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Originally Posted by Guna But from engineering perspective, it is not a very good design. |
Is there any risk? Can you please suggest improvements?
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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry Yes, I am sticking with 1" but since this thing costs so less I will install it at the front as well, and if the ride gets overtly stiff, I will remove it. |
Then, at the front, install it at the bottom of the spring and not top. Darryl recommends this anyways.
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Originally Posted by akshay1234 Since im sure a good set of coilovers will be infinitely better than these things, be it stability or handling. |
As Moral posted, coilovers are a poor (and VERY expensive) choice for Indian driving conditions. However, if & when I get a performance setup, it'll be Koni FSDs with springs that aren't too stiff.
Right now though, the more I'm driving with this new rear, the more I'm getting convinced on my existing setup.
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Originally Posted by Sutripta How much does each weigh? |
Sorry, don't remember. @ Hiren : Can you please help out here once you get your adjusters in hand?
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Originally Posted by shuvc After your weekend trip and when you get a better feel of this mod, could you drive a face-lift Civic and draw a comparison? |
I'll drive a facelift when I can. But it still won't be an apples to apples comparo because:
- I have over 20 kilos of ICE at the back
- My car is into its 5th year now. Time itself would have made some suspension bits worn out. My suspension is past its prime.
That said, a facelift Civic will be undoubtedly SUPERIOR! Stiffer springs & dampers - from the factory - have my trust over such an after-market mod.
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Originally Posted by dinu2506 He mentioned that Rush had installed after cutting the rubber so that there is no overlap of rubber in the interest of softer ride. |
I did research on this, and concluded that cutting is better than overlapping. Don't overdo it please.
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I seem to be going the GTO way. Spent a load on audio, had the catcon removed which really made the car immensely driveable, now the mod for the suspension, and I've asked someone to get me the K&N Typhoon intake from US in May.
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Glad I could be of help
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Close to 5 years now and my love for the Civic keeps growing. Its one sweet car that touches my heart to this day.
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My car is now close to just how I'd want it. Poor low end torque & soft, bouncy rear have been taken care of. The single complaint - and the only one now - is the shallow boot.
Of course, that doesn't mean the modifications will stop though!
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Originally Posted by Psycho It is really interesting that you went for it immediately |
Thank you for your advice, Psycho.
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a cut spacer like this typically requires a shroud to keep the rubber from slipping off
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Got a picture / drawing to share please? This Mod is so cheap and (on initial impressions) effective, that I want to stick with it for the time being. No going back to the saggy, droopy rear.
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however would have recommended a re-alignment of the tyres to correct the possible changes in camber.
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Got the Jeep to work today, so cancelled alignment appointment. Will be getting it done soon though.
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Originally Posted by moralfibre He just moved back from coilovers to stock and has 17" wheels. We want to ensure the rear doesn't sag and foul with the tyres on full load. |
Vikram has also got a boot full of ICE, right? Check. His car will be sagging even with no one onboard.
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Though this does prevent your suspension from bottoming ,the handling and braking does get affected when driving with no one in the rear .I removed it immediately after one 2000 km drive
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Hi Satya, you are the second Zen owner speaking against this product. Thanks for the comments. Can you please elaborate the negatives over that 2,000 kms drive?
I'll know how it is on the highway only after this weekend. However, I wouldn't write it off based on the Zen experience because it's a different product on a different car.