neeks

sup h-t...

i was planning to buy some coilovers for my dc5 and i see three options...


skunk2 coilover set for dc5 -- ~$250.00


tein basic coilover kit -- ~$800.00


megan racing coilover kit -- ~$800.00

as you can tell, these price differences are substantial and i was wondering if there a big ride difference between the tein basics, megan racing, and skunk2 coilovers. i would rather spend 250 instead of 800 if the ride and reliability is similar...plz leave me your feedback ..thnx

k20tuner

What is the cars purpose? DD, Auto X, drag, or just for looks? Once we know that input will be easier.

neeks

its for my daily...

k20tuner

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For a DD I would suggest looking into a good set of springs, they are cheaper, will give you a decent drop and the ride quailty isn't sacrificed as much.

If you get a full set of bumpdampning coilovers like the Tein or Megan you get pillow ball mounts which is a stiffer ride for racing purposes and will sacrifice more ride quality.

As far as the skunk2 I am going to leave those alone as I don't know as much about sleve style coilovers.

It really comes down to what is comfortable/tolerable to you.

neeks

ic...

so i guess the tein s-techs would do me good?
is that all i need to buy? yeah im a noob....
btw, whats the going rate for installation of springs?

k20tuner

DIY homes. clubrsx.com has a DIY thread that will give you a run through on how to do it. For just springs, yeah all you need is the springs. Google my friend. there are many websites out there. to name a few:
jhpusa.com
kamispeed.com
wotm.com
clubrsx.com
summitracing.com
kingmotorsports.com
and many more.

Don't be narrow to the Teins, they are good but they might not be up your alley. Do some more homework, even though it is a bitch search through here (look at the top right corner), and ask around and see what other people think of what they got. The message board at clubrsx is chocked full of good info.

Don't listen to everything I just said, let this thread mellow a bit and see what other people think. I am only one opinion.

eff sea

For a daily driver, I'd recommend you go for a cheap set of springs... maybe the Eibachs on clubRSX.com.

Springs are fairly easy to install if you have a set of tools and a free afternoon. I would never pay money for someone else to work on my car

808DC5R

i got a question too. what would be the best coils or springs to go with if i'm going to use my car for dd and auto x on the weekends?

rsxman

I have tein s-tech since my car is a dd... i raced it around the track with it and its not bad... the ride is bit soft.. as for coilovers .. i will eventually get them.. i heard good things about Megan for price and performance wise..

808DC5R

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how long did you have your s-techs? did you ever blow a strut? because i already blew mine on stock springs...i guess i was taking some turns too hard

02_IT-S

well if anyone gets some springs for their ride, i have some koni yellows forsale brand new( see my sig ), and you can slip those springs right over those and you'd get a way better ride!

but in my opinion like most people said the spring/shock combo would be best for DD, but i auto x, and DD so i chose to go with Buddy Club N+'s, and i havent had any problems with them yet! but thats a little more then i think your willing to spend.

gm3w12

I have the Tein SS coilovers for my DD and I love it. You are going to have to replace the Struts at some point anyway so I dont see why you would want to do the same thing twice. Well I guess money is a huge reason But the decision is all yours. I was in the position to do it all at once so I just did it that way, but springs will only run you about $300 bucks or so compared to a set of coilovers for more than double.

slowgd3

dont get the sleeve over coils, i would prefer springs over those.

exim@uu.pp121.net

The third looks cool!

pat.ter.rick

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^werd...i rather get springs over those too....

get Megan Coilovers...

JayDiem_k20_Dc5

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As far as the skunk2 I am going to leave those alone as I don't know as much about sleve style coilovers.</TD></TR></TABLE>


THEY SUCK!!!


I heard Megan Racing coilovers suck as well.


Gold line sleeve overs are great for the price. Not so much a bouncy ride, Quite comfortable with a great drop

I heard H&R Springs are great too.

importwerks

dude, megans are the ****. I have heard a LOT of good things about them

JayDiem_k20_Dc5

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I've asked two RSX owners cuz I was looking for some coilovers, and both of them replied to me stating that the Ride is total garbage and that it was a very harsh ride

CHAMPwhteEK

what brand springs for the RSX do you guys know that drops it pretty low

jsantosDC5

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I've asked two RSX owners cuz I was looking for some coilovers, and both of them replied to me stating that the Ride is total garbage and that it was a very harsh ride</TD></TR></TABLE>

i heard the same thing...i heard a lot of good things about the tein basics coilovers, for auto X and dd...

i used to have the tein s-techs on my em2, i had no complaints but my stock struts blew so i didnt really get the full potential of the ride

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by neeks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ic...

so i guess the tein s-techs would do me good?
is that all i need to buy? yeah im a noob....
btw, whats the going rate for installation of springs?</TD></TR></TABLE>

installation usually goes for about 80-110 depending on where you go, i have a shop i go to that does any big job for me for a straight bill (still pricey...).

but like meimei said, its fairly easy to install

LazyDC5

glad you asked this neeks cause i was thinkin about going with either one of those

eff sea

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CHAMPwhteEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what brand springs for the RSX do you guys know that drops it pretty low</TD></TR></TABLE>

I believe the Eibach Sportlines drop it around 1.5"? I'm personally not a big fan of the slammed look though...

Or you could always just hack your springs off with a hack saw. I heard that works really well.

NBPcivic07

i got s techs adn i love for every day use

touge_dc5

the going rate here in NC was around $320..but im sure u could get it done cheaper...some springs that drop it low are nuespeed race springs thats what i got and they lower it 2 1/4 in they have em on http://inlinefour.com for $150 plus shipping...and they got em on http://hopupracing.com for $200 with free shipping..


Modified by touge_dc5 at 1:35 PM 8/9/2006

rawsx

Go for ksport coilovers. theyre pretty cheap and I think theyre good for daily driving. theyre $750 brand new