96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs
04-07-2006, 09:12 PM
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96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs
i'm droping my car and was wandering the best way to do it . i want to keep a good ride but still have an agresve stance. i have kyb gas struts, drop zone camber kit and all for strut bars and all the energy suspention bushings to go with. the question is what would work better, skunk2 drop spring or there coil covers.
04-07-2006, 10:35 PM
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Re: 96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs (HBADGE)
i know a few people that have had both, the ride was decent but they were soft, didnt corner as nice and a little bouncy
04-07-2006, 10:45 PM
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Re: 96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs (HBADGE)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HBADGE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">advantage of coils = you can change your ride height</TD></TR></TABLE>
very cool feature so you can up your car for smog or whatever.
very cool feature so you can up your car for smog or whatever.
04-07-2006, 11:16 PM
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Re: 96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs (tuck'd98)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tuck’d98 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for smog, i dont get it</TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess mainly for the dyno.
I guess mainly for the dyno.
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04-07-2006, 11:18 PM
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Re: 96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs (99FBPSi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99FBPSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I guess mainly for the dyno.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think he meant for rolling up onto the lift thing so that they can check your o2's and ****.
I think he meant for rolling up onto the lift thing so that they can check your o2's and ****.
04-08-2006, 08:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HBADGE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">omnis seem to be chosen a lot..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, but I've heard a lot of stories about them breaking or something. Plus they're like 750, not 250
Yeah, but I've heard a lot of stories about them breaking or something. Plus they're like 750, not 250
04-08-2006, 11:00 PM
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Re: 96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs (HONDA300)
I got tein S techs on my 97 sedan. Ride is pretty damn good for a lowered car, the only thing about them is that those springs drop the front more then the back.
04-08-2006, 11:05 PM
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I have Ground Control's and I absolutely love them. Good n' stiff, but still comfortable enough for a DD. PLUS, GC's are matched to your shocks for the right combination. best sleeve over on the market if that is what you decide on!
04-09-2006, 12:52 AM
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Re: 96 civic, coil overs vs. drop springs (jdm_ekcivic)
The base Ground control spring rates I believe are around 320F/250R. That is a great combination of sportiness and streetability. GC gets a big 
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