Suspension Light steering since having eibach's installed - Page 2

Syx · 8th June 2012, 09:34

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Originally Posted by Revs FN2

Syx, you've been here a while now, you should know better! I demand you get FRS NOW! Seriously though, nothing.. NOTHING has improved the feel of the car more that FRS. The difference is stunning (mainly the feel of the rear end on the limit)

Hahaha! It is on the list of "to do's"

RAMB0 · 8th June 2012, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Revs FN2

The kit is reasonably cheap, but they need installing as part of the FRS. Call ABP or TDi North for a price

As people keep saying like revs get a frs (fast road set up) by the pros not just wheel alignment hope you get it done it makes the car much better

roundy · 29th June 2012, 16:39

Just been to local garage they think it could be the driving rack, or something to do with the springs. Never felt a car with handling like mine before as the turning changes so much.

Guess is will be a job for Honda

Woette · 29th June 2012, 19:18

would it be an option to re install the old springs ans see how the car behaves then?

Relic · 30th June 2012, 11:38

Lean on the corners where the bonnet meets the wing over the struts.
See if you have any give at all.
See if both sides collapse and rebound the same.

Not hitech but will rule out obvious stuff like seized/bent damper

roundy · 2nd July 2012, 16:19

Dammit, steering rack and motor need to be replaced.

Honda want £1,600+ for the work

Does anyone know where i could get this work done other than Honda in the west midlands?

Cheers
James

roundy · 9th July 2012, 16:01

Looks like i am not going to be able to get round having to pay out a small fortune to resolve the steering issues.

Parts from Honda are £1,300 alone

Relic · 9th July 2012, 19:01

HONDA CIVIC GEN 8 POWER STEERING RACK + MOTOR EPS 2006 - 2011 | eBay

roundy · 9th July 2012, 21:08

Cheers for checking mate.

also had this one in mind - BREAKING FOR SPARES HONDA CIVIC 2008 i-CTDi 2.2 S-TYPE POWER STEERING RACK ONLY | eBay

ash_rage · 9th July 2012, 21:10

Out of interest what did they say was wrong with the steering rack?

roundy · 9th July 2012, 21:19

Wouldn't give allot of information to be honest, just kept with the whole unit needed replacing.

I have been quoted £240 for fitting which is estimated to take 7 hours.

Sound about right guys?

ash_rage · 10th July 2012, 00:30

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Originally Posted by roundy

Wouldn't give allot of information to be honest, just kept with the whole unit needed replacing.

I have been quoted £240 for fitting which is estimated to take 7 hours.

Sound about right guys?

Maybe ask them to clarify what the issue is with the steering rack before you spend out that sort of money, it's pretty major they are claiming it needs to be changed. Have you had any accidents in the car?

As for the reported issue, lowering a car causes negative camber, in an ideal scenario camber bolts would be fitted to correct any excess negative camber.

Excessive negative camber can cause the steering to feel weird, you've lowered your car by a whole 25mm so I would get the camber measured at least and maybe corrected.

roundy · 10th July 2012, 08:36

I will try and get more info on the problem, as for camber bolts they made no difference when fitted. The steering still makes a loud clunk noise half through turning.

To be honest I am at the point now that I will probably get this replaced and sell the car

ash_rage · 10th July 2012, 08:53

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Originally Posted by roundy

I will try and get more info on the problem, as for camber bolts they made no difference when fitted. The steering still makes a loud clunk noise half through turning.

To be honest I am at the point now that I will probably get this replaced and sell the car

A loud clunk when half turning?

Whoever fitted the springs did they fit the top mounts lined up correctly?

The reason I say this is that I had the same symptom and it was fixed when ABP realligned the top mount to its correct position.

roundy · 10th July 2012, 10:34

I assume so mate, i had the car back after the springs had been fitted and everything was fine for about 3-4 months then i started to notice the problems.

Saying that i would be really happy if i could get the car back to how i remember

Relic · 10th July 2012, 18:09

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Originally Posted by ash_rage

A loud clunk when half turning?

Whoever fitted the springs did they fit the top mounts lined up correctly?

The reason I say this is that I had the same symptom and it was fixed when ABP realligned the top mount to its correct position.

Was thinking that myself TBH
Topmounts is not unusual....rack is very unusual.

roundy · 11th July 2012, 13:01

Not managed to get anymore info out of Honda

I have taken the plunge and managed to get a rack and motor taken from a 2009 low milage Civic, no reserves on either and got both for £90 including delivery with a 30 day warranty.

I also found out about a Rack and steering specialist very local to me after i had purchased the above who quoted £140 to repair my current one.

Who ever i get to do the work i will get them to check the top mounts, thanks for all the replies guys.

Relic · 11th July 2012, 22:04

Good luck...let us know what happens

roundy · 11th July 2012, 22:20

Looked at a new Scirocco today 1.4 TSI and 170 TDI god, they are so boring inside to a civic!!!!!

ash_rage · 11th July 2012, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Relic

Good luck...let us know what happens

+1

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roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	Just been to local garage they think it could be the driving rack, or something to do with the springs. Never felt a car with handling like mine before as the turning changes so much. Guess is will be a job for Honda

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Woette Car: '07 1.8 MR Type-S 63000 km Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 1,833 Thanks given: 90 Thanked 115 Times in 114 Posts iTrader: (0)	would it be an option to re install the old springs ans see how the car behaves then?

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Relic Cockup Specialist Car: 2007 2.2 Type 'S' GT, Bronze Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: uk Posts: 12,204 Thanks given: 740 Thanked 1,472 Times in 1,289 Posts iTrader: (0)	Lean on the corners where the bonnet meets the wing over the struts. See if you have any give at all. See if both sides collapse and rebound the same. Not hitech but will rule out obvious stuff like seized/bent damper

2nd July 2012, 16:19	#26 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	Dammit, steering rack and motor need to be replaced. Honda want £1,600+ for the work Does anyone know where i could get this work done other than Honda in the west midlands? Cheers James

9th July 2012, 16:01	#27 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	Looks like i am not going to be able to get round having to pay out a small fortune to resolve the steering issues. Parts from Honda are £1,300 alone

9th July 2012, 19:01	#28 (permalink)
Relic Cockup Specialist Car: 2007 2.2 Type 'S' GT, Bronze Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: uk Posts: 12,204 Thanks given: 740 Thanked 1,472 Times in 1,289 Posts iTrader: (0)	HONDA CIVIC GEN 8 POWER STEERING RACK + MOTOR EPS 2006 - 2011 \| eBay

9th July 2012, 21:08	#29 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	Cheers for checking mate. also had this one in mind - BREAKING FOR SPARES HONDA CIVIC 2008 i-CTDi 2.2 S-TYPE POWER STEERING RACK ONLY \| eBay

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ash_rage Supporter Car: CTR GT Join Date: 14th January 2010 Location: London and Essex Posts: 6,436 Thanks given: 702 Thanked 558 Times in 467 Posts iTrader: (21)	Out of interest what did they say was wrong with the steering rack?

9th July 2012, 21:19	#31 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	Wouldn't give allot of information to be honest, just kept with the whole unit needed replacing. I have been quoted £240 for fitting which is estimated to take 7 hours. Sound about right guys?

10th July 2012, 08:36	#33 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	I will try and get more info on the problem, as for camber bolts they made no difference when fitted. The steering still makes a loud clunk noise half through turning. To be honest I am at the point now that I will probably get this replaced and sell the car

10th July 2012, 10:34	#35 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	I assume so mate, i had the car back after the springs had been fitted and everything was fine for about 3-4 months then i started to notice the problems. Saying that i would be really happy if i could get the car back to how i remember

11th July 2012, 13:01	#37 (permalink)
roundy Never tap! Thread starter Car: 2007 Type S 2.2GT Milano Red Join Date: 5th August 2008 Location: West mids Posts: 742 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (2)	Not managed to get anymore info out of Honda I have taken the plunge and managed to get a rack and motor taken from a 2009 low milage Civic, no reserves on either and got both for £90 including delivery with a 30 day warranty. I also found out about a Rack and steering specialist very local to me after i had purchased the above who quoted £140 to repair my current one. Who ever i get to do the work i will get them to check the top mounts, thanks for all the replies guys.

11th July 2012, 22:04	#38 (permalink)
Relic Cockup Specialist Car: 2007 2.2 Type 'S' GT, Bronze Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: uk Posts: 12,204 Thanks given: 740 Thanked 1,472 Times in 1,289 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good luck...let us know what happens

11th July 2012, 22:20	#39 (permalink)
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