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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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I'm interested in upgrading my current suspension setting. It's completely stock right now, but I was wondering what I need to fit 18" wheels and make it look dropped. coil-overs would be preferable. Try to be as specific as possible please.
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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coilovers + rolled fenders + 18" wheels + dumped = form > function x10000....but its your car
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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Eibach Pro kit. Ebay... good price. Make sure you get your fenders rolled. Dont need struts unless you really want performance.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Can anyone suggest a tire size? And the 18" wheels that I want have 2 applications: 18x7 and 18x8. Which would better suit my vehicle?
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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19's w/air
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RaceBannon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Eibach Pro kit. Ebay... good price. Make sure you get your fenders rolled. Dont need struts unless you really want performance.</TD></TR></TABLE>

have fun replacing your shocks every year......

18's will just be a pain.....you should be able to lower the car a good 2" on 17"s, and have no finger gap at all.....
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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why not go for a suspension setup that improves the handling of your car with the looks to match?

screw 18s go with some 16s with some good rubber

eibach pro-kit with some tokico illuminas
rear sway upgrade and a strut tie bar
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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does skunk2 make coilovers for the accord, cause then id say go with that
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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i already have my coilovers. they're Tein
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bagged93accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">19's w/air </TD></TR></TABLE>

Gay.

I'd get some Eibach springs with an stiffer strut combo.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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anyone know which companies make strut bars for my car?
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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if you are to get 18s, get some 225/40/18 rubber, 35 series is just to skinny for an accord.
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by riceburner247 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Gay.

I'd get some Eibach springs with an stiffer strut combo.</TD></TR></TABLE> Dare you say such things 'bout bagged?? Youre a civic owner, why in this forum
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 03:46 AM
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Omnipower Full Accord Coilovers ( just released ) you wont find anything better i guarentee it!!!

sport and street applications available


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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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anyone heard of the Tein Luxury Master High tech springs? they any good?
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shinbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyone heard of the Tein Luxury Master High tech springs? they any good?</TD></TR></TABLE>

not really.. for 120 springs. you ll get decent drop, but we've seen them sag and over time.. its not really worth it..

we suggest going to a full coilover set.. you should always get newer struts when you get lowering springs.. so might as well get a coilover package, which has both together
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Beach Accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not go for a suspension setup that improves the handling of your car with the looks to match?

screw 18s go with some 16s with some good rubber

eibach pro-kit with some tokico illuminas
rear sway upgrade and a strut tie bar
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