8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - Which suspension best for Sedan: Si Coupe Suspension or HFP?

mikeymike · 12-07-2006, 01:08 PM

I finally got down to installing the Si coupe suspension on my DX-G sedan (along with the Si sway bars that I did before). I haven't done the alignment yet (I have an appointment tomorrow).

So far the car feels much more solid, planted and playful. A bit bumpier at slow speeds, but hey, If I wanted sloppy and mushy, I would've bought a Corolla. The car is much more controlled and better handling, especially at higher speeds.

I've got winter tires on now but the handling is still 100x better than the stock suspension and stock 3-season tires. I can't wait until I put my 17" rims/summer tires in April/May.

I'll give a bit more feedback when the roads in Ottawa clear up (we've had a bit of snow and ice the past couple of days), and when the alignment is done tomorrow. I plan to keep the alignment at the spec in the owner manual (at least for now).

Cheers,
-Mike

12-07-2006, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikeymike Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 34 Posts: 53 Mike iTrader: 2 / 100%	I finally got down to installing the Si coupe suspension on my DX-G sedan (along with the Si sway bars that I did before). I haven't done the alignment yet (I have an appointment tomorrow). So far the car feels much more solid, planted and playful. A bit bumpier at slow speeds, but hey, If I wanted sloppy and mushy, I would've bought a Corolla. The car is much more controlled and better handling, especially at higher speeds. I've got winter tires on now but the handling is still 100x better than the stock suspension and stock 3-season tires. I can't wait until I put my 17" rims/summer tires in April/May. I'll give a bit more feedback when the roads in Ottawa clear up (we've had a bit of snow and ice the past couple of days), and when the alignment is done tomorrow. I plan to keep the alignment at the spec in the owner manual (at least for now). Cheers, -Mike