DIY: A-Spec Suspension on ep3

[lordofthesiths]

you've miss understood what i'm asking about. I was referring to usedep3's post about using the DC5 trailing arms so you don't have to grind the struts down.
What i'm saying is that if you use the DC5 trailing arm you also have to use the DC5 LCA BC of the bolt pattern of the LCA.

[iDom]

I see what you're saying now. My mistake. Here's my take on it. This suspension is good, no doubt, but I believe what makes it 'great' is it's price at 650 brand new, and the simplicity of the installation.

If grinding the rears down is a concern, I might suggest getting a nice set of coilovers instead because after the price you'd pay for the tie rod ends and new LCA's and all the other components, you'll probably of spent the same amount, if not more, PLUS a lot more work load doing it.

A set of ep3 specific progress, buddy club, tein, etc.. coilovers can be had for about 1k, you'll have to decide what's best for you. The a-spec with tie rod ends and all the other stuff is about 750 after tax and everything else, plus 2 LCA's and everything else, especially if you get them new, will easily be over 1k.

[usedep3]

you've miss understood what i'm asking about. I was referring to usedep3's post about using the DC5 trailing arms so you don't have to grind the struts down.
What i'm saying is that if you use the DC5 trailing arm you also have to use the DC5 LCA BC of the bolt pattern of the LCA.

well, i was just saying that it is an option (an expensive option), if the installer didnt want to grind anything or press in new bushings. as far as i know, you cannot buy just the DC5 or the EP3 rear LCA. the trailing arm comes with the LCA already installed as one piece. i assumed that when i said trailing arm, people understood that meant trailing arm plus the LCA bc honda does not sell them separately. we all know that the LCA and the trailing arm can be disassembled from one another and replaced with aftermarket LCAs from Skunk2, megan, etc, etc

so yes, we're both right in a way, the DC5 trailing arm implys that you have to use the DC5 LCA that comes with it. good looking out though