MTS Technik Coilover Suspension Street / Inox – Honda Civic (EG/EK)

MTS Technik Coilover Suspension Street / Inox – Honda Civic (EG/EK) (XMTSGWHO01)

Product Overview

The MTS Technik Street Series Inox Coilover Kit (XMTSGWHO01) is the definitive, all-around adjustable suspension solution for 1991–2001 Honda Civic builds. Available at JDMaster.net, the Street Series serves as the default, most versatile configuration calibrated by MTS Technik engineers. This kit replaces tired factory components with shortened, gas-pressurized stainless steel struts wrapped in custom-valved Eibach performance springs—dropping your center of gravity and flatting out body roll while retaining the smooth everyday compliance expected of a daily driver.

Key Features & Benefits

• Street Series Calibration: Meticulously engineered to combine spirited sports handling with daily passenger comfort. This kit minimizes high-speed body float and handles quick weight transitions smoothly without a harsh, punishing ride on your commute.

• Inox Stainless Steel Struts: Built with high-grade stainless steel shock housings to provide elite, permanent defense against moisture, road grime, and harsh winter salt—ensuring your ride-height threads stay fluid and adjustable for life.

• Performance Springs by Eibach Germany: Equipped with custom-wound main and helper springs engineered by Eibach using high-tensile steel alloys. These setups deliver precise, uniform load management and resist sagging or settling over time.

• Patented anti-seize hexaCOIL Perches: Features an innovative single hexagonal composite spring collar. The design naturally channels road grit and dirt away from the threaded body during manual adjustments, entirely preventing the frozen rings typical of traditional dual-locking metal designs.

• Twin-Tube Gas-Oil Infrastructure: Pressurized low-pressure nitrogen gas actively compresses the hydraulic fluid reservoir to eliminate fluid cavitation and internal oil foaming during high-frequency piston cycles, maintaining predictable damping force.

• Versatile Lowering Spectrum: Take complete control over your classic Honda’s road presence with an official adjustable ride height drop of 30–80mm on the front axle and 20–70mm on the rear axle to perfectly level out your wheel arches.

• High-Density Polyurethane (PUR) Bump Stops: Advanced progressive bump stops cushion deep suspension compression smoothly, shielding your internal valving elements and protecting structural chassis components over severe road imperfections.

Technical Specifications

Applications

The MTS Technik XMTSGWHO01 Street kit is a direct bolt-in upgrade for an extensive selection of fifth and sixth-generation front-wheel-drive (FWD) Honda platforms. It is engineered exclusively for chassis utilizing the traditional rear U-bracket (fork type) lower shock mount footprint.

Honda Civic V (1991 – 1996)

• Hatchback (EG3 / EG4 / EG5 / EG6): 10/1991 – 11/1995 (1.3 16V, 1.5i 16V, 1.6 16V VTEC, 1.6 VTi)

• Coupe (EJ1 / EJ2): 08/1993 – 03/1996 (1.5i LSi, 1.6i VTEC)

• Saloon / Sedan (EG8 / EG9 / EH9): 10/1991 – 11/1995

Honda Civic VI (1994 – 2001)

• Hatchback (EJ9 / EK1 / EK3 / EK4): 10/1995 – 03/2001 (1.4i, 1.5i, 1.6i, 1.6 VTi)

• Coupe (EJ6 / EJ8 / EM1): 03/1996 – 12/2000 (1.6i, 1.6i VTEC)

• Saloon / Sedan (EJ6 / EJ9 / EK3 / EK4 / SO4): 09/1995 – 02/2001

• Fastback (MA8 / MA9 / MB1 / MB2 / MB3 / MB4 / MB6): 09/1994 – 02/2001 (Includes 1.8 16V VTi / B18C4 platforms)

• Aerodeck / Estate (MB8 / MB9 / MC1 / MC2): 04/1998 – 02/2001

Honda CRX III / Civic del Sol (1992 – 1998)

• Targa Coupe (EG1 / EG2 / EH6): 03/1992 – 12/1998 (1.5, 1.6 ESi, 1.6 Si, 1.6i VTi)

⚠️ Important Rear Control Arm Warning: This kit utilizes a rear fork-type connection. It will not mount onto models equipped with rear eye-type lower shock mounts (such as certain UK/European market Civic models or JDM Integra DC2 Type R variants) unless the rear lower control arms are converted to the standard fork-style design.

The Mechanical Advantage: Revitalizing the Double-Wishbone Agility

The EG and EK Civic chassis utilize a highly sophisticated, race-derived 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension system. This network yields exceptional geometric mechanical grip by generating negative camber natively as the chassis rolls through tight turns. However, installing basic lowering springs on aged original dampers causes the suspension to bottom out repeatedly because the factory struts cannot properly damp within the shortened vertical footprint.

The MTS Technik Street Series corrects this engineering challenge by pairing short-stroke, twin-tube gas shocks directly with balanced Eibach springs. By running a dedicated helper spring assembly on both front and rear threaded housings, the main springs remain under constant, optimal preload even during sudden drops in the road surface or rapid body extension under hard acceleration. This eliminates body wallow, centers the chassis immediately out of dips, and delivers a highly predictable, go-kart-like performance feel.

Professional Installation & Alignment Advice

Clearances & Post-Install Alignment: Dropping your ride height alters your tracking, dynamic camber arcs, and toe angles on the double-wishbone network. A comprehensive, professional 4-wheel laser alignment is strictly mandatory immediately following installation to safeguard your performance tires and preserve high-speed tracking stability.

Due to the wider barrel profile of aftermarket coilover springs relative to thin factory struts, a minimum clearance gap of 5mm must be checked between the inner tire sidewall/wheel rim and the coilover body. If you are running high-offset original rims or aggressive custom aftermarket wheels that reduce this gap below 5mm, high-quality hub-centric wheel spacers are required. Plan your build cleanly by scheduling an installation appointment at our fully equipped JDMaster.net workshop.