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TypeG
03-04-2005, 04:58 PM
First of all, thanks for Option fans on the review on coilovers so make u go for this coilover instead of GAB
:thumbsup:
I got my HKS CCpmact installed on Friday. I got this kit MYSELF in HK which is so troublesome as carrying 20kg+ on the street to the post office is not a funny thing. It cost me around the same price than got it from ozhonda trader in HK. I paid $130 for install and wheel alignment (paid in advance as I havent done any alignment yet)
:rolleyes:
I have them set to about two finer at front and 1 finger at rear. These things ride great. It is the most comfort coilover kit i even tried as I was really expecting worse. I would say on the small bumps they ride better than stock. Only when hitting a railroad tracks do you notice that anything is different. It was dry out that day so I couldn't get a great feel for how they corner. What I did notice was that it is much faster to change direction. When in an S turn the car switches direction much more quicker. It's very nice. That was the feeling that I was looking for. Quick in transition and small amounts of body roll.
:D
However, my tyres scratches my rear aftermarket bar as I have set it too low so I will reset it back to 2 fingers at the rear when I get my alignment done. Also camber is now going positive which affect a lot on handling is I am planning to get Pedders Camber Pins kit (thx for advise from Danny)
:p
This is my first impression of the suspension after driving about 2 days drive in dry conditions.
:wave:

NOTE: All my struct bars havent been installed so I believe it is pretty impressed with just having the coilover plus my lovely recaro in.

Pictures are in my pictures' gallery and I will link some up for those who are too lazy to click the link. =) :o

Tony
03-04-2005, 06:15 PM
$130 for install + allignment is really cheap. Again, good writeup, thanks! :thumbsup:

Tony
03-04-2005, 06:19 PM
Any info on the Pedders Camber Pins kit? Price? functions?

TypeG
03-04-2005, 06:25 PM
Danny better come to explain the camber pins kit
basically, my front wheels running positive camber for some reason plus alignment MAY not able to adjust our wheels back to stock camber so camber pin is needed.
Price around $110 but better installed it before alignment. Danny, coma dn say sth.

MRFIT
03-04-2005, 06:43 PM
G.... I think ur front wheels are running negative camber at the moment... they are tilting inwards.... correct me if I am wrong..... :)

TypeG
03-04-2005, 06:55 PM
lol
negative sorry

Dreams
03-04-2005, 07:23 PM
wah sounds so exiciting.. :)
have fun with the set up

Zimp13
03-04-2005, 07:29 PM
the camber pin is basically just a bolt that replaces the upper front strut bolt. This pin can be adjusted to suit the height of the car so the desired camber is achieved. Basically i was advised that there is a limited allowance of adjustment with the standard set up of the car. This is why for most people the inner tyre would wear out after the car is being lowered. With the pin, the angle of the camber can be adjusted way better. u can click this link for picture and more info:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17973

as for me, personally, since wanna lowered the car, might as well go for the kit. The camber can be adjusted better, larger contact surface area of the tyres with the road for better handling and longer life of the tyres (which gonna costs more to replace tyres).

Tony
03-04-2005, 07:32 PM
Thanks! :thumbsup:


the camber pin is basically just a bolt that replaces the upper front strut bolt. This pin can be adjusted to suit the height of the car so the desired camber is achieved. Basically i was advised that with there is a limited allowance of adjustment with the standard set up of the car. This is why for most people the inner tyre would wear out after the car is being lowered. With the pin, the angle of the camber can be adjusted way better. u can click this link for picture and more info:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17973

as for me, personally, since wanna lowered the car, might as well go for the kit. The camber can be adjusted better, larger contact surface area of the tyres with the road for better handling and longer life of the tyres (which gonna costs more to replace tyres).

Zimp13
03-04-2005, 08:06 PM
:D :D :D

TypeG
03-04-2005, 11:42 PM
our technical support Danny

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04-04-2005, 05:50 AM
our technical support Danny

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civiceg9
04-04-2005, 05:06 PM
$130 is special price lol.
Alignement will be able to fix the problem. When first lower you will need to adjust the camber. Is a good idea you run in your new suspensions for a few days and then do alignment.