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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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OK, so i drive a boosted integra and i have hit the point in my life where i really dont want to spend too much more money on my car (i'm looking at college next year). I've been riding on stock suspension and for the last little bit before i am done, i'd like to lower it. But i dont want to ride around on a piece of crap that will had sagging springs and bouncing rebound. I just want something that will give it a little firmer feel than stock and give me a 1.5-2 inch drop while not being overly expensive. Any help?
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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kyb agx with h&r/neuspeed springs is my vote mr chris. and ebay is your friend
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95dxhatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">kyb agx with h&r/neuspeed springs is my vote mr chris. and ebay is your friend</TD></TR></TABLE>


Very aggressive combo...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brickonwheels &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I just want something that will give it a little firmer feel than stock and give me a 1.5-2 inch drop while not being overly expensive. Any help?</TD></TR></TABLE>


Tein S-techs are your spring. I would upgrade your shocks Tokico HPs atleast, but a nice AGX shock would fit the bill. If you don't like the springs Ill buy them for you. LOL
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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It can't be done for less than $600 bucks. Don't cheap out on the struts especially because those are the most important part. KYB AGXs suck when dropped. Tokico HPs suck. 2 inches of drop is too much. It's all bad news, sorry. You can get the Tokico RAK coilovers on ebay for around $700, drop it 1.5 inches, set up the strut adjustments and you'll be happy with the handling and ride quality.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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Suspension is the one part of your car you wont regret spending the extra couple hundred dollars. Do it right, or do it twice!
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dinko &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Suspension is the one part of your car you wont regret spending the extra couple hundred dollars. Do it right, or do it twice! </TD></TR></TABLE>

AMEN brotha
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by suspendedHatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It can't be done for less than $600 bucks. Don't cheap out on the struts especially because those are the most important part. KYB AGXs suck when dropped. Tokico HPs suck. 2 inches of drop is too much. It's all bad news, sorry. You can get the Tokico RAK coilovers on ebay for around $700, drop it 1.5 inches, set up the strut adjustments and you'll be happy with the handling and ride quality.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Ah, I had HPs back in the day on a 91 lude. Very low, Much lower then the S-tech drop.

But Dinko's comment is sooo true.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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We'll just have to see if i am able to come up with that kind of money. There is just so much other **** i have to save for, it effing blows.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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H&R Cup Kit best of Both worlds...
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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i say get some really good shoocks like koni's and pair them up with any type of spring you like...just my opinion
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