My Official Suspension Upgrade Info and Pics Thread - Page 2

gbae007 · 06-15-2006, 11:16 PM

Interesting... curious to see the results and hear about your "before and after" driving impressions.

tennisfan16 · 06-16-2006, 12:06 AM

very curious on this as well, if i change suspension i want the hfp kit.

***sickyute*** · 06-16-2006, 02:51 AM

Hey cook i got my rear bar same time as you...
i'll have it put on today(friday)
good luck with ur install.

**Cookstar** · 06-16-2006, 08:08 PM

Update:
I'm still planning to install everything Saturday morning. I will be taking some pics during the install and hopefully I'll get the before and after pics.

I'm not going to do a performance evaluation until Monday because I getting the wheels aligned after I get off work. I don't want to drive it too much until I get that done. Then, I'm going to turn her loose!

RealDeal · 06-16-2006, 08:18 PM

Good luck in getting your car aligned. Currently we dont have the spec's for the 06 Si in our alignment machine. But according to the instructions, you dont have to get it aligned b/c the camber angles dont change. I have the HFP kit on my car already and we did all the installation in 2 hours. Its very easy to do. The lift will help you out with the fronts but the rears will keep you on the ground since you cant do the whole rear swap with the car up in the air, just the weight of the car on the lift.

Performance wise the HFP kit is great. Yeah the bumps are more noticeable on the car but man can the car hold a corner even better than before. I have the whole HFP package with the HFP 18s and its barely lower than stock, and I mean barely. If you are going for lowering, dont get this kit, but if you want something that will help you outrun the cops on the backroads, this is it for you!

And I wanna find a new rear sway bar one of these days....

**Cookstar** · 06-16-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDeal

Good luck in getting your car aligned. Currently we dont have the spec's for the 06 Si in our alignment machine. But according to the instructions, you dont have to get it aligned b/c the camber angles dont change. I have the HFP kit on my car already and we did all the installation in 2 hours. Its very easy to do. The lift will help you out with the fronts but the rears will keep you on the ground since you cant do the whole rear swap with the car up in the air, just the weight of the car on the lift.

Performance wise the HFP kit is great. Yeah the bumps are more noticeable on the car but man can the car hold a corner even better than before. I have the whole HFP package with the HFP 18s and its barely lower than stock, and I mean barely. If you are going for lowering, dont get this kit, but if you want something that will help you outrun the cops on the backroads, this is it for you!

And I wanna find a new rear sway bar one of these days....

Thanks for the info!

***rippars*** · 06-16-2006, 09:48 PM

hey how much did you guys get your hfs suspension for? i got mine for $555 shipped and should be getting it in next friday.

***sickyute*** · 06-17-2006, 01:15 AM

it took exactly 11mins for the shop to install my progress rear bar...looked like a piece of cake!
haven't put it through torture yet but did a few hard turns...feels a lil better than before...need more testing.
fit is perfect...i have evo 2 and there is no risk of rubbing on the exhaust, there is enough space to put another exhaust in there and not hit the bar.

gbae007 · 06-17-2006, 01:38 AM

[quote=Cookstar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDeal
Good luck in getting your car alignedI'm not sure about that.

Although I have an EX, I got a four-wheel alignment today from my dealer under warranty. It was pulling right really bad.

Anyway, caster, toe and camber was all adjusted. Much more alignment variability than I've seen other my previous cars: tuned VW Golf 3, Nissan 350z 7th & gen-Civic.

I think that suspension on the EX and Si are the same, no?

**Cookstar** · 06-17-2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippars

hey how much did you guys get your hfs suspension for? i got mine for $555 shipped and should be getting it in next friday.

I wish I would have shopped a little more. Mine was $600 + $30 shipping.

**Cookstar** · 06-17-2006, 03:27 PM

The suspension upgrades are done!

The drop is perfect! The ride is a little firmer on bumpy roads but not bad at all. I haven't had a chance to sling any corners yet, but it seems extremely responsive when weaving back and forth. Alignment doesn't seem to be a problem. If anything, the car feels like it goes straighter now. Based on my initial impressions, I'm very satisfied!

I took some pics during the install. We're getting ready to wash her and take some more pics. Look for them on here later tonight.

**Cookstar** · 06-17-2006, 07:06 PM

Here's the money shot:

I'll have some more pics of the car tomorrow.

sbigshot · 06-17-2006, 07:18 PM

Turned out really nice, looks great!!

**Cookstar** · 06-18-2006, 12:34 AM

I took some curves today. One set of curves had a "recommended" speed of 15 mph. I took them at 40 with zero drama.

On another set, the sign said 30 mph, but I took them at 60 and probably could have gotten at least another 5-10 mph out of it before the tires started to scream. I had taken them at 60 before but it seemed to have less body roll after the suspension install.

The ride may be a tad firmer, but there is very little difference from stock. It still rides great.

I'm very happy with my purchase and ready to go drive the Dragon again. Now, what to spend money on next. How bout wheels!

**Cookstar** · 06-18-2006, 12:38 AM

Here's a before pic:

The previous pic was from today.

**CameronJr9** · 06-18-2006, 01:17 AM

I bet you just can't wait for the Tail of the Dragon now!

***rippars*** · 06-18-2006, 01:32 AM

sweet... i cant wait til i get mine on!

**Cookstar** · 06-18-2006, 10:15 AM

Here's some pics of the stock parts above the HFP Parts:

Here's the stock sway bar above the Progress bar:

**Cookstar** · 06-18-2006, 10:27 AM

The instructions say to torque the bolts while the suspension is under load. We lowered the car onto jackstands for this step:

Other thoughts:
Using the proper socket wrench for the top of the front struts can make things much easier.
The bolts at the front of the trailing arms were a ***** to break loose.

Other than that, just follow the instruction and you should be fine. It took us about 3 hrs to complete the job, but we were rookies.

I would like to say thanks to my nephew for diving under the car and doing the hard work. While under there, he said, "I'm having fun!" I didn't mind letting him stay there.

Now, I owe him a trip to Hooters.

whitecivicsi · 06-18-2006, 10:39 AM

Looks good bud. Now the question is do you recommend it? lol

I'm still debating on what suspension to go with. Nice

06-16-2006, 02:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
*sickyute* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 29 Posts: 9,568 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	Hey cook i got my rear bar same time as you... i'll have it put on today(friday) good luck with ur install. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

06-16-2006, 09:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
*rippars* faptasic... pew pew pew Join Date: May 2006 Location: teh pentagon Age: 24 Posts: 59,334 Ryan iTrader: 36 / 100%	hey how much did you guys get your hfs suspension for? i got mine for $555 shipped and should be getting it in next friday. __________________ fap fap fap.... come beat yur meat in DC!

06-17-2006, 01:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
*sickyute* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 29 Posts: 9,568 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	it took exactly 11mins for the shop to install my progress rear bar...looked like a piece of cake! haven't put it through torture yet but did a few hard turns...feels a lil better than before...need more testing. fit is perfect...i have evo 2 and there is no risk of rubbing on the exhaust, there is enough space to put another exhaust in there and not hit the bar. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

06-18-2006, 01:17 AM	#36 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Crazy Yellow Puppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 29 Posts: 26,889 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 7 / 100%	I bet you just can't wait for the Tail of the Dragon now! __________________

06-18-2006, 01:32 AM	#37 (permalink)
*rippars* faptasic... pew pew pew Join Date: May 2006 Location: teh pentagon Age: 24 Posts: 59,334 Ryan iTrader: 36 / 100%	sweet... i cant wait til i get mine on! __________________ fap fap fap.... come beat yur meat in DC!

06-15-2006, 11:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
gbae007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 28 Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Interesting... curious to see the results and hear about your "before and after" driving impressions.

06-16-2006, 12:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
tennisfan16 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: I have a cat. Age: 26 Posts: 3,736 iTrader: 3 / 100%	very curious on this as well, if i change suspension i want the hfp kit.

06-16-2006, 08:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	Update: I'm still planning to install everything Saturday morning. I will be taking some pics during the install and hopefully I'll get the before and after pics. I'm not going to do a performance evaluation until Monday because I getting the wheels aligned after I get off work. I don't want to drive it too much until I get that done. Then, I'm going to turn her loose!

06-16-2006, 08:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
RealDeal Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 187 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Good luck in getting your car aligned. Currently we dont have the spec's for the 06 Si in our alignment machine. But according to the instructions, you dont have to get it aligned b/c the camber angles dont change. I have the HFP kit on my car already and we did all the installation in 2 hours. Its very easy to do. The lift will help you out with the fronts but the rears will keep you on the ground since you cant do the whole rear swap with the car up in the air, just the weight of the car on the lift. Performance wise the HFP kit is great. Yeah the bumps are more noticeable on the car but man can the car hold a corner even better than before. I have the whole HFP package with the HFP 18s and its barely lower than stock, and I mean barely. If you are going for lowering, dont get this kit, but if you want something that will help you outrun the cops on the backroads, this is it for you! And I wanna find a new rear sway bar one of these days....

06-17-2006, 03:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	The suspension upgrades are done! The drop is perfect! The ride is a little firmer on bumpy roads but not bad at all. I haven't had a chance to sling any corners yet, but it seems extremely responsive when weaving back and forth. Alignment doesn't seem to be a problem. If anything, the car feels like it goes straighter now. Based on my initial impressions, I'm very satisfied! I took some pics during the install. We're getting ready to wash her and take some more pics. Look for them on here later tonight.

06-17-2006, 07:06 PM	#32 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	Here's the money shot: I'll have some more pics of the car tomorrow.

06-17-2006, 07:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
sbigshot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lake Charles, La. Posts: 2,274 iTrader: 25 / 100%	Turned out really nice, looks great!!

06-18-2006, 12:34 AM	#34 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	I took some curves today. One set of curves had a "recommended" speed of 15 mph. I took them at 40 with zero drama. On another set, the sign said 30 mph, but I took them at 60 and probably could have gotten at least another 5-10 mph out of it before the tires started to scream. I had taken them at 60 before but it seemed to have less body roll after the suspension install. The ride may be a tad firmer, but there is very little difference from stock. It still rides great. I'm very happy with my purchase and ready to go drive the Dragon again. Now, what to spend money on next. How bout wheels!

06-18-2006, 12:38 AM	#35 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	Here's a before pic: The previous pic was from today.

06-18-2006, 10:15 AM	#38 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	Here's some pics of the stock parts above the HFP Parts: Here's the stock sway bar above the Progress bar:

06-18-2006, 10:27 AM	#39 (permalink)
Cookstar Radio Ga Ga >>> Lady Gaga Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 35 Posts: 5,073 Chris iTrader: 12 / 100%	The instructions say to torque the bolts while the suspension is under load. We lowered the car onto jackstands for this step: Other thoughts: Using the proper socket wrench for the top of the front struts can make things much easier. The bolts at the front of the trailing arms were a ***** to break loose. Other than that, just follow the instruction and you should be fine. It took us about 3 hrs to complete the job, but we were rookies. I would like to say thanks to my nephew for diving under the car and doing the hard work. While under there, he said, "I'm having fun!" I didn't mind letting him stay there. Now, I owe him a trip to Hooters. Last edited by Cookstar; 06-18-2006 at 01:43 PM.

06-18-2006, 10:39 AM	#40 (permalink)
whitecivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,221 Mike C. iTrader: 27 / 100%	Looks good bud. Now the question is do you recommend it? lol I'm still debating on what suspension to go with. Nice

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