i've recieved a few PM's about my suspension set up and I totally forgot to post a review, and I've had it on for a few week almost months..haha...so here goes..

Car: 92 Civic hatch VX w/ DOHC ZC (if that matters)

Suspension added: Tein SS coilover for 94-01 TEG, SRR rear LCA's, Progress 22mm rear sway bar.

I chose the TEG coils, due to the fact they have a stiffer spring rate in the rear. The EG SS model has 8k/4k setup while the TEG SS has 8k/6k set up. The TEG coils bolted right up no issues, swapped over the front brake line bracket and I was on my way. I used the stock upper strut mounts for now. The car rides amazing, 16 way adjustbles, I ride daily at 10/12 (yeah I know I should lower them) hehe Installation was easy took me and abuddy a few hours...

I got the SRR rear LCA's mainly to the fact that I did not want to mess with the LCA bolts for the struts. Some say it was a waste of money, but my stock LCA bushings were old and were pretty tore up. I like the added "bling factor" and it did save a bit a weight...haha...also I got em to add a sway bar later and due to my vx not having the endlink holes in the rear the SRR would let me add a sway in the future.

I picked up the Progress 22mm sway bar from a Friend, I wasn't planning on getting it but DAMN!!! I'm so glad I got it. Having a vx I have no sways whatsoever!!! My car is a blast!!! Some will say why not get the ITR beaks set up?? I like the progress and looked at it a long time go, and now one fell onto my lap, It connects differently than any other sway bar, it connects to the far inner LCA bolt for added subframe support, I really don't have to worry about ripping the frame, the endlinks don't connect to the lca's via the "endlink hole" they connect to the strut bolt a lil farther out. Good set up in my opinion.

The Car handles and looks great!! Some local AZHT members can vouch for this. I'd recomment these mods to anyone!!! Seriouly....if you guys have any question post up....

Special Thanks to: Johnn @ jaydm.com for hooking it up with a great price on the TEINS, Frank Lynn aka "Ghettoracer" for getting me the SRR LCA's, and To Dan, aka "B20bastard" for the great deal on the sway....I'd vouch for these 3 guys anytime...

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Pics Courtesy of Mike aka EKcoupe99 and Chris aka EF8ownzU

-Jose


Modified by SlowCivicHmm at 11:40 PM 7/29/2003


Modified by SlowCivicHmm at 11:43 PM 7/29/2003

 

Nice setup!
I'd like to get a set for my hatch some day.

 

Nice sounds like fun....

 

good ****, joser

 

Are you planning on getting an alignment anytime soon? Also any pictures of the coilovers themselves? Why did you choose the SS over the other models? Looks great btw.

 

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that's what i was thinking...why the Tein SS....i wish the Tein HA's are still available here in the US...they'd sell well i'm sure...

 

Yeah alignment soon I waiting to order my SRR rear camber kit.....

Pics of the coils can be found on my yahoo photos : http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/...view=

I got the SS, cuz its my daily driver, I drive alot and I don't do much competition yet....I didn't need to spend the extra cash on the FLEX ...... or the RA ......my car is great the way it is......I don't need it to be any stiffer...these things at 16 rock!!

 

I just got the HA's put in on my hatch also. I is 10,000 times better than my blown shock set up . now I just need endlinks for my rear sway bar.

does your set up have helper springs?

 

I hear ya...blown stock struts on Sprint Springs to this....NITE vs. DAY!!

No helper spring......

 

Why do you have a ZC in your car?

 

your car looks mean as ****......nice write up

also did u lower it to tein specs....i forget what they are??


Modified by silverEH2 at 1:27 PM 7/29/2003

 

Why can't I have a ZC in my car???

THAT OT......not open for discussion that this time...later maybe...haha...

 

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Just odd because they are old engines and usually go into 88-91 civics and CRX's. They are underpowered as well, I would at least get an Z6 which is OBD1 for your car. I guess you got to do with what you have right? Good luck with everything and your car looks very nice.

 

my DOHC ZC is OBD1 stock....its out of a 91-94 hatch from japan...OBD1 ZC's also came in some Tegs in Japan....

Its not totally under power'd....130horse, 108lbs......a lil bit higher than the z6...I like the power.....in my light *** VX!!

 

congrats on your suspension upgrade...lets do something about that motor now

 

ppppppssssssssssssssst!!!!!!!!

 

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what in the hell kind of intake is that?!?!?

 

"J's Racing" Where you been, surf the board...haha

 

J's racing intake or a knock off one but all the same.

 

thats definately a knock off, cause i would know i have one.

 

Rear SUSPENSION pics added...

 

I dont mean to get off topic but damn that apex-i n1 is super low... I love the way it looks but im scared that if i buy it I will scrape the **** out of it... Do you have any problems with it at all? Hows the sound?

 

mine scrapes like crazy and trying to get rid of it. can't lower the car much. I wouldn't suggest it, but sounds awesome.

 

Yeah I love the sound of mine...especially with a test pipe...haha....

Cat goes back on and it sounds great!! I recommend it but it does scape alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!