09-12-2001, 10:17 PM
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AF Newbie
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coilovers
If anyone has put coilovers on their honda please let me know what setup you chose and tell me how the ride quality turned out? Thank You
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09-13-2001, 02:25 PM
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What type of coilovers are you talking about..
Are you talking about the true coilovers or coilover conversion kits (like skunk and Ground Control)
I have Koni(yellows) with Skunk coilover kit. They are stiff and getting a little bouncey.
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09-13-2001, 05:15 PM
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Mod for life
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Two of the best balanced kits
1.)Bilstein/Nuespeed coilovers
2.)Progress Coilovers
I have the 1 one, very good ride. great handling.
The elite set-up is by Tein, but very expensive.
very stiff!
what is your goal and how much can you spend?
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12-04-2001, 11:47 AM
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Ground Control
I have a set of ground controls w/o shocks on my '99 civic ex and the ride is still great. I am playing to go with koni yellows when the stock shocks blow. I am VERY satisfied with the ride on my GC coilovers i would definetely recommend them
-iLLuCiv
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12-04-2001, 12:05 PM
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I have the Koni true coilovers on my car and I love the handling and ride now. It's dropped approx 50mm (2 inches) now. Each shock can be adjusted for how soft or firm you want the ride.
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12-04-2001, 03:38 PM
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i'll be gettin the GC/AGX combo shortly. once i install, align, and cornerweight the car, i'll let you know how it feels and handles.
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12-04-2001, 03:50 PM
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I have Skunk2 coilover sleeves ... I don't think i would ever buy coilover sleeves again ... true coilovers yes but coilover sleeves no ... I'm all for Tein now ...
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12-04-2001, 04:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ImaginationJDM
I have Skunk2 coilover sleeves ... I don't think i would ever buy coilover sleeves again ... true coilovers yes but coilover sleeves no ... I'm all for Tein now ...
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nah... you just screwed up by buying a cheap setup. Skunk2 is crap.
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12-04-2001, 04:55 PM
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lol
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12-04-2001, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by drift
nah... you just screwed up by buying a cheap setup. Skunk2 is crap.
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Sleeves are not a good alternative to a true threded body shock.
Whether it is weaponR, GC, or skunk.
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12-04-2001, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by drift
nah... you just screwed up by buying a cheap setup. Skunk2 is crap.
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I thought Eibach good compared to generic ... Doesn't Ground Control use Eibach springs as well??
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12-04-2001, 06:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by ImaginationJDM
I thought Eibach good compared to generic ... Doesn't Ground Control use Eibach springs as well??
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skunk2 doesnt use eibach springs.
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12-04-2001, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Dezoris
Sleeves are not a good alternative to a true threded body shock.
Whether it is weaponR, GC, or skunk.
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actually, when it's designed properly it's the same thing. the main thing is matching the spring rates properly, which most companies fail to do.
keep in mind that it's very rare that the sleeve itself is a major problem with a conversion kit's design... it's the spring itself.
Ground Control is a very efficient, durable, and worthy design. when teamed with a good strut, the system works just as well as any average true coilover setup. GC technicians will also set you up with the proper spring rates for the purpose the kit is going to be used for and the strut it will be used with.
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12-04-2001, 06:52 PM
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"Ground Control is a very efficient, durable, and worthy design. when teamed with a good strut, the system works just as well as any average true coilover setup."
I have GC's on my '99 civic but what is the best combination struts to use with these? I heard Koni Yellows, or Tokiko's...? Any have a Ground Control setup?
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12-07-2001, 12:41 AM
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the tokico's are the worst struts to use with coilovers....the Koni's are the best, and of course the most expensive...for the buck, AGX are great struts
I personally have the H&R coilovers and they are excellent...I also like the progress comp coilovers...the ride is a little better with the progress but I don't really have a good set of tires to compare the handling part.....I had the GC and I really didn't like em that much
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