Hey,

I know that MOST of you will tell me to use the SEARCH option!


But i've already looked into things and wanted some more opinions about this. I have a 98 Integra (non Type R) and want to pick up a set of coilovers again.

I've had Tein HA's in the past and they caused me problems with rusting. And I recently have ran H&R roadrace coilovers (16k front, 14k rear).

Note, I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and daily drive my car, even thru the winter and such. I don't want to have to deal with rusting or seizing up issues again.

I daily drive my car and don't mind it being a little stiff, and I want to weekend track my car again.

Any suggestions on some coilovers to get? I've thought about:

-Buddy Club racing spec coilovers
-Apex N1's
-Spoon Showa coilovers
-Teins (the newer ones, not sure about which models)

So I want a good coilover that can handle abuse whether it be daily driving or at the track. I want it lightweight and to be made out of something so it won't rust up or seize on me.

Any suggestions??????

Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated!!!


Modified by Integra_B18B at 10:05 AM 10/29/2004

 

zeal s6?

 

Operator error, anti-seize is your friend.

Dont worry about 'lightweight' you wont be able to tell the difference anyways.

 

I have the Spoon N1s and live in Vancouver

No rusting that I can see - but I don't drive my car as much as you do.

If you're concerned about rusting - just put a good coat of grease on the coilovers before you install them and re-lube as necessary.

Just get whatever is the best price for your budget.

 

Why are you dropping $2500 on a set of race coilovers for a daily driven car--especially one that will see winter and salt?

A lot of competition coiloevrs don't even have dust boots. And let me mention that some are not made for lasting more than 10K miles.

Honestly, I'd look at a set of Konis/GC sleeves for what you want. A little less of an investment, should be ok through winter and you won't be giving up a ton of performance. Plus, the Konis are a little easier to get rebuilt than any of the JDM setups.

 

T1R is the setup i would recommend first...but these will not be availible till 05 sometime.



Buddy Club RS Dampers would be my second choice. IM me for pricing on these

image was stolen

 

Any further info on the T1R coilovers?

 

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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1028280

Complete with a dyno graph and anylasis

 

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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1028280

Complete with a dyno graph and anylasis</TD></TR></TABLE>
thank you....

 

http://www.aj-racing.com

 

The TODA Racing FIGHTEX coilovers are fantastic, definitely worth a long look. I have been more than happy with the performance with mine.
http://www.todaracing.com/prod....html

 

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spoon n1 or these would be a very nice setup

 

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spoon n1 </TD></TR></TABLE>

overpriced jdm in my opinion....and i sell the stuff

 

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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1028280

Complete with a dyno graph and anylasis</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you as well. Those look like a great setup.

 

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Thank you as well. Those look like a great setup. </TD></TR></TABLE>


i have 2 sets for the ek's right now....one on my daily driver and one on the race car....i had buddy club.....i can't wait till these are availible cause they will sell out before they hit the shore!!

 

I think i'm gonna end up going with a set of:

Buddy Club Racing Spec dampers
14k front 12k rear



Thanks for your input guys!

 

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Buddy Club Racing Spec dampers
14k front 12k rear



Thanks for your input guys!</TD></TR></TABLE>

What was it that made you choose the BCs?

 

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What was it that made you choose the BCs?</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah why BC?
I have them, and I love them

but they WILL rust, as they are steel body
I am wiling to take the time, and take care of mine, so rust isn't an issue for me
but ive seen some rusted BCs, and it ain't pretty

 

if rust and weight is an issue

you should only be looking into the aluminum body coilovers

 

to bc's from chad at R&D

 

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overpriced jdm in my opinion....and i sell the stuff</TD></TR></TABLE>


You ever used them?

 

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You ever used them?</TD></TR></TABLE>


yes had a set and promtly sold them

 

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What was it that made you choose the BCs?</TD></TR></TABLE>

1) Well, I can get them locally for a good deal.
2) I like the aluminum pillowmount option
3) And i've done some research into them and I think i'll be happy with them as well

 

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you should only be looking into the aluminum body coilovers</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup.

 

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yeah why BC?
I have them, and I love them

but they WILL rust, as they are steel body
I am wiling to take the time, and take care of mine, so rust isn't an issue for me
but ive seen some rusted BCs, and it ain't pretty</TD></TR></TABLE>

They WILL rust? I was told that the Racing Spec dampers are powdercoated or plated black instead of painted, to prevent and fight against the weather conditions and to strengthen the coilover

hmmm.....


I guess I should research more and look into some full aluminum coilovers. Any suggestions now?