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H&R spring questions
- Thread starter Dman
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I am also going to install these soon. I have assisted in the installation on another NSX. Yes, you can keep your stock shocks. They lower the car about 1- 1.5". The ride is surprisingly indifferent although you will feel a little more stiffness.(that's what she said) and they cost around $200. AND they are not difficult to install(an airwrench help alot) Good investment and this coming from a guy who thought that lowering your car made it a ricey civic, but on an NSX, it's a good thing.
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Todd Arnold
http://www.geocities.com/nsxcessive/index.html
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Todd Arnold
http://www.geocities.com/nsxcessive/index.html
Dman,
These are a really nice setup. My friend Miled has them. The thing to be clear about is lowering the car 1.5" will leave you with alot of negative camber in the rear, even if you adjust them fully positive. I recall about 1-2 degrees negative is the best you can do with H&R"s. If you are running stock tires this may be a little too much from the wear perspective. Miled was running SP9000's and he did not have a wear problem, but I think the OEM tire will.
HTH,
LarryB
These are a really nice setup. My friend Miled has them. The thing to be clear about is lowering the car 1.5" will leave you with alot of negative camber in the rear, even if you adjust them fully positive. I recall about 1-2 degrees negative is the best you can do with H&R"s. If you are running stock tires this may be a little too much from the wear perspective. Miled was running SP9000's and he did not have a wear problem, but I think the OEM tire will.
HTH,
LarryB
why will the OEM tire have wear problems but not an aftermarket tire? does the size of the tire affect wear or is the OEM tire just softer? regardless of what diameter tire you use (ex. 295/30/18 or 245/40/17) the wear issue would be equal on both tires when a car is lowered 1.5 inches. right??? also does anyone know if i can get the camber corrected enough on my '97-t to compensate for the 1.5 inch drop?
NSX'D
The OEM tires are both softer and are biased differently. So the after market tires will be more tolerant to increased negative camber.
Dman,
Yes the springs are under pressure, you will need a spring compressor. Private me if you would like the rundown on doing this job.
HTH,
LarryB
The OEM tires are both softer and are biased differently. So the after market tires will be more tolerant to increased negative camber.
Dman,
Yes the springs are under pressure, you will need a spring compressor. Private me if you would like the rundown on doing this job.
HTH,
LarryB
You absolutely do not need a spring depressor to install the H%R springs or any others for that matter..... once you slide the spring over the shock, you can simply bolt on the cap to secure them...... quite simple....
No, just lie them on the floor between your feet with the top facing away. Use an airwrench to loosen the three bolts and they won't go flying (it's not that much pressure) Once the last bolt is being removed just keep the wrench pressed up against it and let it off easy as the last bolt comes off... that's it
They are under a little pressure, not enough to warrant a spring compressor. Like Nsxotic said, lie the strut on the floor with the end pointing away from you. Loosen the center nut and it will 'pop' apart. The spring might expand an inch at most with very light pressure. I have lowered 2 NSX's so far, and both times I did not use a compressor (I own a Snap-On spring compressor also). You can rent a spring compressor at Discount Auto or Pep Boys if you would feel better about it.
Good luck!
[This message has been edited by James Cruz (edited 27 January 2001).]
Good luck!
[This message has been edited by James Cruz (edited 27 January 2001).]
Dman,
I have always used them as a matter of caution. On the OEM spring there is pressure, maybe slight. I installed Eibachs and it was just the few minutes to run the spring compressor on them. I have in the past used the "blast them off" method as described. I have done it and NOT been very happy when the upper spring perch flies across the garage! Since that experience I always use it. Obviously, both James and Todd have done this with no ill side effects. It is your choice.
Also note it is the center nut, not the three nuts that releases the spring, as James pointed out.
We all have had different experiences with the work we do. That is the beauty of so many people being involved and contributing, even though sometimes it may sound like we have opposite recommendations.
Maybe next time I will not use the spring compressor for the NSX!?!?!?!
Did you e-mail me privately on this for the procedure?? I received two e-mails over the last week asking about a write up on it. I did respond, and I guess I need to get it into the FAQ.
Good Luck,
LarryB
I have always used them as a matter of caution. On the OEM spring there is pressure, maybe slight. I installed Eibachs and it was just the few minutes to run the spring compressor on them. I have in the past used the "blast them off" method as described. I have done it and NOT been very happy when the upper spring perch flies across the garage! Since that experience I always use it. Obviously, both James and Todd have done this with no ill side effects. It is your choice.
Also note it is the center nut, not the three nuts that releases the spring, as James pointed out.
We all have had different experiences with the work we do. That is the beauty of so many people being involved and contributing, even though sometimes it may sound like we have opposite recommendations.
Maybe next time I will not use the spring compressor for the NSX!?!?!?!
Did you e-mail me privately on this for the procedure?? I received two e-mails over the last week asking about a write up on it. I did respond, and I guess I need to get it into the FAQ.
Good Luck,
LarryB
Blast off method!! I like that. Years ago I used this method on a Toyota Supra. I'm still looking for parts (and my front tooth) in my neighbor's yard! ha, ha
When in doubt, just remember safety first.
When in doubt, just remember safety first.
