RSX megan coilovers on 01-05 Civic/1.7EL
Just an update:
I got the RSX parts installed on my 2001 1.7EL over the weekend. It turned out great:
- The megan coilovers and rear camber kit fit great
- I didn't have to shave anything off the rear coilover bushings either, so a plus there.
- The outer tie rods also fit great
- I was thinking about drilling my front knuckles to accommodate the 16mm crash bolts, but couldn't be bothered, so I just used the 14mm crash bolts and tightened them pretty well. I'll try to source some reducing washers and will install them after, if I get them. It doesn't have much play when loose though.
- I also have little to no camber on all four wheels after the install. No toe issues either.
I've noticed (and found from searching) that the front megan coilovers don't necessarily go too low, as I'm all the way down and the body is sitting just over the wheel. I don't want to mess with the preload, so I'm planning on removing the bottom lock ring in the fronts to go down a bit more. The rear is pretty low, and can go down over 1" more.
Anyways, thanks again for your help.:tup: Great site!!! Has lots of useful info.