Aftermarket shocks for DC5?
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It's a Japanese car, there are literally loads to choose from. You don't state a budget so I will say get 4 way Moton's or Ohlins 
http://www.tougedistribution.com/item--Ohlins-DFV-...
http://www.astsuspensionuk.com/sportline2.asp?make...
http://www.hondaperformanceparts.co.uk/Tein_Monofl...
http://www.tougedistribution.com/item--Ohlins-DFV-...
http://www.astsuspensionuk.com/sportline2.asp?make...
http://www.hondaperformanceparts.co.uk/Tein_Monofl...
Lew - thanks for that, good to know you're still running OK on stock shocks... dilemmas!
Itsnotarace - thanks very much for the links matey, but those are coilovers, rather than just the shocks to be matched with a spring of my choice. I've ruled out coilovers because good ones are very dear, and I don't need the height or damping adjustment, so I can save money by going with fixed shocks matched to lowering springs, while still getting quality units. Thank you for taking the time to get back to me though
Itsnotarace - thanks very much for the links matey, but those are coilovers, rather than just the shocks to be matched with a spring of my choice. I've ruled out coilovers because good ones are very dear, and I don't need the height or damping adjustment, so I can save money by going with fixed shocks matched to lowering springs, while still getting quality units. Thank you for taking the time to get back to me though
I used to own a DC5, a favoured route is usually standard dampers and Eibach or Spoon Progressive springs.
Eibach seem to get the nod slightly over the Spoons as they're a little more forgiving (if I recall rightly) and the Spoon springs, for some reason, have been known to be a bit noisey although it doesn't affect all owners with them fitted.
EDIT: You can use the money saved on not buying dampers on a good geometry set up.
Eibach seem to get the nod slightly over the Spoons as they're a little more forgiving (if I recall rightly) and the Spoon springs, for some reason, have been known to be a bit noisey although it doesn't affect all owners with them fitted.
EDIT: You can use the money saved on not buying dampers on a good geometry set up.
Old Gregg said:
I used to own a DC5, a favoured route is usually standard dampers and Eibach or Spoon Progressive springs.
Eibach seem to get the nod slightly over the Spoons as they're a little more forgiving (if I recall rightly) and the Spoon springs, for some reason, have been known to be a bit noisey although it doesn't affect all owners with them fitted.
EDIT: You can use the money saved on not buying dampers on a good geometry set up.
Gregg, many thanks for your reply. Regardless of which route I go, I'll be buying front camber bolt and rear camber arms and getting the camber and toe sorted Eibach seem to get the nod slightly over the Spoons as they're a little more forgiving (if I recall rightly) and the Spoon springs, for some reason, have been known to be a bit noisey although it doesn't affect all owners with them fitted.
EDIT: You can use the money saved on not buying dampers on a good geometry set up.
Spoons are my number one option, because I'm worried the sportlines will knacker the stock shocks. 40mm just seems too low, and I've googled 'sportlines + blown shock' and got quite a few horror stories! Spoons are a 20mm drop... not quite low enough, but a little lower than the Eibach pro-kit (which although 100 quid cheaper, leaves the car raked in appearance).
Choices, choices!
iphonedyou said:
Gregg, many thanks for your reply. Regardless of which route I go, I'll be buying front camber bolt and rear camber arms and getting the camber and toe sorted
Spoons are my number one option, because I'm worried the sportlines will knacker the stock shocks. 40mm just seems too low, and I've googled 'sportlines + blown shock' and got quite a few horror stories! Spoons are a 20mm drop... not quite low enough, but a little lower than the Eibach pro-kit (which although 100 quid cheaper, leaves the car raked in appearance).
Choices, choices!
Withoubt doubt I would avoid the Sportlines - they actually look to low aside from anything else - it would be the Pro-Kit to go for if you were to plump for Eibach. But as you point out (and I'd actually forgotten) they do seem to leave the car with a slight rake. Spoons are my number one option, because I'm worried the sportlines will knacker the stock shocks. 40mm just seems too low, and I've googled 'sportlines + blown shock' and got quite a few horror stories! Spoons are a 20mm drop... not quite low enough, but a little lower than the Eibach pro-kit (which although 100 quid cheaper, leaves the car raked in appearance).
Choices, choices!
If you join the itrdc5 forum you'll find plenty of images of DC5s on Spoons and IMHO, the drop looks good. I'd go for it, and you might even find some pre-owned Spoons in the For Sale section of the forum.
I've had the Pro-kit on my DC5 for 3yrs+ now. Lowers by 20/25mm F/R and has been faultless.
Had Spoon on my EP3 and found the ride to be too hard. Also had a problem with height being un-even but it seemed to settle after about 6months..
Eibach Pro > Spoon. IMO.
Never heard of Eibach -40mm springs for the '5??
ETA: To answer original Q: I agree, not any matching dampers available for some reason.
Had Spoon on my EP3 and found the ride to be too hard. Also had a problem with height being un-even but it seemed to settle after about 6months..
Eibach Pro > Spoon. IMO.
Never heard of Eibach -40mm springs for the '5??
ETA: To answer original Q: I agree, not any matching dampers available for some reason.
The 40mm Eibach springs can be found at this link: http://funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.php?make=HONDA&a...
I don't mind ride harshness, as had Tein coilovers on my old Civic and nothing could be harsher than those - any springs will be an improvement!
Was just hoping I could get away with the cheaper springs (that to my eye, sit just nice) and spend the remainder on a camber kit but I'll plump for the Spoons. To me the pro-kit just doesn't sit right on the DC5, though I appreciate you liked yours...perhaps depends on the individual car. Thanks all!
ETA: looked at the picture of yours on your profile Mark and it does sit lovely (though it's hard to tell with the black wheels). Do you not find the car sits a little raked?
I don't mind ride harshness, as had Tein coilovers on my old Civic and nothing could be harsher than those - any springs will be an improvement!
Was just hoping I could get away with the cheaper springs (that to my eye, sit just nice) and spend the remainder on a camber kit but I'll plump for the Spoons. To me the pro-kit just doesn't sit right on the DC5, though I appreciate you liked yours...perhaps depends on the individual car. Thanks all!
ETA: looked at the picture of yours on your profile Mark and it does sit lovely (though it's hard to tell with the black wheels). Do you not find the car sits a little raked?
Grovsie26 said:
Mines on Eibach pro's, there defiantly not as harsh as the Teins it had on before, lol.
I can get some more pics up for you if you like.
Grovsie, yours is sitting absolutely perfect on those! Would love some more pics if it's not too much trouble, the offer is very kind.I can get some more pics up for you if you like.
Is the suspension stock apart from the Eibach pro-kit? Basically the one at this link? http://www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.php?make=HON...
iphonedyou said:
The 40mm Eibach springs can be found at this link: http://funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.php?make=HONDA&a...
I don't mind ride harshness, as had Tein coilovers on my old Civic and nothing could be harsher than those - any springs will be an improvement!
Was just hoping I could get away with the cheaper springs (that to my eye, sit just nice) and spend the remainder on a camber kit but I'll plump for the Spoons. To me the pro-kit just doesn't sit right on the DC5, though I appreciate you liked yours...perhaps depends on the individual car. Thanks all!
ETA: looked at the picture of yours on your profile Mark and it does sit lovely (though it's hard to tell with the black wheels). Do you not find the car sits a little raked?
Cheers for the link, as I say never heard of them before.I don't mind ride harshness, as had Tein coilovers on my old Civic and nothing could be harsher than those - any springs will be an improvement!
Was just hoping I could get away with the cheaper springs (that to my eye, sit just nice) and spend the remainder on a camber kit but I'll plump for the Spoons. To me the pro-kit just doesn't sit right on the DC5, though I appreciate you liked yours...perhaps depends on the individual car. Thanks all!
ETA: looked at the picture of yours on your profile Mark and it does sit lovely (though it's hard to tell with the black wheels). Do you not find the car sits a little raked?
How do you mean, 'sits a little raked'? (appologies if it's a noob question)
Mark-t said:
Cheers for the link, as I say never heard of them before.
How do you mean, 'sits a little raked'? (appologies if it's a noob question)
Not at all mate. Raked just means the front and rear aren't level, with the rear sitting a little higher. Reverse rake is the oppose How do you mean, 'sits a little raked'? (appologies if it's a noob question)
KingstonDC5 - I'm not sure of the relevance, but I'm looking at -1 camber all round and probably setting the toe to 0, or a very slight toe in rear and toe out front. Most likely 0, as I can't be annoyed with tyre wear. With the camber bolts and camber arms, it's technically a fast road setup, but it won't be using FRSU specs.
Edited by iphonedyou on Saturday 23 April 11:01
kingstondc5 said:
Tyre wears minimal unless your going extreme on a raked suspension/FRSU set-up.
The tyres will be almost at the 1st legal limit by the time the inside shoulder has worn down and from my experience, the tyres on the DC5 will need replacing at this stage.
Ah, now that's useful to know! - does that mean that the camber bolts and arms are probably unnecessary with kind of drop? Or am I reading that incorrectly? The tyres will be almost at the 1st legal limit by the time the inside shoulder has worn down and from my experience, the tyres on the DC5 will need replacing at this stage.
iphonedyou said:
Not at all mate. Raked just means the front and rear aren't level, with the rear sitting a little higher. Reverse rake is the oppose
KingstonDC5 - I'm not sure of the relevance, but I'm looking at -1 camber all round and probably setting the toe to 0, or a very slight toe in rear and toe out front. Most likely 0, as I can't be annoyed with tyre wear. With the camber bolts and camber arms, it's technically a fast road setup, but it won't be using FRSU specs.
Thanks. I find the rear sits a tad lower than the front (reverse rake) but that maybe the design of the arches. I dont have camber adjusters and find the inside of the tyre does wear slightly more, but not enough to warrant tyre replacement any earlier than normal. KingstonDC5 - I'm not sure of the relevance, but I'm looking at -1 camber all round and probably setting the toe to 0, or a very slight toe in rear and toe out front. Most likely 0, as I can't be annoyed with tyre wear. With the camber bolts and camber arms, it's technically a fast road setup, but it won't be using FRSU specs.
Edited by iphonedyou on Saturday 23 April 11:01
FRSU is on the cards for it soon though, just to experience the hype.
- cough cough* settings Kingston? (Im Mark_teg on the DC5 forum)
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