Suspension Overhaul, Looking 4 Input, DC Koni GC setup on a DA?
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Suspension Overhaul, Looking 4 Input, DC Koni GC setup on a DA?
I'm in the process of completely upgrading the suspension on my DA. The car is street driven, however, in the future I wouldn't mind tracking the car periodically.
Car: 91 Integra
Current suspension mods and items on order, everything will be installed at the same time:
-16x7" wheels with 205/45/16 Dunlop Direzzas
-Front strut bar
-Stock Front Sway Bar
-ASR Rear Sub Frame Brace with 24mm Rear Sway Bar
-All new OEM bushings, rear trailing arms, compensator arms, etc. Might use ES bushings only in the front and rear LCAs
I'm set on purchasing Koni Yellows with Ground Control Springs based on good reviews and other people's experience. I just wanted a little input before dropping roughly $900.
I've heard recommedations to run the DC struts because they allow more shock travel (I'm aware that I would need to run the DC front strut forks). This sounds appealing because I really don't want to spend additional money on extended top hats if it's not needed. Also if I ever I intended to sell the struts/springs in the future, it would be more marketable because DCs are much more common.
However, I've heard that the DC setup on a DA may cause a lower ride height as well. I really don't want the car lowered much more than 2 inches. The car has a pricey hytech header with limited ground clearance.
Also looking for input on spring rates. I'm looking for a mildly aggresive street setup, but I'd like to have fairly neutral handling charactistics. I don't want the *** end sliding out excessively. Does 450 Front, 400 Rear sound about right? Take into account that I'm retaining the OEM front sway bar with an ASR 24mm rear sway bar and sub frame brace.
Other items possibly worth mentioning: Car has full interior, p/s, and a/c. All motor setup laying down 217 whp.
Car: 91 Integra
Current suspension mods and items on order, everything will be installed at the same time:
-16x7" wheels with 205/45/16 Dunlop Direzzas
-Front strut bar
-Stock Front Sway Bar
-ASR Rear Sub Frame Brace with 24mm Rear Sway Bar
-All new OEM bushings, rear trailing arms, compensator arms, etc. Might use ES bushings only in the front and rear LCAs
I'm set on purchasing Koni Yellows with Ground Control Springs based on good reviews and other people's experience. I just wanted a little input before dropping roughly $900.
I've heard recommedations to run the DC struts because they allow more shock travel (I'm aware that I would need to run the DC front strut forks). This sounds appealing because I really don't want to spend additional money on extended top hats if it's not needed. Also if I ever I intended to sell the struts/springs in the future, it would be more marketable because DCs are much more common.
However, I've heard that the DC setup on a DA may cause a lower ride height as well. I really don't want the car lowered much more than 2 inches. The car has a pricey hytech header with limited ground clearance.
Also looking for input on spring rates. I'm looking for a mildly aggresive street setup, but I'd like to have fairly neutral handling charactistics. I don't want the *** end sliding out excessively. Does 450 Front, 400 Rear sound about right? Take into account that I'm retaining the OEM front sway bar with an ASR 24mm rear sway bar and sub frame brace.
Other items possibly worth mentioning: Car has full interior, p/s, and a/c. All motor setup laying down 217 whp.
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