h22a or New Suspension

[nappyd420]

This post will be short i have to go o work soon. Anyways I was wondering what you other guys would do out there. Wait a bit longer after tax return and buy the H22a or start with buying some nice suspension. This guy at my local shop said start with shocks and struts and then the motor. But I know some of us are very impatient. Well just let me know what you guys think.

[HondaFan81]

On both my Accord projects, I restored the suspension and brakes before any motor work was done. What good is a more powerful motor when the vehicle it is in handles like crap or takes too long to brake making you fearful of any speed? Logical to me. If you're suspension is so bad it can not even handle the stock motor, then why upgrade but to put yourself in more danger.

[mozzandherb]

On both my Accord projects, I restored the suspension and brakes before any motor work was done. What good is a more powerful motor when the vehicle it is in handles like crap or takes too long to brake making you fearful of any speed? Logical to me. If you're suspension is so bad it can not even handle the stock motor, then why upgrade but to put yourself in more danger.

I somewhat agree with you, but I had no problems starting with the motor first. I upgraded my suspension shortly after, and well as far as the brakes I only did a minor upgrade, so I would say that with stock brakes you are fine, and for the suspension you are good too, unless you are racing it or something, but in my opinion I would want to start with the motor and move from there, because once you are doing the swap you will notice that there are a lot of little things that need to be changed, so depending on your budget you might want to wait until you have a little extra for the swap, in that case wait unitl tax season and get started on your other upgrades

[lokuputha]

I did my motor first.

Then I redid the suspension and brakes realizing that I needed better suspension and brakes to deal with the increased power/torque of the new motor.

I say do the motor first, they you will really appreciate the need for a better suspension and brake system.

[F20A CB7]

I did the swap 1st, although i wish i would have done the sus 1st.

[deevergote]

I did my motor first, but only because my original transmission was going bad (2nd gear was pretty much gone), and I had plans for an H22 already.

However, a FULL suspension overhaul/upgrade can actually make the car more fun, and as Cisco said, safer. Replace your bushings with urethane inserts, or at least new OEM rubber. Replace all ball joints, and any other worn connections. Upgrade your sway bars, and add good strut bars. Then, obviously, good springs and struts (or a coilover system). Don't cheap out on suspension, and you'll be impressed. Good tires and new brakes (even an upgrade there) would also be a very good idea!

The H22 is great, but I had my H22 in an otherwise stock car. It pulled nicely, but still handled like a tired old family sedan. It became much more fun with the suspension!

The F22 with a few affordable upgrades can provide plenty of scoot for the car. With a good suspension, the H22 won't be all that necessary, and only that much better when you finally get it. Unless your F22 is in bad shape, get the suspension. It's actually more likely that your suspension is severely worn out than it is that motor...

[NAiL05]

I did suspension upgrade first. Easy and you can feel a difference.

[beanzfynest617]

I did suspension upgrade first. Easy and you can feel a difference.

that's wat I'm workin on ... my suspension ... it should be done by this summer ... then I'm thinkin bout my swap ...

[hs06]

i look at this way if ur the motor you have on you car runs and still driveable ill say do other stuff first

i say do suspension first

[FDAccord]

I did suspension first. Honestly I have more fun with the suspension setup I got, and with a motor I'll be able to have even more fun.

[nappyd420]

Ok suspension then right, that seems to be the majority of the vote. Can anyone give any input on what type of setup. I know that I want tien racing springs, not to sure about the struts. KYB or something like that, Do not know. I shall research and see what kind of money I have. But will love your guys input on what is up.

[lokuputha]

Ok suspension then right, that seems to be the majority of the vote. Can anyone give any input on what type of setup. I know that I want tien racing springs, not to sure about the struts. KYB or something like that, Do not know. I shall research and see what kind of money I have. But will love your guys input on what is up.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=suspension

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=suspension

if you are doing the suspension, go for a complete job, bushings, ball joints, springs, dampers, and sway bars.

NOTE: For daily driving, you will find matching a mild spring with a sway bar set will give you the best ride and comfort, while still being sporty.

My choice: Tein H-Tech Springs, Tokico HP Shocks, Suspension Technique Sway bars, and new Honda OEM bushings.

Have fun

[slammed4thgen]

dont mess with springs and shocks...these guys all say do it right and then tell you the cheap way out? full coilovers homie and dont cheap out like i did get the func forms or some badass tein ss be ready to drop at least 1000

[Turbo Dave]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=suspension

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ght=suspension

if you are doing the suspension, go for a complete job, bushings, ball joints, springs, dampers, and sway bars.

...
My choice: Tein H-Tech Springs, Tokico HP Shocks, Suspension Technique Sway bars, and new Honda OEM bushings.

Have fun

well put, you can get an energry suspsension master set for 100 $ and pick up a pair of tockico springs and struts for 300$ or even less add a reall (not ebay brand) sway bar up front and your car will handle with modern day sports cars.

[deevergote]

dont mess with springs and shocks...these guys all say do it right and then tell you the cheap way out? full coilovers homie and dont cheap out like i did get the func forms or some badass tein ss be ready to drop at least 1000

Tein SS vs. the Neuspeed Cup Kit... we'll see who handles better.

However, for about $750, you CAN get some really nice coilovers (F&F Autolife Type 2). Still, coilovers often provide TOO MUCH adjustability. In the hands of someone that doesn't know what they are doing, it'd be a bad thing. Springs and shocks are good for the beginner... install em and forget em. Just get good stuff.