Comparison: Stock Suspension vs. HFP Suspension vs. KONI/ Swift Springs Suspension - Page 3

keyuyi · 07-16-2009, 03:19 AM

Nice Write up man!!!!

Will06SI · 07-16-2009, 03:31 AM

OMG joe the masta..

Xtreme Thunder · 07-16-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys!

rwc · 07-19-2009, 06:27 PM

excellent writeup Thunder! i've been away from the forums for some time and the first thing i wanted to check on when i came back is to see whether or not you had gone through with this setup. i remember you talking about it a few months ago.

im glad its met your expectations

i am in the same boat as you in every single way, 100%, its crazy. heck, i even had an unhappy stint with some Tein coilovers too. seems we are after the same thing in a suspension as well. after i upgrade my brakes(need new pads, and rear rotor shows signs of warping.. might as well upgrade!), a new suspension is next on the list. i trust the research youve done is accurate, so i will probably be going with the very same setup. the drop looks great too.

btw, what are your current camber specs? and are they the same now as they were when you had the HFP?

Xtreme Thunder · 07-20-2009, 01:27 PM

Randy,

Glad you enjoyed my write-up.

My camber specs are -1.5F and -1R. I had stock specs with the HFP.

Been crazy busy at home and need to update my OP with comments about Tires, Progress RSB, and custom alignment!

Was a surprise to see this Stickied, thanks to the Mod that did it!

SteveOFG2 · 07-25-2009, 11:43 AM

can anyone post a pic of ur car if u have it jus lowered on HFP suspension...im trying to gauge if it low enough for me cuz the price is lol

bunz559 · 07-27-2009, 03:43 AM

i was wondering if you have a noticable problem with going down curbs and over bumps? having to drive sidewinders around?

iCeMaN57 · 07-27-2009, 04:36 AM

Wow, what an amazing write up!! I have the prokit myself but after reading your right up, I am for sure sold on the Koni's! I can't really justify getting different springs at the moment. I have been meaning to get a different sway bar too. Thanks again for a very detailed write up!!

Xtreme Thunder · 07-27-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

can anyone post a pic of ur car if u have it jus lowered on HFP suspension...im trying to gauge if it low enough for me cuz the price is lol

I can find some pictures and post up later tonight and add them to my original post for future reference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunz559

i was wondering if you have a noticable problem with going down curbs and over bumps? having to drive sidewinders around?

I do not go over speed bumps sideways. I assume you mean a concrete driveway apron with a drop curb? I do not do sidewinders over them either.

All in all, the speed you go over any larger bump, or the need for extra caution should be judged using common sense. Don't over do it and you can drive the car over those items like it was stock. Just keep in mind if you straddle anything with the car, the chassis is sitting ~1.0-~1.25" lower than stock.

Xtreme Thunder · 07-27-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCeMaN57

Wow, what an amazing write up!! I have the prokit myself but after reading your right up, I am for sure sold on the Koni's! I can't really justify getting different springs at the moment. I have been meaning to get a different sway bar too. Thanks again for a very detailed write up!!

Thanks!

No need to switch out the Eibach Prokit, they will work just fine. RSB will help with rotation as well.

SteveOFG2 · 07-27-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme Thunder

I can find some pictures and post up later tonight and add them to my original post for future reference.

dude that wud be great i'll keep checkin to see for those HFP pix awsum...and great write up homie

Bboy_Burst · 07-27-2009, 11:18 AM

from 1-10, how were you rate the Stock / HFP Suspension?? 1 being worst and 10 being best

Ride Quality - Stock / HFP
Body Roll - Stock / HFP
Cornering - Stock / HFP

SteveOFG2 · 07-29-2009, 01:22 PM

herrow ????

Xtreme Thunder · 07-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

herrow ????

Haven't forgot. Can't get on PB at work. I did receive your PM.

SteveOFG2 · 07-29-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme Thunder

Haven't forgot. Can't get on PB at work. I did receive your PM.

ok thats straight bud, i got plenty of time...still gotta save money

Xtreme Thunder · 07-30-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

ok thats straight bud, i got plenty of time...still gotta save money

HFP pictures added.

SteveOFG2 · 07-30-2009, 07:57 PM

^ pix look great man thank you very much...but i might not go with hfp now it looks a lil high...like there isnt much of a difference.... but thanks a lot man

FG*newb · 08-02-2009, 08:37 PM

just got some quick questions about your suspension set up.

i assume you got your koni yellows from redshift right? so it was all fully assembled

and you just mounted the swift springs on the strut afterward?

09SiDan · 08-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Awesome write up Joey! After taking that ride in your car, i know that the Koni/swift setup is the way i would like to go. Now i just have see your car at a meet again so i can take a few more looks at how low it is. If i remember correctly it was about 1 finger less of a gap.

09FACivicSi · 08-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Great information. In the picture of the 18's with the HFP suspension, what are the specs of your wheel and tire setup? Thanks.

07-20-2009, 01:27 PM	#45 (permalink)
Xtreme Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Age: 27 Posts: 23,186 Joey	Randy, Glad you enjoyed my write-up. My camber specs are -1.5F and -1R. I had stock specs with the HFP. Been crazy busy at home and need to update my OP with comments about Tires, Progress RSB, and custom alignment! Was a surprise to see this Stickied, thanks to the Mod that did it! Last edited by Xtreme Thunder; 07-20-2009 at 01:28 PM.

07-30-2009, 07:57 PM	#57 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	^ pix look great man thank you very much...but i might not go with hfp now it looks a lil high...like there isnt much of a difference.... but thanks a lot man Last edited by SteveOFG2; 08-06-2009 at 01:29 PM.

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07-16-2009, 03:19 AM	#41 (permalink)
keyuyi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC Age: 25 Posts: 109 HENRY	Nice Write up man!!!!

07-16-2009, 03:31 AM	#42 (permalink)
Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 25,078 RPM_FURY!!	OMG joe the masta..

07-16-2009, 04:10 PM	#43 (permalink)
Xtreme Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Age: 27 Posts: 23,186 Joey	Thanks guys!

07-19-2009, 06:27 PM	#44 (permalink)
rwc Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Age: 29 Posts: 665 Randy	excellent writeup Thunder! i've been away from the forums for some time and the first thing i wanted to check on when i came back is to see whether or not you had gone through with this setup. i remember you talking about it a few months ago. im glad its met your expectations i am in the same boat as you in every single way, 100%, its crazy. heck, i even had an unhappy stint with some Tein coilovers too. seems we are after the same thing in a suspension as well. after i upgrade my brakes(need new pads, and rear rotor shows signs of warping.. might as well upgrade!), a new suspension is next on the list. i trust the research youve done is accurate, so i will probably be going with the very same setup. the drop looks great too. btw, what are your current camber specs? and are they the same now as they were when you had the HFP?

07-25-2009, 11:43 AM	#46 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	can anyone post a pic of ur car if u have it jus lowered on HFP suspension...im trying to gauge if it low enough for me cuz the price is lol

07-27-2009, 03:43 AM	#47 (permalink)
bunz559 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the "no" Posts: 207 scott	i was wondering if you have a noticable problem with going down curbs and over bumps? having to drive sidewinders around?

07-27-2009, 04:36 AM	#48 (permalink)
iCeMaN57 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 8,243 David	Wow, what an amazing write up!! I have the prokit myself but after reading your right up, I am for sure sold on the Koni's! I can't really justify getting different springs at the moment. I have been meaning to get a different sway bar too. Thanks again for a very detailed write up!!

07-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#52 (permalink)
Bboy_Burst Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 24 Posts: 4,525 Ku	from 1-10, how were you rate the Stock / HFP Suspension?? 1 being worst and 10 being best Ride Quality - Stock / HFP Body Roll - Stock / HFP Cornering - Stock / HFP

07-29-2009, 01:22 PM	#53 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	herrow ????

08-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#58 (permalink)
FG*newb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fairfield to Sac, CA Age: 22 Posts: 1,846 Chris	just got some quick questions about your suspension set up. i assume you got your koni yellows from redshift right? so it was all fully assembled and you just mounted the swift springs on the strut afterward?

08-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#59 (permalink)
09SiDan Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh, NY Age: 26 Posts: 13,168 TW FA5 FTMFW!!!	Awesome write up Joey! After taking that ride in your car, i know that the Koni/swift setup is the way i would like to go. Now i just have see your car at a meet again so i can take a few more looks at how low it is. If i remember correctly it was about 1 finger less of a gap.

08-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#60 (permalink)
09FACivicSi Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 46 Sy Vo	Great information. In the picture of the 18's with the HFP suspension, what are the specs of your wheel and tire setup? Thanks.

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