So I finally got a REAL DROP this time after swapping out my A-spec suspension to the neuspeed supercup kit! Shocks are Koni sp3 with neuspeed sport springs. The install wasnt too bad but real PITA was compressing and uncompressing those springs . Overall, i must say that i am happy with the performance and look and think that i am done with changing out this suspension for good. This is the first suspension on a car that I have ever done and after doing my a-spec (had it for less than 10k) and now the neuspeed, i dont think i wanna touch it anymore. did i mention i am still sore?? Anyway the a-spec suspension performed flawlessly however the front gap just bothered me everytime i looked at the car. Just didnt make the SSM look right but now it sits PERECT IMO!! I recommend this kit to anyone looking for a compromise btwn looks, ride comfort and performance. I know we all arent rich but for $600 shipped...i dont think that is a bad deal at all.

In terms of ride quality, the ride on full soft is VERY "cushiony" (defintely softer than a-spec....about OEM quality) but still handles somewhat well. Koni suggest to set the shocks to FULL SOFT for a 500 miles to get the most life out of the shocks. I will adjust them when i get a little more than halfway there. I dropped the car on the 3rd perch all around as i didnt want my tires to look "tucked" but rather have about a 1/2" gap all around. Though the following pics dont depict that, i think after the springs settle ill get a little more drop out of them. Nonetheless, I am very happy thus far.

NOW ONTO THE PICS....

INSTALL PICS (what i remebered to take pics of at least...lol):

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i cracked the left rear bumpstop on accident but found piece later and glued/taped it back...i dont think any harm was done

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BEFORE DA DROP(sorry but shes was diry):

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AFTER


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By djbonsu, shot with Canon PowerShot SD1000 at 2009-03-13

I know im not the best photographer but let me know what you guys think...

19's will go on late April

 

yea, that looks better, I like it! Tire shine ftw hahaha

 

Looks awesome dude, amazing what just a simple drop does for our car.

 

Nice!

 

Much better! As I said in the other thread, it looks perfect.

 

OMFG, I just received the same exact kit, and I currently have aspec just like you did.

When you took your "after" pics, how much gas did you have in your tank? The reason why I ask is because the TL naturally has an uneven wheel gap with the front bigger than the back, and this is exacerbated with a full tank of gas.

The sport springs are 1.75 lowering in the front and 1.5 lowering in the back, and I'm wondering if that difference is enough to correct it being uneven.

Please post pics when the suspension has settled! It'll help me determine my settings...

 

Did you get the supercup kit for the accord with the 55.20.56 springs?

 

looks great! sweet drop!

 

Very nice!! Looks really good..

I need Aspec..

 

It also depends on your transmission. They make different springs for different TL's, so a 5AT will sit slightly lower in the front than a 6MT because the transmission weighs more.

 

Yeah, both the OP and myself have the 6MT. So the Aspec wheel gap difference is irritating. The 5AT owners can throw on the 6MT Aspec suspension kit to make the drop even.

 

Thanks miss! i did butter up dem tires huh ...lol

im in love with the car all over again bro!! thanks!

thanks Jason....wanna do a photoshoot soon? with the 19's?

thanks again bro! perfect drop IMO as well

NP bro....i take some more pics after it setles and post em up... i think i had about 1/2 tank full that day...the 6MT does sit a bit higher in the front but i think after everything settles it will be nice and level

Thanks bro!

i got the "SPORT" springs for the 2003+ accord V6 bro....not sure of the part #

Thanks bro...ur SSM is nice as well!! ur 19's really flow with the car

 

Is this the lowest it would go , sorry noob question: I think your 1st post said this is the lowest "perch" you set. I am thinking about getting these too. Very nice in quality and value.

 

The OP said that he set it at the 3rd perch, which is the middle perch that it's set at when you take the Konis out of the box. If set at the lowest perch, you can go 1/2 inch (just eyeballing it on the shock itself) lower.

The sport springs for the 03 and up Accord V6 are part number 55.20.56, which is what the OP has. These springs advertise a 1.75 drop in the front and 1.5 drop in the back.

If that's not low enough, you can do the race springs (default configuration on the Neuspeed Supercup kit on the Neuspeed website), which is part number 55.20.57. These springs advertise a 2.25 drop in the front and a 1.75 drop in the back. Coupled with the lowest perch setting, you'll be able to tuck with this setup.

 

 

That looks great! That's a fantastic kit for the money BTW!

 

Looks great! I got a SSM too! I am debating with theses and the H&R sports. Any reason why you choose these?

 

Looks nice! I was thinking of doing this too. You may have just convinced me. that is about what i want.

I'm worried about the accord being lighter than our TL's, would that make ride quality different or the shocks can be adjusted to compensate? thanks, sorry for the highjack

 

only reason i chose these was because they came with the kit plus i did research on them as well with other members on here.

the shocks are defintely adjustable bro

 

Looks great! Neuspeed supercup kit is very nice for the money. I rode in my friends car (ifirahse) and it handled amazing like turning on rails. He had the race springs thoughs so I am not sure how much of a difference there is but Im sure the sport still handles pretty damn good.

 

Good job, I will be ordering the supercup kit from Excelerate soon, last time I talked to him he said is the same price and I think he also said free shipping.

I will like to see some pictures after they settle.

 

Djbonsu - thanks for the reply!
thats what i thought.

 

I'm looking at your rear pics, it doesn't look like you lined up the shock correctly with the top hat. The "koni" logo should be facing outwards, not towards the front or rear. I don't think it should be much of a problem, but I just remember reading that in the install DIY.

I have the race springs set at the stock perch in the front and second from bottom in the rear. The front is completely tucked while the rear has a ~1 finger gap, which should become tucked once I put the rear seats back in.

Good call on breaking in the shocks, I'm currently riding on full-soft also.

 

^^^Full soft man, when you stiffen those up its gonna be like riding in a go-kart hehe

 

Photoshoot this summer for sure. Just waiting to switch to summer mode.

 

The orientation of the rear shock as you mention is not critical. Nor is it optimal either way. It does not matter one little bit which direction the logo points.

 

Settling is a myth. It won't settle any more than what is has already unless he put in new bushings. And it doesn't look as though he did.

Also I'd doublecheck the price. Neuspeed sells the cup kit so cheap they don't offer wholesale discount on it. I don't see how he could be tossing in free shipping without losing money. Then again, if he is doing it I'd jump on it!

Marcus

 

I just got mine from Excelerate (I'm in SoCal... didn't want to pay the sales tax when ordering direct from Neuspeed), and it was drop shipped from Neuspeed. I ordered from Josh on Wed, it came on Thurs... lol.

 

ha i love this car ssm ftw

 

how the does the suspension feel? i heard it is much stiffer and you will feel the road a lot more.

i just ordered these for my TL-S. did you get a camber kit? it was recommended.

 

Looks good!

 

Thanks Bro!

no prob bro...ill post a couple more pics after 2 weeks

thanks bro, i dont think the orientation really matters in this case but i could be wrong...

cool beans! im wit it

i was thinking that it really didnt matter...thanks for the info

nice move! let us know what setup you run when you install it.....take pics too..

thank bro!

im running it on FULL SOFT rt now so i cant really comment on the stiffness but i am sure i can dial in the a-spec's setings or go a tad bit stiffer if i like.
i do have the ingalls rear camber kit. im gonna put it on this weekend and see what specs i achieve after i get an alignment. if the front looks good then im gonna leave it the way it is and hope i wont need a front camber kit as well

thanks bro!

 

looks great...now for some wheels

 

excel does sell these... tho...

support the vendors on azine baby

 

Lookin good!!
givin it a drop makes such a difference!!
cant wait to see those 19s on it!!!

 

Car looks great! Keep us updated with how the kit feels when you tighten things up.

BTW do you plan a keeping those A spec springs. I'll takem off your hands. Im in milwaukee, too! I plan on doing the a specs w/ koni yellows.

 

Since you're on the softest settings, how much body roll you have? I have a crap load and I didn't adjust it yet, just left it as it is. I'm planning on stiffing the rears to max and stiffing the fronts a little when i get my GC Coilover Sleeves.

 

looks fucking dope dood! r u gonna bring it out to the chicago meet next month??

 

Ok, so 3rd perch is out of the box and thats the softest setting? and its drop that low? I might have to consider this setup. How is the ride on softest setting? Im in NY and the roads are no friends to suspension they hate eachother. On bumpy conditions, does the suspension hold good?

 

thanks bro...19s are sittin in the living room.

ur 19" dishes with dat drop are sick!!

yea bro! thanks! im all in love wit her again!! im waiting for the weather to get a bit better and for the city to fill in these damn potholes out here b4 i slap the wheels on

thanks man...ill be selling the aspec shocks in the bm soon. id rather sell the complete assembly but well see maybe we can work sumtin out

with the settings on FULL SOFT, i must admit it does roll a bit and is a little floaty at times compared to the aspec suspension.BUT it still handles waayyy better than OEM imo

thanks bro!! i want to bring it to the meet but i think im gonna be in ATL for a conference that weekend ....so pissed about it...but im sure there will be plenty more meets. photoshoot???

on the softest settings...the suspension is super comfortable...i cant even lie. handling is decent as well but i have to go a bit stiffer to get that superb handling as i like to zip around every now and then. but to answer ur question....u cant defintely ride on full soft if you dont want to maximize ur handling capabilties.