I wanna go lower, should i get new springs or coilovers? And which would you prefer?

 

I was thinking of getting a Tein coilover setup

yay or nay ??

 

Coils!

 

coilover allow you to go UP and DOWN

 

coilovers

 

Coilovers are good. BUT honestly speaking, how often does the average coilover owner adjust their height/damping level? Other than making their car look crazy low for a show and raising it up after the show is over, so that they can make their trip back home.

Other than that, i dont really see the point of it. ****, i got a decent set of coilovers on my car. but i had never touched the settings ever since i had fine tuned it after my first inital install.

for less money, i coulda spent it on awesome spring rate/shock combo. install it once and forget about it. depending on driving style, i would adjust the dampening.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by genetsang &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Coilovers are good. BUT honestly speaking, how often does the average coilover owner adjust their height/damping level? Other than making their car look crazy low for a show and raising it up after the show is over, so that they can make their trip back home.

Other than that, i dont really see the point of it. ****, i got a decent set on my car. but i had never touched the settings since i had fine tuned the settings.

for the money, i could spent it on decent spring rate/shock combo. install it once and forget about it. maybe adjust the dampening every now and then for the track that im at</TD></TR></TABLE>


I agree with yo to an extent.

however,just to know that I have the OPTION of adjusting the height or damping if it comes down to it one day,makes me vote for coils.

its like,id rather need it and not have it,than need it and not have it?

however,if you KNOW that you have zero desire to slam ur car,or adjust anything,I would definetly go with the springs.

 

Well ill be moving to colorado so during the summer ill probly dump the bitcha nd winter raise it up

 

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however,if you KNOW that you have zero desire to slam ur car,or adjust anything,I would definetly go with the springs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i agree also with you 100%

but dang, i cant remember the last time i had raised/lower my car.

knowing that its a bitch in a half to take out all the wheels off. adjust the height.. measure. put wheels back on. put car on floor. just to find out that one side is higher/lower than the other. then having to repeat the whole process again to get it right... THEN, having to do it all over again to the rear....

For future reference, i know i will opt for a decent set of spring/shock combo.
SEt it and forget it.

 

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the i guess that answers your question. coilovers for you

but, IMO slamming your ride may look cool. but i think its highly unpractical. Dumping it to such a low height kills your handling characteristics and make a normal day through town a headache.

but you do what you gotta do. props for whatever choice you make.

(MOD, remove if need be)

looks HOT, but how on earth does this girl drive HER car??? looks like there is NO shock travel what so ever. and looks like its rubbing the inner fender as we speak





Modified by genetsang at 12:02 AM 2/13/2006

 

coilovers

 

coilovers ...i never had to take off my wheels when i adjusted it, i just reached in between. its pretty easy

 

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i think that its a girls car. , but go with a full body coilover

 

opps. lemme change that and become more politically correct

 

at the end of the day, 90% of hondas are slow, so owners usually spend their money on making them look good. They obviously think having an ultra low car looks good, practical or not.

 

ouch. Karate kid in your avatar just kicked me below the belt haha

 

Does anyone have these? Should I get them??

TEIN Type BASIC damper is for the driver that is seeking high performance with a reasonable price. The Basic damper MSRP starts at $750.00, which includes 4 springs and 4 shocks. Compared to the "sleeve type" coil over, the Type Basic has a more exclusive set up for a better balance of suspension travel and damping force.

- High performance and cost effective.
- Ride Height adjustable.
- New paint coating for rust prevention.
- Pillow ball mounts are optional (on certain applications).
- Exclusive design for USA vehicle specifications.
(only available for the U.S.A Market).
- Available for overhaul.

Contents of damper kit:
- Height Adjustable shock absorber x4, Main spring x4
- Lower spring seat x4, Seat lock x4, - Thrust washer x4
- Bump rubber x4, Dust cover x4
- Hook spanner x2, Instruction manual

*Strut suspension comes with upper spring seat.

Integra '94-'01 Tein Basic Damper

$ 712.99


or

 

coilovers

 

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tein basics are ok.. nothing too harsh. decent for the average driver looking to lower his/her car. giving it the aggressive look.

 

id rather get ksports

 

coilovers such as sleeves alone or the whole setup? If it's just sleeves, then NO, go with springs. If you are getting a full coilover set like a tein package than go for it. Coilovers tends to give a bouncy ride versus springs.

 

Do Tein bounce??

 

if you are concerned about the ride quality, you should be fine with the tein basics. its their entry level coilover setup.. so you cant really expect too much from it. over all, its great for the money.

for a couple hundred dollars more, i would opt for they Super Street coilover setup. you can play with the shock dampers. where as you are unable to with the tein basics.

 

Ya I think I may get the Super Street instead.