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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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In case someone here might be looking for a set.
I happened to stumble across this.
(I was actually looking for myself but decided on a newer 06+ Si)

P/N: 08W60-S5T-100
Instillation Manual: http://handaaccessories.com/civic/sportsusp.pdf (Also includes alignment specs)
Another manual: http://www.hondapartsdeals.com...n.pdf
A place to buy it (bottom of page): http://www.hondaautomotivepart...s.jsp
Another but not separate: http://www.cheaphondaparts.com...=1320

Supposedly this kit is comparable with the Mugen kit but costs about 1/2 the price.
From what others have said online

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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cool
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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I am not sure it has the same spring rates as the Mugen kit...
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DaveSi677 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am not sure it has the same spring rates as the Mugen kit...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah that is why I put "from what others have said" below. While researching the reviews I found for both kits were all very similar. To sum them up... Close to stock ride comfort, about a 1.5" drop, improved handling and controll.

I searched high and low and could not find the rates of the hfp kit or even the a-spec kit for the rsx for that matter.

On other forums I was able to find posts with these rates though.

Stock EP3: (248 Front/440 Rear)
Stock RSX: (279 Front/458 Rear)
Mugen SS: (283 Front/439 Rear) (Same for EP3 and DC5)

Both hfp and mugen use showa shocks.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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The Mugen SS kit is valved waaaay to harsh IMO. The Mugen kit needs higher springrates instead of ultra-stiff shock valving. But, it's still a decent kit.

The A-spec/HFP kit adds slightly higher springrates (no one knows exactly how much), but much better shock valving over stock. I had a new OEM shock and a new A-spec shock and physically they are different and when compressing them down you can tell a huge difference.

For $600ish bucks, you absolutely can't go wrong. But it is only a 1" drop, which people don't think is enough. But for those of us who know the chassis...it is almost perfect.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But it is only a 1" drop, which people don't think is enough. But for those of us who know the chassis...it is almost perfect.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Couldn't agree more
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But it is only a 1" drop, which people don't think is enough. But for those of us who know the chassis...it is almost perfect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Couldn't agree less!


i know the chassis... but for those of us who know style, you need to slam it and creep!

2" min AT LEAST! if sparks ain't flyin'- I AIN'T BUYIN'!

sorry about the bad engrish!
If it Ain't Creepin' I'm Sleepin'!
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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For those of us who actually drive the car hard...

performance &gt; "style"
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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I think 1.5" is a nice drop on this car and you don't need more then that to have good performance and style at the same time...
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Default Re: EP3 HFP Suspension (Todd00)

Originally Posted by WyldRice
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But it is only a 1" drop, which people don't think is enough. But for those of us who know the chassis...it is almost perfect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Couldn't agree less!


i know the chassis... but for those of us who know style, you need to slam it and creep!

2" min AT LEAST! if sparks ain't flyin'- I AIN'T BUYIN'!

sorry about the bad engrish!
If it Ain't Creepin' I'm Sleepin'!

Someones a ricer.....
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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old thread...the hfp kits are sold out.......
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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too good to be true?

http://www.hondapartsdeals.com/produ...s_id=520321907
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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i will say my car had the full HFP package and i switched out my HFP springs for TEIN STECH and the HFP rode better handled better all around i still have the springs if anyone wants too buy them i have full coil overs now
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by HFP-EP3
i will say my car had the full HFP package and i switched out my HFP springs for TEIN STECH and the HFP rode better handled better all around i still have the springs if anyone wants too buy them i have full coil overs now
I just shot you a pm..
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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Are your HFPs still available? I am sending a pm
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Default Re: EP3 HFP Suspension

Originally Posted by waypastfast
Are your HFPs still available? I am sending a pm
not really......they have been gone for a while.
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