Suspension Discussion: what's available, springs, coil overs, struts, news, info, etc

Somewhat related, RLX suspension walk around. Quite interesting...

http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/2014-acura-rlx-suspension-walkaround.html

I wouldnt mind lending my car to Megan Racing as long they give the coils for free cause ill be spending money on a car rental LOL

humblehyper said:

I wouldnt mind lending my car to Megan Racing as long they give the coils for free cause ill be spending money on a car rental LOL

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I don't think they need R&D; from what I see online D2, KSport, and Megan Racing are the same, just different colors and labels. All of their coilovers are built in the same factory in Taiwan.

on2 said:

I don't think they need R&D; from what I see online D2, KSport, and Megan Racing are the same, just different colors and labels. All of their coilovers are built in the same factory in Taiwan.

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Essentially correct. You can include BC Racing in that group, as they are the main manufacturer. BCEC is the company name I believe. The coilovers from the different companies mentioned are made to spec on the same assembly lines.

Teins are made in Japan in Tein's own factory. H&Rs are made in Germany.

A lot of bulk manufacturing is done in Chinese plants now because labor and capital costs are relatively low there, and the Chinese can make any quality, it comes down to QC and specifications. Sometimes assembly is done elsewhere, or certain parts are sourced from various countries depending on what is needed and what specifications need to be met.

So... same parts, different specs or the same all the way around?

Specs can make a huge difference in quality, durability and ride handeling. Being assembled in the same building doesn't mean much unless they are truely just changing colors and labels

platinum said:

So... same parts, different specs or the same all the way around?

Specs can make a huge difference in quality, durability and ride handeling. Being assembled in the same building doesn't mean much unless they are truely just changing colors and labels

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Actually it does mean much because if quality control is lacking, then it will lack across all brands made in that factory.

If you Google about D2 and KSport you will find a lot of reliability issues with these cheaper brands.

If they are changing specs between the brands, then it is probably just valving and spring rates.

Reliability is still an issue. It's not like they decide to make one brand better quality than others.

that makes sense. If the QC is bad then it is what it is.

Yes you can. The SPC kit is higher quality and subsequently higher money.

Get the whole package together, it is cheaper. 3 arm Taiwanese made kit (aka Megan Racing, Godspeed, etc.)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACCORD-REAR...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3376bb5d2a

on2 said:

Yes you can. The SPC kit is higher quality and subsequently higher money.

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Thank you for the response. Yeah I've had my eye on this one for a while

http://throwdownperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=147

Just didn't know if I would need to replace any other pieces to go along with the SPC kit, but it seems to be everything I need.

Will be looking into the SPC kit

on2 said:

Only 3 arms in the rear. Either kit will fit the bill

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thank you for the info

Hay2dawood said:

Rear

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Sexy as hell!!
Very nice!! What is you exact setup on wheels and tire size? Offset also!

Thank you

Very nice. Daytime pictures please? Without all the crazy angles.

Did you keep it at the factory (D2) height/settings?

Are you using anything for rear camber.

how much drop did you end up with going with.

Hay2dawood said:

Front

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Very nice.
Let us know what you think of the ride with the coilovers.