With Christmas around the corner, I'm trying to compile a list of desired parts. Currently, my '91 Si is completely stock except for Hawk pads and Brembo rotors, which I put on a few months ago and which seem to be holding up well. I'd like to start upgrading the suspension, but unfortunately my knowledge regarding suspension parts and tuning is limited. Given around $300 and a stock platform, what would be your first move? I want to set this car up for daily driving and autocross. If anyone can recommend specific parts and brand names, I'd really appreciate it. While I'm looking for quality parts, I can't afford top-dollar gear; is there a huge difference between Neuspeed and generic Ebay sway bars, for example? Thanks again.

-Chris

 

Before you get nailed with it, I'll say it politely. The search button is your friend. Material about setting up '91 Civics for any number of uses has been building up for years. Now, to give you just a little bit of help, yes, there is a difference between eBay swaybars and the real deals. Again, searching will be your friend. You'll also hear Koni/Ground Control for your spring and shock setup, and that's good advice. Check out Redshift Motorsports for a more detailed discussion about setup for your specific car.

 

I'm really starting to loose faith in the search function on this site. I will say I've found countless piles of priceless information. but everytime I look for a specific thread by the exact words in it's title, it NEVER comes up. WTF?

Anyways, the Koni/Ground Control setup is definently your friend. It has enough adjustability to keep you buisy, but won't overload you. It is more expensive than the cheap stuff, but both companies offer lifetime warranty to original purchaser. You cannot beat that with a stick. The shocks are selling under $500 shipped now, which is really good. I would definently buy those first. They even offer multiple spring perch settings to lower your car a little bit.

If you decide to get the Ground Control coil-overs first ($330), you will have to buy extra parts later on to make them work with the Koni shocks. GC makes special sleeves for the Koni shocks that nobody else has, so your better off buying them after the shocks...

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into Redshift, and I have heard great things about the Koni/GC combo. Sorry about the search function--should've tried that first.