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eBay DNA Motoring Shocks | 88-91 Civic CRX EF | Review & Fitment
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Күн бұрынThe 90 Si needed new shocks. I have been planning on selling it lately and wanted to replace the shocks before I sold it. I recorded some video of the driver rear tire on the same stretch of road before and after the shock replacement and you can see the difference in how the new shocks perform compared to the old Tokico Blue shocks not working at all. The car would bounce up and down on the old shocks before and after the car now feels normal again.
The shocks are by a company called "DNA MOTORING" and were $92 shipped for the complete set. These set was for any 88-91 Civic or CRX. They do not fit the Wagon models. Compared to buying a set at Autozone for about $240 this was quite a deal. I was hesitant at first about quality but they are built very well and after driving on them, they feel great. I compressed the shocks to see how quickly the piston rebounds and it seems to work at the speed that most shocks rebound. No complaints here at all.
I recommend these for anyone looking for a stock replacement shock. Quality, Price, Fit, and Feel of the car all get a thumbs up from me.
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@the_real_greywolf 6 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. I really didn't want to pay over $200 for monroes. Thanks even years later...
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@kounl5304 8 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work, ef alway look good, plan on upgrade motor on my crx myself this summer.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy, and good luck!
@KingofStreet3 8 жыл бұрын
I got koni yellows in the front. and wow. the amount on traction I get. the difference is there. I have it almost stiff
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
I agree, the Koni's are great shocks!
@mvrs98 8 жыл бұрын
Real Honda enthusiast I see. I love it man. Great review.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marwin, appreciate it!!
@vtecnegro85 6 жыл бұрын
Lol i agree because i have some on my crx in the fronts. They've been in the car years and still are stiff. I vouch for this company front shocks they are good.
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, love to hear it!
@joethecollector 8 жыл бұрын
dam jon every time I see a new video i see a another civic and another and another lol. good review on the dna motoring shocks.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
lmao, I bought this a little while back but never intended to keep it. I'll probably sell this one soon. I'd like to keep it but don't have the room at my house.
@joethecollector 8 жыл бұрын
Jon Widmer i hear ya im a sucker for a hatch btw i posted a new pic of my hatch with rear wing installed on google plus
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+joethecollector Your hatch looks so good! Where did you get the wing?
@joethecollector 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer ebay i had it laying around and i finally installed it. I need to get the real Osaka JDM rear wing
@joethecollector 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer thanks for the compliment you should see in person
@lowslo9287 8 жыл бұрын
Aye not true bro I have lowering Springs on my Nissan cut one coil off and bought new shocks they haven't leaked or anything and ride pretty great gonna get some Godspeed coilovers though lol
@neomeg2232 6 жыл бұрын
Another nice video. 👍 I've just got one complaint. Don't care that you took a grinder to the paint. Like you said, no rust in the desert. But you GROUND the paint. Not grinded. For the love of all that's holy man! 😭 I'm pretty sure you've said grinded in every video and I'm not sure I can take it any more. Lol
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry! I'll never do it again, I didn't even realize!
@neomeg2232 6 жыл бұрын
All good man. It just makes my eye twitch. Lol. Keep up the good work though.
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
Lmao, it makes me feel like a goof!!
@spoonfixer3387 8 жыл бұрын
great vid jon! super informative.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@spoonfixer3387 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer im eyeing some buddy club n+ coilovers from a local guy by me. he is asking 350. I checked them.out yesterday and perches look great and the damping adjustments are functional too. i may have fallen into one of those unicorn deals. ill make a unboxing video of the coilovers and the bnib rota track r2 i picked up for 300. makin moves like widmer up in here lol.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Spoon Fixer Sounds like the build is coming along great! I rarely see people with those coils, good stuff!
@spoonfixer3387 8 жыл бұрын
Jon Widmer you on honda tech? I have a build thread on there and i can pm you with annoying tech questions haha.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Spoon Fixer I am, but barely. You can bug me with questions by replying to any of my comments here on youtube. I don't mind at all! 😀
@JayyStudio 3 жыл бұрын
If I put truharts lowering springs will these blowout?
@GarageBuiltHondas 3 жыл бұрын
If they're not too low they should be ok.
@sleepyhours_ 8 жыл бұрын
Are you running any stock shocks with extended top hats on any of your lowered cars, and also what shocks you recommend for a lowered ef??
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have extended top hats on my 90 Civic DX with Koni shocks, my 91 Civic Si with Tokico Blues, and on the rear on my 91 Civic sedan. I only have the rear on my sedan because it has the shortened Skunk2 Shocks. If you can afford it, I recommend the Koni's. The Tokico Blues feel good too on my Si and those are OEM size so you need top hats for those. I've read many good things about Tokico Illumina's but haven't used them yet. Those are also dampening adjustable like the Koni.
@MartinSanchez-ns7hd 4 жыл бұрын
My DNA shocks are all rusted and there’s more body roll after 1 year. I replaced the OEM ones
@GarageBuiltHondas 4 жыл бұрын
They are pretty inexpensive, I'm not surprised.
@yungblade7 4 жыл бұрын
You mean they wore out after a year??
@PitDroidGang 7 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am upgrading to skunk2 Coilovers. Do I need a spring compressor to take out the whole shock/spring assembly?
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
If you are using the coilover sleeves on your stock shocks, then you can use the spring compressor. But I've done many on EF's before and didn't use the compressor. I just put a small pile of towels over and in front of the top hat when it was ready to pop off.
@enriquevaladez1818 8 жыл бұрын
What would your opinion be on Yonaka coilovers?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Good entry level coilover great for a daily driver. I know a guy who has had a set for a while now and he is happy. He says they aren't too stiff.
@efnmadaboutcivics88 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon how have they held up? Looking to replace my stock ones for now until I get into the suspension overhaul lol.
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
I think for a stock height you'll be fine. I sold this car not long after so I can't verify longevity for a lowered setup.
@efnmadaboutcivics88 5 жыл бұрын
@@GarageBuiltHondas I'm stock ride height for now lol not about that low life yet. I'm pretty sure most of my car is still 90's original. After I got the motor out I'm finding a lot more in need of replacing.
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
I'd personally wait and buy the lowering setup you want after saving especially since you do want to lower it. No need to waste money on a stock setup. Be patient, it'll pay off in the long run!
@andresortiz5026 8 жыл бұрын
Hi What is your opinion about de dna motoring shocks? I thinking about buy this shock for my civic eg8
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
For the price it's a good shock, gets the job done. If you plan on going low then I wouldn't suggest it, I imagine they'll blow pretty quickly. A small drop would be ok with some extended top hats.
@B._Smith 6 жыл бұрын
Whats a decent pair of shocks struts for a 91 wagon (RT) keeping stock height.
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
+B. Smith Honestly I'd look into some KYB or Tokico blues for stock height. I really like the Blues at a lowered height with extended top hats. At stock height I imagine they are even better. I'm not sure if those companies make OEM replacement size though since that rear shock has such a low mounting point compared to all the other EF models.
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you could lower it depending on the mounts you use. There are plenty k swapped EF's out there lowered.
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
And then run some decently beefy tires. Most K cars need traction anyway and a bigger tire will help with height too.
@salemaldosari333 6 жыл бұрын
Hey i have a 91 civic for a daily i wanna replace the shocks but was also thinking about lowering it to kill the wheel gap nothing to crazy whats a affordable set up you would go with dont want to spend a arm an leg like a coilover prices
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
They sell these shocks with a coilover set also for a reasonable price also. If you're not going too low they would work well.
@erickrguez5412 8 жыл бұрын
hey bro, how are they working so far? are they worth it? nice EFs by the way :)
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
They are working great! Comfortable ride and feels like stock again!
@erickrguez5412 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer niice, I am buying some for my EG, I was concerned about them but with this review I will go for them lol, thanks for replying bro
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Eg Hatch You're welcome!
@savannahbecerra7712 4 жыл бұрын
They stiilll working about order some
@GarageBuiltHondas 4 жыл бұрын
No idea. The car was sold a long time ago.
@Stabfab 6 жыл бұрын
What's different about the wagovans? Asking because I just got one.
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
The rear shocks have a lower mounting point for the stock spring. The wagons have a much longer rear spring.
@Carlos-bc4gl 8 жыл бұрын
jon! i was looking to lower my 89 ef .. what should i get in the ballpark of around 250-300?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+CarlosNike I'd look at some decent shocks, something that is a shortened shock so you don't need to pay for extended top hats. Then find some coilovers that suit your needs. Summit Racing sells pairs of individual coils where you can pick the spring rate. Is this just to lower the car for looks? Is ride quality important?
@Carlos-bc4gl 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer oh ok, thanks .. both haha looks and quality 50/50.
@Carlos-bc4gl 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer do you think you can possibly link me to either?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+CarlosNike I wouldn't go too low otherwise it will be a bad ride no matter what you use. Search in google, see what kind of prices you can find for whatever shocks you feel like you can afford. Then try summitracing.com for some individual selected coils with a spring rate of your choosing. For a daily, I wouldn't suggest anything heavier than 350 front and maybe like 250 rear. That'll still be a little more stiff but not crazy at all.
@Carlos-bc4gl 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer alright .. thanks !!
@salperrone7220 8 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of how to assemble them? I have the same exact with the whole kit but I'm stuck trying to assemble them please help
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
I do not have a video. The order goes shock, bump stop, dust cover (if using one), flat washer, spring, top hat with bushings already installed, cupped washer, nut.
@efboiz5302 5 жыл бұрын
Are these in the same category as the tokico blues in terms of how good they are?
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
I don't feel like it. The blues have a better rebound. These were softer being pretty much a stock replacement.
@jprock1980 8 жыл бұрын
Still rocking the AZ plates I see. xD
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
For now. lol
@bseries8826 6 жыл бұрын
My crx has them and they are not bad.
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@10GreenDragon10 5 жыл бұрын
How are these doing 11 months later?
@InnerCityGarage 8 жыл бұрын
hey Jon I bought a 90 crx si the turn signal wiring has been messed with I got one side to work but the passagerside has 3 wires and a male crimp slid in it with no wire compared to the driver side which has 4 wires one set for turn signal and one for when the headlights are on. but they arnt the factory wires for the turn sigal portion any ideas where to find wire diagrams I'm having a hard time fixing this and I can't drive without a turn signal
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
I'd check Google. Type in "CRX chassis wiring diagram" and you'll probably get a handful of links to honda-tech and the OEM manuals. You may find a downloadable one if you search well enough.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
and let's see that CRX!!
@InnerCityGarage 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer adding the finishing touches. making a reveal music video its causing quite the stir locally
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Brandon Fleming Sweet, I'll subscribe right now!
@InnerCityGarage 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer posted 3.5 hour to film edit and post
@staticnate4759 8 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 91 civic to looking for one for myself
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@Im_arturo 8 жыл бұрын
You must be Ef Jon. I've heard about you through Brian heller and Marcos
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
what's up man, yup they are good friends!!
@TheDman216 8 жыл бұрын
You also need new bushings on everything..probally deflecting like crazy 150$ usd for a complete kit from prothane
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+TheDman216 It definitely did, the shocks helped a lot but I sold the car shortly after.
@TheDman216 8 жыл бұрын
Jon Widmer Ohh.. seemed like a nice car to do up a little
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+TheDman216 It was, I like money more! lol
@jeffnelson5545 7 жыл бұрын
I have a 90 crx DX I leave in Waco it has a b16a need some help fixing the wiring do know some one close
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
I don't, sorry!
@FroztiProductions 7 жыл бұрын
Please let me know, did they last??? If I use extended top hats can I safely lower my car however much the top hat extends shock travel? maybe even a little more? looking for a 1.5 to 2.5 inch drop.
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
FroztiProductions Top hats will help a lot especially if only n a moderate drop. If you go excessive even with the top hats the shocks will blow, they're just not designed for that.
@FroztiProductions 7 жыл бұрын
Garage Built Hondas I want a 2 inch drop but I think the top hats are typically a 1.5 inch increase... hmmm...
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
FroztiProductions That should be ok
@staticnate4759 8 жыл бұрын
Are you selling any?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Not currently, I gave the 4 I want to keep. 😀
@angelzapien249 8 жыл бұрын
how is the ride in the car bumpy bouncey
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
It feels like a stock setup now. It's very comfortable.
@jamesbolton7237 7 жыл бұрын
Going to rust where you ground the paint off
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
James Bolton They are long gone... This car is lowered on Function Form Type 1 coilovers now.
@jasoncameron34 5 жыл бұрын
What are extended top hats and where can you get them
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
Right here - amzn.to/2PWakey
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
Copied and pasted - When it comes to suspension, almost everyone has read or heard the term ‘extended top hats.’ But what do they actually do? On most Honda/Acura chassis, the top of the strut is bolted directly to a factory ‘top hat.’ This OEM piece allows the whole damper assembly to be mounted through the shock tower. When using our extended top hats, the top mounting point of the shock itself is raised up farther through the shock tower, while still the entire damper still mounts in the factory position. Contrary to what some have heard, this does NOT lower your car any more than the OEM top hat does. This is because the distance from the bottom of your shock tower to the lower perch of your shock (where your spring rests) is still exactly the same. It DOES, however, give you much more shock travel. This eliminates bottoming out issues and prolongs the life of your shock.
@jasoncameron34 5 жыл бұрын
@@GarageBuiltHondas thanks bro I figured it was extended by the name lol but didnt know how to make them but now I do so thanks
@jasoncameron34 5 жыл бұрын
@@GarageBuiltHondas thanks bro for the link and love your videos
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
No prob. Those ones I linked are excellent and inexpensive too!
@HondaVlogs 6 жыл бұрын
2yr update?
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
+Honda Vlogs They worked for as long as he had then on, no problems for an OEM replacement shock. But lowered, these things will blow relatively quickly. Thinking about getting a set?
@HondaVlogs 6 жыл бұрын
Been on that EF hype man.. My hatch has 267k on them haha. I bought some blox lowering springs 5yrs ago and they been on there ever since. I been just searching for decent priced replacement stuff to just keep it going. It's getting too bouncy now, but always been skeptical with these.
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
+Honda Vlogs Honestly, I'd spend a little more and get some Tokico Blues. On lowering springs that are super low they will ride very well! I've had them on my Si for the last few years and have performed wonderfully. They are being transplanted to my sedan within the next month or two!
@HondaVlogs 6 жыл бұрын
Garage Built Hondas thats enoigh of a recommendation for me haha. You think extending the top hats would gain me anything
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
+Honda Vlogs better travel for the shocks! In my next video this Sunday you'll see my old Tokico setup, extended top hats and custom spring rates. I used the top hats because I had it lower than stock. The Tokico need too hats when going more than a 1.5" drop so you don't blow them quick!
@vernrambo 7 жыл бұрын
Did you end up selling this hatch?
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
I did to an old friend for his son, they didn't keep it long and my best friend bought it so I see it all the time now. In case you curious about the shocks, they did hold up well with the stock ride height, but once they lowered it the shocks didn't last long. One was leaking when my friend bought it and it rode like poop. My buddy put Function Form coilovers on it now.
@vernrambo 7 жыл бұрын
I see.. Thanks for the response..
@famousgilbert4401 8 жыл бұрын
Any updates? Are they holding up good?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Still in great shape, no problems.
@famousgilbert4401 8 жыл бұрын
+J Wid Films cool. Im tempted to buy them with the lowering Springs for my 08 Mazda 3. But the price seems to good to be true lol $180?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
Are you lowering springs a small drop?
@famousgilbert4401 8 жыл бұрын
+J Wid Films yes 1.5 drop.
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
They should be ok for a daily driver. The shocks are pretty tame though and not for sporty setups.
@angelzapien249 8 жыл бұрын
what spring rate are on there.I have 18k
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
These are soft. Probably about a 250 lb front and 200 lb rear spring rate.
@alomechanthasinh4079 8 жыл бұрын
I live in PHX!
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
I visit often, my parents live in Peoria. Maybe you can fill me in next time there's a cruise or a meet. I've always wanted to check out the car scene up there
@alomechanthasinh4079 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer most definitely!
@tombarnes2005 8 жыл бұрын
You should dip those miata wheels
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
They are pretty rough looking. Maybe soon I'll get a chance to clean them up and dip/paint them.
@tombarnes2005 8 жыл бұрын
White dip would be awesome man. I cant stop watching your videos, lol how much for the white si?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Barnes Awesome, thanks Thomas! I have a few other videos coming out soon. I've been busy working lately and haven't had the time to work on much lately. $2300 and I'll let it go.
@tombarnes2005 8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Widmer That's an awesome price. If my current dx model could make it, id be down in a heartbeat, lol
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Barnes ha-ha, where do you live?
@JerryM1986 6 жыл бұрын
Price?
@GarageBuiltHondas 6 жыл бұрын
+Jerry M About $100
@joedee6630 7 жыл бұрын
you couldve just spread the fork... you basically ruined the longevity of those shocks because they will build rust immediately lol
@GarageBuiltHondas 7 жыл бұрын
I agree. But also where we live, there isn't anything rusted on any cars down in the desert southwest. I've lived here for 26 years now and the only rusty cars we come across are the ones from other states. But agreed, if you live in another part of the county, they could get rusty.
@IkarosCanFly 5 жыл бұрын
@@GarageBuiltHondas I live in Michigan and your comment just made me very jealous.
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
We're lucky, and grateful. I won't ever move to someplace with ugly weather.
@IkarosCanFly 5 жыл бұрын
@@GarageBuiltHondas I just bought a set of these DNA struts with a set of DNA top hats. It also came with coil over sleeves but they looked shady so I'm just going to use my oem springs. Hope they hold up better than the last ebay struts I got that only lasted 3 months. www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-RED-SHOCK-ABSORBER-STRUT-SCALED-COILOVER-EXTEND-TOP-HAT-FOR-CIVIC-EK-EJ-EM1/401597770953?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
@GarageBuiltHondas 5 жыл бұрын
With stock springs you shouldn't have an issue.
@KingofStreet3 8 жыл бұрын
sell me the ef. I need another please
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
You going to come pick it up?! Make me an offer!
@KingofStreet3 8 жыл бұрын
El paso right?
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Victor Guillen Yes, you're in EP also?
@KingofStreet3 8 жыл бұрын
At the very bottom/ rgv gatekeeper of Texas
@GarageBuiltHondas 8 жыл бұрын
+Victor Guillen One day drive, not too bad.
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