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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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i have an 04 rsx s (nhb). everyone says to get sum suspension first and i agree with them. nothing looks better than a slammed car. well i was wondering wat everyone else is on? and wat does everyone recommend? annyone experienced omnis on a rsx? thanx ya'll!
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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aesthetics over quality is a great way to destroy a great-handling FWD car.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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a lot of people on HT dont like omni's. search about it and read.

i'd go the koni yellows/ground control route
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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my friend said they blew on him with that set up but everyone says its better than omnis.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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as far koni and rsx-s, dont u have to do some custom install for it? i think my friend mensioned he had to cut and use exsisting parts off the rsx for the koni's to fit, iono maybe i dunno what im talkin about
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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the front konis are inserts.

easy to do with a drill, measuring tape, pipe cutter/hack saw, and a press (or use a hydraulic floor jack and a stanchion.)
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Yeah, the Koni install isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It takes some time to do, but its not rocket science. I definitely recommend the pipe/tubing cutter over a hacksaw to hack the stock ones up.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Mugen..

It won't give you a slammed look, though. But, it'll make your already nice-handling car into a great-handling car.
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Mugen! I'd keep mine if I could, but for my application, I'm forced to sell for something that is adjustable and in a RSX application. I know I will regret not having the Mugens as they are awesome for a daily driver with occasional track use.

Plug for my FS post!

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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BarracksSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mugen..

It won't give you a slammed look, though. But, it'll make your already nice-handling car into a great-handling car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

IMO Mugen SS &gt; mostly everything for the RSX
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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i love my D2's
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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dont mugens drop the car 1.5'? isnt that enough?
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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For starters, Tein Super Street is great.. add on an EDFC later and you'll be set..
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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I'm saving up for some Teins. If only I could stop blowing my money on makeup
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EP3tune2RULE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For starters, Tein Super Street is great.. add on an EDFC later and you'll be set..</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you ever want to do some autox, the SS really arent stiff enough. If you have the money, get flex.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DankityStankity &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont mugens drop the car 1.5'? isnt that enough?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's plenty for a daily driver. The ride is perfect! And wheel gap with 225-45R17's are about a finger gap front and rearon a EP3. It's nice!

-Victor
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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tein
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DankityStankity &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont mugens drop the car 1.5'? isnt that enough?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If all you're looking for is to slam it to the ground, just cut out half of the springs.

Better handling isn't as simple as lowering the car's center of gravity. Go for a proven solution.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wuyuemei &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm saving up for some Teins. If only I could stop blowing my money on makeup </TD></TR></TABLE>

makeup or Teins ?... hmm....

I think I'd rather go with Teins...But you're a girl so I can understand.. Hahha funyy thing was I thougt you were a guy so I was like WTF...?.. But I got it now, after checking out your profile...

There's actually two types of Tein Super Street sets for RSX. Only One's compatible with EDFC and its about $200 more.. (MSRP...$1400) and another $380 for the EDFC...

If you want the FLEX, it's around $1800.. Just keep in mind these are just MSRP right off of Tein catalog.. You should be able to get it for less..
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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the overlooked Progress Competition coilovers are the ****!
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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coilovers. if you have the money...

tein, mugen, or hks hipermax.

im on springs. neuspeed race springs. gives me a coilover look.
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