Devilfish Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I've been looking around at lowering my MB2, but tbh, it's a bit of a minefield, with dealers not really knowing more than whats written on the box....As far as I can tell, and please, correct me if I'm wrong, the MB, EK and EJ share the same suspension....do they?So, if I were to get a coilover kit for a 2000 EK or EJ, it should fit?I see a lot of kits described as "rear fork type" which I assume means the little U shaped metal bracket at the bottom. Does this mean the front end is the same as mine, i.e. the removable bracket?What about earlier models? I've seen kits for 91-00 models then described as "for EG"....are these different?Sorry, a lot of questions and they've probably been gone over many times, but I just don't want to buy the wrong parts...TIAPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 EK/EJ kits do fit BUT the car will sit lower and the kit isnt designed for the extra weight altho its not a massive problem. Ive got a EJ/EK kit on my mb6, FK Highsports. Although I wont recomend them as FK Automotive are a bunch of knobsMeisterR do a kit for the M series civics, I'd look into that. Atleast you know its for the car then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 On a budget, so trying to keep costs down......Trying to convince the gf that it's just as cost effective to buy a cheaper coilover kit as it is to replace all 4 shocks (even tho she thinks it's too low as standard...!!! )The extra weight shouldn't be a problem with height adjustable coilovers tho.....should it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastgtir Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 the weight plays a huge difference in the 'rebound'.. ie when you drive over a ditch or pothole!i would recommend good quality springs over a cheap coilover kit although i contradict myself as my friends bmw e36 rides lovely on £150 coilovers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyricer Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 On the rear coil overs from an Ek or ej you will have to have gym wound right up to sit right the adjusted pretty hard to stop the rear arches catching the it's pretty undrivable cos there so hard recommend miesters or weetecs mgzs shocks with loading springs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 its not that bad at all. I run EJ/EK stuff and my rears only catch with weight in the back + leaking dampers ( literaly no oil in them) when going over bumps. I still wouldnt recomend it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Well something needs to be done cos my current standard (probably original factory fitted) dampers are leaking....Priced up a full set at over £200 and a set of springs at over £100, so I figure spending a bit more on coilovers isn't a problem...well for me. I'm sure the gf would have something to say about it, lolAnd, tbh, coilover springs from somewhere like Demon Tweeks aren't expensive, so it wouldn't be to much of a problem to replace the rear ones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 £200 for a set of coil overs.......The term wouldnt touch with a barge pole springs to mindand coilover springs...do you mean those ones which try to turn your existing suspension into coilovers? You sure thats a good idea?If you want coilovers buy a proper set. Remember this links the car to the road, scrimping on suspension is like buy the cheapest, nastiest tyres you possibly can. Plain stupid imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didjeridave Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 The main problem I've found is the confusion with the US 96-00 civics, which are EKs; you'll get the problems stated above. I've even sent a photo to Hardrace to assure them the MB existed (to be fair, it's quite unlikely they'd ever see one!). Have you heard/thought about the MGZS option? That'll give you a 30mm drop & will fit within the budget you state, even less if you get breakers parts. Loads of earlier posts on the subject.A minefield it certainly is. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 im not suprised they didnt think it existed. They never had the car over there so its unlikely they would make the parts, its bad enough for retro fit manufacturers over here and europe who did get the M series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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