View Full Version : King and Mugen were very good to me today...
02TafWhtSi
07-29-2003, 03:50 PM
Well, 2 1/2 weeks later and $1036 lighter (after shipping) I have finally received my Mugen Sports Suspension. Bob from King Motorsports (http://www.kingmotorsports.com)
was quite helpful and the sale went very smoothly. I plan on installing them within the upcoming week and will have a FULL review. Until then here are some pics of the kit : :)
02TafWhtSi
07-29-2003, 03:53 PM
Front:
02TafWhtSi
07-29-2003, 03:53 PM
Rear:
02TafWhtSi
07-29-2003, 03:55 PM
mmmm....Mugen :D
Mugen_EP
07-29-2003, 04:40 PM
WOW!:eek: You dont hear those words in the same sentence very often, "King Motorsports" & "helpful". I'm still surprised.:eek:
I'm glad you had a good experience with them but I think I have spent a fair amount on Mugen products and I still get treated like shit from them.
Personally they can suck my left....:D
EP3_DC5
07-29-2003, 05:58 PM
Man, can't wait to hear your review on them.
raiyo
07-29-2003, 06:13 PM
Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi
Well, 2 1/2 weeks later and $1036 lighter (after shipping) I have finally received my Mugen Sports Suspension. Bob from King Motorsports (http://www.kingmotorsports.com)
was quite helpful and the sale went very smoothly. I plan on installing them within the upcoming week and will have a FULL review. Until then here are some pics of the kit : :)
geez, for that price, i wonder should i go with mugen or tein
EP3_DC5
07-29-2003, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by raiyo
geez, for that price, i wonder should i go with mugen or tein
What are the spring rates on both? etc etc?
If you go TEIN you will get to choose your ride height, where the Mugen is non-adjustable.
I'd still go Tein for ride height adjustability.
Civicvtec1ps
07-29-2003, 06:20 PM
Originally posted by raiyo
geez, for that price, i wonder should i go with mugen or tein
well tein is adjustable. so tahts big factor.
we will see how much mugen lowers our ep3.
thats what im wondering. and about price.. its great for fullcoilovers and mugen :confused: :eek:
EP3_DC5
07-29-2003, 06:31 PM
Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
well tein is adjustable. so tahts big factor.
we will see how much mugen lowers our ep3.
thats what im wondering. and about price.. its great for fullcoilovers and mugen :confused: :eek:
It sure is a great price for Mugen and full strut replacements!!! It's just $300 more than Konis and Springs!!!
I just don't think the drop will be quite enough...... but for those looking for a slight drop and a major improvement in handling, I think the Mugen setup will be hard to beat. Need to see how the car looks with them, and reviews!!! Can't wait!!! :D
Makross
07-29-2003, 07:13 PM
whoa thats bad ass:)
Civicvtec1ps
07-29-2003, 07:14 PM
alright spring rates
207 lb/in Front and 413 lb/in rear.
IceD out N CALI
07-29-2003, 07:38 PM
cool, nice stuff. cant wait for the review:)
TezGari
07-29-2003, 07:51 PM
WOW!!! Nice deal!!! Mugen....:)....Tein or Mugen...I dont thin you can go wrong with either one....;)
02SilverSiHB
07-29-2003, 08:27 PM
Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
alright spring rates
207 lb/in Front and 413 lb/in rear.
that's awsome! :p
SiMPLE_SiMON
07-29-2003, 08:31 PM
Could you please weigh the Mugens now since you're not installing them for a few days? If you've got a bathroom scale, it's best to weigh yourself and then weigh youself holding a front shock and then again holding a rear shock. Thanks a bunch.
They do look sweet!
Suk02Si
07-30-2003, 12:01 AM
Can you measure the distance between the lower shock mount and tie rod attachment point?
AkronSi
07-30-2003, 06:09 AM
Congrats on the purchase. If I had the money, I'd get these too.
Will you be installing these your self or having someone else do them? I can't wait to see some pics of them on your car.
Oh yeah, any idea what sort of metal they are made out of?
That is sweet!
Can't wait to read your review.:D
Gasp23
07-30-2003, 06:40 AM
This (http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16719&perpage=15&pagenumber=3) was posted about a week ago. I believe they say it's heavier but by the looks of it it's the perfect drop IMO.
I will have to save for them, I'm defenetly going with the Mugen set up.
02TafWhtSi
07-30-2003, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by SiMPLE_SiMON
Could you please weigh the Mugens now since you're not installing them for a few days? If you've got a bathroom scale, it's best to weigh yourself and then weigh youself holding a front shock and then again holding a rear shock. Thanks a bunch.
They do look sweet!
Ok,
(each) Front assembly - 23 Lbs.
(each) Rear assembly - 10 Lbs.
Me - 158 Lbs :eek: (gained 3 Lbs.)
02TafWhtSi
07-30-2003, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by Suk02Si
Can you measure the distance between the lower shock mount and tie rod attachment point?
OK,
lower shock mount to tie rod attachment = roughly 9.75 in (or) 24.75 cm
02TafWhtSi
07-30-2003, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by AkronSi
Congrats on the purchase. If I had the money, I'd get these too.
Will you be installing these your self or having someone else do them? I can't wait to see some pics of them on your car.
Oh yeah, any idea what sort of metal they are made out of?
My uncle and I will both be installing them at his house (I haven't found a single soul out there who has more automotive knowledge than this guy ;) ) I assume they are steel but I'm not positive. They seem too heavy for aluminum but call King Motorsports to make sure - they should know.
rswbrixton
07-30-2003, 05:18 PM
OHHH I love these !!!!
Quick question O2Taf , are the front Mugen struts labeled a specific front passenger and front driver ?
SiMPLE_SiMON
07-30-2003, 05:44 PM
They are steel. Thanks for weighing them. Hopefully you'll be able to weigh the stock units on the same scale that you used to weigh the Mugens.
GRM was running spring rates close to the Mugens and were forced to switch to softer springs after a while due to the ride. That was with Koni dampers though.
Suk02Si
07-31-2003, 02:59 AM
I measured the stock stock shock (bottom to tie rod attachment) and its 10"
That means that lowering the attachment point .25" is all thats needed to eliminate our bump steer problem. I wish there was a way to fix it with our stock shocks:(
97gsr90si
07-31-2003, 05:07 AM
This set up seems like a good deal. Anyone know what the warranty is?...is there a warranty? Correct me if I'm wrong, but Mugen doesn't have a warranty right?
Gasp23
07-31-2003, 06:13 AM
That's my concern about the warranty. Is there a warranty on the parts? I want to do the mugen set up but I'm afraid abou the warranty loss and if there is some sort of warranty with this set up.
02TafWhtSi
07-31-2003, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by rswbrixton
OHHH I love these !!!!
Quick question O2Taf , are the front Mugen struts labeled a specific front passenger and front driver ?
No specific indication - they can be used on either side.
As for the warranty, contact King Motorsports. I didn't ask when I ordered them but I'm not too concerned.
Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
alright spring rates
207 lb/in Front and 413 lb/in rear.
you sure thats right? When GK put them on his EP his spring rate was 433F / 682R...
Adam
02TafWhtSi
08-02-2003, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by Team
you sure thats right? When GK put them on his EP his spring rate was 433F / 682R...
Adam
GK's #"s are correct Team.
Endless_EP
08-02-2003, 01:33 PM
that suspension unit looks tight.. way to go 02TafwhiSI. one question.. do they come assemble like shown in the pics..
thanks...
greenguy
08-02-2003, 04:44 PM
Nice set you got there! Should be a breeze to install!
Cant wait to hear all about them!:)
raiyo
08-02-2003, 05:55 PM
How low is the drop compare to stock?
02TafWhtSi
08-02-2003, 07:01 PM
Thanks alot Endless! The Mugen kit comes 100% assembled and ready to bolt right in. Easy peazy, Japaneasy.
Thanks Greenguy! Too bad I'm not doing this in Ahwatukee so we could go carve some canyons but maybe someday I'll be back...:D
Raiyo - The Mugen kit lowers the Si/SiR 1.4" lower than the stock ride height. A good aggressive drop. ;)
raiyo
08-02-2003, 08:25 PM
I dunno what to do, Tein Basic or Mugen. If the Mugen runs 1.4" lower than stock, that sounds good to me, cuz that's the height I want. As for Teins, I like the idea that I can change the height, but i'll be going with 1.3-1.5" height. God.... I dunno. Teins are 150 cheaper than Mugen.
Civicvtec1ps
08-02-2003, 11:08 PM
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96975
alright. i found thread about mugen suspension .
guy installed on his rsx. drop looks PERFECT to me. not too low. not too high. exactly how i want it. i just need to see on ep3 now. hurry up and install it!!:D
SiMPLE_SiMON
08-03-2003, 12:04 AM
Hurry up and do a search. Pictures of the Mugens on an EP3 have been around for a while now.
Civicvtec1ps
08-03-2003, 12:05 AM
Originally posted by SiMPLE_SiMON
Hurry up and do a search. Pictures of the Mugens on an EP3 have been around for a while now.
yea... i want some pics of 02TafWhtSi's car . along with wheel gap pics. thats what i was asking.
aww well heres pic
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/i=wMTM0MTU0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D
drop is perfect imo.. very nice
02TafWhtSi
08-03-2003, 07:21 AM
Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
hurry up and install it!!:D
This week I PROMISE (just waiting for my uncle to get a free morning) :)
Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi
This week I PROMISE (just waiting for my uncle to get a free morning) :)
waiting sucks :(
02TafWhtSi
08-05-2003, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by ALCT
waiting sucks :(
Yep!
OK, this Friday morning for sure (8/8) . ;)
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