Need Advice for Suspension Please

[RICO_]

Hey guys I'm new to the site and need some valuable advice as to which setup I should go with. I am currently trying to decide between an HFP setup with Eibach Sportlines, Tein SS coilovers, Skunk2 Pro-C coilovers or Buddy Club N+ Spec damper kit.

I'm basically looking for improved all around performance, and reliability combined with minimal suspension noise.

Thanx!!

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by RICO_

Hey guys I'm new to the site and need some valuable advice as to which setup I should go with. I am currently trying to decide between an HFP setup with Eibach Sportlines, Tein SS coilovers, Skunk2 Pro-C coilovers or Buddy Club N+ Spec damper kit.

I'm basically looking for improved all around performance, and reliability combined with minimal suspension noise.

Thanx!!

Do you currently have the hfp setup right now?

[RICO_]

No I don't. I have the money for the full coilovers if they would be a better setup. But if the HFP would be much more cost-effective in terms of performance I might just stick with that.

I just don't really want very many issues with excessive suspension noise and I want something that is TRULY gonna improve the car's handling performance on a noticeable level.

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by RICO_

No I don't. I have the money for the full coilovers if they would be a better setup. But if the HFP would be much more cost-effective in terms of performance I might just stick with that.

I just don't really want very many issues with excessive suspension noise and I want something that is TRULY gonna improve the car's handling performance on a noticeable level.

I would get the hfp kit with the springs that come with the kit. Let me know where you get yours and for what price. I'm looking for the best price as well.

[RICO_]

I was looking to put the Sportlines on it because I like the dropped look they provide as opposed to the springs that come with the HFP kit. Is the HFP kit compatible with the Sportlines?

[homeboyv]

i have the hfp kit and love it....i would highly recommend it....def increases the handling and responsiveness of the car...no reason y u wouldnt be able to swap out the hfp springs with sportline if u want a lower drop

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by homeboyv

i have the hfp kit and love it....i would highly recommend it....def increases the handling and responsiveness of the car...no reason y u wouldnt be able to swap out the hfp springs with sportline if u want a lower drop

They will wear out the struts faster.

[RICO_]

So then the stiffer shocks/struts from the HFP kit won't affect the drop of the Sportlines?

[homeboyv]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

They will wear out the struts faster.

yes it sure will...but thats the price he will have to pay to go lower...it will wear out ur stock ones as well tho

[RICO_]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Let me know where you get yours and for what price. I'm looking for the best price as well.

I already checked with all the local Honda dealers and it seems that they all sell the kit for the same price. About $816 plus tax. But if you go to Honda Parts at HondaPartsDeals.com: Honda Accessory, Honda Car Parts, Honda Auto Parts, Honda Accord Parts they have it for around $606 and some change.

Of course there are probably better deals floating around somewhere.

[RICO_]

What's the timeline (roughly) before the shocks/struts begin to wear out under normal driving conditions??

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by RICO_

I already checked with all the local Honda dealers and it seems that they all sell the kit for the same price. About $816 plus tax. But if you go to Honda Parts at HondaPartsDeals.com: Honda Accessory, Honda Car Parts, Honda Auto Parts, Honda Accord Parts they have it for around $606 and some change.

Of course there are probably better deals floating around somewhere.

cheapest I've found so far is around 535 on ebay. I was hoping someone could find it for even cheaper.

[Sirbelch]

The HFP suspension is designed by the same people that make your car. Each kit is designed to work with the specific weight of the car. i.e. Coupe, Sedan, DX, LX, EX, Si. The springs are matched to the dampers. Why on earth would you want to mess with something that is ment to be together? For the superficial reason of lowering? You can't see what you car looks like when you are driving, you can only feel it. Do you want a car that makes you feel good when driving it or a car that looks good sitting in a driveway?


There is no normal time line for dampers to wear out. It all depends are road conditions, driving style etc.

Try these APRIL PRE-ORDER

[Will06SI]

Originally Posted by Sirbelch

The HFP suspension is designed by the same people that make your car. Each kit is designed to work with the specific weight of the car. i.e. Coupe, Sedan, DX, LX, EX, Si. The springs are matched to the dampers. Why on earth would you want to mess with something that is ment to be together? For the superficial reason of lowering? You can't see what you car looks like when you are driving, you can only feel it. Do you want a car that makes you feel good when driving it or a car that looks good sitting in a driveway?


There is no normal time line for dampers to wear out. It all depends are road conditions, driving style etc.

Try these APRIL PRE-ORDER

I have Eibach sportlines and the car handles very well and looks amazing with the drop nothing but compliments i get okay lets move on ^ !

You could go hfp with these springs but your just going to wear the struts,shocks anyway even though i think the handle would be sick.

I personally would just go coilovers thats what i am doing myself i currently have Eibach sportlines, and The progress rear sway bar and the combo will produce some nice g forces given the right tires lol.

I plan on going Skunk2 pro s they are offerd for a great price and with the progress rear sway bar should prove to be a killer combo.

From your list go BC N+1 they are priced accordantly, are very popular on this forum due to quality,performance,value good luck with your choice.

[RICO_]

Originally Posted by Sirbelch

The HFP suspension is designed by the same people that make your car. Each kit is designed to work with the specific weight of the car. i.e. Coupe, Sedan, DX, LX, EX, Si. The springs are matched to the dampers. Why on earth would you want to mess with something that is ment to be together? For the superficial reason of lowering? You can't see what you car looks like when you are driving, you can only feel it. Do you want a car that makes you feel good when driving it or a car that looks good sitting in a driveway?

Jeez take it easy man. It's just an individual preference.

Yes they are not necessarily made for each other....but if the handling would at least be a little better then that would be enough for me...even if they do cause a little extra stress on the shocks/struts. Basically I like the look that the Sportlines give....and if it sacrifices some ride comfort then that's something I can deal with.

Countless people buy larger wheels, lower profile tires, etc. that diminish ride quality as well. People do it just because they like the way it looks....whether they're in their car or not.

Same goes for engine mods. Louder intakes, race headers, exhausts all have the capability of creating drone inside the vehicle and creating an overall less than comfortable ride.....but people still do it because they like it and are willing to live with it.

Now if the Sportlines with the HFP do nothing but ruin the handling and offer no benefit whatsoever....then obviously I won't go that route and I'll just get a coilover setup instead or maybe the Konis that you suggested.

Thanx for the help!

My main thing is I want a slightly lower drop and improved handling with minimal suspension noise.

[Sirbelch]

The HFP struts are the same length as the stock so they will wear just as fast as stock struts with lowering springs.


People buying wheels for looks while sacrificing ride quailty is a lot different than people buying bolts ons for increased performance while increasing the levels of NVH. With the bolt ons, you get something you can feel in return. You can't feel better looks.

[RICO_]

Exactly what I was trying to get at. If they don't offer any real performance gain.....then I'm not getting them. Which it sounds like they don't.

Thank you for the help.

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by RICO_

Exactly what I was trying to get at. If they don't offer any real performance gain.....then I'm not getting them. Which it sounds like they don't.

Thank you for the help.

I'll make it easy for you then. Just get the hfp suspension and if you don't like it, try the different springs and if you still don't like it, and I don't have anything, then hit me up and I'll take the hfp of your hands. Right now, I have the comptech springs, but I keep thinking that I should have gone with the hfp suspension instead.

[SiliconX]

If it's height you want, I would most definately look at getting the Koni Yellow adjustable setup from Redshift/Excelerate.

[Sirbelch]

The Konis (both the reds and yellows) have shorter bodies to handle the lowering of car better than the stock/hfp dampers do. By the way, today is the last day to get the pre-order price for the Redshift suspension kits. Tomorrow, the price goes up.