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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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hi, i am new to this form. recently i bought a lude, and i wanted lower it 1 to 1-5inch. i don't do cornering a lot. just want it look nice. what kind of springs i should buy? can i do it witout buying camber kits? my pocket is tie after buy the lude so looking spend $ 300 for parts.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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typically, rule of thumb is anything past 1.5", a camber kit should be used, anything less than 1.5 is fine.

and your setup will cost a million dollars :inky finger held closely to tip of lips::

300$ wont get you very far...seeing as how you need a nice set of shocks to match with any aftermarket springs you decide to get...+you need to get an alignment right after before you come and cry to us about "camber" wear...
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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now i want to spend $600 to 800. for the parts only...any commons?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Get some Koni Sports and use your OEM springs on the lower perch point for a slight drop. Ride will be fantastic. Koni's will cost less than $600 nowadays...
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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if you just want your car to look nicer, just get Tein S Tech or H&R Sport springs with KYB AGX or Tokico Illuminas. The ride should be firm, comfortable, and look decently dropped as well.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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you can get a killer deal on konis and worth it... ive got mine for $474 shipped
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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where i can buy koins? any good web site? 600$ what should i buy!!!! i need the complete set. do i need camber kits?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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I will sell you my TEIN SS complete coilover kit for $700 shipped. Only 7k miles


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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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koni better or teins?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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The TEIN SS setup is kick ***. I love it, but could use the money right now to get my cars running. I paid 1050 shipped for this setup. Well worth it to IMO. Fully adjustable.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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did you race or use them in track? bz......i don't want that in my car for a year, and going bad..
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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no, I only used them for normal daily driving. The car was parked in storage over the winter and has been on jack stands all summer. I barely got to use them at all. Honestly - if I do sell them, I will probably buy another set when I can afford to. They gave my car an awesome ride even lowered about 1.5in.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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let me ask my friends about the ss...reply you tomorrow..ZzZ
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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no problem. let me know what you decide.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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i got mine from the H-T marketplace
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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get D2 coilovers. You dont have to have camber kits under 1.5 inches. I aligned cars all the time with drops at honda. As long as the toe is set right you will be fine. But just cause im OCD a bit id get camber kits if it was me. But nothing will break or anything like that without camber kits.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1675839

good coilovers
it was under $800 shipped
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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TEIN FTW...To bad I can't afford it. So I am on Neuspeed race right now...And it looks good.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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I have a set of Tein SS...and they're sitting in my room. I haven't had a chance to install them yet but once I do Im sure they wont be a dissappoint.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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how much do you want?
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stocktonhidlude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much do you want?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I really don't think he (ricoMugenlude97) was offering to sell them. He was just stating a fact.

If your asking me $700 shipped. Let me know soon or there going on EBAY.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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dats some good coilover, if i have money i'll get it
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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what do you think coni with ground control?
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Buy my TEINs man. There the best your gonna get for the money for sure. $700 shipped is a damn straight deal IMO. If you don't then make me an offer (reasonable of course)
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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<FONT COLOR="yellow">Koni</FONT>!!!!!!!!!

Koni w/ GC will be best since you can have it custom setup to however you want/need
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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TEIN SS is fully adjustable as well. And the SS Kit is choice.

TEIN SS - FTW
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