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06-11-2003, 12:57 PM
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springs vs coilcovers
wassup. i have a question and i'm hoping you guys could help make a decision.
i'm not really sure whether to go with springs or coilovers for my car. what seems to be better? well for one, i dont want my ride to be bouncy or too stiff. what do u guys suggest. thanx for ur help  
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#2
06-11-2003, 01:29 PM
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If you want the smoothest ride, then true FULL coilovers is the way to go. Well worth the high cost as well. Otherwise I'd recommend for sleeve type coilovers ground controls with Koni yellow shocks, and for just a lowering spring setup, you can't go wrong with Eibach Pro Kit springs, over some Koni yellow shocks.
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#3
06-11-2003, 01:55 PM
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Personally, I hate Eibach Pro Kit springs...I had them on my integra for about a week before I couldn't stand them anymore. They don't lower your car equally...the front sits higher than the rear which is annoying as hell
 I ended up buying the Ground Control coil overs and KYB adjustables....the ride was great considering i only spent 600 total. 
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#4
06-11-2003, 01:57 PM
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well i'm using Skunk2 coils with Koni yellows well to be honest at the time i'm writing this the skunks are being put on lol but i've heard many great things about this combo. i'll post later tonight after i take her for a spin.
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#5
06-11-2003, 07:52 PM
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OK i'm back from zipping along with the Skunks2 in and I love it it's like its on rails needs aliment so i haven't taken any of my normal speedy turns but it's ride quailty is just the same as before i'm really happy about them.
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#6
06-11-2003, 08:06 PM
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Silver '00 Civic EJ6 Coupe PureHonda original member since Feb. 2000 D-series revolution For pics of my baby, click here! All rights reserved... All BITERS served! "The last time you had THIS much fun driving a car, it cost a quarter, and gyrated in front of the supermarket." i have yet to see any well done imports around here. most are road toilets driven by some high school punk -Drift hessemer69 on AIM
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#7
06-11-2003, 11:34 PM
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I think he's right. I've heard of this before. Only on Integras though. That's why I chose H&R instead. It's all hearsay though. I heard it from a friend.
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#8
06-12-2003, 12:38 AM
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Coil-overs may be overkill for the street but the provide the best formula for controlling ride height & stiffness. Coil-overs are good for street use 1"-2" drop & 2"-4" for autocross. Going lower than 2" messes with the suspension geometry.
Dont buy just "Lowering Springs", make sure they are a performance type spring. If you dont want bouncy/stiff stay above a 2" drop, going to low takes away suspension travel. Bottoming out is not fun, bouncing on the bump stops sucks. Lower is not always better. Dont buy price, buy QUALITY.
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#9
06-12-2003, 02:31 AM
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 replaced them with tokico illumina r full coilovers and the ride quality drastically improved
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06-12-2003, 03:22 AM
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thanx for ur help. but i have one more question. say if i go with 18's on my civic how much would i drop it for not to rub?? or will it rub already without dropping it???
ps. dang homie, what happen w/ ur coil-overs?? 
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#12
06-12-2003, 04:26 PM
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18s on a civic? i guess its preference, but 17s look pretty damn nice and they'll still perform. 18s are kinda overkill i think. and i dont have an answer for the rubbing question
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#13
06-12-2003, 11:35 PM
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That picture shows a perfect reason for staying away from coilover sleeves. Invest in the real thing . . .if you cant afford them, wait til you can or get some good springs & shocks
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#14
06-13-2003, 02:01 AM
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Silver '00 Civic EJ6 Coupe PureHonda original member since Feb. 2000 D-series revolution For pics of my baby, click here! All rights reserved... All BITERS served! "The last time you had THIS much fun driving a car, it cost a quarter, and gyrated in front of the supermarket." i have yet to see any well done imports around here. most are road toilets driven by some high school punk -Drift hessemer69 on AIM
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06-13-2003, 05:14 AM
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sup! thanks for all the feedbacks bout my question.
so do u guys think i'll b over doing it if i put 18's on my car. how many pppl think i'll b over doin it? should i go with 17's and drop it. if so wut is a good look. 2 inch. or less?? not too slamed and not too high. dont really wanna see a gap. just the tire almost touching the top top of the fender look. i wanna c some pictures. if u guys have some. i've seen some pretty tight rides. well any way, i wanna know wut ppl think bout 18's on civic
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