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civic_punk · 05-11-2008, 10:35 PM

so comptech is kind of like mugen

**PrimeTimeV6** · 05-11-2008, 10:42 PM

Pretty much.

Lawless28 · 05-12-2008, 11:37 AM

I just wanted to comment about "going cheap" on suspension parts. I have been rebuilding my suspension for about a year now. Ive replaced every bushing front and rear, my steering rack, inner and outer tierods, cv halfshafts, wheel bearings, blah, blah, blah

When I bought my struts and springs, I was just in a hurry to have it done so I bought some cheap stuff thinkin it would be decent...My struts are too soft to use with springs which were also to soft. It would bottom out everytime I hit a bump

So now I have some rock hard springs on there just so my struts can function and I wish now that I would have just spent the extra money on something adjustable. It kinda sucks, definitly do your homework before committing to anything

**8695Beaters** · 05-12-2008, 03:39 PM

Ugh, this is what happens when your computer fires its hard drive- you get in on stuff late.

Eibach is pretty good, but if you want TOP-SHELF, then Moton can't be beat. You could also go with KW, JIC, or J-Sport. However those coilovers will cost more than your car, so skip them. Get yourself a decent set of Eibach or Tein coilovers, the most basic available. Unless you know what turning the knobs does and how it affects your handling, don't buy adjustable coilovers (it is much easier to screw things up than make things better). Non-adjustable coilovers are cheaper too.

BTW, Comptech is not Mugen or anything like Mugen. Mugen is a dedicated manufacturer that has factory ties with Honda in Japan. Comptech does not. Don't get me wrong, Comptech makes great parts, but Mugen might as well be HPD ('cuz let's face it, HPD is a joke). Nobody else can claim that kind of relationship or quality, not even HASport or Hondata.

civic_punk · 05-12-2008, 06:14 PM

its been bugging me or a long time, how do u adjust coilovers to make all 4 of them equal meaning at the same hight

Lawless28 · 05-12-2008, 07:35 PM

Im pretty sure that coilovers come with a tool to adjust the height of each individual one. I think its a big nut that you turn that compresses the spring to lower the height

civic_punk · 05-12-2008, 07:44 PM

so how do u know when they are at the same hight ?

**PrimeTimeV6** · 05-12-2008, 07:52 PM

You would measure the ground clearance and the reason I say comptech and mugen are alike is b/c they are both Honda based.

civic_punk · 05-12-2008, 07:59 PM

k thanks now i know how it work cuz it realy was bugging me, also when you get coilovers is it necessary to get alignment done?

**PrimeTimeV6** · 05-12-2008, 08:05 PM

If you are going to be leaving it at a set height you can get an alignment. If you are going to be playing with them alot it will be useless.

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05-12-2008, 11:37 AM	#23 (permalink)
Lawless28 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 62	I just wanted to comment about "going cheap" on suspension parts. I have been rebuilding my suspension for about a year now. Ive replaced every bushing front and rear, my steering rack, inner and outer tierods, cv halfshafts, wheel bearings, blah, blah, blah When I bought my struts and springs, I was just in a hurry to have it done so I bought some cheap stuff thinkin it would be decent...My struts are too soft to use with springs which were also to soft. It would bottom out everytime I hit a bump So now I have some rock hard springs on there just so my struts can function and I wish now that I would have just spent the extra money on something adjustable. It kinda sucks, definitly do your homework before committing to anything __________________ JLawless MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/justinwilson29

05-12-2008, 03:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 892	Ugh, this is what happens when your computer fires its hard drive- you get in on stuff late. Eibach is pretty good, but if you want TOP-SHELF, then Moton can't be beat. You could also go with KW, JIC, or J-Sport. However those coilovers will cost more than your car, so skip them. Get yourself a decent set of Eibach or Tein coilovers, the most basic available. Unless you know what turning the knobs does and how it affects your handling, don't buy adjustable coilovers (it is much easier to screw things up than make things better). Non-adjustable coilovers are cheaper too. BTW, Comptech is not Mugen or anything like Mugen. Mugen is a dedicated manufacturer that has factory ties with Honda in Japan. Comptech does not. Don't get me wrong, Comptech makes great parts, but Mugen might as well be HPD ('cuz let's face it, HPD is a joke). Nobody else can claim that kind of relationship or quality, not even HASport or Hondata. __________________ When life gives you lemons...you go racing!!! There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness. NASCAR fans are proof of this. So are competitiors in the 24 Hours Of Lemons.

05-12-2008, 06:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	its been bugging me or a long time, how do u adjust coilovers to make all 4 of them equal meaning at the same hight __________________ ONEPASSION

05-12-2008, 07:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
Lawless28 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 62	Im pretty sure that coilovers come with a tool to adjust the height of each individual one. I think its a big nut that you turn that compresses the spring to lower the height __________________ JLawless MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/justinwilson29

05-12-2008, 07:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	so how do u know when they are at the same hight ? __________________ ONEPASSION

05-12-2008, 07:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 V8 Eater! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,091	You would measure the ground clearance and the reason I say comptech and mugen are alike is b/c they are both Honda based. __________________ Accordv6 + supercharger = FUN Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

05-12-2008, 07:59 PM	#29 (permalink)
civic_punk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 147	k thanks now i know how it work cuz it realy was bugging me, also when you get coilovers is it necessary to get alignment done? __________________ ONEPASSION Last edited by civic_punk; 05-12-2008 at 08:02 PM.

05-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 V8 Eater! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,091	If you are going to be leaving it at a set height you can get an alignment. If you are going to be playing with them alot it will be useless. __________________ Accordv6 + supercharger = FUN Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

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