Destrejc

Hello, This forum definitely inspired me a lot. I just purchased and installed 18x7.5 48GM rims/225/40 Tires/Eibach Pro-kit for my '07 NBP, transferred the TPMS sensors and everything is perfect, Its about close to 1.6/1.4 front/rear drop (just like what the it's suppose to be) but still waiting for it to settle. My question is How long do you guys think my OEm shocks will last??? I currently have 9,000 miles on the car/OEM shocks. It seems to ride close to stock (which i was impressed) it's just low obviously and kind'a stiff.

GTSX-05

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You should be fine, there is obviously going to be pre-mature wear on the OEM shocks because you are running bigger wheels and a lower suspension, however with only 9,000 miles I wouldn’t worry too much about it, however if you go with a aftermarket shock it might ride and handle better than it does now, my drop is very similar to yours, 1.5 F / 1.2 R however my ride has about 78,000 KMS so I thought it would be better off to swap out the shocks just in case I would like to return to stock in the future for sale.

Just to add, I would love to see some pictures.

Destrejc

I will post some pics as soon as I get home tonight, just got everything installed yesterday and got home late so didn't have time to take pics. I still catch myself staring at the car right now every hour from the window at my office

speedlimitz

i had 40000 on my car then added tein htech springs and my struts blew within a day or two, now im running koni's which i love

jeneah

Yikes...that makes me worried. I have those same springs. I put them on with about 50k on the car and now I have 66k miles. No problems but I would like to get aftermarket struts.

Destrejc

Here you go guys, Here's my set-up. Just got everything done Friday Night. Here's the thread for it.


https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42086

OHH6TSX

^sorry but car looks hawt what wheels are those??? and i was thinking of doing springs and later on when i have some spare cash do the shocks....

Destrejc

They are cheap wheels man, MB wheels (Boost 18x7.5) on Discount Tires Direct wrapped with 225/40 Kumho's. The springs that I used are Eibach Prokits (1.6/1.4 drop) Just right for me for everyday use.

OHH6TSX

^ just odered theose same xact whels love the simple but nice clean look..got them with a 35 series tire so i can lower the car little more and sill be good....

OHH6TSX

i am about to order those exact same wheels ilooks clean and simple love the way ur car looks im thinking it would look good in pwp with my a-spec kit and a nice drop ...we will see thanks man

jiggaman

my stock shocks blew shortly after installing eibach lowering springs. i would not suggest it.

godfather2

i dropped by car on tein s-tech springs approx. with approx 30,000 miles on the car. my stock shocks blew after about 5 months.

Destrejc

Thanks, Lemme see some pics once you have them

Destrejc

How many miles on your OEM spring before it blew with the eibachs? did you have the prokit or the sport? the reason I ask is I only have 9K miles on mine right now. And I know a couple of people here in this forum that dropped there car lower than mine and there shocks lasted for the whole leases on there car which for me is about 3 years, 30K to 40K miles.

Destrejc

Which actually doesn't pertain to me beacause I bought mine and I figured if it blows then it blows, I'll probably get the Koni's or the Tokico's in about 5 to six months. Thanks for the warning anyways

LukeaTron

Your dampers should be matched to your spring rate. Any aftermarket springs are going to be stiffer than the stock springs. The stock dampers are going to be experiencing higher pressure than they were designed to as the stiffer springs will want to react much faster than stock springs. This will eventually blow out the internal seals between the chambers in the damper. One good jolt could be enough to do it.

Having the damping dialed in correctly is the single biggest influence on keeping your tires properly connected to the pavement.

jiggaman

prokit, i dont remember how many miles but i didn't have that much. you could certainly get lucky and have them last for a while. i didn't..and it didn't handle that well either with the missmatched combo.

i now have tanabe coilovers..

stefon7269

i have a question, my car has about 45k miles on it, and i plan to lower my car, but would putting just the lowering springs be a good idea?

LukeaTron

Try reading the thread you just posted in. No.

Destrejc

Alright, ramblings and threads from the forum scared me, I went ahead and ordered the Tokico HP Blues from Excelerate yesterday and got here today!! Being installed right now as we speak. Can't wait to test the ride out afterwards. I'm just too scared from blowing my OEM shocks which pretty much will cost me more money in the end if I decide to bring my car back to stock.

finalstageauto

I had my stock shocks for 3 years on my last TSX with Tanabe DF210 springs. After taking off the springs and putting stock springs back in so i could trade my car back in to the dealer, it didnt fell to much different from how new TSX feels now stock. When you blow your shocks, are they suppose to turn extra bouncy? Cause mine did not, even after 3 years with aftermarket springs in it.

When the car was lowered, the suspension still felt nice and firm.

Destrejc

How much of a drop are the Tanabe's? It all depends on road conditions on where you drive, For me, I just want to have that peace of mind, Now that I have High Performance shocks, It saves me the worries about speed bumps and semi pot holes because my shocks are now stiffer and designed for shorter springs. It also avoids my car from "bottoming-out" if you know what I mean. I just didnt want to take the risk.

LukeaTron

Yeah, the car will bounce a lot more with blown shocks. It would be more noticeable with less stiff springs because the travel would be further. It's possible they could hold up but just shooting from the hip here, it's probably around a 50/50 chance they'll survive.

Destrejc

ANTZ TSX

First of all I am new to this forum. Nice to meet you all.

I have gotten the dealer to install the Acura sports suspension when I bought my 08 TSX. I realized that it is only like 1/4 inch lower than stock one. Should I just get some new springs to lower another 1/2 inch or should I buy a whole new set? Does lowering the car by 1/2 inch hurts the shocks less than lowering the car by 1 inch?

Where can I sell the extra set of brand new stock suspension that I have?

JoeC1982

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when i had my 05 i had the A spec first then sold it to go lower and put on Tanabe NF210 springs on the factory struts, better looks and pretty similar ride.

ANTZ TSX

Would it be better if I put new springs on the A-spec struts than the factory struts? How much did you pay for your springs if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you.

JoeC1982

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it probably would be better but you can sell your whole A spec kit to get back some of your money. i think i paid around $200 for my springs from Excelerate, it was almost a year and a half ago so i don't remember for sure. i'm probably going to get another TSX next summer so i'm just trying to stay up on the latest info and products.

MrHeeltoe

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Why not go with some Tein Basics or something? Springs and shocks combo, adjustable height, and short case dampers to increase suspension travel when lowered.

Also, read this:
http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1186126842

ANTZ TSX

I am looking at these Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs now. Their MSRP is $240 how much should I pay for it? Does anyone have a picture of their car with a 1.7" lowered front and 1.3" lowered back?

MrHeeltoe

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See pics here:
http://www.tein.com/tech_info/a42.html

Buy them here:
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/Tein-Susp...-pr-57069.html
PM me for a coupon code for AZ members only for a discount on anything on our site.

Marcus

ANTZ TSX

Thank you for your info Marcus however I am in Toronto and I can probably get it somewhere around for $200, and no shipping and customs charges.

MrHeeltoe

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Well, that sounds decent. We'd be looking at around $190-200 shipped brokerage prepaid, but taxes might be more. We do make down packages but I have no idea what that amounts to on your end.

Marcus

chuson

I doubt you can find it cheaper than $200, because this is Toronto and car part prices are ridicious, never on parity.

JRP has it for $230CDN + Tax. I heard they are distributor in Canada so I guess this price is the lowest you can get, if not more.

Marcus is . I got my JDM headlight, RacingBrake slotted rotors (4) and all 4 Hawk HPS pad from him. You can ask him to claim the value a little less, ship w/ USPS and you don't have custom.

Marcus, can you give me a quote on Hawk HP+ for TSX FRONT, and 00 Civic Si FRONT. Thanks.

MrHeeltoe

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Thanks for the props man! We are going to be updating pad prices online in the next few weeks, and they are going to go up a little. Check there for the best deal right now.

ANTZ TSX

I have called a few places.

- Tires23 in Mississauga (tires23.com) for $220 tax included (I will probably buy it from here)
- Formula Import @Pacific Mall $240 tax included
- Kiz Motorsports @First Markham Place $250 tax included

Is there anything else I will have to purchase, other than the springs, the installation fee and the alignment fee? Is it expensive if I am paying $220 (Springs), $120 (install), $100 (align)? for a total of $440?

Is it better to align a week after installing the springs? That's what I've heard.

Thanks for your help guys!

chuson

I would recommend you to order Tires23 and Formula Import, those two are legit. Do NOT order thru Kiz, they sell legit stuff, but priced WAY higher than what it should be. My friend who does not check prices, paid $800 for front/rear camber kit in there, where I can get from the online store for $350 total, what a rip-off....

Macus, can't find any 00 Civic Si Hawk HP+ Brake pad??

MrHeeltoe

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Yeah the civic pads are not up yet, only acura. Hit up our email on this one (go through the site, and shoot me a part number if possible).