Re: PROJECT: Full bodied coil overs

[Oldblueaccord]

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.

I get those numbers as 825 front 925 lbs/inch in a rough conversion. Damn and you guys thought I was crazy with 600/400.

I think this is great work.

Is there any chance that a more stock ride height can be achieved or something close to it ?



wp

[Legend_master]

I get those numbers as 825 front 925 lbs/inch in a rough conversion. Damn and you guys thought I was crazy with 600/400.
I think this is great work.
Is there any chance that a more stock ride height can be achieved or something close to it ?
wp

Not crazy, just devoted . You could definitely get something close to stock. Options can be choosen from an array of spring rates. (3.5, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, and 22 kg/mm) and you can choose back and front separately.

[wprocomp]

I have 9kf/12kr,and it shows!

[frantik]

so can we use any 4th gen rear shocks or do they have to be part of a coil over kit? or do just just have to have adjustable spring perches? cause then we could use koni yellows for 4th gens

[Legend_master]

so can we use any 4th gen rear shocks or do they have to be part of a coil over kit? or do just just have to have adjustable spring perches? cause then we could use koni yellows for 4th gens

Well, you would not be able to use any 3gee springs, because the 4th gen springs are much smaller in diameter. I dont know if the strut would be to short as well. Honestly that would need to be tested.

[frantik]

ok cool thanks

[2drSE-i]

Well antares are you happy? i get konis so you have to make me look like a deuche. lmao way to go man your a true pioneer. So are you finally set or is there something in the future for you?

[Legend_master]

Well antares are you happy? i get konis so you have to make me look like a deuche. lmao way to go man your a true pioneer. So are you finally set or is there something in the future for you?

You know it's my duty as a Texan to make you oklahomans look bad . I need to build a better motor, finish the rear brakes, and turbo. Then I need to paint and get some seats to finish this car .

[Oldblueaccord]

Whats the update on this? Good bad ugly ?


wp

[Legend_master]

Whats the update on this? Good bad ugly ?
wp

Good: handles beautifully
Bad: Rides really ruff

[Oldblueaccord]

Shameless post pad here

I meant to ask can the ride height get close to stock ? Or how low do you think it is currently?


Thanks gald its working out sounds like something I might be after.


wp

[che3wy]

even just city driving is bad legend? on the softest setting?

[Oldblueaccord]

Well just a comparision

CC248

Front TRW spring replacement 278.5 lbs/in

CC221

Rear TRW replacement SPRING RATE= 170 Lbs./In


wp

[Legend_master]

Shameless post pad here

I meant to ask can the ride height get close to stock ? Or how low do you think it is currently?


Thanks gald its working out sounds like something I might be after.

wp

The suspension could definitly be raised back to stock, and still maintain the pre-load. I think I went with a little to stiff on the rear for a daily driver though. I have gotten the wheels close to coming off the ground while moving a couple times now, and It definitly handle very well in a track like situation. I really need to get a better daily driver .

[A20A1]

Maybe I did it wrong I wanted to just duplicate the threads but just moved a few posts around to make a how-to thread in the how-to forum and leave the rest of the posts here.

[Legend_master]

Maybe I did it wrong I wanted to just duplicate the threads but just moved a few posts around to make a how-to thread in the how-to forum and leave the rest of the posts here.

Looks good to me .

[86AccordLxi]

The suspension could definitly be raised back to stock, and still maintain the pre-load. I think I went with a little to stiff on the rear for a daily driver though. I have gotten the wheels close to coming off the ground while moving a couple times now, and It definitly handle very well in a track like situation. I really need to get a better daily driver .

That's where helper springs come into play-- more articulation, basically.

As for stiffness, yeah, you def went overkill, though I'm not entirely sure what the wheel rate is for the Honda (since 18k isn't a true 18k, more like 14k, which is still way too stiff, esp. for d2 dampers).

Alex

[Legend_master]

That's where helper springs come into play-- more articulation, basically.
As for stiffness, yeah, you def went overkill, though I'm not entirely sure what the wheel rate is for the Honda (since 18k isn't a true 18k, more like 14k, which is still way too stiff, esp. for d2 dampers).
Alex

Well the dampers work great with the spring rate, it's jsut my ass and back that dont work so well with the setup . I really like the stiff ride, but for a street application I would go down one set of spring rates.

[P|eszczoH]

Legend_Master, You really are a Master :-)

The car is great, Your invention is more than I could ever expect...
You don't only think like most of us, You just do the Job.
Engine swap, brakes, susp ... I mean whole susp. not only coilovers...
what is next ?

I love Your ride, it is road car , and can be daily driver even with those mods.

[Legend_master]

Legend_Master, You really are a Master :-)
The car is great, Your invention is more than I could ever expect...
You don't only think like most of us, You just do the Job.
Engine swap, brakes, susp ... I mean whole susp. not only coilovers...
what is next ?
I love Your ride, it is road car , and can be daily driver even with those mods.

Thanks P|eszczoH, after owning a 1st gen Legend I am happy to have a car with interchangeable parts from other cars. As for my next project, I have a turbo kit and I am working on all the necessary fuel parts to make it work.

[2drSE-i]

antares...you turbo that beast and i can almost guaruntee you accord of the year.

[Legend_master]

antares...you turbo that beast and i can almost guaruntee you accord of the year.

It's going to be awile, I need alot of shit to get this going.

[rjudgey]

You know you can buy full coilover kits from Hot Bits? And they start from $800 upwards depending on what options you want.

[Legend_master]

You know you can buy full coilover kits from Hot Bits? And they start from $800 upwards depending on what options you want.

I have never actually seen anybody running those, and I am not to familiar with the company in general. How is there quality?

[ghettogeddy]

http://www.hotbits.org/v3/product.cfm


and if im coorect it says something like $2800 for the adj kit