Abius

Hey all,

My buddy has a 2005 Acura EL. Are the suspention parts for between the 01-05 Civics the same, Im talking about the EM2/ES1/ES2. And Im mostly talking about the coilovers.

And if they are the same I would assum that the coilover systems for the EP3 civics are not the same.

If someone could enlighten me it would be great.

Thanks
Matt

Abius

Bump!

I guess Ill be more specific. They are HSD Coilovers, and I look at the application lsit on thier site and they have for various Honda and Acura cars. But specifically they list for the EP3. So Im wondering if they fit onto a Acura EL.

Thanks

EM2_08

they are basically the same cars just different names

jerm__

Hey matt! haha

EP3 coilovers are direct bolt on for EM2/ES1's. The cash bolts for the 01-02 Civic are 14mm and the 2003-2005 are 16 mm. The EP3 has 16 mm crash bolts. The Ep3 suspension can be used for EM2/ES1's.

Abius

Caught me, lulz.

Anyways, I emailed HSD directly and this is what I got:

Email:
Hello HSD,

Im in the market for some Coilovers and I was wondering if you have any that fit onto a 2005 Acura EL. I know that this car is equivilant to the 2001-2005 Honda Civic EM2/ES1/ES2. And you do not have a listing for this car, only the 2001-2005 Honda Civic EP3, would this fit?

Many Thanks
Matt

Replied:
Hi Matt,

I don't know if they will fit I'm afraid, there is no compatability that I know of.
It might be worth asking the question on some Honda forums

Thanks, Kam.

Kam Lau
Customer Liaison
Driftworks Ltd
phone: +44(0)845 869 2555
fax: +44(0)845 127 4019

Not trying to prove you wrong. Just this guy doesnt even know.

Hmm

Prodigy [EM2]

I got some tein coilover suspension from an ep3 and fit fine on my 03 em2

Prodigy [EM2]

Oh ya, it also cam with struts and everything, sits nice

jerm__

Which Tein's did you get? How low do you go?

eviee1973

Suspension between the EL and Civic sedan should be interchangeable of the same model year.

red__sun

Like stated here EP3 coilovers are direct bolt on for 03-05 civic coupe(EM2) and sedans(ES1/ES2). They will fit 01-02's to if you get reducing washers for the crash bolts. Yes they will direct bolt onto an EL cause an EL is just nicer version of the ES1/ES2's.

Prodigy [EM2]

THey're tein basics and I got em used for $200... I went pretty low lol

TailZ

Nice pick up! Were any in need of rebuild?

jerm__

Went with the Tein Basics. Did the fronts, couldn't get the rears on the bolt holding the bottom of the shock body is seized so im going to bring it to a garage so they can take it out and replace it with a new one. I'll post pics soon when its all said and done!

EM2-Vtec

I purchased a set of HSD coilovers yesterday for my 03 civic coupe (em2) they are made for 02-05 civic sir/ep3. I was told they will fit my car but I will have to purchase upper perch mounts? is this true? any replies with help will be great thanks

88CRX951

isn't this already discussed in the FAQs????

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Yes it is.

Here's a more direct link to the information requested.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2001-2005-78/01-05-civic-suspension-q-coilovers-springs-bars-etc-2531769/