hey guys im totally noob here and i searched suspension but couldnt find anything. ..i was just wondering what springs youre using...i just got my em2 a little over a week ago and i picked up some tanabe springs for it, and i have no idea if these are good or not?any insite on whats good to use?

i was also told that honda changed the suspension on this car and just getting springs for it is a BAD idea...you guys know anything about this?

thanks in advance!

 

Im rolling on H&R sports, not a big enough drop for my liking, and the ride is a little soft.

Tanabe is a good company, i would believe they have good springs.

Props on searching before posting too!

The best is still full coilovers, but u might be like me and have limited $$$.

Springs is not a BAD idea, its not the best tho. depending on the drop of the springs, u should look to invest in new shocks and a good camber kit.

 

I have Tanabe springs. The ride is nice, not bouncy at all, but it'd be a lot better if I got some struts that weren't blown.

 

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The best is still full coilovers, but u might be like me and have limited $$$.

Springs is not a BAD idea, its not the best tho. depending on the drop of the springs, u should look to invest in new shocks and a good camber kit.

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my bf said he had coils but he didnt like it.. ..not sure why he didnt. ..and i just dont want to spend alot of money on this car so i figured springs was the way to go. and i was told as soon as i put the springs on i have to get allignment. ...i know i need it, but i mean they said go RiGHT after like the drive is H0RRiBLE and if i dont get it right away its all BAD!

 

Springs are a better option then sleeved coilovers. Everyone I've heard that has gotten sleeved coilovers says it bounces horribly. Yes you will need an alignment, but not right away, If you get a camber kit and you or your b/f is good at eyeballing the camber, then you'll be fine for about two weeks or so. A month is the absolute MAX I would go without getting an alignment. I went a week and nothing blew up....Yet.

BTW here's my car dropped around 1.8 inches or so





Modified by 01HonderCivic at 5:09 PM 9/6/2006

 

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my bf said he had coils but he didnt like it.. ..not sure why he didnt. ..and i just dont want to spend alot of money on this car so i figured springs was the way to go. and i was told as soon as i put the springs on i have to get allignment. ...i know i need it, but i mean they said go RiGHT after like the drive is H0RRiBLE and if i dont get it right away its all BAD!</TD></TR></TABLE>

That fine, coils are expensive. Springs are a good cheap alternative, but i would have to agree on the alignment ASAP. There can never be a price u put on something that makes ur car safer for you, or other drivers.

 

i have dropzone springs and i love em there a lil softer than stock but i like it i havent aligned my car and i dont need to cause it perfect no camber kits and no aftermarket struts although if i had the xtra cash i would just b/c i know its better but my car rides just fine and for 80 bucks off ebay i wouldnt be ne happier

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01HonderCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Springs are a better option then sleeved coilovers. Everyone I've heard that has gotten sleeved coilovers says it bounces horribly. Yes you will need an alignment, but not right away, If you get a camber kit and you or your b/f is good at eyeballing the camber, then you'll be fine for about two weeks or so. A month is the absolute MAX I would go without getting an alignment. I went a week and nothing blew up....Yet.

BTW here's my car dropped around 1.8 inches or so





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what size are your rims? the tanabes are a 1.8 drop too. ..

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hehe i was gonna buy those too saw them on ebay for 80 shipped haha but the guy at work said to get something better. ..hes all about name brand. ..bLah

 

They're 17 inch rims with 215/45ZR Continental ContiExtremeContacts

 

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hRmmm. ...then i need to go lower .. :\ i only want 16's. ..

 

you guys also forgot to consider if you have an aftermarket exhaust or not. the thing is if its a catback exhaust, it hangs horribly low. im on a stock spring/stock combo with the stock SI alloys and my exhaust pipe still scrapes up alot of driveways.

 

I have custom bent exhaust, and only dropped 1.3" and i scrape everywhere, i gotta go get them to re-bend a section near my rear axle.

 

besides being stock, i cant seem to find any way to prevent scraping on a stock or moderate drop. the way our exhaust systems are made really sucks

 

i got neuspeed sport springs with tokico HP shocks and the total drop is around 1.75" My aftermarket exhaust also scrapes on most driveways or when pulling into parking lots but what can you do. Ride is very smooth.

 

As of about 8PM CST yesterday, I've been rolling on F2 (Function and Form) Coilovers.

 

How're they riding thus far? First impressions??

 

They ride like a dream. And, to be honest, it rides a HECK of a lot better than my sister's LX, and I'm lower than she is.

 

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Please ignore my question of "how do they ride then Matt?" in the picture thread...i have my answer lol...and it looks mate

 

how much did u pay? Ive been looking for a set of coil's that arent to much $$.

There is a set of TEIN Basic's for sale for $875 CDN but they are used, and i just dont want to spend nearly 900 while im still going to school.

 

I spent $950 usd. for them, but they came with custom spring rates and expedited shipping (2day air).

 

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what's she riding on?

 

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What spring rates did you opt for?

 

im about to scoop some drop zone springs from a friend. I hear there or not that bad of a ride, hopefully i will have them on by wednesday! or maybe thursday..

 

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Tenzo Springs on stock shock/struts.


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12k front / 14k rear.

 

anybody got neuspeed race springs on their car? how's the ride? what type of struts are good for them? I just got me a set a couple days ago for a good price and was wondering whether i should get new struts or not.