Adjustable shock question (spring or sleeve)
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Adjustable shock question (spring or sleeve)
I've been doing some research, and a lot of reading on my next suspension setup. I had a simple spring with stock shock setup before and now I have omni power coilovers now - which I dislike very much. I want to get a setup that will work for daily driving and can hold up under aggressive driving when I choose to do so. I also want it to look good - meaning no fender gap at all. I have a budget of 750-800 max. I'm a poor college student and shouldn't be spending money at all.
From what I've heard Koni's are number 1. I have seen little feedback on the KYB AGX's but what I've heard so far has been good. And relativley no feedback for the Tokico Illuminas.
As far as springs or sleeves go, I am considering H&R springs, or GC sleeves. I don't want to leave out the option for adjustability in the future, for the streets here are pretty vicsious. However, I've heard great things about H&R Race Springs, and I think they will erase the fender gap. I am sure the GC's will also, and maybe allow me to go a little lower if I felt like it.
I've learned more than my fair share of suspension tech. in the last week, and kind of want a final opinion to seal my choice. Preferably people with first hand experience, not necessarily personal opinions from what you've 'heard', or what 'you're friend has'.
I appreciate your time in reading the post and helping a stressed suspension n00b out!
THanks!
*edit - I drive a turbo civic coupe
From what I've heard Koni's are number 1. I have seen little feedback on the KYB AGX's but what I've heard so far has been good. And relativley no feedback for the Tokico Illuminas.
As far as springs or sleeves go, I am considering H&R springs, or GC sleeves. I don't want to leave out the option for adjustability in the future, for the streets here are pretty vicsious. However, I've heard great things about H&R Race Springs, and I think they will erase the fender gap. I am sure the GC's will also, and maybe allow me to go a little lower if I felt like it.
I've learned more than my fair share of suspension tech. in the last week, and kind of want a final opinion to seal my choice. Preferably people with first hand experience, not necessarily personal opinions from what you've 'heard', or what 'you're friend has'.
I appreciate your time in reading the post and helping a stressed suspension n00b out!
THanks!
*edit - I drive a turbo civic coupe
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Re: Adjustable shock question (banzai msg)
A lot of people around here run Koni sports and Ground Controls. I'm running Koni sports and Eibach prokits at the moment and I'm upgrading to GC's now. I feel that prokits are too soft.
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Re: Adjustable shock question (nonsense)
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Re: Adjustable shock question (nonsense)
On my sisters car (97 civic) i have the prokit with koni yellows.. a also moved the lower spring perch to it's lowest setting. I have the front at 1.5-2 deg neg camber and rear at the same. the car rides very nice, and still turns very well. Its almost factory smooth but a noticeable increase in handling.
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