hfp suspension ride quality?

[BeatnikDave]

I have an 07 ex coupe with stock suspension and 17 hfp wheels, and I want to get peoples thoughts with hfp suspension, for use on a daily driver. All my vehicles have been lowered and rode pretty rough, I am tired of the rough riding cars. Just trying get peoples thoughts before I bought.

[bossman]

Originally Posted by BeatnikDave

I have an 07 ex coupe with stock suspension and 17 hfp wheels, and I want to get peoples thoughts with hfp suspension, for use on a daily driver. All my vehicles have been lowered and rode pretty rough, I am tired of the rough riding cars. Just trying get peoples thoughts before I bought.

I don't have the HFP or anything right now but the general consensis is that they are just slightly stiffer than stock,so if you think stock is a little soft right now then these might be just right for you.You also get a modest drop with them..about .8 inches or so.

[bluetroll]

if u don't like stiff suspension... then stick with the stock suspension.

[Jay Kincannon]

If you want better handling than stock, the HFP suspension is noticeably firmer and with the slightly lower center of gravity, it is still good for a daily driver. I also added the Si front and rear sway bars complete (Si bushings with holders, Si bushing holder brackets, and related hardware) which also improved the side to side movement (roll). Like you, I have HFP 17" wheels with 225/40-17 tires. I went the cheap route with General Exclaim UHP tires and will replace them if I do any autocross racing. But for a daily driver, I think they are great starter tires. These modifications have greatly improved my cars handling which results in a fun drive and when I am driving EX coupe I'm in my own little world. Besides, it's also very pleasing to the eye... JMO !!!

[BeatnikDave]

Cool, Thanks for the replies thats what I was hoping to hear

[Excalibur]

I wonder which one would be better between the hfp and the mugen. I know pricewise it goes to the hfp kit.

[1twojay]

I believe the Mugen will give you a stiffer and lower ride over the HFP, but its like double the price so...

[bluetroll]

hfp and sway bar... thank me after.

[Andrei'sCivic]

Originally Posted by Jay Kincannon

If you want better handling than stock, the HFP suspension is noticeably firmer and with the slightly lower center of gravity, it is still good for a daily driver. I also added the Si front and rear sway bars complete (Si bushings with holders, Si bushing holder brackets, and related hardware) which also improved the side to side movement (roll). Like you, I have HFP 17" wheels with 225/40-17 tires. I went the cheap route with General Exclaim UHP tires and will replace them if I do any autocross racing. But for a daily driver, I think they are great starter tires. These modifications have greatly improved my cars handling which results in a fun drive and when I am driving EX coupe I'm in my own little world. Besides, it's also very pleasing to the eye... JMO !!!

I drive an 07 Civic LX with 18" TE37's. I had General Exclaim tires on my 18" rims for like two days. I hate them they are two comfortable. Sidewall is TOO SOFT. One guy said "your car will handle like a Buick if you get these tires." He was right. I swapped them for Toyo Proxies 4 tires!! General Exclaim tires make any suspension feel much softer. If I remember correctly the General Exclaim tire had one ply "rayon" for the sidewall.
-Any way I am saving up for the HFP suspension kit, and I have 18" wheels. I say go for it, get the HFP suspension on your EX.

[Jay Kincannon]

General Exclaim UHP as I stated are a good for a daily driver. Not all of us drive as if we were "Mario". For $85 a tire, you will not find a better tire and awesome in the rain...IMO

[blueroadster]

Originally Posted by bluetroll

hfp and sway bar... thank me after.

Ditto.

[2000civic]

I drive an Si with no HFP suspention, and was interested in the HFP suspention so I went down to the dealer where my dad works and test drove an Si with HFP suspention. Honestly it felt almost stock, going over ruff patchs it was a litte stiffer, and turning responce was a little tighter. Personally I decided it did not lower the car enough and was not stiff enough for me. I imagen it would be softer in an r18 so I would say opt for it. It honestly feels almost stock exept it takes turns better, and slighty rougher over rough roads.

[wing_gundam]

Originally Posted by Jay Kincannon

General Exclaim UHP as I stated are a good for a daily driver. Not all of us drive as if we were "Mario". For $85 a tire, you will not find a better tire and awesome in the rain...IMO

exactly!






I would like the HFP Susp kit, but I'm gonna wait a bit and see how I feel next year. I'm not driving as much from May-Dec.

[1twojay]

Originally Posted by 2000civic

I drive an Si with no HFP suspention, and was interested in the HFP suspention so I went down to the dealer where my dad works and test drove an Si with HFP suspention. Honestly it felt almost stock, going over ruff patchs it was a litte stiffer, and turning responce was a little tighter. Personally I decided it did not lower the car enough and was not stiff enough for me. I imagen it would be softer in an r18 so I would say opt for it. It honestly feels almost stock exept it takes turns better, and slighty rougher over rough roads.

So u feel the difference is neglible? Then again many who've used it claim it makes a pretty decent improvement... hmm..

[iomatic]

What do you mean by 'ruff patches'... ? Do you mean a 'gravelly' freeway, or a pothole infested dirt road, or...?

More clarification, please.

[SiRyan]

I love mines combined with the progress rear sway and Megan lower tie!

[taffysi]

Originally Posted by 1twojay

So u feel the difference is neglible? Then again many who've used it claim it makes a pretty decent improvement... hmm..

I hear alot of mixed reviews on it. I think I'm gonna keep mine stock for a while. I'm pretty happy with my stock SI suspension and still not bored with it. haha

[iomatic]

I'm starting to feel the limitations of the stock Si-- maybe I'm just a nutty driver (NOT when there are people present, always in a quiet area).

I feel a bit of body roll, a little less confidence at 45-58mph (limit 45) curves -- though some of the slippage on even tighter corners is due to stock tires -- I realize that. There are a lot of less-populated curves where I go to work and around town, even in and around a major city. I want more grip power, and stiffer cornering without teeth-chattering suspension. HFP sounds like the kit for me.

I think I need to start auto-x.

[Andrei'sCivic]

I drive an 07 Civic LX with the HFP suspension. Got it shipped for $502 and I installed it myself with the help of my brother. I understand why 2000civic said it was a small difference. However I would definetly suggest going with the HFP suspension, the car rides a bit stiffer over rougher roads, not a problem dont even worry about it. But it does stay flatter in the curves. I'm pretty happy with it. I'll wait some time to see if it drops a bit more. Don't expect any more than an inch drop. I think if you have 17" rims maybe you should go with a suspension that gives you more of a drop. However if you really like your ride to be comfortable then stay stock.

[Jinu]

I can honestly say I feel a huge difference with my HFP suspension and Progress rear sway. The ride quality/comfort goes down a bit but the handling has improved greatly