IRev2NineK

SUps up everyone. just wanted to know how hard it would be to install coilovers on an em1?

i dont have any of the special tools and i dont have any experience in doing so. so should i do it myself or pay someone to do it for me. thanks =D

LilChuck

I just helped my friend with his suspension the other day. I was not using coilovers but it was still easy to put on. Coilovers are easier to put on that a strut and spring. It is just simple replacement so I'd say even if your a newb you could do it. Good luck.
~Chuck

IRev2NineK

thanks. but i also heard that gettin the stock springs
off can be hard and dangerous. remember i dont have any specialized tools to do this . but ill still have to debate if i wanna go mess around with my suspension.

another q, is there really any difference between coilovers and springs? (with the exception of coilovers can be adjusted)

which one is "better" per say

Generic User Name

on one of my other non-honda cars, i just unbolted the nut on the strut rod (the bolt in the middle of the strut bushing under the hood) and i slowly jacked the car up keeping an eye on the spring. eventually the lower control arm dropped enough to unload the spring preload so you could take it off. if all else fails, you can rent a spring compressor at autozone for free. you just need to leave a deposit wich you get back when you return it.

Archidictus

With full coilovers, you get a spring and a shock that are matched to each other by the manufacturer per the vehicle they are meant to operate on. Not all coilovers are adjustable, by the way. Coilovers are easier to install than springs or shocks because they are usually complete packages.

Springs and shocks seperatly bought are cheaper and can be matched to the driver specifically (if he or she knows what they're looking for).

You can have a great setup with either, but full coilovers are usually more simple to deal with. I recommend Tein SS.

Generic User Name

my car came with skunk 2 coil over sleves and i personally think they ride like crap, just a heads up.

Cain Marko

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">With full coilovers, you get a spring and a shock that are matched to each other by the manufacturer per the vehicle they are meant to operate on. Not all coilovers are adjustable, by the way. Coilovers are easier to install than springs or shocks because they are usually complete packages.

Springs and shocks seperatly bought are cheaper and can be matched to the driver specifically (if he or she knows what they're looking for).

You can have a great setup with either, but full coilovers are usually more simple to deal with. I recommend Tein SS.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Now since a coilover come as a spring/shock combo, there is no need for spring compressing or anything like that right? That was a huge PITA when I had to install my springs.

IRev2NineK

yea my other homies warned me bout skunk 2 coilovers. they say its hella bouncy cause the stock shocks cant take the drop.

IRev2NineK

yea. tein full coilovers for my car..900 dollars!! yikes! but thanks for the info. ill post what goes down for my car later on

Cain Marko

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EBPxb16a2xEM1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea my other homies warned me bout skunk 2 coilovers. they say its hella bouncy cause the stock shocks cant take the drop.</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is true, if your going to upgrade springs, get shocks to go with it. It all depends on how much money you would want to spend. Personally I would get ground control coilovers with custom rate springs and some koni yellows.

jbscivichb92

go to advanced auto and buy spring compressors for $30. makes the job much easyier and safer.

Cain Marko

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jbscivichb92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go to advanced auto and buy spring compressors for $30. makes the job much easyier and safer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Or a local hardware store and you can buy a spring compressor or something like that.

Generic User Name

like i said, you can rent one at autozone for free. for how often you need one its not worth buying