Weekend test - Civic coilover setup on a CB7

[Noridetoolow]

Ok....I just posted this on Honda-Tech in reference to a question someone was asking about similarities and I thought it might be interesting for you guys here. Ima try this sometime this weekend....crossing my fingers! lol

I just bought a 92 CB7 Accord sedan....kept the KSport coilover setup from my 95 GSR. Called KSport and the ONLY parts I would have to change are the top hats. ( $80 each!!! ) Struts, Springs ( to include spring rates ) are ALL THE SAME. Check link below for details on specs. Now I know I said GSR but the KSport kit was originally bought for an EF, using the EF forks I was able to to use on the GSR with no problems.

My plan for this weekend is to see if I can use the CB7's OEM top hats with the Ksports. I believe all Ill have to do is make the strut shaft hole a hair bigger as the KSport strut is thicker. Im not going to jimmy rig anything, it will either work or not work and I have a backup OEM suspension to test on.

Ill also note that the EF fork is about 1-2mm narrower at the fork end than the CB fork. If Im LUCKY the CB fork strut shaft will fit the Ksports but this I wont know till I get home tonight and compare the EF and CB forks. Im not factoring in possible height differences in OEM struts. Since the KSports are fully adjustable this is a non-factor for my application. Hope this helps in some way.

Oh and for all you who will ask.. WHY am I doing this?? Because im married with three kids, supporting a minitrucking habit and Im BROKE! LOL The KSports wont sell used for even enough to get a lower end setup like the Function Form Type 1s. The Ksports have 32 way adjustable valving and the struts cost $125 each shipped when and if I need new ones. ( 2 are new now ) In addition I can use springs from other setups ( like Ground Control ) or KSport when and if I decide to up the spring rates....which I will probably do here in the future.

If all goes as planned....it simply means that if you find a used coilover setup for a EF, EG, DC, etc.....it very well might work on your CB7 using your factory top hats.....these setups are MUCH MUCH more plentiful and available "used" in comparision to CB setups.....I cannot find ONE used setup anywhere at the moment I will take pics and if all goes as planned will post up as a DIY

[Maple50175]

80is cheap! go for it!

[Noridetoolow]

$80 x 4 and they have to make them per order ( according to guy on the phone )....thats $320 + shipping.... half the cost of a NEW Function Form setup

[mndude07]

If it works, that's good.

The CB7 is significantly heavier than the civic or integra though, so your shocks aren't going to be working as well as they're supposed to. Especially if you go stiffer on the springs, you'll need to have the shocks re-valved most likely.

[Noridetoolow]

If it works, that's good.

The CB7 is significantly heavier than the civic or integra though, so your shocks aren't going to be working as well as they're supposed to. Especially if you go stiffer on the springs, you'll need to have the shocks re-valved most likely.

Im almost positive that the rep at KSport told me the struts were the same, only thing he has to check on was the rear top hats and I figured out they were different soon as I got home. I will work on this tomorrow and let everyone know. My reference to ride quality is my GSR that has only been gone a few weeks so i should have a good comparrison to base this on. ANother good point to this is when and if the shocks go, just order the ones that are Accord specific...assuming im wrong in them being the same shocks.....pretty sure the guy told me they were though.

[oneoffaccord]

i really hate when people try to mix and match suspension parts from other cars like this. its so much of a waste of time. good luck

[Noridetoolow]

i really hate when people try to mix and match suspension parts from other cars like this. its so much of a waste of time. good luck

waste of time? As opposed to spending $300 on top hats that you dont see....ok, with the exception of the small alunimum ring that is visible through the shock towers that is. The FUNCTIONAL parts are all the same. The spring rates you can even look at for yourself on KSports website...same for Civic and Accord. KSport told me on the phone that the kits used the same struts.....all said and done Im simply using what I have and saving a lot of money....money that I DONT have, LOL

[C91BLX7]

waste of time? As opposed to spending $300 on top hats that you dont see....ok, with the exception of the small alunimum ring that is visible through the shock towers that is. The FUNCTIONAL parts are all the same. The spring rates you can even look at for yourself on KSports website...same for Civic and Accord. KSport told me on the phone that the kits used the same struts.....all said and done Im simply using what I have and saving a lot of money....money that I DONT have, LOL

I don't know if i'd really wanna buy/use from a company that uses same specs for two cars with two completely different specs

[93blackcb7]

when it comes to suspension i wouldnt mess with mixing it up but thats just me

[nevi325]

when It Comes To Suspension I Wouldnt Mess With Mixing It Up But Thats Just Me :d

+1125461648

[mndude07]

I don't know if i'd really wanna buy/use from a company that uses same specs for two cars with two completely different specs

Hit the nail on the head. Do the civic and accord have the exact same weights and suspension geometries? No.

[Bongo]

Have you tried just selling the civic setup you have and using that money for some accord setup....new?

[illestatus]

do your thing bro, if it works good on you, if not...whatever, at least you tried.

[ikayto]

My tein SS came with civic top hats, so the old owner was using them on his civic/integra.

[Noridetoolow]

Have you tried just selling the civic setup you have and using that money for some accord setup....new?

Yeah....FAIL on that as they didnt bring enough...so this is step 2 and if it doesnt work I wont run them long.

KSport has a pretty good rep....I am happy with their products so far and most others that use them are as well. As i mentioned above though, anything I dont like about the setup I can change if I want to, struts, springs etc.....without breaking the bank doing it one step at a time.