Will coilovers for an 8th Gen fit in a 9th Gen?

[Alberto521]

n00b question, but as title says... Will they fit?

Reason I'm asking is because raceland doesn't carry 9th Gen coils but they do for 8th Gen.

Thanks.

 

[Nix]

Yes, they do "fit" but there are some issues you will run into. You would be better off waiting for 9th gen coils from Raceland if you have to have them. There are lots of 9th gen coil overs available. Are there particular features of the Racelands that you are looking for that others don't have?

The main issue is that the front sway bar mounting points are different. You could completely remove the front sway if you wanted to but that is a fairly large project in itself.

 

[Nix]

I just looked them up. I remember those now.....

Racelands are junk. You really get what you pay for with those. I have seen at least one person install them and they failed horribly. These are the 8th gen coil overs on an 8th gen civic. Yes, they are $300 but how much is your life worth when you suspension does this:

 

[Alberto521]

I just looked them up. I remember those now.....

Racelands are junk. You really get what you pay for with those. I have seen at least one person install them and they failed horribly. These are the 8th gen coil overs on an 8th gen civic. Yes, they are $300 but how much is your life worth when you suspension does this:

Definitely i don't want that to happen.

Maybe as a temporarily drop I can get the Eibach springs, and next summer go full on coilovers?

 

[Nix]

What's your budget?

 

[JonnyRotten]

What's your budget?

...and the other question for @Alberto521 is what year is your car? The suspension on the 12's and 13's is the same but the 14's is slightly different.

 

[Nix]

....great point btw.....

Also you should hit up @323

He is in the Chicago area and has a really nice car. I know he has some experience with the Megan coil overs and could at least give you his opinion on those.

 

[Dennis Rockholt]

Raceland and Godspeed = Doo doo suspension Inc. They should team up and make one coilover called God-Land Dookie

 

[FG3_Lou]

I just went out of my way to get BC Racing Coils and they are great, pretty expensive but glad I made the initial investment

 

[Dennis Rockholt]

I just went out of my way to get BC Racing Coils and they are great, pretty expensive but glad I made the initial investment

BC and Ksport are two of the best brands in my opinion. Tein is as well.

 

[JonnyRotten]

BC and Ksport are two of the best brands in my opinion. Tein is as well.

I was told that Tein coilovers have a coating on the treads that will protect them from corroding.

 

[Dennis Rockholt]

I was told that Tein coilovers have a coating on the treads that will protect them from corroding.

Probably true, when winter comes I plan on coating my Ksports with the gel they came with....unless @Nix reccomends something else?

 

[Nix]

If they came with something, it's probably good to use. I was thinking coat the threads with anti-sieze but I'd use what they sent first. The whole reason I didn't get coils is that when I was living in upstate NY I was certain that the nice threaded shock bodies would have been eaten alive by the winter salt and sand.

 

[Dennis Rockholt]

If they came with something, it's probably good to use. I was thinking coat the threads with anti-sieze but I'd use what they sent first. The whole reason I didn't get coils is that when I was living in upstate NY I was certain that the nice threaded shock bodies would have been eaten alive by the winter salt and sand.

Our winters here in TN are mild at best. Snows maybe twice a year

 

[ErckleSi]

Our winters here in TN are mild at best. Snows maybe twice a year

Grrr we get like 5 feet of snow here lol

 

[JonnyRotten]

Our winters here in TN are mild at best. Snows maybe twice a year

You're lucky @Dennis Rockholt

 

[Alberto521]

Sorry for late reply , budget for coils is under $1k, I'm not planning on tracking or hellafluahing the car, doing it mostly for looks Hah.
And it's a 2012 Si.

 

[JonnyRotten]

Just remember, you get what you pay for @Alberto521. You might be wise to wait a little while and save up a few more pennies so you can purchase something that's quality.

 

[Nix]

All these are less than $1000. You'll be well taken care of if you order from any of these vendors. I have gotten things from all of them and the support and service has been great.

From @CorSport
K-Sport Kontrol Pros: $966
http://www.corsportusa.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_321&products_id=22688


From @wesellcarparts
BC Racing BR Series: $995
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=9655


Megan Street Series: $875
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=9693

Megan EZ Streets: $675
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=9694



From @THMotorsports (I think these guys are having a sale right now too, definitely shoot them a message)
D2 DL Series: $966
http://thmotorsports.com/d2_racing/d2_coilovers_sl_series/dhn2511sl/i-1953901.aspx

Tein Street Basis: $875
http://thmotorsports.com/tein/tein_dampers_street_basis/gshc01uas2/i-582388.aspx

 

[Dennis Rockholt]

For < 1,000$ I think BC, Ksport, D2 and Tein are the only way to go. Unless your wanting to gamble with your brand new car