better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted March 5, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Sounds like a fare comment, I've lowered plenty of other cars and never given it much consideration for my own motor up until recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr1ths Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 In my younger days would say go aslow as u can , but ride is a big factor at mo and would choose to be low and not compromise comfort so spax for me..plus mines slammed and practacally come close to hitting nearly every kerb when parking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted March 22, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I'd say fit a raised suspension, extra heavy duty set up myself. Nah, only kidding! I'd go for slightly lower, progressive rate springs, stiffer anti roll bars and a new set of standard shocks. This would give an excellent compromise between a ride fit to give you terminal vertebrae failure and the slightly soft, "woossy" factory settings. Also Polybush all mountings etc. Nice ride comfort courtesy of the progressive rate springs and standard shocks then as soon as you start pressing on, you hit the harder part of the springs and the anti roll bars come into their own without compromising comfort. It also means you don't have to beef up the springing in your seats too. Flat cornering without precussive removal of dental amalgam, got to be a winner in my book! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted March 23, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks for input guys, as I’ve got both sets I'm just going to try both I’ve already fitted the new shocks and Eibach springs and decided to replace bushes and opted for new stabiliser links, so I will be reporting back soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted March 25, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 How are you getting on with the Eibachs and Konis Stu? Any bone shaking from the linear springs? Or are you currently at the dentist having fillings replaced to be followed by the chiropractor to fix your back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted March 29, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Still comparing ATM buddy the 3.0L V6 has extra bushings on the sub-frame for extra comfort compared to the 2.0 versions so I’m experimenting with both 3.0-2.0 coupes with the different springs, shocks ect and will report back soon with my full report 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted March 30, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 The extra bushings on the 3.0 imply that it's meant more as a "true" GT or Grand Tourer (nothing to do with estates for those who refer to estate cars as "Tourer" or "Touring" - slightly Germainc term adopted by some other manufacturers ) than as a "sports coupe". Is the gearing higher on the 3.0 as well Stu? I've not driven one so don't know. I was wondering what your initial impressions were to be honest, too early for a full report yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 3, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Well Eibachs Springs I’m not impressed with you to be honest, tried both stock and konis shocks a friend did suggest a certain series would be best, but a few specialist places didn't know what I was on about turns out they don't offer much choice for the coupe, no surprise but there's a huge mod scene in the USA oh well going to try the spax springs now, but there are so many mixed reviews on them it's making all this fooling about tiresome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 3, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Correct me if i'm wrong Stu but the Eibach springs are the linear rate jobbies? I'd guess that would give a bone jarring ride all the time, turning a nice, comfy, smooth riding coupe into a twitchy skateboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 3, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Car has gone down even lower since the last picture on the other topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 4, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Eibach springs on the 2.0es Coupe CG4 are spot on and the apparent stiffer Spax springs on the V6 CG2 are much better in my opinion and cheaper to replace if longevity is the Spax achilles heel ??? I think its a simple case one size does not fit all CG2-CG4 as quoted I did wonder as I struggled to get the stock springs off the V6 as they where already heavily compressed in the assembly hence why it rides high at the front. Anyway I purchase a heavy duty coil spring compressor to get them off the V6 shocks the 2.0 coupe ones easily came off on my old compressors, either way Job Done well for know anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 4, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Don't forget you have all the weight of the engine and gearbox/final drive at the front Stu, not to mention the air con kit, battery etc so the springs need to be a bit beefier. Same goes for carrying a couple of extra pots on the V6, it all adds up to different springs being needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 4, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Good point Dave although the weight differences between the CG2 and CG4 where considered beforehand, it was just when they say these springs will fit either car "Wrong" swapping them around has just cleared up a few things for me in regards to ride quality & handling and now actual compatibility of these kits in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 4, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 It just reinforces the old adage of "you can't beat experience" really. Granted they fit either car, they don't perform at their best on both though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 24, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Well I’m really happy with the results no rattles or bangs, drives smooth as silk even on those spirited moments. The comfort has been retained which was a surprise, with a much better look in my opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 24, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 How it should look IMHO - you shouldn't be able to drive a bus round the outside if the tyre without touching the wheelarch - especially a double decker! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 24, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Well turns out after a bit of digging the Eibachs kit I had the front springs where progressive and the rears where linear rate little strange, as result of this combo it crapped on the ride quality nevertheless that extra 5mm was just that little to low for me personally. Then I ended up having a good chat to another V6 owner who was looking to purchase some decent springs and he only wanted to front lowering as he was happy with the back height, so I explained the niggles I had and he's on 18" rims, long storey short he purchased them, result Everybody Wins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6vtec Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I remember seeing your car last week Stu, and got to admit it looked good being slightly lowered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 24, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I remember seeing your car last week Stu, and got to admit it looked good being slightly lowered. Something you might go for Sean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 24, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Well turns out after a bit of digging the Eibachs kit I had the front springs where progressive and the rears where linear rate little strange, as result of this combo it crapped on the ride quality nevertheless that extra 5mm was just that little to low for me personally. Then I ended up having a good chat to another V6 owner who was looking to purchase some decent springs and he only wanted to front lowering as he was happy with the back height, so I explained the niggles I had and he's on 18" rims, long storey short he purchased them, result Everybody Wins Always a good result when everyone's a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 24, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 I settled on the stiffer Spax SSX Honda Accord Coupe V6 (CG2, CG4) From Years: 10/98- Lowers Car by: 35mm which I purchased from Prith they are progressive springs they carry the extra weight of the engine better in my opinion "Speed Bump or Pot Hole Ready" I will be purchasing a second set if longevity is an issue, but to be fare they looked pretty good for the money and allot cheaper than Honda Prices anyway. http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=426584 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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