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September 13, 2023, 03:18 PM

Link Coil Over Reviews

found an interesting thread on coil overs on Clubintegra.com, users listing what they bought how they like or don't like them etc.

What brand of coil overs are on the car, can't tell from the label

September 13, 2023, 03:23 PM

nhracecraft

quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
He's thinking of fully threaded coil overs, those are partially threaded, you're doing it correctly for height adjustment.

True, there are two types, which is why I was asking what type of coilovers they were and what the other corners looked like. That adjustment simply moves the spring seat, and will adjust the ride height based on what's pictured. That said, just because you can't adjust spring preload, doesn't mean there isn't any, does it? The pic shows ZERO Preload...

Like I said, it didn't look right to me with the spring completely free/static in the pic. How does one ensure the spring lands properly in the upper spring seat when you load the suspension? Can I assume what looks broken on top of the shock body is the remains of a shock boot then? Hacked away or obliterated Bump Stop maybe?

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September 13, 2023, 04:55 PM

ScreamingCockatoo

I haven't had much time to play with the 'Vette.
I did remove the 1978 power antenna, scatter it and fix it.
It wasn't made to be repaired!

September 13, 2023, 11:44 PM

RNshooter

I worked at Acura dealers, during those years. Fun cars! The do love being nesr redline.

Enjoy!

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September 14, 2023, 11:37 AM

HRK

quote:
Originally posted by nhracecraft:
quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
He's thinking of fully threaded coil overs, those are partially threaded, you're doing it correctly for height adjustment.

True, there are two types, which is why I was asking what type of coilovers they were and what the other corners looked like. That adjustment simply moves the spring seat, and will adjust the ride height based on what's pictured. That said, just because you can't adjust spring preload, doesn't mean there isn't any, does it? The pic shows ZERO Preload...

Like I said, it didn't look right to me with the spring completely free/static in the pic. How does one ensure the spring lands properly in the upper spring seat when you load the suspension? Can I assume what looks broken on top of the shock body is the remains of a shock boot then? Hacked away or obliterated Bump Stop maybe?

Right, it was clear it wasn't fully threaded in the image, just noticed that the spring was down, bet the previous owner had them all the way down with the camber arms at full tilt.

September 19, 2023, 11:42 AM

stickman428

The adjustment made a difference. Instead of scraping every time I drive I managed to go a few days without scraping.

I think adjusting the front a little bit higher should do the trick until I can install proper coil overs.

The fixing the suspension and tending to a small oil leak that I believe is coming from the distributor is my first priority. If it’s what I think it is that oil leak should be an easy fix.

The X brace that stiffens up the rear of the car and still allows use of the back seat is interesting.

I want to keep the car its original color and get it resprayed. Unfortunately I don’t think green can pull off the look with white rims.

The good news is that green and bronze rims look excellent together and achieves a fairly understated look. Metallic green & bronze isn’t as in your face as many modified imports.

Eventually I’ll change out the original rims for one of these two. But that’s going to be way down the road.

September 19, 2023, 11:54 AM

P250UA5

The Volks are classic tuner wheels for the era & looks great.
I'd still give some bias toward the very light RPF1 as well, a quick search shows 16" being pretty close between the 2. Thought the Volks would be heavier.

September 19, 2023, 02:30 PM

HRK

Well if you put in the red racing seats, get the X Strut Powder coated red, and then Red Wheels!

The bronze Volks look good and unless you autocross would the weight really be an issue...

September 19, 2023, 02:39 PM

stickman428

This Integra has rekindled my love of late 90’s imports. I haven’t ridden a moto since I’ve gotten it but I try to find excuses to drive the Integra every single day.

While looking for wheels for the Integra I came across this 1997 Prelude type SH. It’s a fairly clean, unmolested example with tons of service records and zero mods. 5 speed manual too. The owner wants to trade for a sport bike motorcycle. I’ve got a few of those….

September 19, 2023, 02:58 PM

P250UA5

Not bad, worked with a guy that had a SH, and had a buddy in college that had a RHD JDM import Type S, along with a Civic SiR hatchback & a R33 GTR

September 19, 2023, 03:20 PM

sig 226

Found some pics of my old '97 SH Turbo'd Prelude:

September 19, 2023, 04:43 PM

stickman428

Niiiiiiice!!!

How much boost were you running?

I’m honestly shocked how affordable entry level turbo kits are for Honda cars.

It’s incredibly tempting to pick up a 95 civic couple and boost the snot out of that single cam until it blows up.

I’ve found two locally with LS (Integra) swaps.

September 19, 2023, 06:56 PM

sig 226

quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Niiiiiiice!!!

How much boost were you running?

I’m honestly shocked how affordable entry level turbo kits are for Honda cars.

It’s incredibly tempting to pick up a 95 civic couple and boost the snot out of that single cam until it blows up.

I’ve found two locally with LS (Integra) swaps.

Well.. the cool part was I was pushing a about a bar and hitting peak 310 hp at the wheels. Eventually the high compression and high boost blew the motor... I rebuilt it completely bottom up with Crower rods/ JE pistons etc and was running 1.5 bars daily. I eventually sold it but man that was fast. With slicks I was running high 12's on the 1/4 mile.

ETA - it was a good sleeper car before I got the rims. The IC was pretty well hidden.. I have more pics if interested..

September 19, 2023, 07:26 PM

stickman428

Sweet! Please post up more pics. It sounds like a heck of a sleeper. Especially if the intercooler was somewhat hidden.

310 hp in a car like that sounds like so much fun!!! Any issues with the transmission or clutch or did it handle the extra power without any problems?

September 19, 2023, 07:30 PM

sig 226

quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
Sweet! Please post up more pics. It sounds like a heck of a sleeper. Especially if the intercooler was somewhat hidden.

310 hp in a car like that sounds like so much fun!!! Any issues with the transmission or clutch or did it handle the extra power without any problems?

Tranny was fine, but I upgraded the clutch as part of the rebuild..

September 19, 2023, 08:00 PM

Skins2881

quote:
Found some pics of my old '97 SH Turbo'd Prelude:

Beautiful and awesome!

September 20, 2023, 08:11 AM

quote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
This Integra has rekindled my love of late 90’s imports. I haven’t ridden a moto since I’ve gotten it but I try to find excuses to drive the Integra every single day.

While looking for wheels for the Integra I came across this 1997 Prelude type SH. It’s a fairly clean, unmolested example with tons of service records and zero mods. 5 speed manual too. The owner wants to trade for a sport bike motorcycle. I’ve got a few of those….

Very nice! Did you get it????

September 20, 2023, 08:33 AM

sig 226

quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
quote:
Found some pics of my old '97 SH Turbo'd Prelude:

Beautiful and awesome!

Thanks!

Certainly a money pit, but good times.

I learned a lot rebuilding that motor. Good tools go a long way, buy once cry one. And always have multiple light sources to name a few.

September 20, 2023, 08:40 AM

P250UA5

Can't say I've ever seen a ITR Sedan, nor a TypeR without the red Recaros

Pretty hilarious at $50k
https://dallas.craigslist.org/...egra/7663357116.html

September 20, 2023, 08:50 AM

nhracecraft

I saw one of those in the wild a month or so ago in NH...Same color too! I was driving behind it for a bit in some traffic. First I noticed the badging, but then I noticed it was a RHD JDM car! I changed lanes so as to avoid a 'cluster' up ahead and got around it quickly. Pretty sure the one I saw was a coupe though.