Installing EG Coilovers on EM1 Civic....help!!!

**BIGTYM** · 16-08-2011 12:01 AM

I bought a set of GAB SS coilovers that came off an EG Civic. Initially I read that they would fit an EK if you used some washers to make up 8mm difference. After hacking my car the rear setup is completely different. EG coilovers use the eyelet type abd my EM1 is the fork type.

The more i read the more confused I am getting as I've read many mixed answers. Can anyone who actually know for sure. Can I fit these coilovers on my car and if so what do I need to modify them to fit.

I've seen that Function 7 sell rear LCA for EK running DC2 coilovers. But they cost $595 for that price I may as well have just bought brand new coils suited for my car so any other options would be preferable.

Desperately seeking help. Cheers.

**mugen_ctr** · 16-08-2011 12:15 AM

You brought the wrong ones man.... get ur refund back if he said it will fit ur car or resell em lol.... EG6/DC2r are eyelets, and u cant use the dc2r/eg6 lca, as they are shorter, an the bushing is in the wrong location, as well as swaybar holes

But ur right about the spacers, us EK/EJ/Em guys need spacers if using EG/DC2 (Note not DC2r) coilovers

Basically, if its a EG3/EG4/EG5/EH or DC2/DC4 than it will fit with spacers, other wise if its EG6/DC2R it wont without the F7 LCA

IF u really wanted to, jus swap out the lower sleeve to fork types

**BIGTYM** · 16-08-2011 09:07 AM

**** I didn't want to have to buy F7 LCA's, but its looking like it will be the only way.
Cheers.

Any more info.

**EG52NV** · 16-08-2011 01:49 PM

yep i'm afraid you have purchased EG6 coilovers (eyelet type which is the same as DC2R)...

any other EG/EK uses the fork type for the rear.

Just sell the EG6 coilovers and start again.

**BIGTYM** · 16-08-2011 02:09 PM

All good, as usual JDM Yard to the rescue. I'm gonna buy the F7 LCAS which will allow me to install the coils I bought.

**viinnh** · 21-08-2011 09:39 PM

you ****ed up BIGTYM

**mocchi** · 21-08-2011 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by viinnh

you ****ed up BIGTYM

hahahahaha

**BIGTYM** · 21-08-2011 10:18 PM

Hay fool, I didn't F up. I bought some Function 7 rear LCA's that have the EG6 eyelet style so these coilovers will go straight in now. Boom!! B16TYM out

**Riced_Civic** · 22-08-2011 07:09 AM

lol, man thought u were finished and selling up.

i guess u just cant get away from it huh.

**mugen_ctr** · 22-08-2011 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by BIGTYM

Hay fool, I didn't F up. I bought some Function 7 rear LCA's that have the EG6 eyelet style so these coilovers will go straight in now. Boom!! B16TYM out

Good to knw things worked out for you man.... i cant imagine F7 being some what cheap lol... but certainly a good looking piece of gear!

**DNYALL** · 22-08-2011 09:09 PM

bad to hear about the mix-up, but good to hear its beong sorted, also even better to hear the car is still being built

**BIGTYM** · 23-08-2011 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by DNYALL

bad to hear about the mix-up, but good to hear its beong sorted, also even better to hear the car is still being built

Yeah i'm very excited about the upcoming track day. With my new sticky tyres, proper coilovers and new LCA's I can finally put my power down through the corners and really see what kind of potential my car has.

Who knows if it goes really well I may just consider keeping it for a bit longer.