Well here is my update that is going to double as a how to on the installation and building of Koni Sports (Yellows) and Ground Controls with and without aftermarket top hats...

This is my first attempt at a write up and I am doing it because these things do NOT come with directions lol.

***Koni Sport Yellows and Ground Control Installation write up for 88-91 CRX***

Step 1 - Get all of your parts together from all of the different boxes and have them readily available for the install.

Step 2 - Remove old shock and strut and spring assembly from the car. You will need the top hats if you didnt buy new ones.

Step 3 - Look at your ground control sleeves. One is taller than the other. The tall ones goes on the rear end of the car. The short ones go on the front...




Step 4 - Grab the front shock. It is the one that is just round at the bottom. Lay out all of the things you will need. Like this. You need the springs as well I didnt have it in the picture.




Step 5 - Grab the shock and install the plastic washer. It just pushes on.

This shock.


This washer.


Installed.


Step 6 - Grab the short ground control sleeve and slide it on.





Step 7 - Find the bump stop and grab it and put it on.




Step 8 - Find the washer and the metal sleeve put them on. The washer goes on first. These came with your Konis...





This is what you have so far.


Step 9 - Grab whatever spring you are putting on the front. I am just running the recomended from Ground Control off the shelf rate for the front at 350.


Step 10 - Find your top hat. - This is where things change if you bought aftermarket extended ones.

If you are using the stock top hat remove it from the old front spring and shock assembly. Inspect the rubber bushings on it to make sure they are alright too.

Stock Top Hat


Step 10a - This is for you guys with new extended top hats. Take your extended top hat out and install the included bushing into the top.




Step 10b - Install a second bushing into the bottom of the top hat. The smaller side goes down. So it should look like an upside down ice cream cone.


Step 11 - Put the top hat on!


Step 11a - if you have the extended top hats put the new rubber piece from GC on so it fits your top hat.




Step 12 - Find this and install it facing up so it makes a bowl.



Step 13 - Add these two nuts on one at a time! The second will lock them in place.







Step 14 - Double check they look like this.



Repeat the process using the rear shocks now, but use these pieces instead.

Rear shocks look like this.



Use the taller ground control sleeve. This one.



Use this spring instead.




annnnd you should end up with them looking like this!


PM me if you have questions...


Final shots!

 

How much total for this setup if you don't mind I'm asking ?

 

How is the ground control different from stock?

 

For this setup right here it is $909.40 shipped using Neuspeed for the Konis, Ebay for the top hats, and Ground Control for the sleeves and springs.

Seriously? Um you get adjustable spring perches. So I can lower or raise the car when I want to. The Konis are like 1000 times better than stock shocks and are internally adjustable. And the extended top hats allow for more shock travel at a lower ride height. All around about a million times better than stock form.

I will let you know how it rides when I finish my upgrades.

 

Thanks fly-boy, this rocks. When I get my own setup, this will definitely come in handy. Looking forward to pics of your ride after they're on! What kind of drop are looking at?

 

instructions don't come with it when you buy it?

 

No problem man! I couldn't find one good instruction, I pieced it together from small pieces on different threads. I will for sure update to show after pics. I can go down to a 2.5 inch drop i believe? Dont quote me on that. I am going to run with about 1.5 inches of tire to fender clearance. I think I had less before, but we will see!

Not really no. Not easily understood ones at least. Very general.

 

Awesome post and great timing, I just put in my order with No Limit for a set of these.

Thanks.

 

Nice

 

No problem man. how much did you get them for? neuspeed was the best price I found.

oh yeah they are.



Money shots are up!

 

I paid $750 + shipping

 

The pics are dead I've heard you can go very low with this setup, 2.5 inches is not the limit. I have skunk 2 springs that drop 2.5 inches. I think gc is about -1 to -4 inches adjustable ride height. Nice write-up!

 

I really wish the pictures weren't dead. This would help me out a ton.

 

Im pretty sure I could bottom out my shocks very easily with my Koni/GC setup. Im all the way up in the front and I wish I could go up another 1/2"...

 

HI guys I lost that account. Ill post it back up with pics and add the link asking for this to be locked... Thanks!

 

Link to new thread:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...7#post48605267


MODS PLEASE LOCK THIS