I've narrowed it down to two options for my '98 GS-R's suspension. (No Omnis, thx. ) Looking for some opinions on the Tanabes and H&Rs. Seems not many DCs have the Tanabes. The RSX crowd likes them (believe most were Pro S-OC) but would like some feedback from users with my chassis.

<u>Tanabe Sustec Pro S-S Type II</u>[*]matched spring/shock [*]adjustable damping[*]adjustable height[*]6k/4k, which is fine for me[*]$300 more than H&R setup

<u>H&R Cup Kit</u>[*]matched spring/shock[*]adjustable damping [*]adjustable height (but must use pre-determined settings)[*]Koni Yellow shock (loved them on my EJ8 ) [*]spring rates unknown [*]progressive springs (I'd prefer linear)[*]will save $300

The Cup kit is tempting, but the drop is lower than what I want (2"). Though I can raise it, I can fine-tune height adjustments much easier with the Tanabes. I've also considered GC/Yellows but am mainly looking at Tanabe and H&R. Too many choices! I've done the research and have given it thought for the past 2-3 months but still can't ******* decide. Feedback from H-T? (Leaning a little towards the Cup Kit right now, though.)

 

Thoughts? I'm thinking the H&R Cup Kit would be best for my needs. Feedback is welcomed if anyone has experience with either on a DC2.

 

bump for more info...lookin for a suspension setup too....and kinda straying away from omni, d2...

 

theres not a real diffrence when you raise the car on the cup kit. its about 1/2 inch diffrence the most.
its low on the highest settings and even lower on the lower settings i'll grab a pic.

i had it for almost 2 years rides awsome. but when set on the low height setting it rides like poop.

 

This is completely unrelated, but Hayabusa, what lip is that on your car?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sscguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is completely unrelated, but Hayabusa, what lip is that on your car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL. I'll admit, though, that it's a very clean lip. Thx for the input, hayabusa160.

 

np
the lip is an invidia lip i got it because not alot of people have it and i love how it looks.

my friend had the tanabe on his accord he loved it but they were pretty stiff. i would have to say stiffer then my set up. if i were to do it again i might go for something stiffer. the cup kit is nice for street use its not too stiff, just perfect if you want something to zip around town with a nice top but still wont kill you.

 

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Sounds like it'll suit me just fine. I actually ordered up the Cup Kit today, so hopefully they'll arrive soon. Anyway, I decided 3 months was long enough to debate which setup I should buy and chose H&R. The Tanabes would've been overkill for my skill level and driving style, anyway. For how I drive, where I drive, and my driving ability, I believe the Cup Kit is the best choice. I like a semi-soft setup (more comfortable with it), and this fits that, it seems. Kind of disappointed the springs are progressive, but oh well. . . .