DIY: A-Spec Suspension on ep3

[chrisbtsc]

i still have those bushings for sale if anyone wants them...it would be cheaper than buying it from honda...they're brand new
FOR ANYONE READING THIS THREAD IN THE FUTURE!....PM ME! I WILL PROBABLY STILL HAVE THEM!

...its hard trying to get rid of these bushings because no one needs them..

ill do $6+ Shipping and paypal...

Do you still have those bushings for sale?

[Eddie Murphy]

order 200A, the 02-04 (200) has been discontinued.

So these are the 05-06 then, right??? Thanks.

[method:]

Yes.

[88fox05si]

I just finished with the rear shocks. They weren't too difficult to install, but I needed an additional jack to get the bolt holes to line up.

A short trip around the block tells me that the car feels much better than stock.

[Eddie Murphy]

So when I change up the tie rod ends to rsx s type do I use s type ball joints? what year ball joints?

[Eddie Murphy]

After settling a bit here is what it looks like now:

[dirtyMETHOD]

^^^ looking good Eddie

[Eddie Murphy]

^^^ looking good Eddie

Thanks Elyson... and I love me some A-Spec's...

[2004ep3hatch]

My A-Spec drop

[Eddie Murphy]

My A-Spec drop

Looking good Tommy...

[b_ron]

Why is a new jam nut to adjust the toe necessary? (90301-S5A-003)
Can't you just use the existing nut that's already on the car?

[jjr007]

I like your new paint job Tommy! I had to put some aspecs in my car in March, as I found out at inspection time that my Eibach Pro kit front springs were both broken (damn N.E. potholes) I got to give them a good workout in June on the Tail of the Dragon. Sweet setup is all I have to say.

[VividSI]

alright fellow EP's, I have read through this thread and I'm considering swapping out my suspension again, I have had OEM, HFP, Tokico Blue, and now my current setup is yellow koni with HFP springs and they are starting to make noise when I turn the wheel, my shop says the front shock is moving around and its been over 50K so they probably could be replaced anyway, I can't believe an A-Spec kit is even still available to order at this point and I was considering ordering a new Mugen SS kit until I read this thread and if its still available I could get 2 A-Spec kits for the price of the Mugen kit.

I do have some concerns though, people are talking about needing RSX-S tie rods and a new EP rear bushing??? this may not matter but my car is equipped with a complete RSX-S brake upgrade, drive shafts/hubs.

[VividSI]

I may have answered some of my own questions because page one of this thread becomes the newest post depending on whether you are logged in or not. very confusing.

[ep_steve]

so after months of riding on blow stock struts with junk2 sleeves, i decided to go the aspec route.
i ordered the suspension saturday from curry and received it on tuesday ($715 after shipping)
i also ordered all of the necessary parts, along with the rear ep3 bushings from honda automotive ($125 after shipping)
had a buddy of mine press out the rsx bushings and press in the ep3 bushings, why not do it right? (gave him $50)after a couple hours of work, we got the suspension on last night. with the exception of a few roadblocks, the install went relatively smooth.
imo, the drop is pretty much perfect height (205/55/16), and based on what I've read it'll settle a bit more
i noticed the handling improvement immediately, even without getting an alignment. the steering is pretty straight and i haven't noticed any pulling to one side or another, so i plan on giving it a week or two to allow it to settle before getting it aligned.
ill update with some pictures in a few days.
a big thanks goes to everybody who contributed to this forum, i wouldn't be able to do it without you guys.