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Andrei'sCivic · 10-08-2008, 02:14 AM

I had the HFP suspension on my manual LX coupe.
Later sold it to a auto LX coupe.

The HFP suspension is very nice.
Pros: It definetly handles better with the HFP suspension.
Good ground clearance.
Actually quieter than my oem suspension.

Cons: Compromised too much comfort for a little increase in handling for those with 18" wheels. 225/40/18.
- The drop is only 0.8". Trust me.

My recomendation: Dont get 18" wheels with the HFP suspension!
IMO you're best off with 17"x7.5" wheels with 225/45/17 tires, and a 22mm Progress rear anti-sway bar. (For non-Si's upgrade the front sway bar to the oem Si sedan 27mm bar)

My car really did not handle better with 18" tires when compared to 17" tires.
18"x7.5" Volk TE37's with Toyo Proxie 4 tires vs. 17" TSX rims with 225/45/17 generic tires.

I currently have Tein SS coilovers with 225/40/18 tires. 22mm Progress rear anti-sway bar and 27mm oem Si sedan front anti-sway bar.

10-08-2008, 02:14 AM	#157 (permalink)
Andrei'sCivic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UCSB, Isla Vista Age: 24 Posts: 840 Andrei	I had the HFP suspension on my manual LX coupe. Later sold it to a auto LX coupe. The HFP suspension is very nice. Pros: It definetly handles better with the HFP suspension. Good ground clearance. Actually quieter than my oem suspension. Cons: Compromised too much comfort for a little increase in handling for those with 18" wheels. 225/40/18. - The drop is only 0.8". Trust me. My recomendation: Dont get 18" wheels with the HFP suspension! IMO you're best off with 17"x7.5" wheels with 225/45/17 tires, and a 22mm Progress rear anti-sway bar. (For non-Si's upgrade the front sway bar to the oem Si sedan 27mm bar) My car really did not handle better with 18" tires when compared to 17" tires. 18"x7.5" Volk TE37's with Toyo Proxie 4 tires vs. 17" TSX rims with 225/45/17 generic tires. I currently have Tein SS coilovers with 225/40/18 tires. 22mm Progress rear anti-sway bar and 27mm oem Si sedan front anti-sway bar. Last edited by Andrei'sCivic; 10-08-2008 at 02:16 AM.