How to make rear coil-overs using factory struts, with pics. (Page 39/49)
Fie Ro JAN 17, 01:49 PM
I built these a couple of years ago (after reading this thread ):

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Originally posted by Fie Ro:
New koni's with Held coilover kit




Didnt post the build itself but this may be usefull info when using Koni shocks. The perch is easily cut off with a grinding wheel:


Then you will find it will not slide off because the top of the Koni strut tapers a bit outwards:

No problem. But this also means the inner diameter of the new sleeve is bigger than the diameter of the lower strut, so :

My advice is not to cut too much off this ring because it helps centering the sleeve..

With the sleeves installed I filled the gap at the top with sealant to keep water and debris out

Hope this helps..
SGS JAN 17, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by IVANNATINKLE:


ohh god thats no good! i hope these fit if not ill have to try to hone them out?? or sand the hell out of my strut tube untill they fit.. they look to be pretty close to the right size?



I think some of the shock bodies are 1-7/8". Your strut tubes are probably 50mm, just shy of 2".

You might be able to hone the sleeves, but pack a lunch, you'll be there a while. Don't try to narrow the strut tube! Not only will that take longer, remember that the strut is a structural component of your suspension. If it fails because the wall is too thin, you're gonna have a bad day.
Tha Driver JAN 18, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by couldahadaV8:


OK, the box says "90-97 Accord". The box is kind of generic so it doesn't have a brand or make on it, but now you do have all the info you need to buy some.



THANK YOU for that.
Been offline all weekend long due to Winstream BS....


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Originally posted by SGS:
The best reason to buy the components instead of a kit meant for another car is that you'll only pay for the stuff you actually need. You buy the Honda kit, you get stuff for all four corners when you only need two, and the springs might not be right for your application.


Yeah but I need sleeves for two Fieros, & you can buy those for what just 2 sleeves cost WITHOUT the nuts the springs rest on. Springs can be bought separately, & I may be able to use the springs on other cars.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

You braggin' or complainin'?
Patrick JAN 18, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by couldahadaV8:

That looks more or less like the kit I bought. It will work fine with 12" springs. You will find that the spring seat is around 2" from the bottom, so that length of threaded sleeve is good.




Thanks.

I just want to double-check on something before I actually order a set - Are all four sleeves exactly the same in the 90-97 Accord kit. In other words, the sleeves aren't different for the "front" as opposed to the "rear" are they? I suspect they're all the same, but I just want to make sure before I post in my local Fiero club's forum to see who wants to split a set.
couldahadaV8 JAN 18, 07:42 PM

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I just want to double-check on something before I actually order a set - Are all four sleeves exactly the same in the 90-97 Accord kit. In other words, the sleeves aren't different for the "front" as opposed to the "rear" are they? I suspect they're all the same, but I just want to make sure before I post in my local Fiero club's forum to see who wants to split a set.



With the kit I bought, there were 2 different sizes of sleeves, 2 were 7" and 2 were 5". With 12" springs either will work. The 5" may even work with 10" springs, but I'm not positive.

Rick
Patrick JAN 18, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by couldahadaV8:

With the kit I bought, there were 2 different sizes of sleeves, 2 were 7" and 2 were 5".




Interesting. The diameter of the sleeves was all the same though, right?
IVANNATINKLE JAN 19, 01:58 AM
dose anyone have an extra set of the screws to keep the nut in place my sleeves didn't come with a set will pay for them!! also if the sleeves i bought don't fit anybody want to go 1/2's on a set?
couldahadaV8 JAN 19, 07:05 AM

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Originally posted by Patrick:
Interesting. The diameter of the sleeves was all the same though, right?



right
Patrick JAN 19, 03:13 PM

Thanks Rick.
Dennis LaGrua JAN 19, 03:34 PM
Great post and some good looking work. Having never used coil overs, I don't have a performance comparison to share but the obvious advantage of adjustability and ability to change spring rates must have a positive impact. .
I'd like to ask the question of the people that have done this modification. Is there any noticable increase in handling or traction? Was it worth the work.? It also should be noted that the coils are already over the springs on a stock Fiero so how much improvement is really obtained.? Any comments are appreciated.

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