Installing Adjustable Coilovers on a 1995 Honda Civic: Step-by-Step Guide
MaXpeedingRods’ adjustable coilovers are an affordable and easy way to make this 1995 Honda Civic quicker around the track.
While some prefer to go fast in a straight line, many Honda owners find themselves bitten by the track bug after just an outing or two. And when it comes to shaving seconds off lap times, there aren’t many better ways to do so than with the right set of coilovers. Luckily, MaXpeedingRods is in the business of selling affordable, track-tested parts, including the adjustable coilovers that 1995 Honda Civic owner Roy White installed on his heavily modified ride recently.
Installing these adjustable coilovers on his 1995 Honda Civic turned out to be a pretty easy task for the experienced wrench turner, and he was happy to document the steps and results for others to see. The process starts out by pre-adjusting the coil length by loosening the bottom lock nut and raising it up to the desired height. Next, raise the lower shock body until it reaches the bottom lock nut. At this point, measure from the top of the body plate to the top of the lower lock ring to ensure they’re equally spaced. In this case, White measured each of his at 10 inches.
Next, pre-load each coil by placing a small jack underneath the ball joint and raise it to the point where the lower control arm is parallel to the ground, then tighten up the upper and lower coilover bolts. Now the wheels can be reinstalled and the vehicle lowered back down to the ground. Measure each wheel from the bottom lip of the fender to the top lip of the wheel. Measurements may vary from front to back but should be the same side to side.
White’s combo wound up at four inches in the back and 3.5 inches in the front, but these can be adjusted to suit one’s individual preference. To fine-tune the ride and handling characteristics, use the damper adjustment located on top of the shock tower in the engine bay, in between the upper bolts. Turning this to the left will make for a more comfortable ride while turning it to the right firms things up a bit. In total, there are 24 different settings, which should provide anyone with just the right combination.
As White points out, these MaXpeedingRods adjustable coilovers are perfect for the track, as different forms of motorsport call for different settings. Stiffer settings in the front help eliminate nose dive while braking while tightening up the rear prevents squatting under acceleration. A little bit of experimentation will give owners optimal results, though it’s also worth rechecking ride height after the new coils have had some time to settle, as well as periodically, such as every time you change your oil.
Regardless, whether you’re looking to give your Honda a slammed stance for aesthetic purposes or shave time off your personal best lap at the track, MaXpeedingRods’ adjustable coilovers seem like an easy and affordable way to do just that, according to White. “I have had good time to drive around and get a good feel of the MaXpeedingRods coilovers and I am impressed,” he concludes. “When you look at the cost, I honestly did not expect to get the quality product that I did, for the price listed. These coilovers do not disappoint!”
To read about the experience in Roy White’s own words, go HERE.
Photos: Roy White for MaXpeedingRods
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