How's the koni perform?
I am considering to get the Koni yellow shocks.
What spring is the best to arrange in pairs with Koin shocks?

 

KYB-AGX is about to come out with a front replacement strut and all (actually supposed to be out now) the rears are already out... the benefit is that you don't have to cut up your stock strut and put inserts in... I think any of the aftermarket lowering springs will work fine, though I think a higher spring rate would be better, but don't think they make any that are that stiff for stock struts.

Have you considered the D2, Omnipower, or Tein Basic coilovers? Even Mugen is quite nice, are you going for adjustable, or just blown your shock shocks? By the time you do all the cutting of your stock strut and put koni inserts, you're almost to the cost of the lower priced coilovers, just something to consider.

 

konis are the best adjustable aftermarket shocks. you can rebuild them , have them custom-valved, etc. for a price.

it's true that for the price of a set of konis ($525) and set of springs ($200) you are at omnipower price range. i personally like adjustable shocks over adjustable-height coilovers, but i don't want to get into the reasons here.

the kyb agx will be available for the fronts on 10/26 the rears are already out. as with my previous set, there is a clear warranty clause on the agxs. they will not replace them if the car is lowered over 1.5" inches. i like the agx price, too. i have them on my miata and i have the rears for my ep3.

if you aren't mechanically inclived, i advise against purchasing the konis. you will have to cut open the oem front struts fit the inserts in...the rears bolt straight on the car.

if you are using this car as a street car, i think coilover systems are overkill. you need to consider your needs and usage.

don't forget, you will need camber arms on the rear.

 

let me add that if you have a bit of patience and know what you're looking for, you can get everything you need on ebay and classified forums from forums like these at a substantially lowered price.

altogether, including new camber pieces, new adjustable shocks, used springs, i'm at just over $450.

 

I've haerd nothing but good things about Koni

 

In terms of off the shelf springs being matched to the koni yellows, I think the closest you'll find are the Neuspeed sport springs. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think the rates were chosen on these springs based on koni yellows.

Otherwise, ground control can match them with custom rates.

 

Thanks for advice.
My DC5 is a daily driver and I want to improve the handling.
I don't have that much money for coilover.
I only have around $600.
I can find Koni yellow shocks about $300.(include shipping)
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/acurarsx.html
But I don't know which spring has good performance.
I care performance more than looks.
I think that will be perfect, if it lower 1.5 inches.
Does anyone have any suggestion?


Modified by tommysusu at 9:22 PM 10/11/2004

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tommysusu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for advice.
My DC5 is a daily driver and I want to improve the handling.
I don't have that much money for coilover.
I only have around $600.
I can find Koni yellow shocks about $300.(include shipping)
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/acurarsx.html
But I don't know which spring has good performance.
I care performance more than looks.
I think that will be perfect, if it lower 1.5 inches.
Does anyone have any suggestion?


Modified by tommysusu at 9:22 PM 10/11/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>


My best suggestion is SAVE your money . Suspension is one thing you do not want to do half ***..Believe me now or believe me later, buy a true coilover designed specifically to your car

 

those prices on that site are listed for one shock, not a pair.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kung fu grip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">those prices on that site are listed for one shock, not a pair.

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Really?
Thanks for your notice.

 

As far a koni yellow, I really am not happy with the insert shocks due to the fact that my two front inserts are blown and at this time I am patiently waiting on the kyb agx shock to be released. Not trying to knock the guys a Koni but I feel I must have got the defective side of the bunch. Just my 2.