Coilovers

befarrer · Post by **befarrer** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:17 am

Are people using the Honda Civic coilover kits on the rear of their Fiero? I guess as long as the diameter is the same, it should fit right?

One of my suppliers carries this kit:
Ractive Coilover kits 88-01 Civic

He said it is for a pair, and it includes springs and everything you see in the picture. My cost for these is less than new struts, so if they will fit on my Sensatrac struts, I think I will give them a try, springs may be alittle soft, since they are for a Civic, but I can always upgrade.

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:48 am

I think the problem was they're too short.

So yes you can use them for coilovers, but you have to keep the spring perch...

befarrer · Post by **befarrer** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 2:00 pm

That is even better, that way I can remove them and go back to the stock springs if I want.

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 2:05 pm

alright, but then you lose whatever room you gain by going to coilovers - for wider rims or whatever... as long as you're okay with that...

befarrer · Post by **befarrer** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:41 pm

If/when I do get wider rims, I can cut then. At least I can try them, and see if I like them.

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:57 pm

it's a good and cheap option for replacing stock springs with new ones, that's for sure...

DOHC GT · Post by **DOHC GT** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:03 pm

I had a problem with coil bind when I was using the civic coilovers. I started with one of the kits off ebay that came with 400 lb 8 in springs. They were mounted on the spring perch. I would bite the bullet and get 10 in springs from a jegs. I was able to reuse the sleeves and nuts from the civic kit.

EarlBarnes · Post by **EarlBarnes** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:18 am

Im using that setup and I have the stock spring perch ( I also cut the perch down a bit for wider rims, Even with the perch the springs are still loose if the car is fully jacked up, So when you jack it down there is a chance your springs will still bind if not centerd right, My car is also lowered tho.

You will be much happier with 10inch springs. The stock civic springs are horrible.