HFP Suspension reviews?

[mellowbob]

It's usualy around 2 fingers....at lease for me.

[tsltd]

if you guys want to "lower" your car then just get aftermarket springs or adjustable coilovers...

the HFP suspension's drop to a lot of people look stock...your paying for the performance not the look...i believe the drop was .8" - 1.0"...

[mellowbob]

It does enhance the look of the car. It's one of those 'can put your finger on it' enhancements. Very subtle but overall makes your car more aggressive.

[06RREX]

Originally Posted by tsltd

if you guys want to "lower" your car then just get aftermarket springs or adjustable coilovers...

the HFP suspension's drop to a lot of people look stock...your paying for the performance not the look...i believe the drop was .8" - 1.0"...

It is. But I want to lower my car about an inch. So right now I am debating the HFP or Eibach Pro-Kits. Pro-Kits would be less and give about .2" more of a drop, but the HFP is covered under warranty and handles well.

[tsltd]

Originally Posted by 06RREX

It is. But I want to lower my car about an inch. So right now I am debating the HFP or Eibach Pro-Kits. Pro-Kits would be less and give about .2" more of a drop, but the HFP is covered under warranty and handles well.

remember only if you install it by the dealer....but if i were you just get the HFP because you'll eventually have to replace those shocks from just getting lowering springs...also you will handle much much better with HFP...

[benmunger]

hfp is the best... i had it on my 2005 ep3 civic si.

dont do it anyother way unless you are building a track only car.

[maximus20895]

So how does the warrenty work.

Is it still in effect if you install is or you do HAVE to to have it installed by the dealer?

[Slipp]

welp, installed the HFP this morning.
all went well - just followed the insturctions - definatelly a DIY'er - not worth paying the dealership the $1400 that they quoted me! only took a lil over 3hrs.

drop is slightly noticable - i have only drivin it a few miles on city roads, my ride quality is still there - i really cant tell alot of differance - but then i havent really tested it out - i do still have some body roll - suppose i will install a rear sway..

so all in all, DIY its perty simply you just need the tools that the CHH instructions recommend - i did it with a hydraulic floor jack and 1 jack stand.

[tsltd]

Originally Posted by Slipp

welp, installed the HFP this morning.
all went well - just followed the insturctions - definatelly a DIY'er - not worth paying the dealership the $1400 that they quoted me! only took a lil over 3hrs.

drop is slightly noticable - i have only drivin it a few miles on city roads, my ride quality is still there - i really cant tell alot of differance - but then i havent really tested it out - i do still have some body roll - suppose i will install a rear sway..

so all in all, DIY its perty simply you just need the tools that the CHH instructions recommend - i did it with a hydraulic floor jack and 1 jack stand.

nice, any noises while driving, turning?

[Slipp]

nope - i rode with the radio off and windows down - everything was quiet.

[06RREX]

post pics!

[Slipp]

ok. i got some time to drive it around a lil more - it did stiffen my ride up just a little bit and it does handle better on curves - it seems

just got back from an alignment - only adjusted toe b/c i dont have adj camber kits yet.
camber is at:
FL: +0.2" FR: +0.1"
LR: -0.9" RR: -0.5"

so eventually im goign to get adjustable front and rear camber and go with the specs that highrev suggest in his suspension post.

[TafEx]

Originally Posted by Slipp

ok. i got some time to drive it around a lil more - it did stiffen my ride up just a little bit and it does handle better on curves - it seems

It seems? So the handling difference isn't that noticeable from stock?

[MutantCheese]

Oh, it noticeable. Trust me. Completely different from stock. After driving my hfp installed si for the past 18 months, I finally drove a stock si....big difference.

[Slipp]

I'm sure it is. I really shouldn't have given my review yet. I installed the suspension this AM and only driven maybe 5 miles on it - trying to take back roads to hit some nice curves.

it did seem more responsive - once i get a chance to test it - maybe if i get to go to the dragon meet; then i could give a better review.

no doubt though, i do not regret the purchase or time to install.
it gave my car a nice drop, a sportier stance

this one curve that i usually take at about 75mph... with stock suspension, my car felt loose, like i was pushing the limits - almost like it was about to loose control - well after i installed the HFP i took the curve at 80 and didnt even realize i was going 80.. so from that i will assume my handling is +++

[TafEx]

Oh, okay. Good to know!

I'm just wondering cause I want this to be the next mod for my EX.

[maximus20895]

This will be the next mod for my SI

[slow4drsi]

do you need alignment after the install?

[asm 06sedan]

Yes you do since you changed mostly the whole syspension.
And if u get HFP syspension install at the dealer Im almost 99% sure that the alingment is included in the price of installation!

[iomatic]

Alignment on both: front bolts, and a camber arm on the back?