Re: Coil Spring Adjusters : VFM Fix for the Honda Civic's (lousy) soft rear suspensio Quote:
Originally Posted by mdsaab Do we order these adjusters online or are they available at stores in Mumbai and Pune? Would like to fit them, to get the HIGH back on our highway drives. Also regarding fitting them, can Honda install them? or do we need a specialist? | I suggest you wait till I complete atleast 5,000 - 10,000 kms (including a couple of highway runs) before going ahead with the install. Quote:
Also could you please reccomend how to choose the size we would need? 1 inch did the trick for you.
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Best to speak to the manufacturer : Darryl 98210.47448 / dxmenezes@yahoo.co.uk Psycho said 1 inch is best for the Civic. Quote:
Originally Posted by Sutripta But reversible, which is a huge advantage. Should make the handling sportier. | Quote:
From my experience of polymer products made here, I would change it every year, at most every two.
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Thanks! Quote:
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller Nor would it raise ride height to a large extent in unloaded condition, the trick being to choose the right width of material, corresponding to the space between each coil. |
He's still recommending 1.5, but I'm happy with 1". The car is rarely loaded with 5 + luggage anyways. Quote:
I wonder why tyre wear should be an issue with using this
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Don't quote me on this, but IIRC, it was mentioned that the camber changes slightly. Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaggu Let us see how this mod works out in the long run, my only worry is the additional strain on the spring, but shouldn't be a big one. |
My only concern too. Time will tell. Quote:
Originally Posted by SS-Traveller I presume the install happens without removing the coil assembly from the car, but after jacking up the body only - allowing the spring to be at full stretch without vehicle load on it (but a little pre-compressed as the original fitment would be). |
Exactly. The coil was NOT removed. The car was lifted up on a workshop hydraulic lift. Quote:
And what was the change in suspension geometry noticed, when wheel alignment was checked after installing the device? Rush, could you enlighten us on this please?
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Getting the wheel alignment done on Wednesday; will update. Quote:
OT: I mistook the fellow's shoes for some kind of suspension component at first glance!
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Originally Posted by Jaggu One doubt, does it have a stopper or something to keep it in place and prevent slipping down the coil? |
Nope. Should it? Is there a chance of it moving down the spring order? Quote:
Originally Posted by condor Yes -185, instead of the stock 175. |
How many kms on your existing suspension? My friend's Ikon runs 185 without issue. What's your tyre profile? Quote:
Originally Posted by dadu Seems like a Free size built to suit every coil spring (or am I wrong ?) |
He has a variety of sizes; says to choose them depending on the gap in your coil springs. IIRC, the max was 2 inches. Quote:
Whats the break load it can sustain (for eg, can you put this in a 2.5 tonner Safari and carry it ??)
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Will ask him and update.
Last edited by GTO : 2nd April 2011 at 19:23.
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