Oem set up

[davidpingu]

I currently have coilovers and want to go back to oem. I've found someone who's selling struts on their own but no bolts or top mounts. Can anyone confirm what I'd need to complete the switch? Guessing I'd use existing hub bolts at base of strut but not sure if the bolts in the top mounts of my coilovers are specific to them or they just get used to bolt up the new top mounts. And speaking of top mounts can I also buy these new from Honda? Does anyone know what they cost for a set? Thanks,
Dave

 

[TypeRiter]

You'll need some top-mounts.

When the Ohlins coilovers are removed, all parts, with the exception of top mounts (beacuse you don't have these), should be available to you to fit the new OEM struts.

The 3 bolts that bolt in the bay will be usable with OEM top mounts, which are probably cheaper to source second hand than they are new... I believe they are quite expensive. The 2 large bolts (one of which might be a camber bolt) that hold the base of the towers to the hub should currently be securing your Ohlins; these will do the same job on an OEM unit.

When you sell the Ohlins do no sell them with any bolts, as you will need all the nuts and bolts that secure the Ohlins to the car will do the same for the OEM suspension.

In the politest way possible, if you're not familar with suspension, enlist the help of someone who is, or take it somewhere; If you're not sure how it goes together and with what parts, then it's not a good idea to take it apart - as your query kinda suggests.

Otherwise, good luck, work slowly and carefully. You're removing old components, copious amounts of WD40, patience, strenght, and care, need only apply.

 

[Spoons86]

As above really pal, take your time and check and check again once done, taking mine off today once F1 is over we can compare notes later

 

[davidpingu]

Spoons that would be great thanks. Whilst I'm no qualified mechanic I'm on a budget and tired of paying stupid labour costs. With the car being an import I think us owners tend to know out cars better than the average garage withe the exception obviously of the specialists. This car is without doubt a learning curve for me but everyone has to start somewhere don't they? All well and good saying leave it up to someone who knows but it can add hundreds of pounds to a job. So far with the help of a couple of good mates we've done a thermostat change, replaced both ball joints and the drivers side drive shaft as well as adjusted the suspension height and done a gearbox fluid change. I'd hate to think what that lot would have cost me in labour! I'm fairly confident in my ability to change whole suspension units over as they normally come but after looking at some diagrams of how many little bits and pieces there are that make up the units I think I'd find it more difficult to build one from scratch unless I'd already taken the same unit apart. Should be a simple swap over job if I buy complete units rather than a few spares and try and source the missing components seperately. Once I do the job I'll know exactly how it all goes too. I must say the RSX manual has been a great help up to now as has all the advice and experience you guys have to offer. Cheers chaps.

 

[George K]

Don't forget that the tracking will need checking as it changes considerably if the camber is different.