Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops
09-26-2008, 09:59 PM
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Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops
So I had some egay coils that got put in awhile back from a local shop, and oem shocks got blown not too late afterwards. I am installing my illuminas + HR race springs on my accord (2.2inch f/2.0inch r). I soon realized that the front and the back are missing bump stops (could be why it rode like ****). Apparently VIP Performance took out the bump stops (that I originally cut in half). Is it okay to run the Illuminas and the drop springs without bumpstops? Or should I be worried and get some asap? Thanks for any input.
09-26-2008, 10:25 PM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (citizen21)
If you want to fork out more money for a new set of shocks soon, then go ahead and run without the bumpstops.
Bumpstops are designated to help prevent shock blowout anytime you bottom out your car.
Bumpstops are designated to help prevent shock blowout anytime you bottom out your car.
09-27-2008, 11:54 AM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (citizen21)
You can potentially damage the shocks internally by running them without bump stops.
09-29-2008, 09:36 AM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (Targa250R)
...not to mention those springs are likely way out of the optimal operating range (both in height and spring rate) of the Illuminas...
09-29-2008, 09:59 AM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (KaBlookie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KaBlookie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">...not to mention those springs are likely way out of the optimal operating range (both in height and spring rate) of the Illuminas...</TD></TR></TABLE>
They should be fine, actually.
They should be fine, actually.
10-20-2008, 04:15 AM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (Targa250R)
hate to bring this back from almost a month ago...but Illuminas would really be okay with H&R Race springs? I don't see it...Those things are really stiff and really low for adjustable Blues... I'm not saying they'll blow up after a month, but I don't think they'll last very long nor will it ride as well as it could with a better damper (or springs that aren't that low and stiff).
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (Targa250R)
Shock wear depends on where in the travel range it is operating. This is why stock shocks blow so fast. When lowered they are near the max compression they have so they wear out. As long as your shocks are within their designed range(which having bumpstops helps with) they should be ok.
10-21-2008, 04:03 AM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (alphalanos)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by alphalanos »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Shock wear depends on where in the travel range it is operating. This is why stock shocks blow so fast. When lowered they are near the max compression they have so they wear out. As long as your shocks are within their designed range(which having bumpstops helps with) they should be ok.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And how do you figure this?
And how do you figure this?
10-21-2008, 01:26 PM
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Re: Running Illuminas + HR Race springs without bumpstops (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KaBlookie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hate to bring this back from almost a month ago...but Illuminas would really be okay with H&R Race springs? I don't see it...Those things are really stiff and really low for adjustable Blues... I'm not saying they'll blow up after a month, but I don't think they'll last very long nor will it ride as well as it could with a better damper (or springs that aren't that low and stiff).</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is why people get all mixed review! Because people just come n write crap down without a legitimate info to back it up..
This is why people get all mixed review! Because people just come n write crap down without a legitimate info to back it up..
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