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05-11-2005, 12:31 AM | #1 | |
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Drop Zope Coilovers
Has anybody used Drop Zone Coilover's on their ride? I know they can't be that good but will they be good enough for street driving? The complete setup cost around $300 with shipping. That's cool for me because I'm on a budjet. Comment, suggestions please.
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05-11-2005, 02:32 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
my cousin has them on his 91 Civic HB; they ride "ok" but started sagging on one side after a few months.
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05-12-2005, 12:06 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
Junk, IMO
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05-12-2005, 01:17 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
junk is a compliment...
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05-12-2005, 01:24 PM | #5 | |
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Thanks guys. That probably saved me a big headache. So what should I do if I'm on a budjet? What is the cheapest setup that won't mess up on me? I was reading in another thread that sometime's it's better to have adjustable shocks instead of adjustable coilsprings. But if I want to keep my ride height very low in my GSR 2 door with 17" Konigs then what should I do?
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05-12-2005, 04:07 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
Lowering springs or maybe GC coilovers; which run about $350(?) a set.
edit: just looked at the GC adjustable springs and they cost $300 a set |
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05-12-2005, 06:57 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
If you want to slam it, springs and struts or true coilovers are needed. The lower you go the more money it costs for good products. Any thing more than 1.5" will need camber kits. For springs I suggest H&R's, coilover sleeves Ground Control. More than 1.5" of lowering should be done using Koni Sport struts, KYB and Tokico make stock length struts which means that they wont function at the full potenial and wear sooner. For the same amount of money (Ground Controls/Koni Sports or H&R's/Koni Sports) you could buy an entry level full coilover setup.
I really think you should read some of the other posts since this basically going to the most commonly asked question - what parts should I use to lower my car? One thing to remember with adjustable ride height springs(sleeves or true coilovers) An alignment is needed EVERY time you change the ride height even if it's only 1/2" and corner weighting should be done. As a basic rule, if you do not know how to setup coilovers stick to lowering springs. IF YOUR CHEAP WITH SUSPENSION YOU WILL REGRET IT! www.tirerack.com www.modacar.com www.google.com |
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05-12-2005, 11:13 PM | #8 | |
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Thanks alot guys. Hey Kven, where did you say that you can pick up some of those GC coilovers from? Are they adjustable coil or shocks? I tried looking for some on ebay but couldn't find any.
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05-13-2005, 01:14 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
Ground Controls are coilover sleeves, spring with adjustable collars. they will tear up stock struts within months.
www.groundcontrol.com - dont use ebay for research. |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
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They are adjustable springs; just check the site out, they have pics |
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06-15-2005, 09:02 AM | #11 | |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
I have the dropzone struts and lowering springs. i have a pretty good ride.
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06-15-2005, 07:54 PM | #12 | ||
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Re: Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
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projectgsr, if you're on a budget, then check out Omni power coilovers. They adjust ride height, and can be had for as cheap as $600 I've seen before. They are good quality (though not quite what other coilover kits are like Tein, APEX'i or Tanabe) but they will give you a nice ride overall.
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06-16-2005, 05:55 PM | #13 | |
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Wow, I was kind of surprised to see anybody reply to this thread after so long. Thanks for the info though. I pretty much am going to go with the OMNI Power complete coilover setup but I just have one quick question. I've seen Tein setups going pretty cheap also (about $100 more). My question is do you think that those entry level Tein's will be better than the OMNI's? Or do you still say that I should go with the OMNI's? I've heard that Tein is a little bit over-rated.
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06-16-2005, 05:58 PM | #14 | |
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Also do you think I'll need a camber kit with the OMNI's? If so do I need front and back and what brand should I buy, Skunk 2?
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06-16-2005, 07:56 PM | #15 | |
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Re: Drop Zope Coilovers
if you get a camber, yes, either Skunk2 or Ingalls
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