HFP Suspension Review - Page 2

goodtimes · 01-25-2007, 04:12 AM

Does anyone know the spring rates?

and by chance can you take some pics of the drop please

Highrev1 · 01-25-2007, 12:25 PM

***blue rocket*** · 01-25-2007, 12:29 PM

i've got mine sitting in the basement ... i'm ditching the HFP springs and using comptechs...my car needs to be a bit lower than HFP will be. Looking forward to installing them this spring!

sf-si-02 · 01-25-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue rocket

i've got mine sitting in the basement ... i'm ditching the HFP springs and using comptechs...my car needs to be a bit lower than HFP will be. Looking forward to installing them this spring!

Hey, how low is a porsche turbo 997? How about a db9? Why do you feel the need o lower the car, if it handles perfectly fine with hfp springs?

Tom1222 · 01-25-2007, 12:46 PM

How much are they HFP springs and how difficult are they to install?
I do have jack stands and ramps and some basic tools but no air tools.
Can the springs be installed with basic tools? Do you need a spring compressor? I am intriqued. I would like better handeling in the corners.
The stock springs cause way too much body roll.
Thanks for the info.

Tom in Indy

cappykd · 01-25-2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom1222

How much are they HFP springs and how difficult are they to install?
I do have jack stands and ramps and some basic tools but no air tools.
Can the springs be installed with basic tools? Do you need a spring compressor? I am intriqued. I would like better handeling in the corners.
The stock springs cause way too much body roll.
Thanks for the info.

Tom in Indy

It's a full kit with pre assembled front struts and springs and rear shocks and springs. Much better handling. 3 hour install.

goodtimes · 01-25-2007, 01:15 PM

So are we going to get to see some pics.

Please

MutantCheese · 01-25-2007, 01:20 PM

The HFP kit is the Shiznits. It's like riding on rails!

**GeezerSi** · 01-25-2007, 01:26 PM

This is mine on HFP suspension

hyogen · 01-25-2007, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeezerSi

This is mine on HFP suspension

Wow, i wish the galaxy grey really looked that grey...!

so how is the comparison between HFP coilovers and like.... Tein Coilovers.

sorry if this is a nub question -_- What's the price difference?

civsnake · 01-25-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyogen

Wow, i wish the galaxy grey really looked that grey...!

uhh, it does look that grey. You're looking at it in that picture. It's grey.

**GeezerSi** · 01-25-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyogen

Wow, i wish the galaxy grey really looked that grey...!

That picture is from the camera with no modifications. It was an overcast day, which might be some reason it looks different to you.

sf-si-02 · 01-25-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highrev1

Note the coffee mug. It does not clear the bottom of the car.

goodtimes · 01-25-2007, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the pics, but thats a pretty big coffee mug.

sf-si-02 · 01-25-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodtimes

Thanks for the pics, but thats a pretty big coffee mug.

I could not get my fingers in there, i.e. less than 2 finger gap. And yes, I do not like my cars slammed... I like to be able to drive the cars!

Garrison · 01-25-2007, 03:17 PM

Oh man you guys got me wanting the hfp kit.

sf-si-02 · 01-25-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrison

Oh man you guys got me wanting the hfp kit.

It is awesome, at $550, its a no brainer

goodtimes · 01-25-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sf-si-02

I could not get my fingers in there, i.e. less than 2 finger gap. And yes, I do not like my cars slammed... I like to be able to drive the cars!

True, i dont like slamed cars b/c they dont handle good i rather have someting that handles good than looks good. do you happen to know the spring rates?

Thanks.

***Tim*** · 01-25-2007, 05:46 PM

I don't like wheelgap. I think I'll keep this one on a backburner for now. I don't want to put these on without first seeing what the aftermarket turns out in terms of struts that might pair well with the Eibach springs.

Garrison · 01-25-2007, 05:52 PM

Civic Suspension Specs

Body: Springs F/R lbs/in - Sways F/R mm
Sedan: 140/145 - 24.2/10 (12mm rear on Hybrid) Sedan Si: TBD/TBD - 27/17
Coupe: 170/200 - 25.4/11 (DX has no rear bar) Coupe Si: - 200/230 - 28/17

Civic Coupe Exclusive Suspension Tuning...
The Civic Coupe has the following exclusive suspension tuning compared to the 2006 Civic Sedan:
* Front spring rate increases 20 percent
* Rear spring rate increases 28 percent

Civic Si Exclusive Suspension Tuning...
The Civic Si has the following exclusive suspension tuning compared to the 2006 Civic Coupe:
* Front spring rate increases 17 percent
* Rear spring rate increases 14 percent

NOW... Based on this, we have to work backwards. The Si models have a spring rate of approximately 200 lb./inch front and 230 lb./inch rear.

Subtracting 17% front on my LX Coupe puts the front spring rate at about 170 lb./inch and the rear at about 200 lb./inch.

Comparing the LX/EX Sedan down from the LX/EX Coupe puts the approximate front spring rate at about 140 lbs./inch and the rears at only about 145 lb./inch.

This is courtesy of DakRaven. He sent this to me.

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goodtimes Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tracy,Ca Age: 24 Posts: 54 Matthew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anyone know the spring rates? and by chance can you take some pics of the drop please

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*blue rocket* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 3,843 GrafiXpressions.com iTrader: 117 / 100%	i've got mine sitting in the basement ... i'm ditching the HFP springs and using comptechs...my car needs to be a bit lower than HFP will be. Looking forward to installing them this spring!

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Tom1222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 3,100 Tom Smith iTrader: 6 / 100%	How much are they HFP springs and how difficult are they to install? I do have jack stands and ramps and some basic tools but no air tools. Can the springs be installed with basic tools? Do you need a spring compressor? I am intriqued. I would like better handeling in the corners. The stock springs cause way too much body roll. Thanks for the info. Tom in Indy

01-25-2007, 01:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
goodtimes Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tracy,Ca Age: 24 Posts: 54 Matthew iTrader: 0 / 0%	So are we going to get to see some pics. Please

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MutantCheese Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edge of Insanity Age: 40 Posts: 3,355 2008 NFR S2000 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The HFP kit is the Shiznits. It's like riding on rails!

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GeezerSi Hidy Ho Neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24,247 -> Ken iTrader: 8 / 100%	This is mine on HFP suspension

01-25-2007, 02:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
goodtimes Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tracy,Ca Age: 24 Posts: 54 Matthew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the pics, but thats a pretty big coffee mug.

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Garrison Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 1,049 Garrison iTrader: 3 / 100%	Oh man you guys got me wanting the hfp kit.

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*Tim* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 5,369 iTrader: 12 / 100%	I don't like wheelgap. I think I'll keep this one on a backburner for now. I don't want to put these on without first seeing what the aftermarket turns out in terms of struts that might pair well with the Eibach springs.

01-25-2007, 05:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
Garrison Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 1,049 Garrison iTrader: 3 / 100%	Civic Suspension Specs Body: Springs F/R lbs/in - Sways F/R mm Sedan: 140/145 - 24.2/10 (12mm rear on Hybrid) Sedan Si: TBD/TBD - 27/17 Coupe: 170/200 - 25.4/11 (DX has no rear bar) Coupe Si: - 200/230 - 28/17 Civic Coupe Exclusive Suspension Tuning... The Civic Coupe has the following exclusive suspension tuning compared to the 2006 Civic Sedan: * Front spring rate increases 20 percent * Rear spring rate increases 28 percent Civic Si Exclusive Suspension Tuning... The Civic Si has the following exclusive suspension tuning compared to the 2006 Civic Coupe: * Front spring rate increases 17 percent * Rear spring rate increases 14 percent NOW... Based on this, we have to work backwards. The Si models have a spring rate of approximately 200 lb./inch front and 230 lb./inch rear. Subtracting 17% front on my LX Coupe puts the front spring rate at about 170 lb./inch and the rear at about 200 lb./inch. Comparing the LX/EX Sedan down from the LX/EX Coupe puts the approximate front spring rate at about 140 lbs./inch and the rears at only about 145 lb./inch. This is courtesy of DakRaven. He sent this to me.