Upgrading suspension - Honda Prelude Forum

PÂ®Ã©Â£Ã¹Ã?e95 · 04-23-2004, 05:33 AM

Hey guys I've decided it's about time to replace my stock shocks. The front driver side one is even blown and I travel a lot so I'm having to fight the swerving to the right the entire trip.
I'm thinking of going with Tokico Illuminas but as far as the springs right now I have some cheap 70$ ones I got off ebay. My current suspension is so stiff going up my driveway at a certain angle I can get up on 3 wheels HAHA.

You get what you pay for.

Anyway, I would like my ride height to be adjustable, but not if it means sacrificing the smoothness of the ride. So should I go with Tokico Illuminas w/ the springs that come with them (1.5" drop), or should I go with ground control coilovers? My ride height is of major concern to me because I dont want to be bottoming out (i have a body kit), but I also dont want much wheel gap. Anyone got pics of what a 1.5" drop looks like, will that suit me?

One more concern I have is if I'm short on cash after I get the Tokico illuminas, will they be OK with the cheap ebay coilovers? I wouldnt want to damage the Tokico's or anything.

Stupid ebay coilovers. The only way I'll stick with the ebay coilovers is if I decide whether to go with the springs that come with the Illuminas or just get the shocks alone and go with ground control coilovers. If I went with the Illumina shocks and GC's it would be about 190$ (including shipping) more than going with the Illumina shocks and 1.5" springs.

I'm just tired of my crappy rough ride, feeling every single bump and what not. The ride is hard to explain but I've never riden in a car with a worse ride than mine. It's pretty bouncy, yet so stiff that I feel the bumps and it's really noisy as far as the dash goes and what not (if that makes any sense). It feels like when I go over bumps with the roughness it's hurting my poor lude, and all the vibrations probably is causing stuff to get loose, causing some damage in the long run. Not to mention when going up the driveway and getting up on the 3 wheels..hearing the car flex like it wants to break or something.

So what do you guys think? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cashis · 04-23-2004, 10:52 AM

I'd say if you do it right, then you do it once. The Illuminas are good shocks and you can also look into KYB AGX's if you are on a budget. If the GC's are too expensive for you, I would try looking for used GC's or Skunk2's (usually I see them for $150-200 a set). Definately get rid of the ebay springs

PÂ®Ã©Â£Ã¹Ã?e95 · 04-23-2004, 11:08 AM

There's a set of GC's on ebay for 284$ + shipping.. ?

Phamine · 04-23-2004, 03:44 PM

instead of a 1.5 drop why not go with a 1.3 drop from eibach. I have the prokit with a body kit and I still bottom out.

yohan420 · 04-24-2004, 12:04 AM

if you want ride quality you need to pay and go with something like tein flex ... the kyb agx & H&R is decent .. but its pretty bumpy .. if you travel a lot at highway speeds though, you'll love setting #2 though .. I just hit the highway tonight for the first time since I stiffen them since winter (when I rode on #1) oh man .. beautiful ride .. so smooth.

I hear Tein SS are the best though .. rides like a cadillac with 1.7" drop .. a couple clicks later and its good for the track.

SLICK96 · 04-24-2004, 04:24 AM

Man, I know you're in an emergency, but you might as well save up for some REAL suspension. Do you have another car? It all depends on what you're after. Me, personally, my life depends on what I put in my car, b/c I actually race, despite caution, on our freeways. I got drag racing ticket, so now I get my thrills on our highways. I just smoked an Accord last night...and he started it. I NEVER start a race. I don't want to hear it from any of you, except from my close friends.

J

SLICK96 · 04-24-2004, 05:40 AM

Just look on e-bay. I still almost jump at the chance to swap my Tien SS for some Tien HAs. Please, whatever you do, don't rush it. I know you want the lowered "handling" suspsension right now, but just budget the money

J