Coilover Update

[Chuckable]

I've been considering ordering some coilovers for a 2013 Civic Si from the following companies. In case anyone else is interested, here's the status of each:

KW: Spoke to an engineer who said they're still in development.
Progress: Woman who answered the main number said they've stopped working on development of the kit.
H&R: Nothing in development.

So, it looks like if you're looking for a high quality coilover kit that's more tailored toward handling that getting the lowest ride height, the options are somewhat limited.

 

[webby]

in before everyone tells you to buy the koni/spring setup

 

[hotshot]

Progress: Woman who answered the main number said they've stopped working on development of the kit.

Does "stopped working on development" mean it's moved onto production?

 

[hotshot]

in before everyone tells you to buy the koni/spring setup

That's what everyone says to do, but I don't see too many other people on here with that setup. Lol.

 

[squiggy]

That's what everyone says to do, but I don't see too many other people on here with that setup. Lol.

Because it is not a cheap option. I plan on doing this soonish through @RedShiftChris.

 

[hotshot]

Because it is not a cheap option. I plan on doing this soonish through @RedShiftChris.

I'm just waiting to see if it goes down a little more in march.

 

[webby]

That's what everyone says to do, but I don't see too many other people on here with that setup. Lol.

because the trend seems to be people wanting something to get them as low as possible for the lowest price possible. That takes the koni setup out of the running.

 

[Nix]

Redshift does make a koni based coilover setup in the same price range as other coils. Jusr over $1k I believe. I am running a koni /spring setup from redshift. Its fantastic.

 

[webby]

Redshift does make a koni based coilover setup in the same price range as other coils. Jusr over $1k I believe. I am running a koni /spring setup from redshift. Its fantastic.

but there are numerous options in the $7XX price range that many opt for when wanting to just go low.

 

[Chuckable]

Stopped work on development means they gave up on the project. At least that's what I took it to mean.
Nix, how do you like your setup?

 

[dirtybird222]

What spring setup are people using with the Konis? I'm looking for improved handling. I was thinking Koni Yellows with H&R springs.

 

[webby]

What spring setup are people using with the Konis? I'm looking for improved handling. I was thinking Koni Yellows with H&R springs.

http://www.bestsuspension.com/articles.asp?ID=254

 

[hotshot]

because the trend seems to be people wanting something to get them as low as possible for the lowest price possible. That takes the koni setup out of the running.

I did the slammed thing long enough. Lol. I'm getting old. I like being able to drive over speed bumps without cringing.

 

[hotshot]

Redshift does make a koni based coilover setup in the same price range as other coils. Jusr over $1k I believe. I am running a koni /spring setup from redshift. Its fantastic.

What springs do you have? I've got road magnets and I'm getting the Konis. I like the drop but I'll switch for a better ride.

 

[Nix]

I love my setup. So far the initial break in was very harsh but they have since become much more comfortable. Handling and ride is suberb. I didn't get coils for a couple reasons. One being that I'm a very set it and forget it kind of person and secondly I was concerned that the salt and NE winters would ruin the threads on a nice set of coils.

I paid to have all the fab work done by redshift with brand new parts so it was a very easy bolt on procedure. Ive had no noise or strange spring pop/binding issues. Recently ive developed a slight clunky in the drivers front area but I suspect it is a balljoint as they do wear out and are subjected to more stress when lowered.

 

[dirtybird222]

http://www.bestsuspension.com/articles.asp?ID=254

wow that's an intricate process. I'm looking for a strait forward process of swapping springs and shocks. I'm undecided on the HFP suspension vs. Koni Yellows with insert spring here.

 

[Chuckable]

I called Redshift Motorsports after seeing Webby's post above. Chris answered the phone. Super nice guy. He spent 15 minutes with me answering all my questions, and didn't rush me off. He didn't try to sell me on the most expensive options he offers, and seemed genuinely interested in informing me about the best setup for my needs. I've never dealt with Redshift Motorsports before, but Chris seems like a quality person, and that often counts for a lot when you're buying custom parts from someone you don't know.

 

[webby]

wow that's an intricate process. I'm looking for a strait forward process of swapping springs and shocks. I'm undecided on the HFP suspension vs. Koni Yellows with insert spring here.

You don't have to do that work... they offer to do it for 89 dollars. You just bolt it on like a normal setup if they do the work.

 

[FRDRICE]

I called Redshift Motorsports after seeing Webby's post above. Chris answered the phone. Super nice guy. .

What kind did he recommend?

 

[Chuckable]

@FRDRICE, he recommended the Koni coilovers with 440 lbs/in for the fronts and either 350 lbs/in or 450 lbs/in for the rears. This, he said, especially in conjunction with a 22mm or 24mm Progress rear sway bar, would be a decent street/autocross car which is more street than track oriented. You can go even higher on the rears - up to 550 lbs/in - but that's going to be rough street ride. For comparison sake, the stock rates are 230 up front and 260 in the rear, so it's a fairly substantial increase, especially compared to most other springs available for the 9th gen.