9000revs

How did you guys lower your 1G RL?

Thanks.

Jimmay

There is a sticky at the top of the page...its lists basically all the options.

Ken1997TL

9000revs

I meant options that are available to pursue. I am looking at a super expensive suspension setup, just aftermarket springs with probably new OEM shocks. H&R is not available in the US. Tracked down some web sites in the UK and they are asking for $450-485 shipped to the US.

Jimmay

Best bet would probably be 2002-2004(cannot remember what year had the sportiest suspension) springs with Koni red shocks. But for what thats going to run you for 300 more you can get coilovers and be hella low.

Ken1997TL

'02 - '04 RL suspension swap

ParaSurfer1979

Or just get Koni Yellows on stock springs. Lower the springs on the konis' lowest pirtch will will drop the car about 1in will giving you an adjustable ride (firm or VERY firm). The best set-up for responsive handling is softeest setting in front and firmest in rear. Koni's are $500/set. If Koni Red's can lower, it's a lot cheaper while non-adjustable.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

Just curious...what is your reasoning behind saying this?

9000revs

Not sure if I understand, I thought the springs were meant to drop the car. If I stick with stock springs and just change the shocks, how is the car going to be lower.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

The shocks he's talking about have different mounting perches. These perches (3 different levels) allow you to mount the springs at different heights.

OLD_HATCH

how much are you willing to spend? All the options are lised in the sticky. The cheapest you migh be able to do is 91-95 Legend springs, but he drop might not be whats adverised along with possibly being to soft for the car.


I made a how to about using 91-95 Legend konis on the RL. If you find it, it will answer all your questions.


Koni reds run over 600 for the 91-95 Legend and are internally adjustable. They are comparable to oem 2002-04 shock stiffness at full soft. I adjusted mine though for a stiffer rebound fron and rear.

Jimmay

I can adjust my Koni reds. I have to take the springs off, but I am not auto crossing with it so it doesnt have to be precise. Im actually going to adjust my rears tomorrow(mine are a tad stiff)

9000revs

My S2000 has a lot invested in suspension and the RL being a daily driver, I was not looking for something expensive and sophisticated. Was looking for a simple aftermarket spring solution and I guess the only one I found were the H&R from Europe. They cannot guarantee the fitment, so I am unsure about pulling the trigger. If anyone is using a H&R springs / aftermarket or OEM shock combo, please let me know how it turned out. Thanks.

ParaSurfer1979

If you RL guys would like something tighter, I'd say early 1st gen RL owner buy and install 04 sway bars. This alone will tighten up the suspension. Do 18x8 or 19x9 wheels with decent tires so they fill in the wheel wells as is and I bet this will suffice.

silver3.5

I was looking at the HR springs from Europe for mine as well. But shipping alone is too expensive..totally around $500. For that money, I would rather get the KSport coilovers. Let us know if you do pull the trigger.

OP have a 02, which already have the upgraded sway bar.

9000revs

Hmm, maybe a groupbuy can help us on shipping. Anyone else interested, then I can email the shop in the UK for a quote. Thanks.

Dude, this is sad, my last 4 Honda/Acura DDs were all lowered. Even my Element was lowered.

OLD_HATCH

lol

ask my wife, as soon as the rims went on my RL I went on a hunt for a mild drop. 1.2 front and 1.0 rear suits me just fine.

vipka9

im using comptech sport springs i dont know any other rl owner using this springs but i love mines. i dont know how hr springs are but my comptech springs are very nice and run almost like stock. when switching i did not feel any different with the ride except i can take tighter turns without even swaying but now i did get use to it so it feels a little bouncy, my cousin who drives a lowered tl says when following me from behind it looks bouncy but when in the ride it doesn't bounce seem bouncy at all. I think the drop is 1.25 in the front and 1.75 in the back or was it the other way around i cant remember but there isn't a gap in the my fender. i'm happy with my springs but i would love to go a lot lower. if anyone finds comptech sport springs i say go for it they are good ride very nice.

9000revs

Where did you buy them from? What shocks are you using?

vipka9

i bought them from a friend dont know where he got them from, im using my stock shocks and they ride fineeee

ParaSurfer1979

Dont buy them. I'd never wanna go bouncing down the road or have people looking at my car thinking that my shocks are shot. Just get 17's and stock shocks and be happy.