coil over kit cheap and modify?

[Biff]

Thinking of getting a cheap coilover kit and modifying my rear apsire struts to lower back end of Festiva? From E-bay
88-00 HONDA CIVIC CRX/INTEGRA JDM RED COILOVERS SPRINGS

Item condition: New

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Time left: 19d 14h (Mar 18, 201104:25:13 EDT)


Price: US $26.99
Approximately C $26.44
Any one have input?

[devon527]

Someone told me CRX springs are way too short and you might be riding on bump stops

[Biff]

Sounds like a minimum of 7" from what I have been reading?

[devon527]

I'm trying to find the thread someone told me about it. I'm not completely positive but I believe that's what it said. If you are reading otherwise, then I say go for it!

[JPT]

If that's the typical eBay Honda kit, the spring rates are waaaay to stiff for a Festiva. The rest of the kit is probably usable, but you need to get softer springs.

[91mcnasty]

could you use your stock springs???

[JPT]

^ Not with the typical coil over kit.

Check this write up out.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26958

[91mcnasty]

Good write up! so what do you think total cost on that would be?

[91mcnasty]

my bad just saw it says 300

[91mcnasty]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-95-HONDA-CIVIC-COILOVER-SPRING-93-94-DX-SI-2-3-4DR-/200579653942?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACivic&hash=item2eb37aa136

would these work???
just the sleeves dont have two locking keys?

[Safety Guy]

I would make sure to ask if those are aluminum top hats, etc. No cheap plastic parts.

Karl

[Biff]

Basically the adjusters are what a fellow needs and then try to find springs at the 100 lb and 150 lb rate. I am going to keep looking till I find a kit like that.
Yes "Safety Guy" I really do not want plastic pieces.

Some one will sell them?

[festyfreak39]

Basically the adjusters are what a fellow needs and then try to find springs at the 100 lb and 150 lb rate. I am going to keep looking till I find a kit like that.
Yes "Safety Guy" I really do not want plastic pieces.

Some one will sell them?

every single kit i have encountered has aluminum top hats, plastic top hats would mean lawsuits

I wouldnt say the civic springs are to hard for a festiva, depending on what you want

what do you want to get out of the coilovers? do you just want to lower the stance for looks as a daily driver? or are you planning to autox/track the car?

[getnpsi]

I would email all those vendors and see if they stock any various springs. I hate buying from several people, you pay more with shipping that way.

[Safety Guy]

Chrisofna up in Canada just got a set of coil overs with PLASTIC tophats. Check this thread out:

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34459

Apparently he lost a dispute with the ebay seller on the issue.

I mentioned them above since I recall Nate (Skeeter) saying something about them being sold by some sellers and to make sure of all the materials before buying.

Karl