EK (EJ) suspension advice....
09-17-2003, 01:23 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Virginia Motorsports Park Richmond, VA, USA
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
EK (EJ) suspension advice....
Hello all,
I have a 97 Civic DX Hatch, currently with Stock type strut/shocks, and generic coilovers (like that when I bought it)... I am looking to replace my suspension.
I am buying 16" Wheels (Flik or maybe 5zigen/black racing Pro N1's) and wrapping them with 205/45/16" treads...
I want to go with the right amount of drop for the size tire I'm using and I was thinking of going with Tokico Illumina or Koni Yellows for my dampers, but am questioning what type of spring system I should go with... someone suggested Tein S-Tech springs, others suggest just getting Ground Control coilovers or something along those lines. What do you suggest. I have also been looking at Tein Type-Basic coilovers... someone help me out.
I want good ride, but I also want much improved handling. I also plan on backing the suspension upgrades with a Skunk2 front strut tower bar, and suspension techniques antisway bar kit. I dont roadrace, so I don't need Zeal/Endless stuff or anything
I have a 97 Civic DX Hatch, currently with Stock type strut/shocks, and generic coilovers (like that when I bought it)... I am looking to replace my suspension.
I am buying 16" Wheels (Flik or maybe 5zigen/black racing Pro N1's) and wrapping them with 205/45/16" treads...
I want to go with the right amount of drop for the size tire I'm using and I was thinking of going with Tokico Illumina or Koni Yellows for my dampers, but am questioning what type of spring system I should go with... someone suggested Tein S-Tech springs, others suggest just getting Ground Control coilovers or something along those lines. What do you suggest. I have also been looking at Tein Type-Basic coilovers... someone help me out.
I want good ride, but I also want much improved handling. I also plan on backing the suspension upgrades with a Skunk2 front strut tower bar, and suspension techniques antisway bar kit. I dont roadrace, so I don't need Zeal/Endless stuff or anything
09-17-2003, 05:11 PM
#3
Re: EK (FireMedic)
If youre gonna go for a do it yourself type coilover suspension, then go for the koni's definately. I'm runnin around on skunk2 coilovers and illumina's and I wish I had waited for the Koni's.
The Tein basic kit isnt that bad, but you have no shock adjustability like as you would a koni or illumina. I pieced together mine for about....what was it...less than 600 I know that just not exactly, and I wish I had waited and gotten the Tein SS coilovers.
It's all just a matter of what you want to do really. If you dont plan on doing like auto-x or road race then u dont really need an adjustable shock, but one does like the convenience of having it.
The Tein basic kit isnt that bad, but you have no shock adjustability like as you would a koni or illumina. I pieced together mine for about....what was it...less than 600 I know that just not exactly, and I wish I had waited and gotten the Tein SS coilovers.
It's all just a matter of what you want to do really. If you dont plan on doing like auto-x or road race then u dont really need an adjustable shock, but one does like the convenience of having it.
09-20-2003, 02:21 PM
#5
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: houston, tx, united states
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: EK (FireMedic)
doh that sucks man. sorry to hear about that. at least you are not hurt. anyways i say go with the tein basic. you really cant go wrong with tein stuff. good luck man. im in the same positon with my 96 hatch. cant really decide.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FIFA RACING
Wheels, Tires, Brakes, and Suspension
2
06-11-2010 01:18 PM
