Lowered EJ6, EJ8, and EM1 Coupes
07-15-2009, 10:58 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
Originally Posted by forcefedferio
both wrong. EJ6 is a DX or LX 6th gen coupe/sedan equipped with the d16y7. EJ8 is the EX trim 6th gen coupe/sedan with the d16y8. Furthermore you will not find a SINGLE United States origin 6th generation hatchback legitimately vin'd EK to any degree. no ek9's, no ek4's...not one. they are all EJ6's. I used to be naive in my terminology, until i became more on the help side of things rather than the learning, it just makes things a pain in the ***.
07-16-2009, 09:37 AM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
and dude grab some coilovers..i had lowering springs and later on you will want a lower look..like ppl say do it once and do it right...
but it is a good experience to install lowering springs..it was a ***** installing the front...i had h&r sport springs..but having stiffer springs on stock shocks..you'll get a crappy ride..very bumpy too..theres alot of cheap coilover sets out there though...if you want inexpensive with damper quality D2 is the way to go...
07-16-2009, 12:09 PM
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07-18-2009, 11:23 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
You guys really need to stop thinking that Tokico blues are performance shocks. THEY ARE NOT!! They are just your regular old OEM spec replacements!!
Almost every n00b in the Honda scene switches out their blown shocks for Tokico HP's, then proceeds to slam it with eBay coil overs.
Almost every n00b in the Honda scene switches out their blown shocks for Tokico HP's, then proceeds to slam it with eBay coil overs.
07-18-2009, 11:25 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
You guys really need to stop thinking that Tokico blues are performance shocks. THEY ARE NOT!! They are just your regular old OEM spec replacements!!
Almost every n00b in the Honda scene switches out their blown shocks for Tokico HP's, then proceeds to slam it with eBay coil overs.
Almost every n00b in the Honda scene switches out their blown shocks for Tokico HP's, then proceeds to slam it with eBay coil overs.
07-18-2009, 11:32 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
I put some GR-2's on my girlfriends coupe... Oh man do they ride comfyyyyyyyyyyy.. I swear its like everytime I ride in her car im getting a back massage.
But everyday I see some kid online thinking they give his car mad handling skills.
But everyday I see some kid online thinking they give his car mad handling skills.
07-19-2009, 12:10 AM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
98' ex on GroundControl coilovers,not sure how much drop i just went as low as i could without scrape'n.Mud flaps made their own room hahaha...
07-21-2009, 07:13 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
My car rides like a Connestoga wagon or maybe like a brick in a moonbounce. Not quite what I'd call a back massage but man does it hug the curves.
07-21-2009, 08:25 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
just save up and buy Nice coilovers or koni yellows and springs if you are hellbent on springs.
my coupe with tein s-techs on it. Ill see if i can dig up more pics
my coupe with tein s-techs on it. Ill see if i can dig up more pics
08-11-2009, 04:43 PM
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10-08-2009, 11:08 AM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
sheesh, this thread is still circulating?!
Ah, well, here's mine in action. I'm running Koni Reds adjusted halfway stiff on Eibach Sportlines. About a 2.25" drop from stock, running about 2* camber in front, 2.25 rear with toe zeroed. Rides and handles great. No way I could go any lower. I drive this car too much and Illinois/Missouri roads suck teh big one:
And another one with the suspension slightly loaded on the passenger side. nb4 pics of wife request:
And, at the risk of me looking like a douche, a static shot. Gimme a break, I was on vacation! You can't see it too much, but I'm just *barely* tucking a little bit of tire in front. I've got about a finger width gap between tire/wheelwell on 16x7 Rotas.
Ah, well, here's mine in action. I'm running Koni Reds adjusted halfway stiff on Eibach Sportlines. About a 2.25" drop from stock, running about 2* camber in front, 2.25 rear with toe zeroed. Rides and handles great. No way I could go any lower. I drive this car too much and Illinois/Missouri roads suck teh big one:
And another one with the suspension slightly loaded on the passenger side. nb4 pics of wife request:
And, at the risk of me looking like a douche, a static shot. Gimme a break, I was on vacation! You can't see it too much, but I'm just *barely* tucking a little bit of tire in front. I've got about a finger width gap between tire/wheelwell on 16x7 Rotas.
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10-08-2009, 12:20 PM
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10-08-2009, 12:53 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
lol, my 2000 is also an ej8 (I think), but I gave up on arguing this a long time ago, and just accepted that 75%+ of this forum thinks anything 96-00 is an EK.
02-04-2010, 11:34 PM
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Re: Lowered EK Coupes
here's mine sitting on tokico blues with skunk 2 coilover sleeves. I'd go lower, but i use this for daily driving too. my teg, was on the same setup, and it was SLAMMED =] but never will i go THAT low again.
sorry for the crap quality, ahah it was taken with my phone.
sorry for the crap quality, ahah it was taken with my phone.