Difference between Civic and DSM Coilovers

[Mr.Tao]

I found some inexpensive coilovers, DropZones for about 80-90 bucks for a civic hatchback. The ones for the DSM runs for about 110-120. I was wondering what differences are there between a civic's suspension and an DSM's suspension? Maybe I can put in a pair of civic coilovers for a smaller price.

 

[sc2_ct]

The diameters on all the coilover kits are usually the same, so the only differences are usually spring height and spring rate. The civic probably has a lower spring rate than the DSMs, but I'm not sure on the spring height since that will depend on perch locations. There's a lot more to a suspension system than that, but those would be the primary differences that leap to mind.

 

[Ralli///Art GS]

You should be slapped if you're trying to save 20 bucks on some "drop zone" coilovers. It would be cheaper to spend 200 bucks on a set of H&R springs, since in about a month the DZ coilovers will sag and give you piss poor performance and ride. Requiring you to replace the springs again. So do the job right the first time.

 

[fertez_turbo]

This post is officially dumber than the post about MAzda RX7TT Termostats fitting the 4g63 with slight modification.

Why not just sell the 4g63 to get a 1.6 Honda motor, youd save more money too. I hear VTEC puts turbo cars to shame.

 

[Turbonium]

get the ones for a dsm, unless you have a friend who is a machienst. i bout a set of coiloversoff and accord (40 bucks so why not) and i barely got them to work the rears were perfect but the front sleeves were 1mm too thin inside to fit over the shock so i have to file 1mm out of the coil sleeves and beat them on w/ a hammer. it works but it toook me about 5hrs to file out the insides. however a machine show could use a lave (spell) and get them out in 5 mins. good luck
ryan