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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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whats good for a daily driver. I just want some feedback. I've never driven in any kind of coil-overs, only in some springs with stock shocks. For 97 accord.

1. Function n Form
2. Ksport
3. Tein SS
4. Ground Control w/ kybagx
5. Ground Control w/ koni yellow

I've searched and read for about a month. still don't know which ones better...you can call me indecisive. HAHAH
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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1. I have no experience with Function and Form, so...
2. Have heard decent things, but don't really know much about them.
3. Tein SS has fairly soft spring rates, so the ride will be pretty comfortable. Good only if your car does not see track time.
4. Not as common as #5 (but very similar). I don't see a problem with this setup.
5. My personal choice. Proven reliability and quality. Spring rates are stiffer than the Tein SS, but it's not too bad. Good for daily drivers that also see track time.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Default Re: coilovers question (philadd)

thx. i don't think i'll see the track since mines a LX auto. hahaha
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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I prefer them in that order:
Tein SS
GC/Yellows

I dont have any other experience w/ the rest of them.
if you search you can find a **** load of more info
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lxaccord51oxl &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thx. i don't think i'll see the track since mines a LX auto. hahaha</TD></TR></TABLE>

tein SS then...
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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Default Re: coilovers question (Luder721)

this is how my drop is like now...on Neuspeed Race (yellow 2" drop) with stock shocks that rides really shitty. Should i stick with it, save money and jus replace to some tokico or kyb agx shocks?

the front has a 2 finger gap and the rear has a 3 finger gap...







Modified by lxaccord51oxl at 2:48 PM 11/24/2006
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lxaccord51oxl &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this is how my drop is like now...on Neuspeed Race (yellow 2" drop) with stock shocks that rides really shitty. Should i stick with it, save money and jus replace to some tokico or kyb agx shocks?

the front has a 2 finger gap and the rear has a 3 finger gap...

Modified by lxaccord51oxl at 2:48 PM 11/24/2006</TD></TR></TABLE>
well, you can't have everything, you want it to handle you can't slam that thing on the ground and expect somehow the car will not ride on bumpstop, lift the wheel because there's a slight bump on the road.

yeah, honda looks cool slammed but it's just not functional. unless it's a track car that only will be raced on the glass smooth surface.

don't fool yourself you can have best of both world by stuffing the best/badest/most jdm coilover in them, it doesn't happens.

SORRY for the lecture

SS is overrated

i have no experience with the rest except Koni+yellow, that's a great combo there


Modified by iam7head at 2:32 AM 11/25/2006
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Default Re: coilovers question (iam7head)

GC/Koni is always a good choice.
But personally all my friends have the Function Form setup and they work great.
I'm picking up some early Jan 07'... I'll let you guys know the results.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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K-sports -i know and have riden and drove these cars and seen them perform on the track they handel great and save you some green...or go more expensive and get tein ss....it up to you i savin money now to get k-sports...
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Default Re: coilovers question (Jonzey94)

i heard a lot about function and form and ksport. not sure how they ride. update on the performance
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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if your in the bay area and got time you can see if how my ksports are
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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theres sneezincd5's accord sitting on some omnipowers, never ridden in a better ride


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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Thanks 2point2cd5!
Rides so much better with the Ex wheels on.
Don't know if I wanna put them back on, I kinna wanna rock the Gold C8's a little longer
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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yup i was thinkin about getting the ex wheels on my 97 or the itr so i can get some thick meaty tires. becuz on my c2 i have low pros 40 and its ridin kinda rough.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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kyb?
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