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Honda del Sol Coilovers

You found a clean del Sol and want it lower and tighter for summer drives with the roof off. We carry Honda del Sol coilovers from four brands, seven kits in all, and four of them are from TEIN.

Not sure which rear shock mounts you have? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Green Honda del Sol lowered on coilovers on a golf course clubhouse drive in the early morning

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

What to check before you pick a del Sol kit

Check these first so the kit you pick fits your car.

Rear lower mount

The KW and Solo-Werks kits need rear lower fork mounts (a U-shaped bracket). Check yours first.

Year

The Solo-Werks kit ends at 1995. KW, TEIN and Ksport run to 1997.

Ride and use

TEIN lists four kits for this car. Tell us how you drive and we can help you choose.

BC Racing coilovers and the del Sol

No BC kit for the del Sol

Our store has no BC Racing kit named for the Honda del Sol. BC's Civic kits for these years don't list the del Sol by name, so call us before ordering one for a del Sol. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers See the Civic page

Four brands for the del Sol

Each one sells a full coilover suspension for this car. Call us and we can compare them: 1-800-460-9106.

Ksport

Ksport has one kit, for 1993 to 1997.

KW has one kit, made for cars with rear lower fork mounts.

Solo-Werks

Solo-Werks has a Civic kit that also fits the del Sol, 1992 to 1995, with rear lower fork mounts.

TEIN

TEIN has four kits, Flex Z, Mono Sport, Street Advance Z and Street Basis Z, all named for the EG1.

All seven Honda del Sol coilover kits

Tap a card to see the kit's price and details.

KW, Solo-Werks, TEIN and Ksport

Code: EG1 (in TEIN kit names)

Good to know: KW names its kit for cars "with rear lower fork mounts". The Solo-Werks Civic kit fits the del Sol with the same note but ends at 1995. All four TEIN kits are named for the EG1: check the code on your car, or call us before ordering a TEIN kit. Ksport has one for 1993 to 1997. No BC Racing kit on our store is named for the del Sol.

Before you buy: what del Sol owners run into

These are the problems del Sol owners report most, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Rear clunk from broken trailing arm bushings

All del Sol, 1993 to 1997

Honda bulletin 00-006 lists the 1993 to 1997 del Sol for a rear clunk or squeak over rough roads from broken rear trailing arm bushings. On Honda-Tech, one owner of a lowered Civic of the same era was told worn trailing arm bushings can squeak too. A worn bushing will keep clunking after the coilovers go in.

Before you install: With the rear apart, inspect both trailing arm bushings for cracks or tearing and replace them before the alignment.

Camber and toe wear after lowering

EG chassis, 1993 to 1997

On Honda-Tech, owners say a drop of about 2 inches or less often needs no camber kit, but a lowered car with toe or camber off can wear tires fast. Washers at the upper arms or adjustable camber arms are the usual fixes. The double wishbone layout gains negative camber as it drops.

Before you install: Set ride height first, then get a full alignment with before and after printouts. Plan rear camber arms on a big drop.

Rear lower shock mount: fork or eyelet

EG chassis Civic and del Sol, 1992 to 1997

Kits for this chassis come in two rear versions, fork and eyelet. The two are not interchangeable, so you must match your car's rear lower mount. With the wrong style, the rear coilover will not bolt to the lower control arm.

Before you install: Look at the bottom of a rear shock before ordering and confirm whether it ends in a fork or an eyelet.

del Sol history

How Honda described the del Sol

Honda's Japanese launch release (our translation) called the CR-X del Sol a two-seater that combines the merits of "open and coupe" bodies in one car.

1992

Japan launchHonda started selling it in Japan on March 6.
Roof

TransTopHonda's release describes an electric open roof, "TransTop," on an SiR version sold in Japan.

del Sol coilover questions

Is there a BC Racing kit for the del Sol?

Not one named for the del Sol. BC lists Civic kits for these years, but their names do not include the del Sol, so call us before trying one.

What does "rear lower fork mounts" mean for my order?

It is in the KW and Solo-Werks kit names. Check which rear lower mount your car has, or call us and we will help you look.

How many TEIN kits are there?

There are four, each named for the EG1: Flex Z, Mono Sport, Street Advance Z and Street Basis Z.

Does the Solo-Werks Civic kit cover a 1996 or 1997 del Sol?

It is listed for 1992 to 1995. For a later car, look at KW, TEIN or Ksport.

Is the del Sol on the Civic page too?

The Solo-Werks kit is listed on both pages, because its name includes the Civic and the del Sol.

What warranty comes with these kits?

Each brand sets its own warranty for its Honda del Sol coilovers. Call us and we will tell you what applies to the kit you choose.

Related Hondas and guides

Coilover Kits by CarSee every car we have a page for. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a del Sol you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your del Sol. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the del Sol is lower. Honda CivicSome Civic kits name the del Sol. Honda S2000Honda's two-seat sports car. Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversHow much tuning a weekend car needs. How to install coiloversCheck rear mounts before you start.

We will help you pick the del Sol coilover kit for your rear mounts, year and driving

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