Coilovers

[djg]

I have to get new struts or a coilover kit on my 95 GSR. I'm considering the Tein Basic's, which run about $750; i.e. cheap, but still one step up from a strut replacement. Questions:
Are coilovers worth the extra cash?why?
Can I replace them myself, or should I have a shop do it?
What would u recommend?
Is the Tein Basics good?
Thanks

[Greenblurr93]

tein basics are excellant, if u NEED coilovers, if your going for a basic drop, get lowering springs and shocks.. like Koni... Coilovers are perfect if you are going to be lowering and raising your car for different driving conditions.

[CivicSiRacer]

Originally Posted by djg

I have to get new struts or a coilover kit on my 95 GSR. I'm considering the Tein Basic's, which run about $750; i.e. cheap, but still one step up from a strut replacement. Questions:
Are coilovers worth the extra cash?why?
Can I replace them myself, or should I have a shop do it?
What would u recommend?
Is the Tein Basics good?
Thanks

It depends on what you want the car to do. Coilovers are nice because you can raise or lower the car depending on your area - for example snow. Then in the spring you can drop the car again.

Also you can corner weigh your car so the car is 50/50 cross weight which makes the car handle much better.