The rough ride would likely just be because the springs are compressed.
I've never heard of that setup being fitted to a Prelude. Would love to see pics if they are still installed.
89 si 4ws
Moderators: RedRacer, spiffyguido
- spiffyguido
- Moderator
- Posts: 2196
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:55 am
- Prelude Model: 1991 SE-SR
- Location: Alberta, Canada
- Contact:
-
- Lude Dude
- Posts: 19
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:15 pm
- Prelude Model: 1989si4ws
- Location: Tuscaloosa Al,
Re: 89 si 4ws
Im goin to look under there tommorrow and see, but I'd rather have a great set of lowering springs for ride quality and handling, the last thing I want is a bouncy lowrider.
- spiffyguido
- Moderator
- Posts: 2196
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:55 am
- Prelude Model: 1991 SE-SR
- Location: Alberta, Canada
- Contact:
Re: 89 si 4ws
I can't say enough good things about the set of Tokico struts and matching springs that I have. Easily the best mod I've ever made to my car in terms of pure driving enjoyment. Worth every penny.
This is what I have:
Tokico HPK223 HP Suspension Kit for Honda Prelude
Note: As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
This is what I have:
Tokico HPK223 HP Suspension Kit for Honda Prelude
Note: As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
-
- Lude Dude
- Posts: 19
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:15 pm
- Prelude Model: 1989si4ws
- Location: Tuscaloosa Al,
Re: 89 si 4ws
Ok, I hit 6500 today, messing with a gen 5 around 65-70mph redline being 6800, and the battery light came on immediately what's that about?
- spiffyguido
- Moderator
- Posts: 2196
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:55 am
- Prelude Model: 1991 SE-SR
- Location: Alberta, Canada
- Contact:
Re: 89 si 4ws
I'd check the alternator. It would have been spinning pretty fast and something malfunctioned.
-
- Lude Dude
- Posts: 19
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:15 pm
- Prelude Model: 1989si4ws
- Location: Tuscaloosa Al,
Re: 89 si 4ws
So, I'm pretty sure the alternator is goin out. When I turn the headlights on they were real dim, and the radio went off and the car kinda jerked around when I tried to drive at night time.
- spiffyguido
- Moderator
- Posts: 2196
- Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:55 am
- Prelude Model: 1991 SE-SR
- Location: Alberta, Canada
- Contact:
Re: 89 si 4ws
Yeah. Alternator most likely.
Have your battery tested to be sure it's okay before you spring for a new alternator, but I bet that's the source of your troubles.
Most major stores that sell car batteries will test them for free. Walmart, etc.
Have your battery tested to be sure it's okay before you spring for a new alternator, but I bet that's the source of your troubles.
Most major stores that sell car batteries will test them for free. Walmart, etc.
-
- Lude Dude
- Posts: 19
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:15 pm
- Prelude Model: 1989si4ws
- Location: Tuscaloosa Al,
Re: 89 si 4ws
It was the alternator, I put a new one on with a new belt, and all is well. I also picked up a new set of NGK plugs, ordered a set of red 8.0mm Taylor plug wires, and a WeaponR cold air induction for my new 89'.