Redshift's 9th Gen Suspension Options

Koni Adjustment Location:
Front - shock adjustment is through a little plastic door under the hood in front... not a big deal and can be done in a matter of seconds.
Rear - shock adjustment is done from inside truck. once rear carpet is pulled back, the adjuster is right out in the open. Sedan and coupe are the same. If you want to change the rears all the time, just get used to pulling the carpet fasteners off. Again takes a few seconds and not a big deal at all.

Chris
 
webby said:
you can see at least one pic of the adjustment in this diy
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/redshift-koni-swift-8thgen-combo.4225/
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See I knew you would help me out with finding that thread! Thank Web! :party:

RedShiftChris said:
Koni Adjustment Location:
Front - shock adjustment is through a little plastic door under the hood in front... not a big deal and can be done in a matter of seconds.
Rear - shock adjustment is done from inside truck. once rear carpet is pulled back, the adjuster is right out in the open. Sedan and coupe are the same. If you want to change the rears all the time, just get used to pulling the carpet fasteners off. Again takes a few seconds and not a big deal at all.

Chris
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Thanks Chris. I'd like to use the Konis. After seeing them on your website and reading all the infor and watchin the vid I'm sold.:cucumber:
 
spdandpwr said:
Did any of you guys check out Redshift:

http://www.redshiftmotorsports.com/RedShift2012CivicSuspPackages.htm


They have a lot of options that cater to different needs. I really am keen to know how the spring / shock combo works see as that was such a great package on the civic si.
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OK so before seeing this thread I was going to go with the Eibach Sportline kit when it gets released and stick with the stock strut/shocks.
Now that I've read this thread and looked at RedShift Motorsports website from top to bottom because it's full of a lot of great information, I'm not sure if I want to stick with my original decision.
First of all I'm pretty sure now I want to go with the Koni Sport struts/shocks to add the adjustability and improved performance but after looking at the Koni website I started thinking that the front strut for the 9th gen Civic Si is not available yet. So I went back to look at the RedShift site to see what Chris is doing. Now I'm not sure if I should go with the RedShift coilover kit and the Eibach sway bars or stick with my original plan and just get the Eibach Sportline kit and just wait for the Koni struts to be released (if they are not already) I also like the fact that Chris uses the Eibach springs on his coilover kit.
The biggest reason I am flip flopping between the two setups is because I'm worried that I'm not going to be happy with the drop with the Eibach springs and I'm going to kick myself for spending the money on the springs and not being completely happy with the setup.
It makes me think of the saying "you pay me now, or you pay me later." Spend the extra money on the coilovers and get the exact drop you want or buy the Eibach kit in the hopes that your happy with the results but if not, try and sell the springs to recover some of your money and then spent the money on the coilovers and get the results you really want.
RedShiftChris or anyone else, do you have any wisdom on this you would care to share with me?
 
Hi Jonny, :)

Going with a Sportline kit on stock shocks is definitely the best option for stay on stock shocks, and it's easy on the wallet. But you have to decide if you want more than that. The Koni shocks really make a huge difference. And you can pair them with anything. So, it really depends on what you want to do and what you have to spend. The coilovers are great if you plan to track the car and want to be really fast or if you really care how high the car sits. And you can run whatever spring rate you want; so it can be performance oriented or more comfort oriented.

Also, you may want to consider the Konis with drop springs of some sort...that's a great option too if it's really mostly a daily driver.

Chris
 
RedShiftChris said:
Hi Jonny, :)

Going with a Sportline kit on stock shocks is definitely the best option for stay on stock shocks, and it's easy on the wallet. But you have to decide if you want more than that. The Koni shocks really make a huge difference. And you can pair them with anything. So, it really depends on what you want to do and what you have to spend. The coilovers are great if you plan to track the car and want to be really fast or if you really care how high the car sits. And you can run whatever spring rate you want; so it can be performance oriented or more comfort oriented.

Also, you may want to consider the Konis with drop springs of some sort...that's a great option too if it's really mostly a daily driver.

Chris
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Awesome feedback Chris!
What I really want is 1st the ride height that looks the best but still functional for daily driver. 2nd a car that can turn and go around corners as fast as possible. I love going around corners fast!! 3rd something I can maybe take on the track or autocross and kick some *** and have a blast doing it.
 
JonnyRotten said:
Awesome feedback Chris!
What I really want is 1st the ride height that looks the best but still functional for daily driver. 2nd a car that can turn and go around corners as fast as possible. I love going around corners fast!! 3rd something I can maybe take on the track or autocross and kick some *** and have a blast doing it.
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Then the Koni setup with the right lower springs is best for you. Good coilover may make the car a bit faster, but you don't need them to have a fast car on track. So, what I would recommend is the Konis with some lower springs... and which lowering springs depends on how stiff you want the car. I think the Prokit could do ok, but it's not very aggressive.

I'd probably try to get something like a 8th gen Neuspeed lower spring setup. I am going to try making better spring isolators for the rear of the 2012 Civic that work with 2006-11 Civic rear springs.... something thin that will bring the back of the car down where it should be. I should have something to see in the next week or so.

Chris
 
Just fyi that the coilovers are now FULL coilovers (rather than the complicated "kits" we had before)... less complicated to deal with and more value than before frankly. Let me know if you have any questions. :)

Chris
 
RedShiftChris, I already have skunk 2 lowering springs for the 8th gen. Should I buy a set of struts to match up to these. Or should I just go to coilovers being the price isn't much different? Would struts with these spring give me as good of performance as the kontrol pro coils, those are what in looking at.
 
I don't like most of the cheap coilovers. The Koni shocks are really key to a good handling car. If all you want to do is lower the car, then there are some coilovers that will work. But if you want something good, I would recommend Konis on the Skunk2 springs.

Chris
 
RedShiftChris said:
I don't like most of the cheap coilovers. The Koni shocks are really key to a good handling car. If all you want to do is lower the car, then there are some coilovers that will work. But if you want something good, I would recommend Konis on the Skunk2 springs.

Chris
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Would you happen to know if the make them for the 9th or do I have to get them for the 8th?
 
i agree. the cheap coilovers are only good if you want an adjustable drop with looks as your main priority. i'm running the koni sports on 8th gen sportlines and i love it.
 
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