RSX A-Spec Suspension
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a spec suspension
hey im thinking of getting a a-spec kit for my type s rsx i had a bad experience with koni shoks and was wondering if the a spec kit rides like a stock car ? thanks
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the ride is good..but the drop is alittle drop...i don't even see a difference between stock suspension and aspec..looks like the same height to me.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pat.ter.rick »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the ride is good..but the drop is alittle drop...i don't even see a difference between stock suspension and aspec..looks like the same height to me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You must be blind then. Here is my car before and after A-spec:
You must be blind then. Here is my car before and after A-spec:
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i got koni yellow shocks with skunk 2 lowering springs it rides like ****. the smallest bump feels like a earthquake. the handeling is good but the ride sucks. you think if i get diffrent springs that would raise it more , would it ride better?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ang2387 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you think its the springs and not the shocks?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, unless you got faulty konis, but even so they are lifetime warrenty, dont know about the skunk2 springs
yes, unless you got faulty konis, but even so they are lifetime warrenty, dont know about the skunk2 springs
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mikestypes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You must be blind then. Here is my car before and after A-spec:
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are those 18's?
You must be blind then. Here is my car before and after A-spec:
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are those 18's?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ang2387 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you think its the springs and not the shocks?</TD></TR></TABLE>
More than likely, yes. I'd recommend some Tein S-techs with the Konis. I call the Tein/Koni setup a next step up from an A-spec kit, because it is a touch lower and touch more springrate.
More than likely, yes. I'd recommend some Tein S-techs with the Konis. I call the Tein/Koni setup a next step up from an A-spec kit, because it is a touch lower and touch more springrate.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ang2387 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no i didnt get an alightment does that make a major diffrence?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, your gonna wear down the tires from whichever spec is out of alignment ie: caster, toe, camber
you will prob notice a better driving exp. with the alignment
yes, your gonna wear down the tires from whichever spec is out of alignment ie: caster, toe, camber
you will prob notice a better driving exp. with the alignment
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alignment dosent just had to do with ur toe angle. there is also caster and camber. toe in means that the wheels are pointed slightly in. usually a few degrees. toe out is the opposite. sometimes, alignment gets to a point where sometimes both wheels point left or right, which is why you feel the car going in a different direction even though your steering wheel is perfectly straight. having bad toe angles will quickly eat away at your tires, whereas camber and caster isnt as bad. lowering a car affects the toe angle dramatically, so an alignment is highly suggested after changing the suspension.
please note that with most (if not all) lowering springs will increase the spring rate and giving u a stiffer ride. if you want a soft ride and to lower ur car at the same time, the only solution would probably be cutting ur springs, although, it will destroy ur handling and ur ride will bounce all over the place. the aspec would be a small change both in the drop and the spring rate.
going with stiffer springs and shocks will increase ur cars weight transfer and decrease body roll which will almost always mean that u get a car that can handle better, but there is the trade off of having a very uncomfortable car to sit in. you will literally feel every bump on the road whether its big or small. for those that are complaining about having an uncomfortable ride, you kind of asked for it by going to an aftermarket setup and having stiffer sprins and shocks. so, if you dont want a stiff and uncomfortable ride, i suggest you to not go with an aftermarket setup.
please note that with most (if not all) lowering springs will increase the spring rate and giving u a stiffer ride. if you want a soft ride and to lower ur car at the same time, the only solution would probably be cutting ur springs, although, it will destroy ur handling and ur ride will bounce all over the place. the aspec would be a small change both in the drop and the spring rate.
going with stiffer springs and shocks will increase ur cars weight transfer and decrease body roll which will almost always mean that u get a car that can handle better, but there is the trade off of having a very uncomfortable car to sit in. you will literally feel every bump on the road whether its big or small. for those that are complaining about having an uncomfortable ride, you kind of asked for it by going to an aftermarket setup and having stiffer sprins and shocks. so, if you dont want a stiff and uncomfortable ride, i suggest you to not go with an aftermarket setup.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ang2387 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">people who have the a spec kit does it ride smooth?</TD></TR></TABLE>
its not stock if thats what your asking, and yes you do feel the bumps, but it isnt to bad. probably the best set up for you if your still planing on lowering it
its not stock if thats what your asking, and yes you do feel the bumps, but it isnt to bad. probably the best set up for you if your still planing on lowering it
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Picture the A-spec kit as midway between stock and the Mugen (all three are from the same manufacturer, too). More responsive than stock, but not as stiff as Mugen, and with a tasteful drop that still looks clean instead of slammed.
If you want a big drop, there are cheaper ways to get it. If you want a no-muss, no-fuss way to make your RSX more fun to drive, the A-spec is a great choice.
And, yes, ALWAYS get an alignment after unbolting anything in your suspension. That cost should be included in your total budget.
If you want a big drop, there are cheaper ways to get it. If you want a no-muss, no-fuss way to make your RSX more fun to drive, the A-spec is a great choice.
And, yes, ALWAYS get an alignment after unbolting anything in your suspension. That cost should be included in your total budget.