Decisions decisions.... Help!

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 05:53 PM

Help! I need some opinions here cause I can't make up my mind. Should I get the HFP suspension and HFP kit for my car? Or should I get the Tein full coilovers with the EDFC?

Anyone have the HFP suspension? How do you like it? Tein? I like the way the HFP kit looks and that its not another fiberglass body kit. I really prefer how the cars look with the body kit. But I like good handling. I'm planning on doing a retro to my headlights and clearing the corner ambers out, so it's look is going to change a bit more.

Here's my car:

Here's a picture of TypeX's car with the HFP kit and retro so you have a better idea of what mine might look like.

I can get all of the HFP stuff for the same price as the Tein set up. I can't decide!!!!

SpeedDemon · 06-20-2006, 05:55 PM

What about Eibach?

But I like the HFP setup that Xtype has.

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 05:57 PM

Eibach prosprings? I've weighed that option too. But the price of the eibachs with installation is pretty close to the cost of the whole HFP suspension set up. I work at a dealership so my installation costs really won't be that high.

Do you have the Eibachs?

Skyline4life · 06-20-2006, 06:52 PM

type x makes me wish i had more money

atruhondagrl-Since you work at a honda dealership dose that mean you can get me a HFP kit at a dsicount price?

<3 <3 <3

Fixer · 06-20-2006, 07:22 PM

I have the HFP body kit on my GG Si and absolutely love it. Definitely changes the softer, rounded ends of the car. It's first class material too. Might be a good idea to do it now and not in, say, a year from now. Mainly due to paint matching. The bodykit will match your car perfectly now but who's to say in a year or so.

Thinking about the HFP suspension too. I find the stock Si a bit unnerving at near limits. Too top heavy in a sense. With the HFP suspension you get the warranty and a proven suspension. I'm sure the others are top notch but are they worth the extra money? You going to Auto-X? For street driving, the HFP suspension will suit me fine. Now I just have to find the extra green for it. Time to sell another kidney or something.

Fixer · 06-20-2006, 07:23 PM

Gorgeous car BTW!! Gorgeous.

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

atruhondagrl-Since you work at a honda dealership dose that mean you can get me a HFP kit at a dsicount price? <3 <3 <3

I would if I could but I don't know how that'd go with my boss. Plus you're out in Buffalo Grove!!!! If I still lived over in Bartlett it wouldn't be a prob, but shipping would cost ya from here.

Quote:

I have the HFP body kit on my GG Si and absolutely love it. Definitely changes the softer, rounded ends of the car. It's first class material too. Might be a good idea to do it now and not in, say, a year from now. Mainly due to paint matching. The bodykit will match your car perfectly now but who's to say in a year or so.

Thinking about the HFP suspension too. I find the stock Si a bit unnerving at near limits. Too top heavy in a sense. With the HFP suspension you get the warranty and a proven suspension. I'm sure the others are top notch but are they worth the extra money? You going to Auto-X? For street driving, the HFP suspension will suit me fine. Now I just have to find the extra green for it. Time to sell another kidney or something.

Thanks. :) I'm undecided as too what I'm going to do autox or just drag. You make a lot of good points. Points that my subconsious has been making as well. It's nice to get other opinions. Thanks again.

**sickyute** · 06-20-2006, 08:34 PM

ok type X has HFP body kit and comptech's lowering springs....depending on how he drives he'll have to upgrade the struts/shocks sooner than later.

u were asking about the HFP suspension...my decision was between the HFP suspension and the tein SS as well...i went with tein ss + edfc(a lot more expensive) for these reasons..

HFP suspension is non adjustable(ride height and stiffness)...so what if it's too stiff and i didn't like it? what if i don't like the drop it provided?
with the tein i could adjust height, stiffness and the ride i a lot better than stock even on the stiffest setting...but u pay the price...but u get to enjoy the toys.

If u don't care about the stiffness of the ride but u still want height adjustability i say go with the tein basic coilover(about 900)...the spring rates are the same as the Tein SS but the struts are not adjustable.

i'd advise against getting just springs...but that's me.

and the hfp body kit is a must for the Si IMO..

ur rims look kinda small...i think u need a drop bigger than what the HFP suspension will provide to cut that gap significantly...

get the the HFP body kit first...it will help with the car's overall look...then save up a little and get a full coilover system of ur choice to set it off.

NoBottleJustThrottle · 06-20-2006, 08:45 PM

I say neither. Keep saving your money and get a better suspension when it comes out. Trust me, you might be happy with the TEIN SS for a while, but then when your friend in the same car gets the TEIN Flex (when it comes out) and starts passing you on the inside lane around a tight turn, you will wish you waited.
Save your money, and keep waiting. The parts are comming

el_ben2 · 06-20-2006, 08:47 PM

your car will look sick whit the HFP kit!

where does i can send my headlamps to retrofit it?

***'06Siguy*** · 06-20-2006, 08:49 PM

what do you have on your taillights? they look tinted.

**sickyute** · 06-20-2006, 09:01 PM

that's why i said get a coilover of her choice...cuz i know later there will be more.

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 09:41 PM

Thanks everyone! You all are helping a bunch and I appreciate it! Keep the opinions rollin' in

Tail lights? Lamin-x tint. Heres the link to the honda page:
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...beeed6a303dcae

skittleslegend · 06-20-2006, 10:07 PM

Screw TEIN...

Nothin better than Ground Controls with Koni Yellows...

(well, to me and the Acura Legend crew anyways

)

***'06Siguy*** · 06-20-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Thanks everyone! You all are helping a bunch and I appreciate it! Keep the opinions rollin' in

Tail lights? Lamin-x tint. Heres the link to the honda page:
http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...beeed6a303dcae

Thanks for the info. Did you use smoke or charcoal?

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 10:34 PM

Smoke.

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 10:35 PM

Ooohh. On a black car! that's going to look soooooo sweet.

brooklynscat69 · 06-20-2006, 10:51 PM

yeah they do look hot on black cars.

btw are you guys talking about TYPE X from clubsi.com?

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 10:54 PM

yep. He's TypeX on here too.

brooklynscat69 · 06-20-2006, 11:41 PM

MANNN type x is such a B**** on clubsi. He has everyone on that site kneeling down for him. PS. you cant ban me type x.

06-20-2006, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Brodie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the escalator Posts: 24,181 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Decisions decisions.... Help! Help! I need some opinions here cause I can't make up my mind. Should I get the HFP suspension and HFP kit for my car? Or should I get the Tein full coilovers with the EDFC? Anyone have the HFP suspension? How do you like it? Tein? I like the way the HFP kit looks and that its not another fiberglass body kit. I really prefer how the cars look with the body kit. But I like good handling. I'm planning on doing a retro to my headlights and clearing the corner ambers out, so it's look is going to change a bit more. Here's my car: Here's a picture of TypeX's car with the HFP kit and retro so you have a better idea of what mine might look like. I can get all of the HFP stuff for the same price as the Tein set up. I can't decide!!!! __________________ AWD is RWD with training wheels.

06-20-2006, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Brodie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the escalator Posts: 24,181 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Eibach prosprings? I've weighed that option too. But the price of the eibachs with installation is pretty close to the cost of the whole HFP suspension set up. I work at a dealership so my installation costs really won't be that high. Do you have the Eibachs? __________________ AWD is RWD with training wheels.

06-20-2006, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
sickyute Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 28 Posts: 9,471 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	ok type X has HFP body kit and comptech's lowering springs....depending on how he drives he'll have to upgrade the struts/shocks sooner than later. u were asking about the HFP suspension...my decision was between the HFP suspension and the tein SS as well...i went with tein ss + edfc(a lot more expensive) for these reasons.. HFP suspension is non adjustable(ride height and stiffness)...so what if it's too stiff and i didn't like it? what if i don't like the drop it provided? with the tein i could adjust height, stiffness and the ride i a lot better than stock even on the stiffest setting...but u pay the price...but u get to enjoy the toys. If u don't care about the stiffness of the ride but u still want height adjustability i say go with the tein basic coilover(about 900)...the spring rates are the same as the Tein SS but the struts are not adjustable. i'd advise against getting just springs...but that's me. and the hfp body kit is a must for the Si IMO.. ur rims look kinda small...i think u need a drop bigger than what the HFP suspension will provide to cut that gap significantly... get the the HFP body kit first...it will help with the car's overall look...then save up a little and get a full coilover system of ur choice to set it off. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

06-20-2006, 08:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
*'06Siguy* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 29 Posts: 7,696 Scott iTrader: 4 / 100%	what do you have on your taillights? they look tinted. __________________

06-20-2006, 09:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
sickyute Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Age: 28 Posts: 9,471 Marvie iTrader: 12 / 100%	that's why i said get a coilover of her choice...cuz i know later there will be more. __________________ Shift when it blinks! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2640940 FA5 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2216565 FG2

06-20-2006, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpeedDemon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Baby! Posts: 4,033 They call me, El Diablo. iTrader: 6 / 100%	What about Eibach? But I like the HFP setup that Xtype has.

06-20-2006, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skyline4life Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mundelein, IL Age: 19 Posts: 3,051 Evan iTrader: 0 / 0%	type x makes me wish i had more money atruhondagrl-Since you work at a honda dealership dose that mean you can get me a HFP kit at a dsicount price? <3 <3 <3

06-20-2006, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fixer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 628 Esteban iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have the HFP body kit on my GG Si and absolutely love it. Definitely changes the softer, rounded ends of the car. It's first class material too. Might be a good idea to do it now and not in, say, a year from now. Mainly due to paint matching. The bodykit will match your car perfectly now but who's to say in a year or so. Thinking about the HFP suspension too. I find the stock Si a bit unnerving at near limits. Too top heavy in a sense. With the HFP suspension you get the warranty and a proven suspension. I'm sure the others are top notch but are they worth the extra money? You going to Auto-X? For street driving, the HFP suspension will suit me fine. Now I just have to find the extra green for it. Time to sell another kidney or something.

06-20-2006, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fixer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 628 Esteban iTrader: 0 / 0%	Gorgeous car BTW!! Gorgeous.

06-20-2006, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
NoBottleJustThrottle Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Age: 25 Posts: 336 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I say neither. Keep saving your money and get a better suspension when it comes out. Trust me, you might be happy with the TEIN SS for a while, but then when your friend in the same car gets the TEIN Flex (when it comes out) and starts passing you on the inside lane around a tight turn, you will wish you waited. Save your money, and keep waiting. The parts are comming

06-20-2006, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
el_ben2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Age: 25 Posts: 1,237 iTrader: 4 / 100%	your car will look sick whit the HFP kit! where does i can send my headlamps to retrofit it?

06-20-2006, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Brodie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the escalator Posts: 24,181 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Thanks everyone! You all are helping a bunch and I appreciate it! Keep the opinions rollin' in Tail lights? Lamin-x tint. Heres the link to the honda page: http://lamin-x.com/ecommerce/os/cata...beeed6a303dcae __________________ AWD is RWD with training wheels.

06-20-2006, 10:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Screw TEIN... Nothin better than Ground Controls with Koni Yellows... (well, to me and the Acura Legend crew anyways )

06-20-2006, 10:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Brodie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the escalator Posts: 24,181 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Smoke. __________________ AWD is RWD with training wheels.

06-20-2006, 10:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Brodie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the escalator Posts: 24,181 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Ooohh. On a black car! that's going to look soooooo sweet. __________________ AWD is RWD with training wheels.

06-20-2006, 10:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
brooklynscat69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brentwood, NY Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 1 / 100%	yeah they do look hot on black cars. btw are you guys talking about TYPE X from clubsi.com?

06-20-2006, 10:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Brodie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the escalator Posts: 24,181 iTrader: 23 / 100%	yep. He's TypeX on here too. __________________ AWD is RWD with training wheels.

06-20-2006, 11:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
brooklynscat69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brentwood, NY Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 1 / 100%	MANNN type x is such a B**** on clubsi. He has everyone on that site kneeling down for him. PS. you cant ban me type x.

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