how many of you are lowered on stock struts?
10-15-2003, 07:33 PM
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H&R, rides pretty good, handles pretty good. I need new struts though. The perfect blend for me of a daily driver that I drive 80 miles a day yet still handles good enough to play on the corners and keep up with just about anything I come across.
10-15-2003, 07:41 PM
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I am running the cheap route at this time.I have 99 si springs w/ 2 1/2 coils cut out.But suprisingly it rides and handles very well.I do plan on upgrading though.
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10-15-2003, 08:06 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (bigedx)
I'm running neuspeed springs and stock struts and its kinda bumpy but I know new struts will fix that up nicely. Get new struts you will enjoy the ride much better besides you will have to get new ones anyways down the road.
10-15-2003, 08:12 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (illusive)
Not to be a nit-picker, but they're shocks, not struts (unless you're talking 7th gen). I used to have focus on blown shocks, and it rode like poo. Go figure, eh?
I'll stick with my tein's.
I'll stick with my tein's.
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10-15-2003, 08:37 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (OnePointFive)
I have been running for about 1 year and half
on Progress Lowering Springs (2.3 front and rear) and stock shocks with uncut bumpstops..
and guess what shocks are still strong and havent blown despite the many potholes I have hit...everything is okay
Ride is like stock and handling is at least much more improved than stock..
by the my car is a 1998 Honda Civic EX - four door...
on Progress Lowering Springs (2.3 front and rear) and stock shocks with uncut bumpstops..
and guess what shocks are still strong and havent blown despite the many potholes I have hit...everything is okay
Ride is like stock and handling is at least much more improved than stock..
by the my car is a 1998 Honda Civic EX - four door...
10-15-2003, 08:46 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (EL-Driver)
98 civic coupe w/ neuspeed sports on oem shocks. a little bouncy at times, but i deal with it
had them since feb and they're not blown yet.
had them since feb and they're not blown yet.
10-15-2003, 08:49 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (97redex)
had a 4 door with maxspeed springs wiht the stock 140,000 mile shocks
ya its bouncy over the bumps but other than that handled ok
ya its bouncy over the bumps but other than that handled ok
10-15-2003, 08:49 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (97redex)
Arospeed Coilovers on stock struts here!
1 finger gap all around.
Is the ride good? Suprisingly yes...it isnt too bouncy and the stock struts give it a not-too-stuff ride
Body roll? Yes, a good bit. But, NOTHING compared to stock...night and day handling.
Does it look good? Yeah.
Good quality? Eh, springs havent really sagged yet, nor have the perches gotten fucked up...but only a year has passed
Is it the best $110 bucks i've ever spent? HELL YES
1 finger gap all around.
Is the ride good? Suprisingly yes...it isnt too bouncy and the stock struts give it a not-too-stuff ride
Body roll? Yes, a good bit. But, NOTHING compared to stock...night and day handling.
Does it look good? Yeah.
Good quality? Eh, springs havent really sagged yet, nor have the perches gotten fucked up...but only a year has passed
Is it the best $110 bucks i've ever spent? HELL YES
10-15-2003, 08:49 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (bigedx)
I was on stock shocks with tenzo springs.
Now i'm on tokico illumina with tein springs. Boy was there a difference after i changed over. Ride quality greatly improved.
Now i'm on tokico illumina with tein springs. Boy was there a difference after i changed over. Ride quality greatly improved.
10-15-2003, 08:56 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (HyBriDcxR)
You can do that setup, but I wouldnt plan on anything extravagent i.e. racing, road course. Just remember it's really not the spring that gives you rigidity. In the perfect situation you'd choose a full coilover setup from big names like Tein, Buddy Club, Sustec, etc, but who really has the money for 2000+ set ups. If you like "stock" why not try a type R suspension, USDM JDM whatever you prefer just remember your if you go with the full suspension you'll be getting into 5 lug on the JDM type r(integra). Hope thats helpful.
10-15-2003, 09:20 PM
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I would definetly not recommend, been there and when you compare the difference, night and day. Save up and change it all together, also cheaper on labor.
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10-15-2003, 09:21 PM
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Re: (civicgsr93)
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But, shitty coilovers are also night and day from stock suspension...gotta put it perspective
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But, shitty coilovers are also night and day from stock suspension...gotta put it perspective
10-15-2003, 09:47 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (Quik Chris)
[QUOTE=Quik Chris]Not to be a nit-picker, but they're shocks, not struts (unless you're talking 7th gen). I used to have focus on blown shocks, and it rode like poo. Go figure, eh?
what the hell are u talking about they are struts. cause the springs sit on them.
what the hell are u talking about they are struts. cause the springs sit on them.
10-15-2003, 09:51 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (tangb2023)
1 finger gap all around on skunkworks coilovers.. it sucks *** uncomfortable as hell..people laugh at my hoping on the freeway
10-15-2003, 10:21 PM
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Re: how many of you are lowered on stock struts? (GoT HaTcH)
my hatch had 180xxx miles on it, and i had H&R Sports and stock shocks, and the ride really was just like stock.
10-15-2003, 10:36 PM
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Get some springs that have a high spring rate it will not bounce as much as the cheaper ones. My friend has Ground Control for his integra but are from accord. I have GC for my integra but it bounce little more compare to his. On my civic I have some ebay Coilovers RS which are made for celica and they don't bounce as much either.
