Honda Prelude UK

micanggt

I'm thinknig of getting the spring and retain the stock damper partly is budget issue partly i don't think i'm that "spirited" driver..

still i would hope to get more informations from fellow Preludians..

will they last?
and significant problems?

Cheers mates! Smile

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MicAngGT

nitin_s1 · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject:

I think they will be fine mate.. Cool

Cheegers on here i think had Eibach springs on Stock Dampers... Think

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Shiny · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject:

I've had 35/40mm PI springs on the Accord on the original OEM shocks for what must be 4 or 5 years now. The car is 15 years, done 150k and no issues, and i drive like twat.

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cheggers · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:56 pm Post subject:

Yeah, being going strong now for a few years with this setup. Not had any issues (besides from a few road humps lol)

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micanggt · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject:

w00t!

great help guys Smile

thank you..

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Confused · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject:

Eibach springs on standard shocks that have now done 206k (20k+ with the lowering springs) and still seem to be fine.

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novakp · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:25 pm Post subject:

hmmmmmmmmm...............I'm suprised normally shocks are gone after 3-5k miles with performance springs..........but as mentioned by many guys everything depends from the condition of the shocks.... Very Happy

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Kezz · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

3000 miles on normal shocks Confused

, i am thinking og getting just springs now as the price of coilovers are ridiculous and cant really justify spending it just to drive around town etc.... Apex do some decent ones i think

Kezz · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject:

with putting just springs on though , how long do the tryes last before the edges start wearing?

Shiny · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:

I reckon i've done near on 40k on OEM 150k oem shocks with no issues.

Make sure you get an optical 4 wheel alignment done a few days after they have been fitted (give it a few days to settle). The inside edge will still wear quicker due to the camber, but a decent geometry set up should reduce it massively.

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Bri · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:44 pm Post subject:

Dont know what the hell springs I have on mine but they are 40mm drop. Had these on since i bought the car and 3 years later no problems. And as for handling its s#!t hot. Ive put it through its paces and it cling to the road like nothing I have ever driven. (couldnt drive like that on the falkes tyres though.

I get a good firm ride (then I go for a drive). I think the aftermarket springs and stock shocks is a great combo, with no drawbacks, a cheap option too.

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Kezz · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject:

ah great stuff thanks Smile

Lude-Dude · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject:

I think any good progressive spring will be fine,

just stay away from the coilover springs IMO

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98 Prelude 2.2 Vti 5g
UKDM - H22a5

Kezz · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject:

whats the difference between a progressive and a coilover then?? excuse my ignorance Embarassed

Lude-Dude · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:38 pm Post subject:

it depends on what ride you want really..

ebay coilovers are good for the track/drag racing as allows adjustment, cheaper, smooth track.

progressive will be a better ride, especially on our unpredictable roads

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98 Prelude 2.2 Vti 5g
UKDM - H22a5