Need to raise my prelude! - Honda Prelude Forum

Jschnetz · 01-12-2011, 11:11 PM

Hey Guys!! I am 16 and I just bought a 99 Prelude TypeS that has been lowered. I live on a gravel road and it is scraping a little bit and just out on the road the front wheels rub sometimes.
The shocks don't have a name on them but I am pretty sure they are KYB AGX's, the springs are red and are labeled H&R C/M 29 879 HA. I was hoping someone might be able to tell me what I need to raise the car.
Can I install adjustable coilovers with these shocks and springs?
I don't have much money to spend on this so I am looking for a cheap solution.
Thanks so much guys!

Kronn 98SH · 01-12-2011, 11:46 PM

Where are you from?

Jschnetz · 01-13-2011, 10:37 AM

Georgetown, California.

Kronn 98SH · 01-13-2011, 12:00 PM

How did you get a JDM car in California?

Phryxis · 01-13-2011, 12:26 PM

don't mind Kronn, he's just poking fun at you because you said your car is a Type S.

anyhow, look into getting some ground control coilovers. they are sleeve type coilovers that will fit on your existing shocks and you can raise your car that way.

Kronn 98SH · 01-13-2011, 01:09 PM

It could be a Type-S. My questions are sincere.

dblair · 01-13-2011, 01:40 PM

Georgetown CA is in an area known as "the divide" and has some of the finest twisty roads you'll find anywhere. It's near the start of the Rubicon trail across the Sierras. There can't be many better places to own a Prelude.

If you start changing your suspension set up make sure you get it right!

Jschnetz · 01-13-2011, 07:32 PM

Lol, Actually it is a Type S It says it on the back, but then again, it does have a sunroof and the drivers seat is on the left. Maybe the last owner just stuck the TypeS plaque on there..??
Dblair is correct, I drive up and down a windy canyon every day I work.
Thanks Phryxis!! That was what I was looking into but I needed to make sure they would work with my set-up. Now, do I need to buy somehting like this? GROUND CONTROL COILOVER SPRINGS 92-01 PRELUDE - eBay (item 130410142244 end time Feb-08-11 21:11:37 PST)

Or do I just need the adjustable sleeve thing without the springs? Sorry guys I don't know much about cars or suspension.

Kronn 98SH · 01-13-2011, 08:01 PM

OK, just because there's a Type S sticker or emblem on the back does NOT mean you have a Type S. If that were the case, I've already seen 4-5 Prelude Type-Rs, even though they were never made.

If you do truly have one, which I doubt because it would have cost an arm and a leg, I'd like some info from it.

Jschnetz · 01-13-2011, 08:26 PM

Haha, ok! I guess it must not be... maybe it is a Type SH or just base? :P

DaHonga · 01-13-2011, 08:42 PM

I've seen preludes with "Vtech" power as well.

AndrewCjDuong · 01-13-2011, 09:20 PM

I saw a Civic with a Ferrari sticker covering the logo. I had never knew Ferrari made civics

Anyways, those ground controls are, from what I have heard, great for the Prelude. It'll replace your springs and it'll go over the shocks you have.

Kronn 98SH · 01-13-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jschnetz

Haha, ok! I guess it must not be... maybe it is a Type SH or just base? :P

First 10 characters of your VIN and I can tell you for sure.

Jschnetz · 01-14-2011, 09:52 PM

Jhmbb6146x

pIERCE · 01-14-2011, 10:33 PM

Post pics of your car, and welcome!!

Kronn 98SH · 01-14-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jschnetz

Jhmbb6146x

1999 Prelude base model w/ 5spd

Put the Type-S badge on ebay.

And yes, get the GC coilovers, but get custom rates. The Off-The-Shelf rates are too soft.

Jschnetz · 01-15-2011, 08:34 PM

Attached is a picture of the car.

Jschnetz · 01-23-2011, 10:13 PM

Ok now, any idea what spring rate I should get? My regular route includes about 20 mins of flat and pretty straight highway and then about 15 mins of steep windy canyon. I will be getting them directly from Ground Control.
Thanks again for your help

Jschnetz · 02-16-2011, 10:37 AM

Hey guys! Is there a cheaper alternative to buying coilovers? can I buy longer springs or something like that?
Thanks

ColinK · 02-20-2011, 09:12 PM

The cheapest way to solve your problem would be to roll the fenders. This would keep the tire from rubbing which I'm sure is the biggest annoyance. That is boatloads cheaper than buying and having your springs replaced and it will keep your car handling well and looking low and awesome.