Bilsteins & HR springs

[skyguy]

First off no flames please!

I have done a search and checked the FAQ's.

I need new shocks. I also want to lower the 91 NSX 1-1.5 inches.

I only drive on the street. From what I have read the Bilstein/HR lowering springs combo is a good choice.

RSVP please and I'm leaning to have them installed vs the posts I've read on what a B***h is to DIY.

Which Bilsteins to buy?

Anyone?..........

 

[VintageracerNYC]

I myself just acquired a 92 Formula Red and want to install some better [lower] springs and shocks..It has te later model 16/ 17" wheels already..somebody help us out with suggestions!

 

[goldNSX]

There's only one Bilstein you could buy for the NSX and they're much stiffer than OEM. 1.5'' looks great but get too low IMO. Why don't you just get the Bilsteins and cut a new groove.

Merry christmas!
Thomas

 

[spartan2-3]

I'd go Eibachs and Bilsteins for street use, if you want to go lower- drop the Bilsteins on lower perch. H&R and Koni adjustables are the better mate for off road driving.

 

[Hoover]

I run Ground Control Coil-overs w/ Koni inserts.
I lowered my car 1.5 inches and it looks great!!!
The Koni's are set to the softest setting for streets.
Along with 18/19 rim combination, it rides very smooth and very little bump steer.
I run -1 degree camber in front and -2.5 rear(because once you lower the car, it becomes a tire chomper and there's not enough adjustablity with the factory cams).

 

[clr1024]

I have bilsteins on the top perch with Dali Springs, similar to Eibach springs with a slightly stiffer finishing rate, initial rate is close ot stock. I actually think it rides better than stock but my shocks had 60K miles on them, when I chaned them out. As much as I like the look of a car lower than mine I think it would be a pain to drive on the street as it is I scrape every once in a while, granted I do have a WW front lip but I think that is only a 1/4" to a 1/2" lower than stock. You can have CGI motorsports cut a custom groove for you in the bilsteins and use OEM springs if you want as well, also Dali Racing(questionable reputation as a vendor though, do a search) has a coil over sleeve for Bilsteins that will allow you to custom set your height.

Hope that helps,

Carl

 

[zahntech]

The bilsteins are a little too stiff for street IMO..I have Konis and they feel stiff but not too stiff...just my 2 cents

 

[Larry Bastanza]

For the street if you keep the stock springs and use the lower perch on the Bilstiens you get just about get an inch lower (7/8"), and you can keep the car reasonably close to stock alignment and minimize your tire wear.

It is really subjective about stiffness. It is more dependent on the road conditions you drive regularly IMO. I have a lot of country roads where I am with little if any potholes, so for that I consider the Bilstiens fine. If you are in an area where the roads are harsher, then they may be too stiff for your taste.

An alternative is just lowering springs, like an Eibach. The only shortcoming of the Eibachs is they sag over time. Also to add to the roll stiffness an upgrade to the sway bars really gives you a nice, tight go-cart feel. I agree with zahntech, the Koni's are nice too, but remember the bump is not adjustable, only the rebound.

HTH,
LarryB

 

[sam snead]

I think the H&R's/Bilsteins are a great combo to use! This combo rides great, and isn't too stiff, as I feared the H&R/Koni combo would be. I highly recommend the H&R's, don't worry about the ride quality....and it's a linear rate spring which is nice for the track over a progressive (eibach), imo.

The H&R's give you the most drop you should use, given the rear camber issues. The extra camber is good at the track, sourceAL motorsports, but you don't need more camber on the street. I think the toe will affect tire wear more than the camber, but a good alignment is needed after this mod. regardless. I went with a lifetime alignment at a local alignment shop, to juggle between street and track alignments.

The Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty and I haven't met any Bilstein owners who've experienced any noticeable wear, and we're talking in terms of years and a lot of miles. So they're my first choice in shocks.

GLHF

Sam