Stock supension - Honda Prelude Forum

Geero808 · 03-08-2010, 09:22 PM

what do you guys think about fifth generation stock suspension? hows the ride. how does it take corners. do they have a nice stiffness or are they too soft. I bought my prelude already lowered with eibach coilovers and koni shocks. I like the ride but i dont want to deal with the camber problem

SnOwAnGeL · 03-08-2010, 09:59 PM

Surprisingly, I haven't heard anyone complain about the stock suspension on the Prelude. Everyone hates the weight, the FWD'ness of it, and the lack of horsepower, but I have yet to hear of anyone complaining about the suspension.

Personally I have always found the stock suspension to be more than adequate for daily driving. The ride isn't bone jarring, but it isn't super soft like a '75 Eldorado.
The Prelude was designed to handle well, and always has handled well in comparison to other vehicles. It hugs the road and takes corners like a dream which makes it both fun and safe to drive. On/off ramps and twisty roads never fail to make me smile when I'm in the Lude.
The suspension probably could be better, depending on your tastes. Just like the car could be faster, depending on your style of driving. It handles better than most cars, but some people like things their own way, so it could be stiffer, and lower, but there are aftermarket toys to customize it to any configuration you prefer.

I personally don't have any complaints about the stock suspension. Would I upgrade it? If I could find a set up I could live with for a reasonable price I'd give it a shot. If I can't I'm happy with what Honda provided.

Geero808 · 03-08-2010, 10:25 PM

thanks I appreciate your opinion

YoungWun22 · 03-08-2010, 10:29 PM

well you have to keep in mind that base suspension vs sh suspension is a huge difference...

SnOwAnGeL · 03-08-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by YoungWun22

well you have to keep in mind that base suspension vs sh suspension is a huge difference...

True. I guess I should add that I have only ever owned base models. The only SH I drove I didn't get a chance to put it through its paces. Damn ridealong salespeople!

YoungWun22 · 03-08-2010, 11:10 PM

I know that the geometry of suspension between base and sh is different and is relevant: one thing I've experienced, sh with atts and sh wo atts is quite a difference in cornering...

MarxmaN · 03-09-2010, 12:17 AM

I owned a '92 Si and now I own a '97 Base and I have to admit that the stock handling on a Prelude is better than any other FWD car in the same price range. The double-wishbone suspension, lower center of gravity, and width of the car are the main factors.

KraserK · 03-09-2010, 05:51 AM

I got rid of my stock suspension why?

1. Too high
2. Whenever at high speeds the car rolls too much, this is extremely dangerous
3. No adjustability with dampening
4. Stock suspension is umm 11 years old?

petern101 · 03-09-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KraserK

I got rid of my stock suspension why?

1. Too high
2. Whenever at high speeds the car rolls too much, this is extremely dangerous
3. No adjustability with dampening
4. Stock suspension is umm 11 years old?

Ha,

1. that's kind of cosmetic
2. Because of #4
3. Do you really need adjustability?
4. Which causes #2

What's the "camber problem" OP? Let me guess, you are thinking if you are lowered too much you will wear the insides of your tires more? Unless you are slammed to the ground, probably not going to happen. Zero your toe out.

Geero808 · 03-09-2010, 09:45 PM

well thats exactly what is going on the inside of my tires are getting worn. and its not really slamed to the ground however it is lowered quite abit do you think an alinement will zero my toe out?

heres a pic

petern101 · 03-09-2010, 09:51 PM

^yes, a proper alignment will get the toe as close to zero as possible, defiantly within factory specs.

If they can't get it, then that means there is something wrong with your suspension.

Geero808 · 03-09-2010, 09:57 PM

ok so what exactly is the purpose of a camber kit I thought it corrects the suspension back to factory specs even though its slammed.
by the way my car is pretty low its about 2 inch drop i think idk for sure because I bought it like that. but the fender sits about an inch above the factory 205 16's. so you think that an aliment will still fix the job sorry for kind of repeating myself just trying to gather all the facts

Kronn 98SH · 03-10-2010, 01:08 AM

Camber kits are slightly less useless than 1950s fallout shelters. Fear sells. Ask anyone with 3 different versions of antivirus or antispyware software installed on their computer.

pIERCE · 03-10-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronn 98SH

Camber kits are slightly less useless than 1950s fallout shelters. Fear sells. Ask anyone with 3 different versions of antivirus or antispyware software installed on their computer.

Goddam you never cease to amaze me. Damn that's some funny ****. as serious as you are about it.

KraserK · 03-10-2010, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by petern101

^yes, a proper alignment will get the toe as close to zero as possible, defiantly within factory specs.

If they can't get it, then that means there is something wrong with your suspension.

Whaaaat?, why did you not say this before!? My toe was perfect but my camber was out with my car and this makes me worry less now! Thank you petern. That makes me believe that there is nothing wrong with my suspension components at all

I <3 My BB6 · 03-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Like posted above you wont wear your tires unless you are more than a couple inches lowered. Anything less than 2 inches and you will be fine. A good rule of thumb when lowering or upgrading suspension components is to get an alignment after. I lowered my 240sx hatch 2.3 inches on brand new stock struts lol, I got an alignment right after and I had zero camber issues.