HFP suspension. will i meet my goals,

[Civicn33b]

i want some improved performance handling for my soon to be picked up NBP SI, but the HFP coilovers give me what i want. i know they wont give me the drop i want, but what about with tein stechs? will i get improved handling via the HFP and the 1.3R 1.4F drop via s techs? or would i be better off forking out the extra money for better coilovers? also what a some other awsome perf handling mods? progress rear sway and what?

[1zach4]

if you don't care about your warranty from Honda then get Tein Flex's or something to that nature...full adjustable, or maybe get K2's off of Honda-Tech...other than that stick with HFP, or if you go with comptech and have honda install them, your springs and the installation will be warrantied through honda but it still negates any other warranty issues with suspension as honda will cover comptech's product/install but not what it does to the rest of the car.

[Civicn33b]

thought comptech was going out of business

[Jay Kincannon]

What do you mean "HFP coilovers". HFP sport suspension is not a coilover suspension.

[HondaScott]

It is as much a coilover as any of the aftermarket. Honda has just done the work and set the ride height and damping for you.

Everybody seems to use the word coilover to state that it is a shock/spring combination.

[Jay Kincannon]

I strongly disagree. The term "coilover" is exactly what the suspension system implies, while it is true the front struts springs are mounted on the shocks, the rear shocks must be mounted over the shocks as well. OEM and HFP are not have a true "coilover" suspension because the rear shock and rear spring are mounted in different locations. If I am incorrect in this statement, please explain to me your version of "coilover" suspension.

[Civicn33b]

lol my mistake no need to argue, but should i go HFP or get something else, if so please recommend a product, i just want to be able to dip in traffic without that rollover feeling. should i just go stock suspenion get some lowering springs and progress rear sway and wait for the coilovers until later?

[Civicn33b]

i dont want it to ride like hell either lol

[Jardiniboy]

If you get the HFP suspension you wouldn't need to buy a camber kit. If you're planning on getting aftermarket springs or coilovers you would need to buy them. Rear camber kits are around $250. If just plan on getting aftermarket springs and decide not to buy a camber kit, your rear tires are gonna wear out pretty fast (Inside of the tire).

Theres some people who bought the HFP suspension kit and changed the springs because the drop wasn't enough.

[HondaScott]

Originally Posted by Jay Kincannon

I strongly disagree. The term "coilover" is exactly what the suspension system implies, while it is true the front struts springs are mounted on the shocks, the rear shocks must be mounted over the shocks as well. OEM and HFP are not have a true "coilover" suspension because the rear shock and rear spring are mounted in different locations. If I am incorrect in this statement, please explain to me your version of "coilover" suspension.

I understand what coilover means to most people and I agree with you. It seems people on this forum call the tein and H&R ect. suspension upgrades "coilovers' when in fact they use the stock coil separate from shock geometry.

[Jay Kincannon]

I have the HFP suspension on my EX Coupe and could tell the difference instantly. The ride is a little stiffer on rough roads, but that is to be expected. I also think having HFP 17" wheels with 225/45-17 tires adds to the better performance of my suspension. I have had other car where I spent twice as much money with less results. Remember, HFP parts are designed by Honda for Hondas, plus the factory warranty. I intend on adding the SI front and rear sway bar kit for next suspension upgrades.

[Andrei'sCivic]

I say go get the HFP suspension kit! I want to get it for my Civic.
I think the drop should look alright if you have 18" wheels with 225/40/18 tires, since these tires fill in the fender gap a little, approximately 1/10"

[Andrei'sCivic]

Originally Posted by Jay Kincannon

I have the HFP suspension on my EX Coupe and could tell the difference instantly. The ride is a little stiffer on rough roads, but that is to be expected. I also think having HFP 17" wheels with 225/45-17 tires adds to the better performance of my suspension. I have had other car where I spent twice as much money with less results. Remember, HFP parts are designed by Honda for Hondas, plus the factory warranty. I intend on adding the SI front and rear sway bar kit for next suspension upgrades.

I recomend the Carbing front upper strut bar! It really makes the car handle better. Tight, percise and the car steers where you want to go, lane changes much more direct, quicker turn in.

[Civicn33b]

ok so would I be ok if i went HFP suspension and then decided to get some aftermarket springs to drop it more? or would i then have to buy the camber kit?

[Civicn33b]

bump!

[duy2006si]

coils FTW

[unplugged]

a coilover is exactly that. A coil over the shock. The stock front suspension is a coilover. The rear is an indpendent shock and spring.