I was looking into this setup for awhile and had a hard time finding anyone running them, much less pictures. This is the only picture I have right now, thought I should post it for anyone considering this setup that is wondering what the ride height looks like... Bilsteins shortened and revalved with Zanardi springs. 17x8/18x10 RPF1 that I can't remember the offsets at the moment. I think it was 45 front 38 rear.
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Zanardi springs on bilstein lower perch with 17/18 RPF1
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Very sweet ride!!
i have this exact setup - bilsteins on lower perch and zarardi springs. I love it.
I think you were the only one I could find on here with a couple of pictures, it was in a random thread that I can't recall. It is a fantastic setup. Way more suspension than most anyone needs, and lightyears better quality than cheap coilovers everyone seems to prefer. Much much stiffer, but not unbearable at all, and a fraction of the price of comparable good setups.
Did you also go with the the larger Zanardi rear swaybar? Is there noticeable understeer? How is the ride compared to stock?
I agree with all your comments. Mitch at Mechanic's Direct recommended this setup, and he was so right.
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I did not change my sway bars. My NSX has always had some understeer, but I have found tires to fix that pretty well. The right is firm, but not jarring at all. I drive it many times a week, and really like the ride quality.
Nice i like. where can i find zanardi springs?!?!
Na2 R .........no need to fiddle.....i have comptech sways on full stiff front and rear.
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any dealer...esp the ones giving nsxca discounts. Ask for the 99 S or zanardi springs.
Thanks! How did you like the koni's and Z springs? Were they off the shelf or re-valved.
I've been using this combination for years!
Since my conversion to NA2 body in combination with Toyo R888 235/40/17 tires, I've been obliged to raise the front to the upper level.
The rear has always been set at the highest level with 265/35/18 tires.
I use the Dali 22 mm swaybars.
The car rolls a little but is very predictable in the wet:smile:
and in my current configuration:
Since my conversion to NA2 body in combination with Toyo R888 235/40/17 tires, I've been obliged to raise the front to the upper level.
The rear has always been set at the highest level with 265/35/18 tires.
I use the Dali 22 mm swaybars.
The car rolls a little but is very predictable in the wet:smile:
and in my current configuration:
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off the shelf koni yellows.
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Do you have a plot of the revalved Bilsteins? I always ask for it.
I have Zanardi springs and shortened (1'' front, 1.2'' rear) and revalved Bilsteins on the lower perch. I also shortened the shock bumps by 0.5 inch. I also have stiffer swaybars, Type-R front, Type-S rear. I won't go lower as it just messes up the alignment.
The stock valving of the Bilstein is ok for the rear but the front feels a little bit airbone. I only had my front ones revalved with the +20% damping forces. The key is to let the damping act a little bit earlier (at lower shock speeds).
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This week I will be installing Zanardi springs. I already have Bilsteins on lower perch. I'm taking my car to the track in May. I'll report back with handling results and pics.
This week I will be installing Zanardi springs. I already have Bilsteins on lower perch. I'm taking my car to the track in May. I'll report back with handling results and pics.
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Can one still buy those springs new? Do you happen to have part numbers handy?
I don't have the part number, but it was real easy to get the springs. I ordered them through South Coast Acura in Costa Mesa CA. However. the parts rep stated that if I wanted the Zanardi springs and struts, it would take a while to get them in that he would have to order them through a historical Honda parts warehouse. I don't have the receipt handy, but the cost was just under $400. I'll post the actual cost later. I'll see if the receipt also states the part number.
I tried to buy the Zanardi suspension a couple of months ago through Tim @ OEMAcuraparts and it is no longer available. Pretty much looking at KW V3 or Bilstein/OEM springs now.....SOS doesn't even list the Type S or R suspension anymore. Checked with Tim and he reconfirmed the Zanardi suspension is NLA.
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So how much shorter are the zanardi springs anyway ... What's the drop difference between those and stock springs???
I currently run the bilsteins with stock springs on lower perch, but wish it was just a tad lower.....
I currently run the bilsteins with stock springs on lower perch, but wish it was just a tad lower.....
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The drop with Zanardis is reportedly 1/2 inch.
OK, The Zanadri springs have been installed. Due the Zanardi springs being shorter in height, I had the Biltiens installed on the higher perch. The front springs have settled OK (see attached photo). The rear springs need to settle more in that car is sitting too high at the moment (see attached pic). If the rear springs do not settle any more than they have already, then I'm going to have the rear Bilstiens set at the lower perch.
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Nice, though it looks like you could easily drop to lower perch without issues....
Would love to see when done:biggrin:
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