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Basically this is for you guys who don't have alot of money to spends on a $1000 drop. So what I did was buy a coilover kit from eBay. It's best to use a set that close to the spring rate and weight load so I went with a honda accord.
Accord coilovers. 8 in coil 2.5 id sleeve
Next you would have to grind or remove the ring on the top on the strut so that you can fit the sleeve over the strut firmly
You can use stock struts. If you use aftermarket struts like kyb or tokico you dont have to do this. Remeber it for a low budget.
Next install the coilovers and install the top hats.
I check the height to how far the drop will be.
This is what the car before
Stock height
This is after
This is the lowered finish
The ride is smooth like stock no bouncing and a pretty stiff handleing. I hope this has been helpful for those who always wondered can it be done. For just $60.
What supports the sleeve on the bottom of the shock? I would be concerned about stress points if the load isn't evenly distributed. And how is the fitment of the spring under the top of the shock tower? Is there any adjustability once installed?
What supports the sleeve on the bottom of the shock? I would be concerned about stress points if the load isn't evenly distributed. And how is the fitment of the spring under the top of the shock tower? Is there any adjustability once installed?
Thanks,
-scott
So once installed the sleeve goes over the strut and fits snug over and on top that bottom that holds the stock spring. Now at the top where the top hats hold the stock spring the hyper coil is about 3.5 in around so it works on that part and yes you can adjust very easy. So when choosen hyper coils use between 8-12 in springs.
So once installed the sleeve goes over the strut and fits snug over and on top that bottom that holds the stock spring. Now at the top where the top hats hold the stock spring the hyper coil is about 3.5 in around so it works on that part and yes you can adjust very easy. So when choosen hyper coils use between 8-12 in springs.
Thanks for the explanation. Great idea and cost savings. Nice!
it works, not recommended considering the weight of these cars vs a honda accord or civic.
I've never seen a set that rode, every time I see a local honda for sale post with these installed on them. Its always described as "Rides pretty smooth".
Don't know how the stock struts will like this, they barely like espiler springs which is a little more than a 2" drop
Somebody had to have the ***** a knowledge to test the theory. So a 2005 honda accord weights 3500 lb. The sc300 weights 3485 lb. So that is 15 lb off. So the the hyper coil spring will support the the sc300 with easy. Like I stated before the car rides smooth to be on stock struts. You can do this or you can buy lowing springs you just don't have control over your drop you choose.
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OP - it is a public forum. Not every one would agree to your modification or way of doing things. There would be yay and nay sayers. It's your money and car , do as you please without worrying what others will say. As long as you are happy with it. The good is you got the proof and have shown what you are talking about and it's not a mere theory or hearsay that you are stubbornly defending so I commend your ingenuity .
I guess that is what all those $50 coilover kits are for, that I see on ebay. I personally would say MIGHT be a real good alternative PROVIDED :
a) those springs have the right spring rates / tensions to hold the car and are of good quality and works well with the strut you have
b) the sleeves are strong enough to hold the spring tensions and are of good quality
c) the hat is strong enough to hold the spring tension
Not all CHEAP mods are bad and not all expensive parts are good either. I have seen over $1200 coilovers and are pieces of sh/t or not worth their price. Bottom line, as long as it does the job WELL and RELIABLY without compromising anything, I am all for it.
I haven't checked in detail that stock strut with the spring out so I have a couple of questions for you. You took out the top cover of the strut to slide in the sleeve.
1) Aren't you exposing the inside of the strut to the outside elements like dirt and grime as you drive around ?
2) Can't you just grind that cover around till you can slide in the sleeve , in that way the internal of the strut are not exposed ?
Good Luck and keep us posted on how that holds over time and tons of miles . IF it does the job reliably without compromising anything for a good period of time then it can be a good option for those who want to save tons of money.
OP - it is a public forum. Not every one would agree to your modification or way of doing things. There would be yay and nay sayers. It's your money and car , do as you please without worrying what others will say. As long as you are happy with it. The good is you got the proof and have shown what you are talking about and it's not a mere theory or hearsay that you are stubbornly defending so I commend your ingenuity .
I guess that is what all those $50 coilover kits are for, that I see on ebay. I personally would say MIGHT be a real good alternative PROVIDED :
a) those springs have the right spring rates / tensions to hold the car and are of good quality and works well with the strut you have
b) the sleeves are strong enough to hold the spring tensions and are of good quality
c) the hat is strong enough to hold the spring tension
Not all CHEAP mods are bad and not all expensive parts are good either. I have seen over $1200 coilovers and are pieces of sh/t or not worth their price. Bottom line, as long as it does the job WELL and RELIABLY without compromising anything, I am all for it.
I haven't checked in detail that stock strut with the spring out so I have a couple of questions for you. You took out the top cover of the strut to slide in the sleeve.
1) Aren't you exposing the inside of the strut to the outside elements like dirt and grime as you drive around ?
2) Can't you just grind that cover around till you can slide in the sleeve , in that way the internal of the strut are not exposed ?
Good Luck and keep us posted on how that holds over time and tons of miles . IF it does the job reliably without compromising anything for a good period of time then it can be a good option for those who want to save tons of money.
To answer your question. Yeah i inspected that part of the strut to see if anything will get inside. I did grind it at first but when uou do that it's gonna come off anyways from heat. After looking at it it was useless cause there is another piece stopping dust and debris from getting in. In due time the struts will be changed out with some adjustable kyb or tokico.
09-25-15, 04:01 PM
Diy coilovers for $60 budget
