Q: Neuspeed Springs - Honda Prelude Forum

TIeNBoI · 02-04-2002, 07:51 PM

ok redundant question. I did a search (so don't bite my head off) and i've read a at least 15 pages of posts on springs. the Q is:

i want to get the neuspeed springs but do i have to get new shocks/struts as well?

i go to UT and i have enough $$ flow sittin around for the springs but i don't have the $$ to get both the springs and koni's (made up my mind on that one). what i'm thinkin is that i get the springs now and work during the summer and get the koni's then.
Any help guys would be greatly appreciated.

Also-would that be a good combo? neuspeed/koni? i read a post like 20 mins ago and i'm tired of searching =T. thanks again guys

qboi · 02-04-2002, 07:56 PM

sounds like a good deal.. i got neuspeed sports..

still on stock shocks.. after 2 years..my friend had the same thing and he goes to UT.. his car is like 99 so hes had his for bout 3 years.. same springs.. i recently road in it and its kinda getting bouncy.. bouncer than mine so maybe its close to time for me to change my shocks..

good luck fellow austin luder..

LuDeS · 02-04-2002, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by TIeNBoI
ok redundant question. I did a search (so don't bite my head off) and i've read a at least 15 pages of posts on springs. the Q is:

i want to get the neuspeed springs but do i have to get new shocks/struts as well?

i go to UT and i have enough $$ flow sittin around for the springs but i don't have the $$ to get both the springs and koni's (made up my mind on that one). what i'm thinkin is that i get the springs now and work during the summer and get the koni's then.
Any help guys would be greatly appreciated.

Also-would that be a good combo? neuspeed/koni? i read a post like 20 mins ago and i'm tired of searching =T. thanks again guys

most people here will agree that neuspeed and koni shocks make a great combo...
you can get the springs now and use your stock struts and since you plan on getting the koni's relatively soon you wont have to worry too much about your stock struts blowing out...

97blacklude · 02-04-2002, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by TIeNBoI
ok redundant question. I did a search (so don't bite my head off) and i've read a at least 15 pages of posts on springs. the Q is:

i want to get the neuspeed springs but do i have to get new shocks/struts as well?

i go to UT and i have enough $$ flow sittin around for the springs but i don't have the $$ to get both the springs and koni's (made up my mind on that one). what i'm thinkin is that i get the springs now and work during the summer and get the koni's then.
Any help guys would be greatly appreciated.

Also-would that be a good combo? neuspeed/koni? i read a post like 20 mins ago and i'm tired of searching =T. thanks again guys

This is exactly what i am doing

What springs r u geting? The sports or race? I got the sports and from what i heard the ride is good w/ stock shocks but we will c Saturday aslong as my sway bars

I suggest u get them from www.groupbuycenter.com for $144 shipped in 3 days too

TIeNBoI · 02-04-2002, 08:08 PM

haha yea i saw the groupbuy on it too 97 blacklude. i was pretty damn close on buying rims but my mom would have my ass stand in front of a firing squad. i have some money left over and i'm just thinkin bout getting it dropped. the funny thing bout ludes is that a lot of ppl ask me if my car is dropped cuz most preludes i've seen has that 'shorter stance'. yea bout the konis, i think if i do get the springs i'm gonna get the konis in the summer time.

btw, thanks for the fast responses guys

vooboo13 · 02-04-2002, 08:42 PM

I just got neuspeed sports installed last week... here are pics but it got about half an inch lower since (I swear it did). Rides very nice I love it.

TIeNBoI · 02-04-2002, 10:38 PM

sup guys..sorry to be postin Q's again:

but which one should i get? the sport or the race? seems that y'all prefer the sport ones better. are they're any differences? any answers would be appreciated.

97blacklude · 02-04-2002, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by TIeNBoI
sup guys..sorry to be postin Q's again:

but which one should i get? the sport or the race? seems that y'all prefer the sport ones better. are they're any differences? any answers would be appreciated.

I know someone ordered the race and he has had problems w/ them

And since u don't have shocks i would just get the sports unless u want to buy a camber kit too

LegoMahEggroll · 02-04-2002, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by TIeNBoI
sup guys..sorry to be postin Q's again:

but which one should i get? the sport or the race? seems that y'all prefer the sport ones better. are they're any differences? any answers would be appreciated.

I swear i hate suspension companies now. I heard that Neuspeed has switched the front springs on their sports and race springs. I guess it would help ahead of time to e-mail Neuspeed and ask them if you're going to be okay. Although I asked Neuspeed, and they said I'd be fine with my race springs, however THEY LIED....

TIeNBoI · 02-04-2002, 10:52 PM

ooooooooohhhh k

see mishaps like this is y i'm 2nd guessing on whether or not to get it from the groupbuy at all. sorry to single you out eggroll, but situations like you're having right now, although sucks ass, actually helps ppl like me from just going out and buying something w/o gettin feedback.

LegoMahEggroll · 02-04-2002, 10:55 PM

Well, I'd check with Neuspeed, and whatever brand of shocks you are going with just to be sure. Neuspeed is now blaming koni and their perches, saying i have the wrong perches. I dont know....I'll let those two companies battle it out

Tienboi, feel free to IM me on AIM, i'll tell you everything...........and show u some pix

TIeNBoI · 02-04-2002, 11:08 PM

damn i just talked to lego....

y'all should see his car....

yea i think i'm gonna hold off on this spring purchasing business..

flybyeludegettingirls · 02-05-2002, 12:35 AM

I had neuspeed sports...they rode awesome but not low enough for me...I will sport koni yellows and eibach sportlines soon...get pics when I put them on!

Two-Five Boy · 02-05-2002, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by TIeNBoI
sup guys..sorry to be postin Q's again:

but which one should i get? the sport or the race? seems that y'all prefer the sport ones better. are they're any differences? any answers would be appreciated.

Don't get the Race springs!!!

I can almost GUARANTEE u'll have ride problems w/stock shocks as well as severe rubbing and tire wear!!

jc836 · 02-05-2002, 09:16 AM

Lets just say that the Race springs are for a purpose and the Sport springs are multi-purpose.
For a daily driver/track day car you won't go wrong with the Neuspeed Sport/Koni "yellow" combo-that is what I have and don't plan to change it. Using the Race springs presents issues that many don't need or want to deal with.
Now as to the setup on a 5th gen BASE the Koni shocks work perfectly with either the RAce or Sport springs. Make sure youare very specific about which generation you have and in our case-the model Base or SH. For those with SH wanting a lowered ride that is also stiffer I would look carefully before buying. Although I am a genuine NEuspeed/Koni person-the SH is different in front by enough to consider doing a coilover setup using the Ground Control sleeves with their Koni perch plates.

Now to the person planning this project. No matter what you do as to the springs-get the Konis and springs together-it is cheaper in the end and you will have a great setup. Personally, if I were unable to get both I'd get the shocks and use the lower perch positions until I got the springs and then reset the perches to the standard positions.
BTW: The Race springs are very stiff and not as forgiving as the Sport.
Talk to tech at both Koni and Neuspeed and you will get the straight info from eeach of them-that has been my experience for a lot of years (Koni in particular).
Happy Luding

kuuligan · 02-05-2002, 05:29 PM

i had neuspeed sports on stock socks and it was perfect, not chamber was needed and ride was not bouncy.

abit off-topic but do u go to ut austin? what kinda car u got? i hardly ever spot any po.com ludes in austin