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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by wprocomp
so whens the auto-x match gonna be? your accord vs. my civic lol =P
That would be awsome, have really wanted to beat your civic since I first sway it :Owned: J/P .
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Originally Posted by jschatte
looks awsome legend, but i have one question... how will you get up curbs?
Thanks dude, but even if I had stock suspension I would never try to drive over a curb :dunno: .
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Originally Posted by 86AccordLxi
Getting around is *not* that hard with low cars--you just have to expect some scraping every now and again.
Alex
You learn real quick what you can and can't do. Also you will learn a map of every bump and dip around town :lol: .
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
Awesome work!!!
I'll hav to try those one of these days on my hatch. I wonder if they would stasrt selling them for 3g accords if you expplained to them it actually fits the car.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by carotman
Awesome work!!!
I'll hav to try those one of these days on my hatch. I wonder if they would stasrt selling them for 3g accords if you expplained to them it actually fits the car.
All they would have to do is make top hats that fit out cars. Maybe they would do a group buy on top hats and you guys just purchase the coilover kit separately.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
Hey Legend, think this would work for a 2G Prelude if I retain the factory top hats like you did? Or are the pinch forks of a different design/size?
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by Secondaries
Hey Legend, think this would work for a 2G Prelude if I retain the factory top hats like you did? Or are the pinch forks of a different design/size?
Well I am not familier with the 2gee prelude sus, but if it is identical to the 3gee accord I dont see why not. You should ask this over at preludepower.com.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
So how good/bad is the damping?
Alex
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Originally Posted by 86AccordLxi
So how good/bad is the damping?
Alex
It is great, but I am still trying to find that sweet spot for daily driving. When set all the way to 36 it feels like I have solid suspension(big bumps knock your teeth out of your head), set down to 15 is a little loose for the rate of spring I have. 23-24 seems to be the spot to go with for daily use.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
What are your rates again? With stupid-high rates I don't think you'll ever really find an ideal street setup.
Alex
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by 86AccordLxi
What are your rates again? With stupid-high rates I don't think you'll ever really find an ideal street setup.
Alex
15kg/mm Front : 18 kg/mm Rear, the car rides great, but it takes some getting use to. I personally like the feel of very stiff suspension, but that is definitely not for everybody.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
get'en lots of understeer?
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have you taken it for a "spirited drive yet?
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It shouldn't understeer until the front washes out due to mid-corner bumps.
I honestly can't imagine any cheaper coilovers can cope with 15k/18k. d2s for 240s can't cope with 8k/6k.
Alex
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by ZackieDarko
get'en lots of understeer?
Actually stiffer rear makes more oversteer :thumbup: .
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Originally Posted by mkymonkey
have you taken it for a "spirited drive yet?
Yes spirited, thats the word for it :lol: . It has been a tone of fun to drive.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by Legend_master
Actually stiffer rear makes more oversteer :thumbup: .
yeah it does. especially when your trying to make last call and your taking the loop under the bridge at 65. i think my butt puckered to try and stay in the seat.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by B18Civic
yeah it does. especially when your trying to make last call and your taking the loop under the bridge at 65. i think my butt puckered to try and stay in the seat.
The squealing tires meant it was working, you know how it goes :lol: .
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Your roads look smooth there.
Two comments:
1) Learn heel-toe :)
2) Shuffle-steer; don't underhand the wheel :)
Looks ok, can't really get a feel for speed (like most in-car vids).
Alex
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Originally Posted by 86AccordLxi
Your roads look smooth there.
Two comments:
1) Learn heel-toe :)
2) Shuffle-steer; don't underhand the wheel :)
Looks ok, can't really get a feel for speed (like most in-car vids).
Alex
Some are smooth, but alot of them suck :lol: . I was just granny shifting, and I was wearing boots so heel-toe was out of the question. The underhand just feels comfortable to me :dunno: . Thanks for the complement.
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Has anyone here learned doing heel-toe on our pedals? Maybe it's just because of my long legs, but my foot seems to get in a very uncomfortable position if I try to do heel-toe.
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man that ride looks harsh....
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by thegreatdane
Has anyone here learned doing heel-toe on our pedals? Maybe it's just because of my long legs, but my foot seems to get in a very uncomfortable position if I try to do heel-toe.
I have practiced it before, but yes it is a little more difficult then some cars.
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Originally Posted by MessyHonda
man that ride looks harsh....
You pay the price for what you want.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
This your project is my dream come true! Your mods always impress me cos you do exactly what needs to be done to our car precisely. I personally like the color of the case - it is rather discreet than showing off. I don't think I can live with over 10kg/mm but it seems that I can chose like 5kg/mm coil or so I might try one day. Good work, you made my day thanks.
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by epic1400cs
This your project is my dream come true! Your mods always impress me cos you do exactly what needs to be done to our car precisely. I personally like the color of the case - it is rather discreet than showing off. I don't think I can live with over 10kg/mm but it seems that I can chose like 5kg/mm coil or so I might try one day. Good work, you made my day thanks.
Glad to hear I helped :thumbup: . I think 7 Front/9 Rear KG/mm would be perfect for daily driving, with a little bit of sport feel to it. You will have one advantage on me though, you will have an aerodeck :violin: .
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
Great job Antares! Glad people on here are still trying out new things for the 3rd gens. Hope to see more people gaining interest and trying out new things. Once again great job bro!!! :rockon:
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Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs
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Originally Posted by gfrg88
Great job Antares! Glad people on here are still trying out new things for the 3rd gens. Hope to see more people gaining interest and trying out new things. Once again great job bro!!! :rockon:
Thanks dude, now I need to finish up my rear 11" brakes.