School me on lowering

[Clockworkz]

So I truly am new to the lowering crowd and was wanting to know HOW do you lower your honda?

I've always had lifted jeeps and such and when you lift you obviously get new springs, shocks and control arms to correct your angles. But with Hondas I'm truly lost on the right way.

What all do you need to do to lower your car??

I see springs that lower like these: But is this even worth it for like 96$?
http://www.hk5motors.com/index.php/suspension/lowering-spring-1/1986-1989-honda-accord-red-sport-lowering-springs.html

What brands of lowering equipment should you stay away from and which brands are good?

I have a 86 accord lxi hatchback and I like how 2.25" or so lower they look.

I want a stiffish ride, not real mushy and something that won't drop a lot when I get in the car as I'm 6'0" and 270#.

School me gentleman!!:confused:

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[RAZR]

Well 95 is really cheap for a set of springs. If you want a decent ride you will need h&r springs. With these cars you can just put lowering springs and call it a day. But if you go any lower than 1.5 it will not be in factory spec for the alignment. My car is lowered 2 inches with just springs and shocks and the alignment guy said that i am just within spec. Any lower that and it will be out of spec and you will have to get 2nd gen prelude upper controls arms. Those are adjustable and you can adjust the camber then.
Putting in all poly bushings will stiffen up the ride quiet alot.

[Clockworkz]

I looked at h&r springs website and it says it drops it 1.5" which might be a pretty nice amount. It doesnt seem like itll be a big drop but it just might.

What is a good stiff shock to use with the 1.5" drop springs??

Now I'm off to search for pics of a 1.5" drop on my honda.


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[Clockworkz]

Anybody else can educate a guy?? Maybe will end up with like a 1.5" drop.

Looking for shocks that give a stiff (ish) ride.

Pics perhaps??
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[Legend_master]

There are not a lot of performance shocks available for the 3Gee. I believe the bilstiens and tokico shocks will work with a 1.5" drop or less. If you really want performance, you need to get some k-sport full body coilovers. I have had the h&r springs with tokicos, and it was a small improvement over factory.

[Clockworkz]

Can you clarify what you mean by the h&r springs are a small improvement over stock? How did it feel, handle, weight??

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[Legend_master]

Can you clarify what you mean by the h&r springs are a small improvement over stock? How did it feel, handle, weight??

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Handled a slight bit better in cornering, and felt a little stiffer on bumps. If you are interested in the rates of all the springs for the these cars. Check this thread out.


http://www.3geez.com/forum/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes/48185-springs-antiroll-bars-whats-available.html

[Clockworkz]

Checked out those coilovers and damn are they beautiful!

I didn't realize they were cheap like that. All 4 coilovers for 1300$. I always figured coilovers were way more than that.

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[Legend_master]

Checked out those coilovers and damn are they beautiful!

I didn't realize they were cheap like that. All 4 coilovers for 1300$. I always figured coilovers were way more than that.

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$1300 is high, look around the net a bit.

KSport Kontrol Pro Coilover Kit Honda Accord [CA5] (1985-1989) CHD240-KP (http://www.redlinemotive.com/part-number/ksport/chd240-kp.asp)

Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilover Damper Kit Honda Accord CA5 1985-1989 1986 1987 1988 CHD240-KP (http://www.raceinspired.com/p-21224-ksport-kontrol-pro-coilover-damper-kit-honda-accord-ca5-1985-1989.aspx)

[Clockworkz]

Well yeah that is true that you can find them cheaper. I think im gonna order me some of these here soon... Gotta order while the wife isn't looking lol

Now to find out which tires I can fit under the accord once I buy those coilover's...:confused::)

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[Legend_master]

These are not designed to completely slam the car, but you can go pretty low. If you roll the fender lip, you should be able to fit some pretty fat tires under there. I had 215/50/r16s they never rubbed except just a slight bit on the inner wheel well if I hit a bump will making a u-turn.

[Clockworkz]

And you had these coilovers with that tire size? Got any pics by chance?

What was the lowest you went with these coilovers?

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[Legend_master]

And you had these coilovers with that tire size? Got any pics by chance?

What was the lowest you went with these coilovers?

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I had d2s, you can find my thread about those in the how to section. They are just re-branded k-sport coil overs. With extended top hats I'm sure your could go lower.

On my 1988
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Legend_Master/My%20Accord/DSCF0070.jpg
On my 1986
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Legend_Master/My%20Accord/DSCF0019net.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Legend_Master/My%20Accord/DSCF0018net.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Legend_Master/My%20Accord/DSCF0021net.jpg

[Legend_master]

Tires in the rear are lower profile, like 205/45/r16

[Clockworkz]

So thats your honda I saw on a google search! Yours is the one that brought me to this website.

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[Legend_master]

So thats your honda I saw on a google search! Yours is the one that brought me to this website.

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I kinda picture hoe my car lol.

[Clockworkz]

I kinda picture hoe my car lol.

I guess so lol. I saw that picture and was like that's what I want my 86 to look like!!. I figure I'll plasti dip the LXi and see how I like that.

What bolt pattern are these cars??

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[Legend_master]

Factory 4x100

[Vanilla Sky]

One caveat with the K Sports and D2 coilovers is that they are cheap coilovers. Last time I called them, they didn't know what a shock dyno was.

[Clockworkz]

One caveat with the K Sports and D2 coilovers is that they are cheap coilovers. Last time I called them, they didn't know what a shock dyno was.

Are there other options for our 3gs for coilovers?

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[mperaza]

I had d2s, you can find my thread about those in the how to section. They are just re-branded k-sport coil overs. With extended top hats I'm sure your could go lower.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Legend_Master/My%20Accord/DSCF0021net.jpg

Hi Legend!!
Those brakes appear to be huge considering you do have 16" wheels. Are they factory or swapped in from another model?

Looks great though!!

[Vanilla Sky]

He has a home brew big brake kit on his car. There are several threads about it if you search around.

[Legend_master]

Hi Legend!!
Those brakes appear to be huge considering you do have 16" wheels. Are they factory or swapped in from another model?

Looks great though!!

Yep I am running 11" setup. Many many threads about this, but here is mine.

http://www.3geez.com/forum/how/54232-11-front-rotors-type-r-calipers-installed.html

[mperaza]

I will definitely took the time to search. I have no problem with that.
I'm just at work today and wanted some first hand info for later.

Many thanks Legend! I'll look into it (Y)

[knifemind]

Are there other options for our 3gs for coilovers?

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There's HotBits...aside from what the others mentioned, I think that's your only other choice.
HOT BITS SPORTS SUSPENSIONS (http://hotbits.org/catalogues-detail.aspx?makeid=10&kitsid=111)