Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Suspension questions dc5

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Suspension questions dc5

    I have a few issues with my current setup.

    koni (has crap warranty) ajustable shocks in the front
    lowered (very low) pedders springs

    The problem is it seems to crash over little bumps but through dips in the road it rocks front to back like a seasaw.

    I love the way its really frim through a corner and if you push it hard it grips really well at the front. Infact i have even managed to get the rear to flick out a few times ??????? But because i live in a country area the small bumps make it really hard to corner as the car crashes an jumps across the road surface

    Should i be able to get a better ride from a lowered car? Or should i just get standard springs an do other mods like sway bars etc thanks in advance.
    F/S: VTI-R Civic

    #2
    do you have the money to upgrade your suspension?
    ... retired/

    Comment


      #3
      Yup. But dont want the hassle i had with koni
      i thought that shandard springs an a sway bar might give a better ride with the same cornering ability i have got now
      F/S: VTI-R Civic

      Comment


        #4
        I think it's your springs, I have a friend with pedders springs and it's unbelieveable hard in any road condition.

        2 solution : change your springs or get coilovers that suit your style

        Comment


          #5
          I got some tein SS going at a reasonable price and they are the Aus Spec ones, I have found them very good on all road types....
          NA is BEST

          59.4 QR Spint - Qld's Quickest DC5R

          Comment


            #6
            Yer they sound good and a good price. I have just spent that with the current set up so i would like to use th koni's if possible.

            Would standard springs be good or should i get a different brand spring? thanks for your help
            F/S: VTI-R Civic

            Comment


              #7
              thought about mugen? nice drop, compfy ride...and it's moogen

              z10 says:
              i bet you will have 10000 wheels when you are done
              z10 says:
              mon-fri 9am-5pm chasing for jazz parts

              Comment


                #8
                If you're not in a rush, then I'd put stock springs back in.
                You'll probably find it's better. Stiffer rear stabiliser bar means your car will tend to oversteer more than it is now (read: it might end up bringing it neutal)

                Lower doesn't always mean better and esp if you drive on country roads, a longer suspension travel to soak up the bumps would likely be more comfortable.
                happyhong says:
                aus only have 3 r
                happyhong says:
                civic R, integra R and jonnieR

                Comment


                  #9
                  Originally posted by fueltank View Post
                  If you're not in a rush, then I'd put stock springs back in.
                  You'll probably find it's better. Stiffer rear stabiliser bar means your car will tend to oversteer more than it is now (read: it might end up bringing it neutal)

                  Lower doesn't always mean better and esp if you drive on country roads, a longer suspension travel to soak up the bumps would likely be more comfortable.
                  Well said.

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Thanks for your help guys i have chucked up a wanted thread for a set of standard springs.
                    F/S: VTI-R Civic

                    Comment


                      #11
                      you can always try buddyclub, they're always quality stuff and half decent price too!

                      good luck dude

                      Comment


                        #12
                        Originally posted by Page View Post
                        Yup. But dont want the hassle i had with koni
                        i thought that shandard springs an a sway bar might give a better ride with the same cornering ability i have got now
                        i just fitted a set of Eibach Prokit springs to my mates Euro,

                        http://www.eibach.com.au/prokit.html

                        excellent quality *cold worked* springs, mild drop, very comfortable, but reduced lots of body roll...

                        http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...8366000008782?
                        ... retired/

                        Comment

                        Working...
                        X