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Old 02-10-2010, 09:55 PM
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found all the info i needed thanks guys

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I run the p.i.c. havnt had no complaints yet.
http://picperformance.com/store/scri...?idproduct=194
I see some people running blox http://streetrays.com/store/index.ph...oduct_id=29868
12k front 18k backs.
the d2 you can get them customs spring rates (3.5, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, and 22 kg/mm)
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/d2-racing/

It all depends on who you ask. Progress or strange suspension also has some good stuff!
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ok thanks man ^^^^ keep the opinions and answers coming
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any more answers or opinions
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A quick call to Ksport and D2 would give you the answer immediately
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check into the blox drags or the progress drags.
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thanks guys
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I love my skunk2 pro-c set up . .
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is it true that omni discontinued making there drag coilovers
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Originally Posted by eg515
is it true that omni discontinued making there drag coilovers

Who cares, Call Progress talk to Joey, they'll take good care of you.
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Still listed on their site . . .

http://omnipowerusa.com/product.asp?...=any&PT_ID=all
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i'm 100% sure that omni doesn't sell coilovers anymore. I called omni about 2 months ago to see if they would rebuild the leaky set of omni coilovers that i have and the guy said quote "we stopped selling/rebuilding coilvers about a year ago." I would strongly recommend progress drag suspension because the quality and customer service are both top notch.
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A stiff suspension is NOT a good choice for a drag car. If you're using a spring heavier than 650lbs then you must not know what you are doing. lol. This applies to a car that is no heavier than 2600lbs.
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A stiff suspension is NOT a good choice for a drag car. If you're using a spring heavier than 650lbs then you must not know what you are doing. lol. This applies to a car that is no heavier than 2600lbs.
can you elaborate?
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Originally Posted by DC5TypeS02
can you elaborate?
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Call the guy's at Progress, they can tell you over the phone.

http://www.progressauto.com/products/sfID1/133

if you need me to find the toll free phone number for you, here

http://www.progressauto.com/contact.us

Use a company that has great customer service.
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Originally Posted by DC5TypeS02
can you elaborate?
It's a prety simple concept actually....

You want the suspension to move freely so it can respond properly to the chassis and ground. When you firm things up the ridigity you add is not going to help you. It's a band-aid.

Take this for an example.... miller is running super soft springs in the rear of his car. Somewhere in the 300-400lb range. He cuts 1.5's or better all day long.

You would do FAR better with a suspension where you can adjust dampening AND rebound.

With this the bushings that you have all over the car will kill the suspension too. Spherical bearings will really allow the car to do what it's suppose to do.

Take a "turbo school" class and you'll understand exactly what I am talking about.
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Bags anyone? lol
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thanks man.. but another question what if i dont want to spend over 1000..
will ksport or d2 do the trick to cut atleast 1.6 60 ft
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Originally Posted by eg515
thanks man.. but another question what if i dont want to spend over 1000..
will ksport or d2 do the trick to cut atleast 1.6 60 ft
if set up properly yes.

we here @ honda-tech cant build the car for you. please take initiative and do some research.
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Originally Posted by tepid1
It's a prety simple concept actually....

You want the suspension to move freely so it can respond properly to the chassis and ground. When you firm things up the ridigity you add is not going to help you. It's a band-aid.

Take this for an example.... miller is running super soft springs in the rear of his car. Somewhere in the 300-400lb range. He cuts 1.5's or better all day long.

You would do FAR better with a suspension where you can adjust dampening AND rebound.

With this the bushings that you have all over the car will kill the suspension too. Spherical bearings will really allow the car to do what it's suppose to do.

Take a "turbo school" class and you'll understand exactly what I am talking about.
thank you!
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There is a LOT more to it. It's simple, in theory, but elaborate.
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i cut low 1.6's all day with my street car on drag suspension... so youre saying if i go with a softer suspension in the rear i will 60 foot better than my low 1.6's ??
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that's definitely not what he's sayin
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ive cut 1.6's on stock rear suspension, eibach springs on the front with drag radials... now with the ksports i cut 1.6's with a 24.5" x 8 x 13 drag slick. I cant make the rear soft enough... There are so many variables when selecting and actually dialing in a proper working street and/or drag setup.


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