Is replacing shocks/struts necessary?
05-10-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Big AL
Are those cross drilled rotors I see there? :nono:
They haven't cracked yet?
They haven't cracked yet?
I know I know.....They havent cracked. I bought the "brembo" rotors and they havent cracked. I've had them on for over 2 years. Driving in all 4 seasons and no problems..........
My braking has improved.
05-10-2006, 01:42 PM
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Struts
I had a 93 accord with 140k miles on it. I had the struts replaced because it seemed like it was bouncing around a bit and 140k seemed like a lot of miles. I didn't bounce a bunch of times when you pushed on the car. After replacing them, I honestly couldn't tell the difference. Unless you have weird tire wear or are bottoming out on small bumps, I wouldn't bother with it.
05-10-2006, 05:44 PM
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Well, I'm not getting any abnormal wear at all on my tires. I've got some Goodyear Regatta 2's which have lasted 40K+ Miles and probably have 20K left in them. I looked at those KYB GR2's on Tirerack (better prices anywhere else?) and they were relatively inexpensive. I'm tempted to get them mostly because the car is cornering like a big old cadillac, and I'm not talking about the new ones. It dips pretty hard into the turns. My wife drives a Nissan Altima and it is way stiff and steady around turns. But I don't think the accord is meant to be quite as sporty as the Altima so I could be full of it. So this is a possible DIY job? I've done quite a bit of work on my Accord but not much suspension work. I've read the Hayes manual and it doesn't seem to bad.
05-10-2006, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by losiglow
Well, I'm not getting any abnormal wear at all on my tires. I've got some Goodyear Regatta 2's which have lasted 40K+ Miles and probably have 20K left in them. I looked at those KYB GR2's on Tirerack (better prices anywhere else?) and they were relatively inexpensive. I'm tempted to get them mostly because the car is cornering like a big old cadillac, and I'm not talking about the new ones. It dips pretty hard into the turns. My wife drives a Nissan Altima and it is way stiff and steady around turns. But I don't think the accord is meant to be quite as sporty as the Altima so I could be full of it. So this is a possible DIY job? I've done quite a bit of work on my Accord but not much suspension work. I've read the Hayes manual and it doesn't seem to bad.
05-11-2006, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by losiglow
Well, I'm not getting any abnormal wear at all on my tires. I've got some Goodyear Regatta 2's which have lasted 40K+ Miles and probably have 20K left in them. I looked at those KYB GR2's on Tirerack (better prices anywhere else?) and they were relatively inexpensive. I'm tempted to get them mostly because the car is cornering like a big old cadillac, and I'm not talking about the new ones. It dips pretty hard into the turns. My wife drives a Nissan Altima and it is way stiff and steady around turns. But I don't think the accord is meant to be quite as sporty as the Altima so I could be full of it. So this is a possible DIY job? I've done quite a bit of work on my Accord but not much suspension work. I've read the Hayes manual and it doesn't seem to bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
05-11-2006, 01:48 PM
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im not sure about other cars, but 1998-2002 accords need shocks replaced after like 80000 miles, you might call me crazy, but i worked at a honda dealership, and you would be amazed how many front end impacts of these cars come in around that many miles. my car, 2000 accord 4dr 5sp, takes a long time to stop from worn out suspension, the car dips as low as it can go when brakes are applied
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05-11-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallas
im not sure about other cars, but 1998-2002 accords need springs replaced after like 80000 miles, you might call me crazy, but i worked at a honda dealership, and you would be amazed how many front end impacts of these cars come in around that many miles.
05-11-2006, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Please explain, I don't understand why
I think all cars would be that way since the stock springs arent stiff to begin with.
Not sure about that 80k mile mark. I changed my springs at like 98k miles and they are still perfect and im more than certain I have driven over more holes and driven further than he has. 2002 accord w/ 111,+ k miles and counting.
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Originally Posted by losiglow
I looked at those KYB GR2's on Tirerack (better prices anywhere else?) and they were relatively inexpensive.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true