what FULL coilover set do you have?
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what FULL coilover set do you have?
Im lookin into buying some a new suspension setup and wanting to go full coilover, what set/brand should i get? Im wanting something that i can ride low with but can also keep a nice ride.. I like a nice comfortable ride, so im not sure exactly what im lookin for. Please tell me what you're using and how it rides. im lookin for something a lil more comfort than track.
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Re: what FULL coilover set do you have? (evolvedbb2)
I have a set of Function Form coilovers. They are very nice, but it is a bit stiff for daily driving (13K-F/8K-R) spring rates. If you have the shocks turned all the way down, it's tolerable. I really don't mind the stiffness, but if you want to know forsure, try to find someone that has a set and take it for a spin.
F2 also does custom springs rates at no charge (within 6k-16K rates, I believe-you might have to check on that), so that could simplify things for you.
They have dual perch settings (height and spring rate dependent). So you can drop the car pretty aggressively without compromising your shock travel. I have my 4th gen lowered about 2.75-3".
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F2 also does custom springs rates at no charge (within 6k-16K rates, I believe-you might have to check on that), so that could simplify things for you.
They have dual perch settings (height and spring rate dependent). So you can drop the car pretty aggressively without compromising your shock travel. I have my 4th gen lowered about 2.75-3".
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i have d2's
set almost all the way down only about 4 or 5 turns from the bottom. ride is alot stiffer than stock. but rides very well. daily driven over chicago potholes
i think spring rates are like 9k/11k
aluminum body, "36 way adjustable" .. dont really think all 36 clicks actually do anything but.. nice piece for the money..
set almost all the way down only about 4 or 5 turns from the bottom. ride is alot stiffer than stock. but rides very well. daily driven over chicago potholes
i think spring rates are like 9k/11k
aluminum body, "36 way adjustable" .. dont really think all 36 clicks actually do anything but.. nice piece for the money..
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i want something that i can ride COMFORTABLY and lower the **** out of it, I'd like the front tobe tucked BARELY that low is what im talking about but dont wanna be bottomin out and want it to ride comfortably..is this possible if so what do i want? what setup and what spring rate
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F2's, D2's, Ksports have all had pretty good reviews. In the end, I think they're all very similar to each other. Just pick one you think is best for you and/or best for your wallet.
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Re: what FULL coilover set do you have? (evolvedbb2)
D2s here. Stiffer than my friends Corvette, but still a very nice ride. 
They won't go any lower than about a 1/2" wheel gap up front, but the rears will go so low you can't even bolt the suspension back together.
They won't go any lower than about a 1/2" wheel gap up front, but the rears will go so low you can't even bolt the suspension back together.
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Re: what FULL coilover set do you have? (Hawkze_2.3)
How are the D2's compared to say the Koni Yellow with GC coil setup? Just curious cause people here praise the Koni/GC's and I still have stock but would like to hear more about full coilover setup's.
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Post when they are all in, i'd like to know how you like the ride.
i'm also looking into a new set up..
i was looking into the Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC Type-II Coilovers anybody have any comments or reviews about those
i'm also looking into a new set up..
i was looking into the Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC Type-II Coilovers anybody have any comments or reviews about those
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Re: what FULL coilover set do you have? (CAN97SH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CAN97SH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How are the D2's compared to say the Koni Yellow with GC coil setup? Just curious cause people here praise the Koni/GC's and I still have stock but would like to hear more about full coilover setup's. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not that the D2's are junk, but the quality of the Koni internals /GC Sleeves/Eibach Race Springs is much better than the D2. Warranty and customer service is better with both Koni and GC too.
And if you ever choose to track the car, you can easily upgrade the valving and springs to meet your needs without having to buy a whole new setup. Koni has a lot of experience with setups for Hondas. Koni/GC is win-win in my book. the D2's seem like a good budget suspension if you just want a convenient suspension upgrade that doesn't cost too much.
Not that the D2's are junk, but the quality of the Koni internals /GC Sleeves/Eibach Race Springs is much better than the D2. Warranty and customer service is better with both Koni and GC too.
And if you ever choose to track the car, you can easily upgrade the valving and springs to meet your needs without having to buy a whole new setup. Koni has a lot of experience with setups for Hondas. Koni/GC is win-win in my book. the D2's seem like a good budget suspension if you just want a convenient suspension upgrade that doesn't cost too much.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kagelude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Post when they are all in, i'd like to know how you like the ride.
i'm also looking into a new set up..
i was looking into the Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC Type-II Coilovers anybody have any comments or reviews about those</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok i did some research and it seems that these are extra stiff and leads to bounciness, if there is anything else any one could post on these would be help full but i'll probably switch to looking at the Koni/GC combo
i'm also looking into a new set up..
i was looking into the Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC Type-II Coilovers anybody have any comments or reviews about those</TD></TR></TABLE>
ok i did some research and it seems that these are extra stiff and leads to bounciness, if there is anything else any one could post on these would be help full but i'll probably switch to looking at the Koni/GC combo
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shutta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone with the D2 coilovers have any other aftermarket suspension package to compare it to? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, they're a lot better than my old setup of Tokico blues and Eibach springs...but that's not saying much.
Well, they're a lot better than my old setup of Tokico blues and Eibach springs...but that's not saying much.
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they are bouncy because they come stock too stiff
my friends was really bouncy, until we swapped in some 9 k / 7 k springs and then it was tolerable.
gc/koni's are typically the "best"
if you have seen the shock dyno comparison, basically, no coilover system (within the general public's reach) is comparable to revalved koni/gc
they tried many types of tein, tanabe, apexi, buddy club ( i think), jic.....with gc/koni still beating them all
my friends was really bouncy, until we swapped in some 9 k / 7 k springs and then it was tolerable.
gc/koni's are typically the "best"
if you have seen the shock dyno comparison, basically, no coilover system (within the general public's reach) is comparable to revalved koni/gc
they tried many types of tein, tanabe, apexi, buddy club ( i think), jic.....with gc/koni still beating them all
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has there been a shock dyno comparison or whatever done on the d2 coilovers? it's a toss up between gc/koni yellow and d2 for me and if i coudl get charts on them both to compare... another downside to D2 is that what am I going to do if I blow a shock and need a new one, it'll be a pain in the *** to find a new one right? since D2 is an australian company... Koni yellow replacement can be had at just about anywhere.. decisions decisions...