noshow0

I am looking to order H&R sport spring part 51858 for my CL-S 6spd but everywhere I look online does not list the CL as compatible with it. Does anyone know for sure if this is the correct part number for our cars? Also, I noticed the part number 51858 shows a -xx after it. Would anyone know two digits after the dash?

Also, I am going to be replacing the struts/shocks with Bilstein's. Does anyone have any recommendations on which ones to get or whether I should go with a different company?

Lastly, I'm obviously new to all this but am having the install done at a shop. Since I'm the one ordering the parts is there any additional items I need? Eg. the strut covers or whatever they're called? Any thing to go with the springs etc..?

Thanks very much!

-2003 Acura CL Type S 6spd with Navi
-90,000 miles

609CLTYPES

H&R 51858's fit the cl-s you shouldnt have any problem, i know lord helmet has them on his car and theres a few others on here with them... i think cl platano has them too...

KahRupt-CL-S03

I have them but cl platano doesn't, has tein ss coilovers

609CLTYPES

ah shyt thats right, he did tell me "I HAD h&r's"
yo kahrupt, you know anybody selling springs? im trying to get a set asap

GreenMonster

And to confuse matters even more, there's also a H&R 50103 that fits our cars...

Searching for 50103 or 51858 will pull up a bunch of threads...

Searching for "50103 51858" (without the quotes) will pull up a limited amount of threads...

KahRupt-CL-S03

50103 are the oe's they will not drop your car as much as the 51858 sport

KahRupt-CL-S03

Yea he had the H&R's but bought Ravi's set of tein's. You may want to keep track of the blackmarket they put them up from time to time.
Ebay has some good deal on them too, do a search for accord 98-02 springs

GreenMonster

I think you have it backwards...

From http://704motors.com/

OE Springs
2001-2003 CL (all)
Drops F/R: 1"/1.25"
Part #: 51858-55

Sport Springs
2001-2003 CL (all)
Drops F/R: 1.75"/1.5"
Part #: 50103

If I lower mine, I'll probably go with the 50103's...

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

Greenie - I think that website has it backwards...

http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html

Ultimately if you want a conservative drop, get the 51858-55(OE) springs.
If you want a little lower than that, get the 51858(Sport).
If you want barely any wheel gap, get th 51859-88.

OE Sport Spring (0.75fr/0.5rr) Part No. 50103
Sport Spring (1.5fr/1.2rr) Part No. 51858
Race Spring (2.2fr/1.75rr) Part No. 51859-88 (My Personal Favorite)

Joe5.0

Yep, thats a great spring, same one i have.

If you have a heavy system though go for the 50103, otherwise the 51858 is a nice even drop

KahRupt-CL-S03

Ooops, didn't realize they changed the rate on the springs, I have the older version of the 51858 which gave the same drop that the 50103 has now.

609CLTYPES

what do you consider a heavy system? i have two 12''s in a sealed box

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

Yeh. I had 51858's before I got my Teins. It's one of the best drops you can get. IMO.

kspekCLS

I agree with RavinJ..Im also dropped on H&R sports 51858s for 98-01 V6 Accords.

Dropped but not too dropped and not too high. check it out.

Joe5.0

I have a 13W7 and 1000.1, so mines HEAVY. I think the entire combo weighs something like 135lbs or something like that.

If its a mild system it might be ok, but if you are even thinking that its a little heavy go with the 50103. From what i've read its designed for the TL because the TL's tended to sag in the rear with the 51858's because the weight distribution is different.

My system is REALLY heavy, so i'm probably gonna buy a set of OE sports (51858-55) and just install the rear springs.

noshow0

Thanks all, I went with the 51858's. I just spent about $1,600 in parts:

51858 H&R Sport Springs
Bilstein Sport Shocks
Avon Tech M550 A/S Tires
NGK Iridium spark plugs

Auto Tensioner
Water Pump
Crankshaf Pulley
Timing Belt

Planning on getting 105k service done at 90k just to be safe!