Master List Of Suspension Upgrades

[MyNameIsThien]

The Greddy mounts on top of the OEM STB. The Neuspeed mounts on the two outer strut mount bolts.

[Asim]

The Greddy mounts on top of the OEM STB. The Neuspeed mounts on the two outer strut mount bolts.

Pardon my ignorance, but does that mean yes?

[timot_one]

Yes.  He was just explaining how it is done.

[Asim]

Yes.  He was just explaining how it is done.

Thanks guys! Which STB is actually better (not including the OEM)? DC looks the nicest, but I read most people prefer the Neuspeed

[timot_one]

Neuspeed is the best STB.  It's a solid piece.  All the others are multiple pieces, which aren't as strong as the Neuspeed.

[Asim]

How are Tein's for reliability or Koni Yellows?

My car is a DD, I don't auto-x or track and drive like an old man

[lexani]

Between my brothers and myself (on the 7G Accord, 3G TL and 1G TSX) we've been through Teins, Function & Form Type I and II, Ksports and Koni's and to be honest, the Teins and Koni's were probably the most decent set ups. The Ksports are pretty damn stiff but they do let you go low, very low. I'd say the same about the F&F's, but for practical daily driving, take Tein's or Koni's. And if you get the SS, you have dampening control just like the Koni Yellows. Drive like an old man or street racer, take your pick!

[Asim]

Between my brothers and myself (on the 7G Accord, 3G TL and 1G TSX) we've been through Teins, Function & Form Type I and II, Ksports and Koni's and to be honest, the Teins and Koni's were probably the most decent set ups. The Ksports are pretty damn stiff but they do let you go low, very low. I'd say the same about the F&F's, but for practical daily driving, take Tein's or Koni's. And if you get the SS, you have dampening control just like the Koni Yellows. Drive like an old man or street racer, take your pick!

Yea I know they are good choices, I just wondered whether either has an inherent reliability advantage over the other. I had read some stories of koni's going bad often, but I've also seen many stories of people having to rebuild their Teins... thats where the question arises from.

[lexani]

To be honest with you, those two are probably two of the more reliable brands to work with. My mechanic tracks his car and he's got neuspeed springs with koni yellows and he would never, ever turn to coilovers. He loves the spring/shock combo, less noise, no squeaking etc.

I had read some stories of koni's going bad often, but I've also seen many stories of people having to rebuild their Teins... thats where the question arises from.

But what you're reading are 1 in 1000000 incidents that happen and trust me, people do talk a lot of crap when they write their reviews and experiences on-line. Ask someone you know personally, and ask them verbally lol, you'll get a better answer.

[timot_one]

I've loved my Tein's since I've had them.  I got them from Jeremy a few years ago, and put about 100k on them since I've owned them.  The adjustment nuts seized on mine because I live in an area that gets snow, and they use a mix of 90% sand and 10% salt for the snow.

[CrackerTeg]

Here's a little something we can add to the master list:
http://driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47131

[sherker55]

is it just me, or does that seem retarded?

[CrackerTeg]

Stiffening is stiffening. It all depends on what you want to do with your car.

[timot_one]

It's something that can make a difference.  You'd be surprised how much of a difference chassis upgrades can make.

[CrackerTeg]

Tim is absolutely right. A lot of guys fill the voids in the chassis' unibody with expanding foam (not the stuff you get at Home Depot) to stiffen it up as well as stitch weld the seams. Granted, these are track only vehicles but the difference between winning and losing is in how you setup your vehicle as well as you want it to behave.