lol, not like you haven't seen one of these threads (searched and read threads all the way back to '01). One thing I found funny is how many people got thrown off by the metric spring rate numbering on the springs, lol...

I plan on getting the *famous* GC/Koni combo for my 6th gen Accord in 6 months. In the mean time, I'm left wondering how the coilover sleeves are assembled. I have the entire install process for a regular shock+spring setup memorized after reading many install guides (minus the actual shock+spring assembly).

1. What are these urethane isolators that everything is talking about? Do they fill in the space between the top of the spring, and the top shock mount?

2a. I've seen numerous pictures of GC/Koni combos put together with a huge gap between the spring and the top shock mount. This to me is alarming! If I were to go to any shop and have the car jacked up quickly, can the spring become loose and move around? Here's one example from a Prelude:



2b. What if I got the Neuspeed-Konis with the 20mm shorter rod (which I also plan on getting)???

2c. Do the urethane isolators allow the spring to be compressed against them, and in turn the isolators compressed against the top mount? Does anyone have pics of what these are supposed to look like?

3. What about the dust boot? Do they have anything to do with the movement of the shock tube? I guess I'll just leave them out like everyone else does. I'm sure this question would be better answered if I had it all in my possession...

Thanks,
LX4CYL.


Modified by LX4CYL at 3:50 AM 12/30/2003

 

bump!

wow, this is a fast moving forum!

 

1. Yes

2a. Yes, and it is un-avoidable in most case. Unless you order something like 7 or 8 inch spring from GC. But don't worry. The urethane bushing act as the guiding spacer and let the spring sit properly when the car lower back on ground.

2b. Not sure how much will the neuspeed-koni cost. But you should also consider re-valve the shock. The best way to go is buy a set of old koni for your car, sent to certify koni re-valve and shorten company to do the job. After re-valve, the old shock will just like new cause all wear out parts wil be change when re-valve. My friend just have it done (shorten to the length you choose of and re-valve to the spring rate you pick)and total cost is about $600.

3. Dust boot do post am alarm to me. Design of GC don't really work the dust boot so most GC runner have it off. I am now working on my car actual suspension travel in autoX load and try to cut the original dust boot to the lenght that can work with the GC without damaging each other.

 

that's a good idea! I could save money by buying used ones, and getting them shortened+revalved...