Tein HA - Honda Prelude Forum

WuShU4LiFe · 02-14-2002, 09:58 PM

Im gonna get these mofo's in the spring....but im such an newbie when it comes to suspension....plz bear with me.....

1.do i have to get pillowmounts?

2.are they easy to adjust height? and how long would it take....So can i in theory spend like an hour or so ...jacking it back up be4 taking it in to the dealership when i have maintinance done?

3.Do i NEED to buy anything else..... or can i run these all by themsleves....?

4.how much do u think it would cost to get this proffessionally installed......?

5. Is it recommended to keep them in for the winter? like will the salt kill it.....=( ??? thx.......

Thx so much guys...i hope u can answer my questions....it is soooo appriaciated..... cuz i want to get this stuff done with no regreats =)

ice1cube · 02-14-2002, 10:07 PM

i can answer #2

it's a pain.....but yeah you can if you know what you're doing to adjust them in 2 hours or so.......but.........then you'd be losing the perfect ride height and set up which you took so long to get just right......trust me.....i know how that feels heh

Ruchmate · 02-14-2002, 10:09 PM

No you don't have to get the pillowballs and they will likely cause a lot of rattles.

They aren't easy per se to adjust because I believe you have to take the wheel off but it should be able to be done in under an hour, provided you have a nice jack and possibly some friends.

Don't anything else, the HAs are a full kit.

I got quoted $110 for a pro install so it shouldn't be too expensive.

Winter I dunno (CA guy) but it should be fine.

WuShU4LiFe · 02-14-2002, 10:15 PM

wow u guys are so fast in relying =))))

thx so much ..keep them coming plz plz !!

for adjusting ...do they have definative say clicks or levels of height or is it all guestamations...

like say one click or full turn on each coilover = .2 inch drop etc.??

Ruchmate · 02-14-2002, 10:20 PM

I don't know about the height one because I've seen one been height adjusted but the shock stiffness have very definite clicks to them.

However I am pretty sure that there are markers (or stoppers) for the height adjustment. However I have only seen the stiffness stuff so don't take my word for it, sorry

pellet31 · 02-14-2002, 10:22 PM

You don't have to get the pillowball mounts and most people will probably tell you unless you are doing some real serioius racing not to get them. As for the installation I got quoted $80 but I'm in southern cali. I just ordered the same kit and it will come with a built in strut also. As for anything else you would need I would say your basic braces and bars would probably compliment it very well.

Peace

ice1cube · 02-14-2002, 10:24 PM

the height is just guess and check.......that's how the suspension has 16 way adjustability.......there are quite a few different set ups you can do......somewhere around like 600,000 different set ups.......basically, good luck if you ever want the exact same set up again after u change it......i would say if u get it to a setting you like, just leave it and don't mess it w/ it nemore