coilovers

[94accordkid]

my 1994 honda accord is about due for a new suspension so i decided to drop it as wellas replace the stock suspension. i was wondering whether adjustable coilovers would be the best idea for the job.

also, with no experience working with suspension would i be able to install it myself or would professional installation be the best bet.

right now i'm am looking at the TEIN basic adjustable coilovers. any recommendations?

[SRK420a]

Well I'm not an accord guy but I ride KYB AGX ajustable struts with Eibach pro kit springs and so far its one of the best setups I've had.

A couple of brands you could look for are:
- Tokico
- KYB
- Megan......heard only a few had it though
-Tein is lovely,but so so expensive... worth it, but expensive

Just tryna help out a lil hope it does

good luck but P.S. if you get tokico dont get the cheapest ones they are crap

[oneSLOWex]

Look into D2 coilovers....fairly low price and damn good product.

[jdm>usdm]

- Megan......heard only a few had it though




Had their coilover kit on my old civic. Rode like ebay springs. Their other products just seem to lack quality... which is why their shit is so cheap. I would go with a more reputable brand.




-Tein is lovely,but so so expensive... worth it, but expensive




Bottom line.

The basic adjustable coilovers are a GREAT coilovers. You can always expect top notch quality from Tein.






Look into D2 coilovers....fairly low price and damn good product.


x2

[94accordkid]

awesome
thanks for the info

[SleeperWRX]

Get tein coilovers. Best coilovers IMO. I have them on my hatch, handles like its on rails. No bouncing.

[SRK420a]

Get tein coilovers. Best coilovers IMO. I have them on my hatch, handles like its on rails. No bouncing.

I second that!!! there is no bounce only space and oppurtunity:goodjob:

[SleeperWRX]

I second that!!! there is no bounce only space and oppurtunity:goodjob:

:D

OP, I'm trying to sell/trade my tein coilovers. They're $899.99 on passwordJDM. I'm trying to get stock ones and $500, or sell out right for $600...LMK.

[tdurr]

Had their coilover kit on my old civic. Rode like ebay springs. Their other products just seem to lack quality... which is why their shit is so cheap. I would go with a more reputable brand.



I have heard the Megan has stepped their quality up a whole lot in the last year in a half. Soooo yea... dont count them out right away. ;)

[94accordkid]

cool ...
so do u think the install would be possible with no suspension experience?

[PURP]

D2's or GTFO..

I ran D2's RS setup on my hatch and fucking loved it. Rebound is very nice. The adjustments are amazing. Factory spring rates are decent. I wanted a lil stiffer front... but eh...

D2's will get the job done for you.

You'll find them on weaksauce.org or.... yes, I'm gonna say it... ebay is full of shops selling the D2's for low prices. I got mine from weaksauces ebay store for 815 shipped... But that was over a year ago. Price has come down a lil bit.

[ash7]

...where should i begin... Before you go listening to heresay and people opinions about which brand is better, consider this:

There are three basic "levels" when it comes to coilovers seen on the market today, Tier A, B, and C. Each has their drawbacks and advantages; granted the pricetag is usually the deciding factor.

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Tier A:

-Description: dampers are manufactured 100% in-house by the company utilizing their own custom designed internals, intensive R&D, and only the absolute best of everything from hydraulic fluid, to types of metal used in their components. Springs of various sizes and strengths are typically purchased by these companies from Tanabe. Typically these companies/shops are very small, with only a couple exceptions.

-Price: This is a highly expensive coilover, usually starting around 2k - sky is the limit.

-Brands to look for: Brand names consist of: Toda, Zeal, Moton, M&M Honda, SpoonSports, Mugen (typically).

-Perks: Perfect performance, highly customizable for your specific requirements, usually built to order, knowledgeable people on the other end of the line getting you exactly what you want.

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Tier B.

-Description: dampers are manufactured in-house using parts sourced from other "parent" companies (or, sometimes pre-assembled), typically coilovers of this genre' source parts from KYB. Springs are purchased from Eibach or Tanabe, depending on brand. A lot of R&D is put into the design and function of the coilover, this is high quality equipment!

-Prices: range from 900 - 2k+- These are more commonly installed.

-Name brands: TEIN, Apex!, Buddyclub, Cusco are usually the most well known.

-Perks: customizable to some extent, tech support knows what's up, durable.

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Tier C.

-Description: dampers are almost always bought completely assembled from other manufacturers (with very, VERY) few exceptions. Usually companies from this tier buy their dampers from Tokico, and springs from Eibach. They then assemble the coilover in house (mount the spring, and top hat, along with their usual brand color scheme) and package them in their box to sell.

-Pricing:usually from 550-1200 (with a couple of late exceptions from Omni and Ksport). These coilovers... are like Swine Flu - they're everywhere, very easy to find.

-Brand names include: D2, Omni, Form&Function, Ksport, Godspeed, Blox (just to name a few.)

-Perks: cheap... very cheap. When they break, they're cheaply replaced. You can forget about a warranty - as well as tech support that's worth two flips. Have i mentioned they're cheap?


In short, there is a coilover for everyone's need, desire, and wallet size. I am currently riding on a set of TEIN SS - but have experienced and owned virtually every shape and size of coilover, ghetto rig setup, and "tier" of quality. You really do pay for what you get - but i was almost as happy with a set of Drag spec Blox i purchased as i was with my Zeal Function X, but i definitely noticed a huge difference in ride quality. If you put thought, research, and effort into choosing your system and spring rate - you'll make the right decision. Other peoples opinions about what's better or which brand rides better is too large of a variable to make a sound decision on. I'd be glad to put up some links if you're interested in educating yourself. :goodjob:

I hope that helped a little.
-jonathan

[jdm>usdm]

cool ...
so do u think the install would be possible with no suspension experience?


As long as you have some common sense and are somewhat mechanically inclined, it shouldn't be a problem for you. The design and purpose that everything serves is pretty straight forward.

Plus, there are MANY write-ups online when it comes to working on a Honda's suspension.

[94accordkid]

awesome jonathan
post up those links and i'll check em out
thanks dude