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Old 01-21-2002, 06:54 AM
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Default Need suspension advice

I am interested in some H&R OE Sport Springs. I would like to know if they are compatible with Koni Yellow shocks.

Could you also tell me what other options I would have with these springs?

I need new shocks so I might as well change the springs while I am at it.

I cannot drop my car. I am willing to deal with the .75 drop that I will get with the OE H&Rs.

Thanks for the help.
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Default Re: Need suspension advice (StanBo)

if all ur going to do is drop ur car 3/4 " there s not need to get adjustable shocks..spend less and get the koni reds, tokico blues..or just monroes at Sears..why cant u lower ur car more?
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Default Re: Need suspension advice (deepnite)

potholes and snow maybe?
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Default Re: Need suspension advice (StanBo)

Illuminas, bilstein HDs, basically any shock you want will work with those springs. If you go with the Yellows then I think you may as well take advantage of them with a higher spring rate if you are looking for better performance, you don't have to get a 2 inch drop to get the handalling afforded by better springs and shocks.
I think a 1 inch drop is very very modest on Civics not real noticable, and does not scrub coming outta every driveway or speedbump. I have a lower drop with Eibach Sportlines and I don't even scrub on 95% of the speedbumps around here, if I do I probably have more people in my car.
But anyways, yeah, pretty much any shock will do you, what exactly are you looking for in a shock?
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Default Re: Need suspension advice (StanBo)

Someone up here in seattle just told me he's got a set of the Tokico Blues (HP, non-adjustable) he wants to sell for $150.

-Mike
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Default Re: Need suspension advice (grippgoat)

Potholes that can swallow your car.

Snow, oh that stinks. I carry a shovel with me all winter. I dig myself out of a spot in the morning and have to dig a path for a spot in the evening. Plus I like my stock exhaust and would not like to have some snow rip it off.

Uh I like being able to cruise with my friends and laugh when they can't keep up with me when the road gets rough.

I work as a paintball ref and play a lot. These fields are outdoors. The roads are horrible. I don't want to scrape.

I don't want to deal with camber correction.

I would like to stiffen it up a bit when before I hop on a road for some spirited driving, then return the shocks to normal when I go to work.

The difference between the Koni's and the Honda shocks is $10 a shock.
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u need a second car..get a suv
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That is the root of the problem. I have a hobby that does not fit in correctly with my life.

A truck/van would be the proper solution.
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