Suggestions: wanted 2" drop + shocks for 00 AV6. <LONG>

[sedakill]

Hey guys this probably isn't the right forum, but it is the most active

Ok here it is I'm looking to drop my accord around 2" on my 16" stock wheels. My car looks like a freaking SUV right now, and I want to take it down about 2" to kill that fugly fender gap; therefore, I think a 1-1.5" finger gap seems appealing to me. I probably don't want to go anything lower than 2" right now, since I do like ride quality. I'm not an all out racer as well.

What I need help on from you guys is to help me find a good Spring/Shock combo So far on the spring selection what would you guys suggest for the most moderate feeling ride? I'm currently thinking about getting the Eibach Sportline springs, but I'm a little iffy on the shock selection. I would really like a stock ride quality, if possible, and I know I can't afford the good stuff like Koni or those Tein SS so please keep that in mind and hollar out some "plan B" options- second best alternative. I've seen the Tokico Illuminas on ebay for less than $400 shipped :up: What do you guys think about these Tokicos any good? I would like to consider the Tokico Blues <because of price>, but i hear they suck? Why is there so much animosity towards Tokico shocks? Can anyone elaborate "why" for me?

Well guys, I appreciate all the help and your time for reading this post. I'm fairly new to the suspension game, so please help a newb out here. I promise, I just have one more off rant that has been itching at me. Ok, if my vehicle with the 2” drop by some chance goes over a big pot hole, bump, etc. am I going to be in big shit in serious repairs? I personally do go slow and at an angle right now, odd reason, but my fiancé does drive my AV6 quite a bit and she drives like crap; seriously, running over everything in site Anyhow, second thought, will lowering the vehicle hamper daily street driving in anyway? If so how and what is so different? Lastly, this one worries me the most I live in Colorado and it does snow here, duh, will the snow create problems for me the winter time?

Thank you to the guys who offer any kind of viable help/advice to my situation.

As well, if you say you can get X product for X price please post where. Please don't leave me second guessing how the hell you got it so cheap

Thanks Again!!

[HONDA_99]

Tokico are good shocks, a lot of people using them. I would recommend to use Illumina, because Blue ones are replacement shocks not meant to be used with lowering springs. Plus Illumina is adjustable shocks so you can make your ride firm or soft. Actually it’s not be same as stock ride with Eibach Sportline springs it will be close to it but firmer. if you lower your car 2” you will need rear camber kit to realign rear suspension, front end can be realign without any additional hardware. I recommend to get Specialty Product rear camber kit, its good and cheap.

As far driving in snow, I can’t give you any advice there, I live in Maryland so it doesn’t snow a lot here.

As far pricing I recommend to look at place like:
www.autocarparts.com
www.shox.com
www.coximport.com
www.groupbuycenter.com

BTW, there is other community which primary dedicated to Accord V6, check it out, you might find some body selling some thing that you need.
www.v6performance.net

[sedakill]

Thanks a lot for the information.

I think I've decided to go with the Eibach sportline/Tokico Illumina setup. I've did some quick calculations and this is already putting me around my $700 mark for the springs/shocks/install.

I agree I will most like go with a rear SPC camber kit, but think I'm going to give the ride two-three weeks for the spring and shocks to adjust and settle in. Then I can bring it to the shop and see how much +/- my camber is actually off.

right now I'm just trying to get a gauge on how much of a finger gap will be left with this setup? I have a 2000 Accord LX-V6 Coupe rolling on stock 2003 16" EX wheels/tires.

Thanks for the help