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iTNerd · 20th September 2007, 21:05

@ancer, that's an issue with all civic suspension.. My gf recently bought a misty voilet Civic Auto (new) and the thud sound is felt in the back seat when driving over rough roads.. Ironically, Ring Road Honda technicians say they couldn't hear any such sound. If that bother you, I think you should do some modification with the knowledge of the dealer..

zimbly · 3rd November 2007, 22:18

hey guys,
just to let u'll know that i faced a similar problem with my civic(thud from the rear), 1 yr/17k kms, but the last 2 months or so i havent really encountered the prominent thuds that i had started associating with potholes on the road - as long as its only the driver and passanger seat occupied. it almost feels like the car has run itself in and is now comfortable to ride in.
though i have to say that i've travelled with the car fully loaded with luggage in the boot and it did bottom out a couple of times, though not as frequently as it used to. but its an annoying feeling as every one in the car tends to give u that look - where did u learn to drive, to add insult to injury, i have even been scoffed at, saying that the indica doesnt make as much noise when going through potholes.
the only advantage to have come out of this entire episode is that i have become more careful and tend to drive more slowly. though at the back of my mind it still nags like a terrier refusing to let go.
i sincerely feel that honda siel should address the grievances of the numerous civic owners and come to a speedy solution.
rgds
ritesh

ancer · 4th November 2007, 00:56

well as starnge as this sounds the civic is now my brothers and i have been moved to sonata gold V6 , but the funny part is im not complaining the suspension on the sonata tends to make a bit of a thud due its weight but at lower speeds i feel its a lot better than the civic,as for the civic you'll get used to the suspesnion after some time its just that we expect every new car to have a soft ride, which by the way is not always good if your a person who drives 80+ kmph

ST7677 · 20th November 2007, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

I would suggest you install TEIIN's. They simply rock and you also have the advantage of installing a EDFC controller on dash.

See this link for TEIN. PRODUCTS and this for the EDFC
TEIN EDFC.

Have just got the same for a 2005 Accord.

Viper

Viper, how much did this cost?
Is it possible to adjust the ride height also at run time or only once during the install?

viper · 20th November 2007, 14:15

Hi,

With the TEIN EDFC you can adjust height while in motion.

Viper

spadival · 20th November 2007, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

With the TEIN EDFC you can adjust height while in motion.

Viper

wow.. Can you share the costs involved in getting this fitted? Also, for the civic (indeed any other car), Is it sufficient to get it fitted on the rear shocks only if you just wanna get over speed humps etc?

Ford Rocam · 5th December 2007, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hi,

With the TEIN EDFC you can adjust height while in motion.

Viper

YOU cannot adjust height while in motion.

E.D.F.C stands for Electronic Damping Force Controller which is done by stepper motor installed on each shock absorber & controller is dash mount. basically good to adjust damping/rebound to suit Track/road conditions.
To adjust height you would have to physically get out of the car and adjust it with the wheels off.

viper · 5th December 2007, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

YOU cannot adjust height while in motion.

E.D.F.C stands for Electronic Damping Force Controller which is done by stepper motor installed on each shock absorber & controller is dash mount. basically good to adjust damping/rebound to suit Track/road conditions.
To adjust height you would have to physically get out of the car and adjust it with the wheels off.

My Bad,

I meant to say adjust damping while in motion. Here is the link to the website which gives the full explanation of the EDFC features

HOME >> PRODUCTS >> EDFC

Viper

indivic · 13th May 2008, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

My Bad,

I meant to say adjust damping while in motion. Here is the link to the website which gives the full explanation of the EDFC features

HOME >> PRODUCTS >> EDFC

Viper

Hi Viper,

Any idea if these products are available in India ? Do you know if someone fitted these on the Civic ?

20th September 2007, 21:05	#16 (permalink)
iTNerd BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 327 View My Garage	@ancer, that's an issue with all civic suspension.. My gf recently bought a misty voilet Civic Auto (new) and the thud sound is felt in the back seat when driving over rough roads.. Ironically, Ring Road Honda technicians say they couldn't hear any such sound. If that bother you, I think you should do some modification with the knowledge of the dealer.. Last edited by iTNerd : 20th September 2007 at 21:07.

20th November 2007, 14:15	#20 (permalink)
viper Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back in Mumbai Posts: 1,996 View My Garage	Hi, With the TEIN EDFC you can adjust height while in motion. Viper __________________ *NO ONE DARES COME CLOSE*

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3rd November 2007, 22:18	#17 (permalink)
zimbly Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1	hey guys, just to let u'll know that i faced a similar problem with my civic(thud from the rear), 1 yr/17k kms, but the last 2 months or so i havent really encountered the prominent thuds that i had started associating with potholes on the road - as long as its only the driver and passanger seat occupied. it almost feels like the car has run itself in and is now comfortable to ride in. though i have to say that i've travelled with the car fully loaded with luggage in the boot and it did bottom out a couple of times, though not as frequently as it used to. but its an annoying feeling as every one in the car tends to give u that look - where did u learn to drive, to add insult to injury, i have even been scoffed at, saying that the indica doesnt make as much noise when going through potholes. the only advantage to have come out of this entire episode is that i have become more careful and tend to drive more slowly. though at the back of my mind it still nags like a terrier refusing to let go. i sincerely feel that honda siel should address the grievances of the numerous civic owners and come to a speedy solution. rgds ritesh

4th November 2007, 00:56	#18 (permalink)
ancer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 101	well as starnge as this sounds the civic is now my brothers and i have been moved to sonata gold V6 , but the funny part is im not complaining the suspension on the sonata tends to make a bit of a thud due its weight but at lower speeds i feel its a lot better than the civic,as for the civic you'll get used to the suspesnion after some time its just that we expect every new car to have a soft ride, which by the way is not always good if your a person who drives 80+ kmph