At my last alignment at CG, Chris suggested I might think about getting some new springs and shocks (altohugh he would say that) as my car has now done 80k miles.

Unlike most folks who change these things, I like the OEM setup. The ride and handling are fine for me, so I was thinking that an OEM replacement might be a good idea. However, the Honda parts are expensive.

A breaker might be an idea, but I think I might struggle to get some parts for an MY02 that have done fewer miles than mine have, add to that the risk of them being damaged and I'm less than keen.

So, what are my options given:

1) I do not want to lower the car
2) I want to retain ride comfort and handling similar to OEM
3) Not wanting to pay too much money

Thanks all.

 

Your limited IMO, i dont think you will find anything other than oem.

I got some OEM shocks off a yank, and they had only 'just' covered 4k, you'd of thought they were brand new looking at them, then i added swift springs.

Okay you dont want to lower but i found:

Lowered by 'just' under an inch, ride is a 'touch' firmer, handles better (seriously, without a shadow of a doubt), reduces the stupid rear gap and not as jelly like. I love them and best of all you can still just get the full range of geo adjustment.

 

1) Most coilovers allow you to set the same height as OEM. My car is only slightly lower than stock.

2) Depending on the spring rates, coilovers can have many settings between soft and hard.

3) The Bilstiens were reasonably priced a year or so ago. Those Buddy Club ones that were posted earlier this evening were a *very* good price if they are any good.

IIRC Modulo made a set of suspension for the S that was very similar to OEM but with a sportier feel. I know that some JDM imports have had these installed and I have seen a couple of sets for sale over the years.

(I still have a set of OEM shocks in my loft that have done around 25k miles)

 

My Koni Sports are at OEM ride height and have stock springs fitted at the moment. They are comfy, so can be used as a daily driver without crippling you, perform reasonably well, and can be found with these links:

http://www.larkspeed.co.uk/index.pl?a=i&p=...Shock-Absorbers

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=26...Shock-Absorbers

They are priced per damper and will therefore set you back

 

Thanks for the advice Steven,

Would simply replacing the socks be all that's needed, or would shocks and springs (that's what coilovers are? Yes?) be best?

Are your old 2001 bits the same as for an MY02 car?

 

The coilovers come with the springs on them (a complete unit).

IIWU buy new/almost new oem coilovers and just fit them.

IIRC honda changed the spring rates on MY02 coilovers to tame the back end kicking out, someone please correct if this is wrong.

The changed again in 2004 and again 2006 IIRC.