HFP package???
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cut springs are the worst thing you could ever do to your car. its very dangerous, and there is no correct way to cut them. its just plan getto. If you want to lower your car its not that expensive, you could get a set of the Tein springs for $150(cheapest quality springs I know of) and they are specifically made for each car. don't be a cheap bastard and cut your springs, its just plain stupid.
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Originally Posted by RealDeal
I've had cut springs for almost 3 years on my old '02 Camaro SS, and had an even ride, with stock ride quality, and no problems whatsoever. IF YOU CUT THEM CORRECTLY AND CAREFULLY, there are no negative side effects. The front springs on my '04 Accord are now cut, and I've been riding around like that for over a year with no negative side effects.
There are a lot of guys who have just hacked their springs up, then have problems and assume it was because the springs were clipped at all. There are other guys who have never had clipped springs, and who jump on the bandwagon with those guys against cutting springs.
I was skeptical before I had it done, and now I would NEVER buy springs if I just wanted the car lowered and a stock ride quality.
There are a lot of guys who have just hacked their springs up, then have problems and assume it was because the springs were clipped at all. There are other guys who have never had clipped springs, and who jump on the bandwagon with those guys against cutting springs.
I was skeptical before I had it done, and now I would NEVER buy springs if I just wanted the car lowered and a stock ride quality.
Aftermarket springs are not expensive. Shocks are worth the money in the long run. If you do something, you should do it right.
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From: Chiang Mai , Thailand
Its all up to the person
I dont mind, i hab had rode wiff cut springs be4. Yes its all how yu cut them yes. But many springs are made with a seat and almost all the times both sides have that seat and have to sit flush in the groove made for that seat. Lots times yu can get away wiff it on some hondas because of the multi-link set-up front and rear. Unlike lots Toyota's and Nissans up front that the spring spins with the steering knuckle on the on the strut top mount bearing, giving a high probabillity of making the cut spring loose its position. Newer hondas are taking this route also. .Besides cut spring just dont have the strength as lowered springs.
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Keeping it on topic, prices in CDN:
SUSPENSION
Koni shocks = $800
H&R Sport Springs (or similar brand = $300
or you can go for the low level Teins for $1500ish (imo spring/shock better value)
17" Rim with average performance tire = $1800-2000
OEM Lip Kit Painted = $1000
Compare to Hondas HFP which is slightly overpriced but it's not bad, to each his own. It is a clean look and there are not too many out there.
SUSPENSION
Koni shocks = $800
H&R Sport Springs (or similar brand = $300
or you can go for the low level Teins for $1500ish (imo spring/shock better value)
17" Rim with average performance tire = $1800-2000
OEM Lip Kit Painted = $1000
Compare to Hondas HFP which is slightly overpriced but it's not bad, to each his own. It is a clean look and there are not too many out there.
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Originally Posted by evolution
Keeping it on topic, prices in CDN:
SUSPENSION
Koni shocks = $800
H&R Sport Springs (or similar brand = $300
or you can go for the low level Teins for $1500ish (imo spring/shock better value)
17" Rim with average performance tire = $1800-2000
OEM Lip Kit Painted = $1000
Compare to Hondas HFP which is slightly overpriced but it's not bad, to each his own. It is a clean look and there are not too many out there.
SUSPENSION
Koni shocks = $800
H&R Sport Springs (or similar brand = $300
or you can go for the low level Teins for $1500ish (imo spring/shock better value)
17" Rim with average performance tire = $1800-2000
OEM Lip Kit Painted = $1000
Compare to Hondas HFP which is slightly overpriced but it's not bad, to each his own. It is a clean look and there are not too many out there.
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From: OH
Originally Posted by Dozorca
Do you have the price for HFP suspension in the GTA area? I've been looking but most part departments at the honda dealers dont' know what I'm talking about.... thx
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Originally Posted by Dozorca
Do you have the price for HFP suspension in the GTA area? I've been looking but most part departments at the honda dealers dont' know what I'm talking about.... thx
Try the big Honda dealers, Richmond Hill's might know something about it. They sell the most S2's in all of Ontario (I think) and a lot of performance parts.
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Originally Posted by jschmid
Did you see this link above: $450 www.handaaccessories.com
Did you see my post? He's from Cananada (toronto) and I ASKED FOR a place in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).