Honda Element, Acura TSX, Accord and CR-V Coilovers
Yes, Honda Element coilovers exist, and we list three kits for the Element: BC Racing, TEIN and Ksport. The same goes for the Acura TSX, Accord and CR-V, with listings from BC Racing, KW, Fortune Auto, TEIN, Feal and Ksport.
These are not track cars. Performance suspension on a daily Honda is about control and stance, not lap times. These cars are daily drivers, family haulers and road-trip cars that owners want to sit right. That changes how you pick a coilover kit. You want a clean drop, a ride your passengers will not complain about, and parts that hold up to commuting. Below is what we list for each car, by year and chassis, plus the setup choices that keep a lowered daily livable.
One rule before the lists. Every fitment here comes from the title of our own product listing. Confirm your exact car on the product page, or call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN before you order.
Honda Element Coilovers: What We List
The Element is a tall box with a short wheelbase. Stock, it leans and floats more than most owners like. A modest drop on a good damper fixes a lot of that. Here are the three Honda Element coilovers listings on our site.
BC Racing. The BC Racing Element listing covers FWD and AWD Elements from the 2003 model year. Its title also says no lifted builds. If your Element has a lift kit, this is not your kit.
TEIN Street Basis Z. The TEIN Street Basis Z listing covers 2003 to 2011 Elements, chassis YH1 and YH2. Damping is fixed and ride height is adjustable.
Ksport. The Ksport listing covers 2003 to 2011 Elements. Ksport covers 1,000+ applications, and the Element is one of them.
Tell us how you load your Element. Camping gear and roof boxes change what spring rate makes sense.
Acura TSX Coilovers by Chassis
The TSX has the deepest list of the four. It also has four chassis codes to know. CL9 is 2004 to 2008. CU2 is the 2009 to 2014 sedan, and TEIN also lists kits titled CU4 for 2010 to 2014. CW2 is the 2011 to 2014 Sport Wagon.
2004 to 2008 (CL9). BC Racing lists a FWD kit and a separate Extreme Low kit. KW lists the CL9. The Fortune Auto TSX CL9 listing covers it too, as do Feal and Ksport. TEIN lists Street Basis Z, Street Advance Z, Flex Z and Mono Sport for the CL9.
2009 to 2014 (CU2). BC Racing lists a FWD kit for 2009 to 2014. The KW listing for the CU2 names both sedan and wagon. TEIN lists three kits for the CU2 and three for the CU4. Ksport lists 2009 to 2013.
2011 to 2014 Sport Wagon (CW2). TEIN lists Street Basis Z, Street Advance Z and Flex Z for the five-door wagon. KW's CU2 listing also names the wagon. For any other brand, call before you order a wagon kit.
The Extreme Low listing is built for a drop deeper than most daily drivers need. If you are on the fence between it and the standard kit, call us first.
Honda Accord Coilovers by Generation
The Accord has the longest run of the four, and our listings span 1985 to 2025. Here is the short version by generation.
1990 to 2002
BC Racing lists FWD kits for 1990 to 1997 and 1998 to 2002. KW lists both runs, and its 1998 to 2002 listing names the sedan. Fortune Auto, TEIN and Ksport list both runs. Feal lists 1998 to 2002.
2003 to 2012
The BC Racing 2003 to 2007 Accord kit is FWD. BC Racing lists 2008 to 2012 FWD too. KW names the 2003 to 2007 sedan only, and the 2008 to 2012 sedan and coupe. Ksport splits 2008 to 2012 into 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder kits.
2013 to 2017
BC Racing lists a FWD kit and an Extreme Low kit for the 9th generation. TEIN lists the coupe (CT1/CT2) and sedan (CR2) as separate kits. Fortune Auto and Ksport list it too.
2018 to 2025
BC Racing lists the 2018 to 2022 Accord Turbo FWD, plus an Extreme Low version. BC Racing also lists 2023 to 2025 FWD. TEIN's 2018 to 2022 listings name the Touring and Hybrid. Fortune Auto's 2018 to 2022 listing includes front end links. Ksport's 2018 to 2021 listing says it has no bypass module for active damping models.
That last point matters. Some later Accords left the factory with active damping. If yours has it, tell us before you order. Not every listing handles it the same way.
Honda CR-V Coilovers and the Swift Note
The CR-V is the most common surprise call we get. Owners do not expect a crossover to have a deep coilover list. It does.
BC Racing. FWD and AWD kits for 1998 to 2001, 2002 to 2006, 2007 to 2011 and 2012 to 2016. The BC Racing 2017 to 2022 CR-V listing covers FWD and AWD. The 2023 to 2024 listing names FWD only. There is also a 2020 to 2022 CR-V Hybrid listing, titled FWD. Call us with your VIN before ordering for a Hybrid.
Fortune Auto. Listings for 1998 to 2002 (RD1/RD2) and 2007 to 2011 (RE). The RE kit includes front end links.
Ksport. Five CR-V listings, from the RD2 through 2018. The 2017 to 2018 listing names 2WD only.
Two BC Racing listings carry a note: Swift Rear Only. That is the 2017 to 2022 CR-V and the 2020 to 2022 CR-V Hybrid FWD listing. Swift Springs SPEC-R springs are an upgrade option on most BC Racing fitments. On those two, the Swift upgrade is listed for the rear only. If you have a 2023 or 2024 AWD CR-V, our listing does not name it. Call us.
Setting Up a Daily Honda So It Stays Livable
All four cars share one trait. They spend most of their life on public roads with passengers. That shapes every setup choice.
Keep the drop modest
There is no single safe drop for every car. It depends on your wheels, tires and how much travel the kit has left. On a tall car like the Element or CR-V, a small drop changes the stance a lot. Go lower and you run short of clearance and, on perch-only kits, bump travel, which hurts ride quality fast. Our guide on how to set ride height on coilovers walks through measuring and adjusting.
Pick a sensible spring rate
Spring rate does more for ride comfort than anything on the box. A track rate on a daily feels harsh on broken pavement. If you mostly commute, tell us and we will check the kit's default rate suits it, or call us to talk custom rates. On BC Racing, a custom build fee applies, and we pass it on without markup.
Start soft on damping
If your kit has a damping adjuster, start from the kit's manual setting. Then go softer if the ride feels busy. Click counting differs by brand, so read your kit's manual. Our guide on how coilovers affect ride quality covers what each change does.
Align it after any height change
Lowering changes camber and toe. Get an alignment after any ride height change, or your tires will tell you about it within weeks.
Do not expect lighter wheels from a coilover
A coilover kit does not automatically cut unsprung weight. On these cars the wheel, tire, brakes and hub make up most of it. If you want less unsprung weight, lighter wheels and tires do more than any damper swap.
Still deciding whether you need coilovers at all? Our coilovers vs lowering springs guide lays out the trade-offs for a daily.
Matching a Brand to Your Daily Honda
We are an authorized dealer for every brand on this page. Each one fits a different owner.
BC Racing covers all four cars with nitrogen-charged monotube dampers. The BR Series runs 30-click simultaneous compression and rebound. Height is set at the lower mount, and the spring perch sets coilover preload. BC Racing North America lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, from the date of purchase, subject to its warranty terms.
TEIN brings Japanese engineering and deep Honda coverage. Street Basis Z has fixed damping. Street Advance Z and Flex Z give you 16-click damping.
KW brings German engineering and TÜV certification on most kits. KW V1 to KW V3 street kits use twin-tube dampers in stainless steel bodies.
Fortune Auto hand-builds its kits in Virginia. The 500 Series is a single-adjustable monotube, custom valved for your car.
Feal hand-builds in Murrieta, California, with the 441, 442 and 443 series. Ksport brings breadth, which is why it shows up on all four cars.
Whatever kit you pick, check the locking collar on each corner after the first few hundred miles. Clean threads and tight collars keep the height where you set it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell coilovers for the Honda Element?
Yes. We list Honda Element coilovers from BC Racing, TEIN and Ksport. The BC Racing listing covers FWD and AWD Elements from 2003 and excludes lifted builds. TEIN and Ksport list 2003 to 2011. Confirm your car on the product page or call with your VIN.
Will coilovers make my Element or CR-V ride rough?
Not if you set it up for the street. Keep the drop modest, pick a street spring rate and start from the kit's manual damping setting. Most harsh-riding lowered dailies are too low or too stiff, not broken.
Are there coilovers for the AWD CR-V?
Yes, for many years. BC Racing lists FWD/AWD kits for 1998 to 2022, apart from the Hybrid listing, which is titled FWD. Its 2023 to 2024 listing names FWD only, so call us for a newer AWD car. Fortune Auto and Ksport list older CR-Vs too.
What does Swift Rear Only mean on a BC Racing CR-V kit?
It means the Swift Springs SPEC-R upgrade is listed for the rear springs only on that fitment. It appears on the 2017 to 2022 CR-V and the 2020 to 2022 CR-V Hybrid FWD listings. Call us if you want to talk spring options.
Which TSX coilovers fit the Sport Wagon?
TEIN lists Street Basis Z, Street Advance Z and Flex Z for the 2011 to 2014 TSX Sport Wagon (CW2). The KW listing for the 2009 to 2014 TSX names sedan and wagon. For other brands, call before you order.
Do I need an alignment after installing coilovers on my Accord?
Yes. Any ride height change alters camber and toe. Set your height, let the car settle, then get it aligned. Skip it and you will wear tires fast.
My Accord has active damping. Can I still fit coilovers?
Possibly, but check first. Ksport's 2018 to 2021 Accord listing says it has no bypass module for active damping models. Tell us about your car's damping system before you order, and we will check the options.
Questions About Your Honda or Acura?
An Element, TSX, Accord or CR-V can sit right and still ride like a daily. The trick is the right kit and a sensible setup for how you use the car.
Call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN and tell us how you drive. We will confirm fitment and talk spring rates with you. Free shipping on most kits within the United States.
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