Will coilovers for an 8th Gen fit in a 9th Gen?

Alberto521

Alberto521

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Chicago, IL
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Civic Si
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Coupe
n00b question, but as title says... Will they fit?

Reason I'm asking is because raceland doesn't carry 9th Gen coils but they do for 8th Gen.

Thanks.
 
Yes, they do "fit" but there are some issues you will run into. You would be better off waiting for 9th gen coils from Raceland if you have to have them. There are lots of 9th gen coil overs available. Are there particular features of the Racelands that you are looking for that others don't have?

The main issue is that the front sway bar mounting points are different. You could completely remove the front sway if you wanted to but that is a fairly large project in itself.
 
I just looked them up. I remember those now.....

Racelands are junk. You really get what you pay for with those. I have seen at least one person install them and they failed horribly. These are the 8th gen coil overs on an 8th gen civic. Yes, they are $300 but how much is your life worth when you suspension does this:

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Nix said:
I just looked them up. I remember those now.....

Racelands are junk. You really get what you pay for with those. I have seen at least one person install them and they failed horribly. These are the 8th gen coil overs on an 8th gen civic. Yes, they are $300 but how much is your life worth when you suspension does this:

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Definitely i don't want that to happen.

Maybe as a temporarily drop I can get the Eibach springs, and next summer go full on coilovers?
 
....great point btw.....

Also you should hit up @323

He is in the Chicago area and has a really nice car. I know he has some experience with the Megan coil overs and could at least give you his opinion on those.
 
If they came with something, it's probably good to use. I was thinking coat the threads with anti-sieze but I'd use what they sent first. The whole reason I didn't get coils is that when I was living in upstate NY I was certain that the nice threaded shock bodies would have been eaten alive by the winter salt and sand.
 
Nix said:
If they came with something, it's probably good to use. I was thinking coat the threads with anti-sieze but I'd use what they sent first. The whole reason I didn't get coils is that when I was living in upstate NY I was certain that the nice threaded shock bodies would have been eaten alive by the winter salt and sand.
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Our winters here in TN are mild at best. Snows maybe twice a year
 
Sorry for late reply , budget for coils is under $1k, I'm not planning on tracking or hellafluahing the car, doing it mostly for looks Hah.
And it's a 2012 Si.
 
All these are less than $1000. You'll be well taken care of if you order from any of these vendors. I have gotten things from all of them and the support and service has been great.

From @CorSport
K-Sport Kontrol Pros: $966
http://www.corsportusa.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_321&products_id=22688


From @wesellcarparts
BC Racing BR Series: $995
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=9655


Megan Street Series: $875
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=9693

Megan EZ Streets: $675
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=9694



From @THMotorsports (I think these guys are having a sale right now too, definitely shoot them a message)
D2 DL Series: $966
http://thmotorsports.com/d2_racing/d2_coilovers_sl_series/dhn2511sl/i-1953901.aspx

Tein Street Basis: $875
http://thmotorsports.com/tein/tein_dampers_street_basis/gshc01uas2/i-582388.aspx
 
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