kingmotorsports to release suspension mods for si

[tony speed]

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=2365

i was just thinking about how to correct my bump steer when i read this.

[SiR Medic]

Yeah I remember that article from last year...

Haven't heard anything about it since. $2500 seems like a pantsload of money just to lower the suspension though!

And what's with the "upgrade" to 205/55ZR-15 tires? Since you're throwing that much money around, might as well go for at least 16"s!

[tony speed]

yea i was wondering how old this article was......all the companies are going extra slow with these mods..but i guess that just means better products

[IceD out N CALI]

Originally posted by tony speed
yea i was wondering how old this article was......all the companies are going extra slow with these mods..but i guess that just means better products

lets hope for better products:)

[tony speed]

I wrote them today cause I want my mugen mods:



To whom it may concern,


Recently, I've been looking into fixing the bump steer problem that I
have on my 2002 civic si. On searching the web, I ran across an article
that Car and Driver published last year March in which Scott Zellner of
King Motor Sports said that a suspension kit for the si was in
development. Since this article was published there has been no word on
these suspension modification being released for the ep3. Is this
product, along with the sway bar, still going to be released? I think
many ep3 owners are eagerly awaiting such upgrades as can be seen by
reading the forums on www.ephatch.com. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

[mrfixit687]

wats bumpsteer? i never herad of that before

[CleanBlackSi02]

Most suspension systems like that will run you at least that much. I'd have to have some serious track time to warrant spending that much on suspension. This kit is obviously meant for a serious racer...or somebody with lots of cash to burn.

[tony speed]

I'm about this close to running around in my cubicle.....here the reply i got from king:


From: King Motorsports Unlimited, Inc. <tech-staff@kingmotorsports.com>
Subject: RE: civic si suspension mods
Date: 04 Jun 2003 14:12:35 -0500
Hello,

Thank you for your email. The Mugen 25 mm rear sway bar has been available
for quite some time. It is an easy bolt that really improves the handling of
the EP3.

Mugen has just released a suspension kit for the EP3. The price will be
$1000.00 for the complete set. This kit will address all bump steer issues.
We will publish specs on this kit on our website very shortly. We will have
these kits in stock in approx. 2 weeks.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Best Regards,


:eek: :D great scott batman

[tony speed]

Originally posted by mrfixit687
wats bumpsteer? i never herad of that before

look what happens to your steering next time a wheel on your ep hits a big bump in the road...the steering goes to hell

[Suk02Si]

Originally posted by mrfixit687
wats bumpsteer? i never herad of that before

Bump steer (http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/longtech3.htm)

HTH :)

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by tony speed
I'm about this close to running around in my cubicle.....here the reply i got from king:

[B]
From: King Motorsports Unlimited, Inc. <tech-staff@kingmotorsports.com>
Subject: RE: civic si suspension mods

Mugen has just released a suspension kit for the EP3. The price will be
$1000.00 for the complete set. This kit will address all bump steer issues.
We will publish specs on this kit on our website very shortly. We will have
these kits in stock in approx. 2 weeks.




:eek: Thats great news! Cant wait!

[xlr8]

the sway bar is great. ive had it for over a year. king is prety slow with their products. every time i stop by i ask scott or bob if there is anything new out. they are working on their si for the si challenge.

[AkronSi]

A grand isn't to bad if it's a similar setup to the one mentioned in the C&D article.

[BlasTech]

Originally posted by xlr8
the sway bar is great. ive had it for over a year. king is prety slow with their products. every time i stop by i ask scott or bob if there is anything new out. they are working on their si for the si challenge.

Si Challenge?? Tell us more about this, is it a NASA event?

[tony speed]

Originally posted by xlr8
the sway bar is great. ive had it for over a year. .

how badly do you think it will hinder my future exhaust upgrades.....i want to go to 2.5 inch or 3 inch pipe when i put on the turbo

[LordKoo]

Dude, what bump steer? What do you expect from driving on the street, ain't a race track!

Second, EP does not have wishbone which compensate for any change in road irregularities faster than Macpeherson struts.

Try driving a Maxima, you will know that our suspension is already one of the best in FWD.

[tony speed]

all the things you just said make no sense.....please read a book on suspension

[siep]

The Mugen suspension lowers the car 15mm, which is about 0.6 inches. Not very much of a change in height. You can see them at www.mugen-power.com, the japanese sight. :(

[Suk02Si]

It lowers the Type R 15mm. The Type R is already 19mm lower than the Si.

15mm + 19mm = 34mm

34mm is just about 1.25"

:)

[BlasTech]

sounds like just enough drop, but maybe a litte more would be better... can anyone ocnvert those Newtons to ft-lb spring rates? Thats what I really wnat to know.

[tony speed]

Originally posted by tony speed
I'm about this close to running around in my cubicle.....here the reply i got from king:


From: King Motorsports Unlimited, Inc. <tech-staff@kingmotorsports.com>
Subject: RE: civic si suspension mods
Date: 04 Jun 2003 14:12:35 -0500
Hello,

Thank you for your email. The Mugen 25 mm rear sway bar has been available
for quite some time. It is an easy bolt that really improves the handling of
the EP3.

Mugen has just released a suspension kit for the EP3. The price will be
$1000.00 for the complete set. This kit will address all bump steer issues.
We will publish specs on this kit on our website very shortly. We will have
these kits in stock in approx. 2 weeks.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Best Regards,


:eek: :D great scott batman


still waiting......:(