HFP suspension kit doesn't work for DX??

Kroze · 11-13-2007, 09:31 PM

It said it only work for the LX & EX

also on a related note, will the SI suspension (Coupe) work on DX,LX,EX (Coupe)?

zenith931 · 11-13-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroze

It said it only work for the LX & EX

also on a related note, will the SI suspension (Coupe) work on DX,LX,EX (Coupe)?

Don't know about the DX, but the SI HFP suspension will FIT on the DX/LX/EX, but it wasn't designed for them. I would get the HFP suspension that is made for your car.

Jardiniboy · 11-13-2007, 11:32 PM

The LX/EX will fit on the DX. All FG/FA have the same suspension design. The only difference with the LX and DX is the weight.

Kroze · 11-14-2007, 12:27 AM

So i can buy the HFP for the SI (coupe) and it will work with my car right (06 civic dx coupe)?

the way they advertise on the honda's web site they made it looks like it won't work.

Jardiniboy · 11-14-2007, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroze

So i can buy the HFP for the SI (coupe) and it will work with my car right (06 civic dx coupe)?

the way they advertise on the honda's web site they made it looks like it won't work.

Yes it would. But since the SI is heavier than the DX, the suspension is gonna be stiffer.

***Sirbelch*** · 11-14-2007, 01:56 AM

If you get the Si suspension for your DX, that should give you better handling than that of the DX for the DX. Although, stiffer isn't always better, in this case, it is better because the HFP suspension arent that stiff (relatively speaking).

Xtreme Thunder · 11-14-2007, 02:28 PM

All HFP Civic Suspensions will FIT on any Civic.

BUT

If you put the HFP Suspension that is designed for the Si Sedan and put it on a DX Coupe, the dampers WILL NOT be designed correctly, as with spring rates (FA5/FG2 vs. FA/FG [EX, LX, DX])

I would NOT recommend putting an Si HFP Suspension on a EX, LX, (DX).

If you are thinking it will handle better because the Si application is stiffer, I would put money it won't if you put it on a DX.

If anything get the HFP Suspension designed for the EX/ LX, AT or MT, Coupe/ Sedan (yes there is even different ones for tranny type too).

I hope you are understanding what I am trying to say.

Kroze · 11-14-2007, 11:26 PM

I already got the SI front & rear sway bars installed on my DX...

So i think the HFP will complete the system :)

fuqya · 11-14-2007, 11:48 PM

try hfp struts with the dx springs.

Jardiniboy · 11-14-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroze

I already got the SI front & rear sway bars installed on my DX...

So i think the HFP will complete the system :)

I would put back the front DX sway bar.

***Sirbelch*** · 11-15-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jardiniboy

I would put back the front DX sway bar.

That'll get that thing to rotate.

zenith931 · 11-15-2007, 12:14 PM

DX has no front sway bar, I thought?

But I was told by HighRev that with our cars (which understeer), to eliminate understeer, to put in a heavier RSB. Putting in a stiffer front sway bar does nothing but help it understeer more. It's thus best to have the stiffer sway bar in the back and a less stiff one in the front. I have the stock EX one on the front and the Si one on the back for me.

zspeedzkwy · 11-15-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenith931

DX has no front sway bar, I thought?

But I was told by HighRev that with our cars (which understeer), to eliminate understeer, to put in a heavier RSB. Putting in a stiffer front sway bar does nothing but help it understeer more. It's thus best to have the stiffer sway bar in the back and a less stiff one in the front. I have the stock EX one on the front and the Si one on the back for me.

so how about ex front sway and progress rear sway?
even better?

zenith931 · 11-15-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zspeedzkwy

so how about ex front sway and progress rear sway?
even better?

Possibly, you might be prompting oversteer, then. If you want the progress RSB, i'd go with the Si front.

But PM HighRev. He's the suspension god.

***Sirbelch*** · 11-15-2007, 04:22 PM

Don't put the front Si bar on with progress rear swaybar. Just keep the stock ex front bar and go with the progress bar. You car is still going to push coming off the corner. What you need to worry about is braking to late and turning in at the same time. That might cause a spin. On the streets, I would keep a front sway bar unless I get stiff enough springs to make up for the lack of the front bar. FWD cars do better out of a corner when the front suspension are not tied together with a sway bar. FWD cars need the articulation to keep as much rubber on the road as possible. Also, sway bars put extra load on the outside tire. More load means less grip. Less grip is not good, unless its in the back (to a point).

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Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,771 Jasten iTrader: 2 / 100%	The LX/EX will fit on the DX. All FG/FA have the same suspension design. The only difference with the LX and DX is the weight.

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Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 655 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So i can buy the HFP for the SI (coupe) and it will work with my car right (06 civic dx coupe)? the way they advertise on the honda's web site they made it looks like it won't work.

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*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 26 Posts: 5,453 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	If you get the Si suspension for your DX, that should give you better handling than that of the DX for the DX. Although, stiffer isn't always better, in this case, it is better because the HFP suspension arent that stiff (relatively speaking).

11-14-2007, 02:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xtreme Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hyde Park, New York, U.S.A. Age: 24 Posts: 17,417 Joey iTrader: 5 / 100%	All HFP Civic Suspensions will FIT on any Civic. BUT If you put the HFP Suspension that is designed for the Si Sedan and put it on a DX Coupe, the dampers WILL NOT be designed correctly, as with spring rates (FA5/FG2 vs. FA/FG [EX, LX, DX]) I would NOT recommend putting an Si HFP Suspension on a EX, LX, (DX). If you are thinking it will handle better because the Si application is stiffer, I would put money it won't if you put it on a DX. If anything get the HFP Suspension designed for the EX/ LX, AT or MT, Coupe/ Sedan (yes there is even different ones for tranny type too). I hope you are understanding what I am trying to say.

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Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 655 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I already got the SI front & rear sway bars installed on my DX... So i think the HFP will complete the system :)

11-14-2007, 11:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
fuqya Junior Member Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 / 0%	try hfp struts with the dx springs.

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zenith931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redford, MI Age: 25 Posts: 2,424 Yes, I AM A WOMAN! iTrader: 4 / 100%	DX has no front sway bar, I thought? But I was told by HighRev that with our cars (which understeer), to eliminate understeer, to put in a heavier RSB. Putting in a stiffer front sway bar does nothing but help it understeer more. It's thus best to have the stiffer sway bar in the back and a less stiff one in the front. I have the stock EX one on the front and the Si one on the back for me.

11-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 26 Posts: 5,453 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	Don't put the front Si bar on with progress rear swaybar. Just keep the stock ex front bar and go with the progress bar. You car is still going to push coming off the corner. What you need to worry about is braking to late and turning in at the same time. That might cause a spin. On the streets, I would keep a front sway bar unless I get stiff enough springs to make up for the lack of the front bar. FWD cars do better out of a corner when the front suspension are not tied together with a sway bar. FWD cars need the articulation to keep as much rubber on the road as possible. Also, sway bars put extra load on the outside tire. More load means less grip. Less grip is not good, unless its in the back (to a point).