Front coilover oil leak

[drtruong]

I noticed the front coilover leaks oil. It is recurrently Type RA Tein. What are the best ones to replace them? And do I need to do the wheel balance after installation? Thanks a bunch

 

[docjohn]

How do you drive the car, what goals for performance?

 

[drtruong]

How do you drive the car, what goals for performance?

I don't drive it a lot. Mainly on the road or freeway. No track!

 

[docjohn]

budget?

 

[drtruong]

budget?

I have a deep pocket, lol. But give me the best choices

 

[docjohn]

The simplest and very common change is just oem springs with Bilstein dampers. For a complete new setup folks find the KW a nice proven setup. I have the sakebomb Ohlin kit and really like it.

 

[drtruong]

"sakebomb Ohlin kit "What is that? Never mind found it.

They have 1. Grand touring and 2. Race. Which one do you have?

FPSpec Long-Stroke Ohlins DFV Coil Over Kit (NSX)

Sakebomb Garage is a specialty performance parts manufacturer and service shop specializing in the Honda S2000, FD RX-7 and ND Miata

www.sakebombgarage.com

 

[docjohn]

I have the GT but custom spring rate of 10/8 mm/kg...for you the best would be the Type R rates which are about 8/6

 

[drtruong]

I have the GT but custom spring rate of 10/8 mm/kg...for you the best would be the Type R rates which are about 8/6

Thanks, Doc. I just placed the order GT 8/6 mm/kg.

 

[Old Guy]

I noticed the front coilover leaks oil. It is recurrently Type RA Tein. What are the best ones to replace them? And do I need to do the wheel balance after installation? Thanks a bunch

Probably no wheel balancing; but, definitely a wheel alignment check.

Since you are spending the big coin for coil overs which allow for ride height adjustment, if you really are looking for the 'best' you might want to take advantage of that adjustment and have the corner weights checked - always done with you in the car or with sacks of potatoes of equal weight. You probably want to try and get the cross weights close to 50%. Others who have gone through the corner balance exercise can advise on what can be achieved without actually moving stuff around in the car.

 

[docjohn]

let us know how you like em..

 

[drtruong]

let us know how you like em..

Sure, will do. What is the best height (clearance) for the look between the surface of the wheel and the highest point of the fender?

 

[docjohn]

Corner balancing front to rear?

Can someone explain to me how corner balancing is done on an NSX? I guess with a car that has 50/50 weight distribution you can set up the suspension to give each wheel 25% of the weight. But on a mid engine car like the NSX designed with rake and a heavier rear bias, you'd have to jack the...

www.nsxprime.com

 

[drtruong]

Hey Doc

I love my new Ohline coilovers. Softer ride. I have Les Schwab for wheel alignment but they don’t do corner balance (weight).

Is it a MUST to have corner balance??

 

[docjohn]

Wouza that was fast...yes they are smooth! I did not corner balance..as long as your installer set ride height to the oem rake you should be good to rip and grip..