Replacement shock discussion: Are my shocks blown? *PICS*

[Bigpauly2788]

When you install coilovers do they replace the standard shocks in the car?

[twing]

coilover is spring + shock package.
So they will replace your original shocks, and your spring

[VTECMACHINE]

Shock + Spring = Coilover

[vuongkong]

nicely said vtec. to us the type r is not modified. but to honda the type r is highly modified. lol. is there a way to tell the difference from type r shocks to eg or normal dc2 ones?

[VTECMACHINE]

nicely said vtec. to us the type r is not modified. but to honda the type r is highly modified. lol. is there a way to tell the difference from type r shocks to eg or normal dc2 ones?

Yes the Type R is definately "modified", from Honda (Even though it is still a stock car). It's amazing when you analyse the parts in it, internals are light, low friction materials, high comp pistons, great strong crank etc etc... I'm not saying the R is a race car... because I highly disagree with that theory, even though so many people think that you are meant to thrash them non-stop and they will last. It's still a stock car that is meant for the street, but can handle the occasional track day or two. It's underpowered, but the suspension makes up for that, and this is why I say don't ruin it.

No idea how to tell if it's an EG shock or DC2R shock. This is probably wayyyy wrong, but the rear mounting point might be different as the rear LCA's are different between the DC2R and the EG's? Someone correct me if i'm wrong, cos I probably am.

[SiReal]

yeah dc2r is eylet, eg is fork.

i'm just concerned about one thing tho, finding the shock that will have at least the same dampening properties if not better than the stock stuff.

what woudl you recommend vtec if looking purely at shocks with a budget in mind?

bilstein arent adjustable.. so if they're too soft, then that would suck.

konis are, but then u've had negative experience...

its a tough one! haha

[e240]

Having P73 in the part number is an indication of ab ITR part. You can check that?

[VTECMACHINE]

You could look at Showa Shocks. They make alot of stock car shock absorbers (including the DC2R), also have their performance/racing range. This is something I would get, if I were to go Shocks and springs again (which I wouldn't).

http://www.showa1.com/en/

Aftermarket shocks will never last as long as stock shocks, but there is always compromise when going aftermarket. IMHO Stock stuff is engineered to find the fine line between the few compromises you face, whilst achieiving the feel and performance to what the car is marketed towards.

End of the day it's up to you. Depending how much you want to spend etc. www.perfectrun.com.au sells coilovers for a heaps good price. I got mine through them, and they were quick and great to deal with.

Also if you want to lower your car and still have a comfy ride, with good performance.. i'd definately say OEM ITR shocks, with Spoon springs.

Ohh also, i think Skunk 2 is pretty alright too, for the street and occasional spirited driving... Check JDM Yard for that stuff.

[Zdster]

Aftermarket shocks will never last as long as stock shocks, but there is always compromise when going aftermarket.

Can you please qualify this response with some sort of evidence?

[SiReal]

Having P73 in the part number is an indication of ab ITR part. You can check that?

Thanks Leo, I asked another member to have a look and he couldnt find any numbers on the shock body. Hence why I'm leaning more towards buying a brand new high performance shock vs risking getting stock eg shocks as per your advice.

vtec, cool, will keep those brands in mind when hunting.

[e240]

You won't find the part number on the part itself, it'll be on the parts list.

[VTECMACHINE]

Can you please qualify this response with some sort of evidence?

ummm...

* My stock OEM shocks lasted 75,000km's, 2 track days and are still perfect, when I changed them. All of my family's 4 other Honda's shocks have always lasted the full 80,000-140,000km's on the car, with me giving them a bit of a work inbetween - then we sold the car. My VP (1992) Holden commy's shocks lasted 220,000km's never were replaced, and were perfect.

* Koni's died after a few months, and leaked everywhere.

* BuddyClubs, started getting noisey, and not dampening as well as they did when new after 10,000km's & 3 track days - No leaks.

* Zeals... in use now... will report any problems if I have any. However, some people on other forum have said they they could do with an overhaul after 10,000- 15,000 km's using these coilovers.

Is that what you were after?