Handling for your civic

[wynode]

Thought I might post this here for those who are interested.

Whiteline have a good handling kit for EG-EK civics (integras also) and having got the handling kit myself, I was quite impressed with it. Easily the best $500 spent on my car.

The handling kit I got included a 21mm adjustable rear sway bar, upgraded front bar (19/20mm I think it was) Increased Caster at the front and a brace with the rear bar (to reduce sub-fram tear out). The increased caster significantly improved turn in, and this combined with the bigger rear bar has eliminated understeer to almost zero.

The only tradeoff with the increased caster is slightly stiffer steering, but given how soft the steering is on the civic out of the factory, this isn't soo bad.

I've got a print out of the alignment settings at home so I'll post that once I get a chance.

THe next step up is the sports pack, which I was going to go for, but looks like thats going to have to wait. This consists of a whiteline springs for a lower ride height (you only have to lower it around 45mm for good results) and fully adjustable (ride and rebound) Konis.





Anyway, here's a couple of good reads thanks to the whiteline site..

Real handling for your Honda Civic

All motor Monster-Handling

Heres some pics of my setup:

[Weq]

Did u install it urlsef? Complecated?
What effect do strut braces have on Civics?

[wynode]

I got mine isntalled at whiteline because I don't have access to an alignment machine!

If you are only going for the rear bar, then you could probably do it yourself. But if you want the caster kit and the full alignment too (which I definitely recommend) then you should goto whiteline. Woijtek (sp?) knows his stuff and you won't make full use of the kit unless you get a full alignment.

Their alignment machine is top class too.

[Weq]

So it was $500 including install?

[wynode]

http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/fac...K_Civic_EG.PDF

$415 (Yup thats including labour)


They did a bit of R&D on the car when it was there so I managed to get a camber kit and the front bar for cheaper.

[FANATK]

how much was the camber kit?
so front and rear sway bar fitted drive away $415? is it the same for an EG CRX?

[wynode]

Camber kit was thrown in as part of the deal.

Call them up or email Woijtek. I don't imagine the price will be much different (see the site for prices).

[Jnr Teggy]

i would have to say that my suspension is the best money i have thrown at my honda ever!

well worth a look guys!

[wynode]

Yeahh same........untill i got my new tyres.........

[Calvo]

im savin up for new suspension
it will come in time my friends :P

[bennjamin]

Hmm....i am veerryy interestd in this hadnling pack - for my lil EG5 Si civic.

I am getting a mates "bilstein shox+apexi springs" in 2 weeks- i think this setup with the whiteline pack would do wonders...



So , drive in , drvie away = $420 odd dollars ?

I am very keen to try it out - let us all know how the pack is going !
Ben



my EG5 needs TLC ! [/img]

[wynode]

That looks like a 4dr si Ben!

The handling kit is a must I'd say. The best $500 I spent on the car. It made a big differnece to the car, especially at improving turn in and reducing body roll/understeer.......untill I got new tyres (but thats another story).