Hybrid/Tech B16 / B18 / ZC / D16 / H22 / Mini-Me Ask your Honda Engine Questions here.

Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:16 PM
  #1  
90turbohatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 455
Default Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

Does anybody have sportlines on an ef civic? I've got them and I'm pretty happy with the stance and the handling but sometimes the back of the car rides like a brick. Its stiff as hell like there is no suspension in the rear. So yesterday I look under the car at the springs and the top 5 coils are touching. WTF is going on and why does it do this?
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:29 PM
  #2  
nonvtec's Avatar
3.0 BAR
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,950
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

stock struts? I have them on my EJ
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:49 PM
  #3  
90turbohatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 455
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

I've got the KYB AGX's
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:08 PM
  #4  
88crxSi's Avatar
3.0 BAR
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,089
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

upside down maybe?
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 03:18 PM
  #5  
90turbohatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 455
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

They aren't upside down either.
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 03:28 PM
  #6  
Donald125's Avatar
3.0 BAR
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,276
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

did u take ur bump stop out.

Old Apr 20, 2005 | 03:32 PM
  #7  
90turbohatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 455
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

Originally Posted by Donald125
did u take ur bump stop out.

The bumpstop is that foam type thing that rides on strut rod, correct? No, I didn't take it out.
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 04:29 PM
  #8  
d16u7nh's Avatar
1.5 BAR
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,324
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

theres your problem
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 04:53 PM
  #9  
90turbohatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
1.0 BAR
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 455
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

Originally Posted by d16y7nh
theres your problem
Can you explain why? I'm pretty sure that I was supposed to leave that in according to the directions.
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 11:11 AM
  #10  
jung4g's Avatar
3.0 BAR
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,558
Default Re: Eibach Sportlines on an EF, problems

I'm not positive, but those should be progressive rate springs, meaning the effective spring rate rises as they compress. This would be accomplish by having different rates across the spring (ie. softer section will compress together and the load is transfer to the firmer section??). Made sense in my head. I'd suggest cutting the rear bump stop in half...



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:07 AM.