Build thread for 2nd gen Legend K sport coilovers on a 1st gen RL...
#1
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
Build thread for 2nd gen Legend K sport coilovers on a 1st gen RL...
Well I got them in finally the other day and figured I'd surprise everyone with this... and since it seems that many have some questions for it... here we go.
Obviously, first and foremost, jack the car up...
Get into the back of the car and remove the speakers to get to the upper strut nuts, (3) 12mm nuts on each one...
Then remove the 17mm bolt out of the bottom of the strut at the rear hub. Remove strut...
Go to the front and remove the 17mm bolt out of the fork at the front LCA. Also remove the 14mm bolt that attaches the top of the fork to the strut itself. NOTE: You will need to get LEGEND forks to replace the RL forks, they bolt right up and install perfectly.
RL on the left and Legend on the right...
Unbolt the nuts at the upper strut tower, (3) 12mm nuts on each side again. Also remove the (2) 10mm bolts on each side to remove the upper tie bar along with the (2) 10mm bolts at the "firewall"
As for the A/C line, just push up on the line to have the small clamps let go of the hose and remove bar from the engine bay...
Go get your new K Sports...
Adjust to the settings that you prefer... NOTE: I set mine at 15 in the rear and 10 in the front... I plan to lower it slightly more in the front though
I'm sure everyone on her knows how to reinstall the suspension back into place. No pics needed of this process.
Now, since rocking a LUXOboat without the upper support tie bar wasn't an option, I decided to take the extra steps to do it all. In order to do this since the top hats don't come pre-drilled for the support tie bar, you'll have to drill the holes yourself.
Finish drilling the holes... I used a 5/16" carbide drill bit and it took me less than 10 mins to drill out all 4 holes.
Bolt the tie bar back in and adjust your damping settings...
Reinstall your engine cover...
End result...
I was at stock suspension, with the TL wheels...
End result...
Obviously, first and foremost, jack the car up...
Get into the back of the car and remove the speakers to get to the upper strut nuts, (3) 12mm nuts on each one...
Then remove the 17mm bolt out of the bottom of the strut at the rear hub. Remove strut...
Go to the front and remove the 17mm bolt out of the fork at the front LCA. Also remove the 14mm bolt that attaches the top of the fork to the strut itself. NOTE: You will need to get LEGEND forks to replace the RL forks, they bolt right up and install perfectly.
RL on the left and Legend on the right...
Unbolt the nuts at the upper strut tower, (3) 12mm nuts on each side again. Also remove the (2) 10mm bolts on each side to remove the upper tie bar along with the (2) 10mm bolts at the "firewall"
As for the A/C line, just push up on the line to have the small clamps let go of the hose and remove bar from the engine bay...
Go get your new K Sports...
Adjust to the settings that you prefer... NOTE: I set mine at 15 in the rear and 10 in the front... I plan to lower it slightly more in the front though
I'm sure everyone on her knows how to reinstall the suspension back into place. No pics needed of this process.
Now, since rocking a LUXOboat without the upper support tie bar wasn't an option, I decided to take the extra steps to do it all. In order to do this since the top hats don't come pre-drilled for the support tie bar, you'll have to drill the holes yourself.
Finish drilling the holes... I used a 5/16" carbide drill bit and it took me less than 10 mins to drill out all 4 holes.
Bolt the tie bar back in and adjust your damping settings...
Reinstall your engine cover...
End result...
I was at stock suspension, with the TL wheels...
End result...
#3
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
And It can go lower... I'm waiting for the coils to settle.
#4
99blackhatch that is sick bro. I want to lower my RL too! Where did you get the k sport from and how much? So i basically need the Ksport from the Legend (year?) and the front fork right? Wait don't you need a camber kit to go with it?
#5
91-95 Legend and if you want to go that low then yes camber kit is a must. Well unless your running sime low offset wide rims and want to run like 3 degrees of negative camber for them to clear the fenders.
#6
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
OLD_HATCH is correct. I'm not running a camber kit currently, and i like how the ride is so far.
I wanted to build a "VIP" style car and I'm starting to learn more and more all the time.
I wanted to build a "VIP" style car and I'm starting to learn more and more all the time.
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#8
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
I know what you mean... I went out last night and removed the mud flaps all around and then also cut the inner fenders back to where they still are above the tire, but removed the front half to prevent majority or the rocks and shit from getting back into the car / door area.
2 less things to hear the tire drag on
2 less things to hear the tire drag on
#9
So how is the ride, bouncy lol? Does it really hard to go over speed bump or getting out of your drive way, since your car is really low BTW you need to red out that amber on your taillight man. I have pic of my taillight if you want to see them.
#10
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
It's rides great. I'm liking it a lot so far and it doesn't scrap hardly at all. Leaving my driveway and speed bumps are fine.
#11
That's what she said!
Thats really low! Correct me if I am wrong but dont KA9's have problems with the front axles if lowered too far? You need camber like woah! Looks good though. Thanks for the write up.
#13
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
Hard acceleration is a little vibration, but not much, but i normally drive slow.
#14
#15
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
...I'm sure it can with getting a camber kit and an alignment.
#16
That's what she said!
#17
I wouldnt say that. I would like to take the RL on a spirited road coarse.
Where do you race your RL though. 1/4 mile wouldnt be any fun.
Take some of those hard ksports throw in some poly sway bar bushings and some good tires and a road coarse wouldnt be a bad idea.
Where do you race your RL though. 1/4 mile wouldnt be any fun.
Take some of those hard ksports throw in some poly sway bar bushings and some good tires and a road coarse wouldnt be a bad idea.
#18
Universal Soldier
Quick question: It was said before that the TSX coilover suspension would work on my RL, If this is so would there be any adjustments such as with the forks like with legend coilover system needed?
thanks fellas
thanks fellas
#19
For TSX coilover, I don't think you need the Legend fork.
Lol my race track is short and is near the airport Only two sharp turns and its all straight! BTW I only race at night because I have BI-Xenon
Lol my race track is short and is near the airport Only two sharp turns and its all straight! BTW I only race at night because I have BI-Xenon
#21
Yes sir, just retrofited my RL headlight with FX-R projector plus clear lens with 4300K HID, it looks nice. I need to figure how to activate the bixenon lol. I'll post picture soon.
#22
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
Well, the car has been great. I've been considering selling my project Civic track hatch in order to just drive this and finish getting my own place.
I'd miss my hatch, but I love the RL soooooooo much now.
I'd miss my hatch, but I love the RL soooooooo much now.
#26
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
Wow, been a while since i've been on here and i just went to a hardware store and got nuts, bolts, and washers that fit snug and never had a problem after that. Also, saying that it's been a while, the black car has been sold and picked up the replacement. Being that low caused problems in the long run after not having a camber kit on it... New steering rack was needed, replaced the axles as well over time (Autozone lifetime warranty axles), and scraped a hole in the "Y" pipe for the exhaust. the replacement RL is slightly higher and has no problems since the 2nd day I've swapped all the suspension and wheels over. I know, didn't take long to swap parts on a new car. LOL 2004 Carbon Gray Metallic Premium 3.5RL I'm suspension shopping as well too... i might have another build thread coming soon for something new i hope.
#27
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Wow, been a while since i've been on here and i just went to a hardware store and got nuts, bolts, and washers that fit snug and never had a problem after that. Also, saying that it's been a while, the black car has been sold and picked up the replacement. Being that low caused problems in the long run after not having a camber kit on it... New steering rack was needed, replaced the axles as well over time (Autozone lifetime warranty axles), and scraped a hole in the "Y" pipe for the exhaust. the replacement RL is slightly higher and has no problems since the 2nd day I've swapped all the suspension and wheels over. I know, didn't take long to swap parts on a new car. LOL 2004 Carbon Gray Metallic Premium 3.5RL I'm suspension shopping as well too... i might have another build thread coming soon for something new i hope.
#28
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
thank you sir.
#29
Hi, I'm revising this old thread lol. How long was the shipping for the ksport? It looks like the coilover is made to order. I'm planning to get the same coilover too, but don't want to lower that much. How many inches did you dropped on the 04? Thx.
#32
I'll repeat this one last time lol Don't get the Ksport for daily driving. It is very stiff! This coil over is intended for track use only. You need to look into BC or Tein for DD.
#34
2004 Carbon Gray 3.5RL
Thread Starter
Since i was not able to edit my original post from several years ago and Photobucket decided to be a bunch of assholes and charge money to post photos... I had to fix this thread the best i could.
Back to the original post... Well I got them in finally the other day and figured I'd surprise everyone with this... and since it seems that many have some questions for it... here we go.
Obviously, first and foremost, jack the car up...
Get into the back of the car and remove the speakers to get to the upper strut nuts, (3) 12mm nuts on each one...
Then remove the 17mm bolt out of the bottom of the strut at the rear hub. Remove strut...
Go to the front and remove the 17mm bolt out of the fork at the front LCA. Also remove the 14mm bolt that attaches the top of the fork to the strut itself. NOTE: You will need to get LEGEND forks to replace the RL forks, they bolt right up and install perfectly.
RL on the left and Legend on the right...
Unbolt the nuts at the upper strut tower, (3) 12mm nuts on each side again. Also remove the (2) 10mm bolts on each side to remove the upper tie bar along with the (2) 10mm bolts at the "firewall"
As for the A/C line, just push up on the line to have the small clamps let go of the hose and remove bar from the engine bay...
Go get your new K Sports...
Adjust to the settings that you prefer... NOTE: I set mine at 15 in the rear and 10 in the front... I plan to lower it slightly more in the front though
I'm sure everyone on her knows how to reinstall the suspension back into place. No pics needed of this process.
Now, since rocking a LUXOboat without the upper support tie bar wasn't an option, I decided to take the extra steps to do it all. In order to do this since the top hats don't come pre-drilled for the support tie bar, you'll have to drill the holes yourself.
Finish drilling the holes... I used a 5/16" carbide drill bit and it took me less than 10 mins to drill out all 4 holes.
Bolt the tie bar back in and adjust your damping settings...
Reinstall your engine cover...
End result...
I was at stock suspension, with the TL wheels...
End result...
Back to the original post... Well I got them in finally the other day and figured I'd surprise everyone with this... and since it seems that many have some questions for it... here we go.
Obviously, first and foremost, jack the car up...
Get into the back of the car and remove the speakers to get to the upper strut nuts, (3) 12mm nuts on each one...
Then remove the 17mm bolt out of the bottom of the strut at the rear hub. Remove strut...
Go to the front and remove the 17mm bolt out of the fork at the front LCA. Also remove the 14mm bolt that attaches the top of the fork to the strut itself. NOTE: You will need to get LEGEND forks to replace the RL forks, they bolt right up and install perfectly.
RL on the left and Legend on the right...
Unbolt the nuts at the upper strut tower, (3) 12mm nuts on each side again. Also remove the (2) 10mm bolts on each side to remove the upper tie bar along with the (2) 10mm bolts at the "firewall"
As for the A/C line, just push up on the line to have the small clamps let go of the hose and remove bar from the engine bay...
Go get your new K Sports...
Adjust to the settings that you prefer... NOTE: I set mine at 15 in the rear and 10 in the front... I plan to lower it slightly more in the front though
I'm sure everyone on her knows how to reinstall the suspension back into place. No pics needed of this process.
Now, since rocking a LUXOboat without the upper support tie bar wasn't an option, I decided to take the extra steps to do it all. In order to do this since the top hats don't come pre-drilled for the support tie bar, you'll have to drill the holes yourself.
Finish drilling the holes... I used a 5/16" carbide drill bit and it took me less than 10 mins to drill out all 4 holes.
Bolt the tie bar back in and adjust your damping settings...
Reinstall your engine cover...
End result...
I was at stock suspension, with the TL wheels...
End result...
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