Honda City 1.5exi suspension

25th July 2006, 13:22

hey people!

I have a modded honda city 1.5 exi..and was looking for lowering springs.. any idea where ill be able to find these? I want the wheel to be in line with the wheel arch.. i cant stand the gap that is there currently.. I have 17" rims on the car so would anyone know if that would be an issue? my tire specs are 205/40/17..

Shan2nu · 25th July 2006, 14:00

Don't do it. Yes, it does look good but you'l have a hell of a time tackling our Indian potholes and speed bumps.

And not to mention the ride quality. 17" wheels and a lowered suspension? Not happening (unless you live next to the Autobahn).

Shan2nu

diven_b · 25th July 2006, 14:23

it is possible,and fellow bhpian oille has done the same to his ohc...u can get the springs at ksmotosport...but as shan2nu said,dont do it....no point

25th July 2006, 14:41

where is ksmotosporst?

ollie · 25th July 2006, 15:10

Hey Evo,
I never really had a problem with these springs n i mostly drive only on weekends..
yes but at times wen u have 5 siting in ur car then its trouble time !!

kpzen · 25th July 2006, 16:20

There's an article about KONI shocks FSD in autocar aug issue...!!!!

They tested on RS n found out that there's only marginal improvement in handling but ride improves a lot.....

Pls share your views on this....

Sankar · 25th July 2006, 17:12

Lower springs is bad for the damping, unless the damper s also changed.
I don't have experience in lowering a honda city but i've lowered the front end of my maruti 800 by more than two inches and the results were awful, the damping was like S**T! Changed it back to normal springs. It did look cool though

Ford Rocam · 25th July 2006, 18:54

Hey Pal, i have adjustable Coil over Springs in my Honda both front & Rear check out my BHP Garage Hall, I can help you out on this but on serious note Stiffer suspension with 17" rims will be real torture in driving. but with 15" & 50profile tyres it will be gem.

PM me for further details & Pricing
Rocam

manveet · 19th November 2007, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

Hey Pal, i have adjustable Coil over Springs in my Honda both front & Rear check out my BHP Garage Hall, I can help you out on this but on serious note Stiffer suspension with 17" rims will be real torture in driving. but with 15" & 50profile tyres it will be gem.

PM me for further details & Pricing
Rocam

Bump.

Seems like suddenly Lowering Springs are in vogue this season

I'm running 205/50/15 on my OHC and am planning to go in for a 30 mm drop using Lowering Springs.

Inputs on the following lines will be most appreciated:

Do I (or should I) change anything apart from the springs
Pricing

Regards,
Manveet.

mclaren1885 · 25th November 2007, 19:44

There is a new company by the name Hot Bits thats come to India. Mainly being marketed from Coimbatore. I have sat in a OHC running this suspension and I was quite amazed with the stuff. For more info I think you should PM quicksilver to get the contact details of the distributors. Some impressive stuff they have.

viper · 25th November 2007, 19:57

Hi,

Where is the need to PM anyone. The info is right here for all to benefit from.

Autozone
22, Krishnasamy Mudaliar Road,
R.S. Puram,
Coimbatore
641 002 India.
Tel: +91 0422-2553662
Tel: +91 0422-2457633

They are the distributors for Hot Bits in India.

Viper

mclaren1885 · 25th November 2007, 20:27

Thanks Jiggy, I was not aware of the details. And since quicksilver is the only person I know who might have them I thought it was best to PM him.

The person responsible for this is also present on TBHP itself by the id whatsfear I guess. I just realized this.

25th July 2006, 13:22	#1
evoVIII Posts: n/a	Honda City 1.5exi suspension hey people! I have a modded honda city 1.5 exi..and was looking for lowering springs.. any idea where ill be able to find these? I want the wheel to be in line with the wheel arch.. i cant stand the gap that is there currently.. I have 17" rims on the car so would anyone know if that would be an issue? my tire specs are 205/40/17..
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25th July 2006, 14:00	#2
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Don't do it. Yes, it does look good but you'l have a hell of a time tackling our Indian potholes and speed bumps. And not to mention the ride quality. 17" wheels and a lowered suspension? Not happening (unless you live next to the Autobahn). Shan2nu
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25th July 2006, 14:23	#3
diven_b BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 213 Thanked: Once View My Garage	it is possible,and fellow bhpian oille has done the same to his ohc...u can get the springs at ksmotosport...but as shan2nu said,dont do it....no point
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25th July 2006, 14:41	#4
evoVIII Posts: n/a	where is ksmotosporst?
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25th July 2006, 15:10	#5
ollie BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 289 Thanked: Once	Hey Evo, I never really had a problem with these springs n i mostly drive only on weekends.. yes but at times wen u have 5 siting in ur car then its trouble time !!
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25th July 2006, 16:20	#6
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	There's an article about KONI shocks FSD in autocar aug issue...!!!! They tested on RS n found out that there's only marginal improvement in handling but ride improves a lot..... Pls share your views on this....
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25th July 2006, 17:12	#7
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Lower springs is bad for the damping, unless the damper s also changed. I don't have experience in lowering a honda city but i've lowered the front end of my maruti 800 by more than two inches and the results were awful, the damping was like S**T! Changed it back to normal springs. It did look cool though
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25th July 2006, 18:54	#8
Ford Rocam BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-India Posts: 878 Thanked: 23 Times	Hey Pal, i have adjustable Coil over Springs in my Honda both front & Rear check out my BHP Garage Hall, I can help you out on this but on serious note Stiffer suspension with 17" rims will be real torture in driving. but with 15" & 50profile tyres it will be gem. PM me for further details & Pricing Rocam
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25th November 2007, 19:44	#10
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	There is a new company by the name Hot Bits thats come to India. Mainly being marketed from Coimbatore. I have sat in a OHC running this suspension and I was quite amazed with the stuff. For more info I think you should PM quicksilver to get the contact details of the distributors. Some impressive stuff they have.
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25th November 2007, 19:57	#11
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	Hi, Where is the need to PM anyone. The info is right here for all to benefit from. Autozone 22, Krishnasamy Mudaliar Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore 641 002 India. Tel: +91 0422-2553662 Tel: +91 0422-2457633 They are the distributors for Hot Bits in India. Viper
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25th November 2007, 20:27	#12
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Thanks Jiggy, I was not aware of the details. And since quicksilver is the only person I know who might have them I thought it was best to PM him. The person responsible for this is also present on TBHP itself by the id whatsfear I guess. I just realized this.
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