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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Coilover Package: Cheapest as possible. and Lowest as possible

D2(function/form)= 699$ shipped
Ksport= ?
Tein Basic= ?
Omni Power= ?


IS koni yellows w/ ground controls really better than all those?

right now im running kyb agx w/ sprint lowering springs and they are making a lot of noise (might have installed incorrectly or semthin)


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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Yes, the Koni+GC setup is much better. You're spending so much money, do it properly.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Dont buy the basics( i have them, very harsh).
Get something dampening adjustable.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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I've only had my Koni+GC combo on for a week now, but I have to say, I love it. I bought them used for $300, it's the best money I've spent on my car so far. I'd recommend them.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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im not sure!!

id rather not assemble them, plus i feel that coilovers are more adjustable w/o loosing travel

it'll probably be 600$ either way

d2's r teh hotness
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DarkBB4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im not sure!!

id rather not assemble them, plus i feel that coilovers are more adjustable w/o loosing travel

it'll probably be 600$ either way

d2's r teh hotness</TD></TR></TABLE>

Get the konis and gc, assembling them is not that big of a deal, it takes 20 seconds to slide the sleeve on with the spring. And if anything you should WANT to spend more on suspension, its the most important factor keeping your car on the road. You'll feel pretty be when a set of $200 coilovers send your car careening off a cliff. If you buy cheap you buy twice, I've learned that the hard way
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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yea right now im on kyb agx w/ sprint springs.. and its horrible

could i run the GC's on the kyb agx? or should ijust go for koni yellows?

also, where should i purchase from-
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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Koni yellows + GC FTW!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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how r the koni yellows with eibach pro springs? any1 ever do that setup?
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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I had the eibach prokit springs on my SH for over 4 years with the stock shocks. Over all i thought the springs were fantastic. If the Koni yellow and GC springs work the best, go for that combo.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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well thats what ive Heard from EVERYONe!!!

where do i get them for a decent price!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rawNAprelude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how r the koni yellows with eibach pro springs? any1 ever do that setup? </TD></TR></TABLE>

i have this setup.... niceeee
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Ksports all the way..
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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thanks emoney
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DarkBB4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well thats what ive Heard from EVERYONe!!!

where do i get them for a decent price!</TD></TR></TABLE>

YES! and at the best price. I'm also wanting to kno because I have since planned on getting the GC+Koni yellow combo for awhile now. Please chime in if u kno.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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x3 for the best price?
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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anybody have pics of Koni + GC setup, smooth ride???
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DK-Kip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anybody have pics of Koni + GC setup, smooth ride???</TD></TR></TABLE>

Here is mine



Currently lowered about 2 inches in the rear and a bit more in the front.
The ride is surprisingly smooth. Most people couldn't believe how nice the ride was having in mind how low it is. The ride is nice even at the firmest setting.
I've had many other suspensions on many different cars, yet this one is my favorite.
You just can't go wrong with Koni+GC.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Shoooot, if i put ksports, tien, and GC + Koni yellows.. all in a boxing ring..

the ksports would come out winnar!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Koni Yellows and H&R Sports on my Type-R... Never driven a better handling FWD ever. Incredible setup. Plenty of the Type-R guys are running the Koni Yellow/Ground Control setups on their Type-Rs, and they say that setup out performs any other street/track setup.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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BTW, try http://www.titanmotorsports.com for the Koni's. They don't carry GC tho.
Ask for a guy called Bottle (the owner) and tell him you were referred to them by Sani from G-Tech. Maybe he can give you a good deal.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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is 450 shipped a good price for brand new koni yellows?
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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^^Yes. That's fair from other prices i've seen. Most go for about 127/shock. There is a deal on h-t right now for the koni yellows + GC's with an optional top hat for more suspension travel for you slammed guys out there.

You're gonna spend more money for the koni yellow + GC setup, but lifetime warranty on the shocks, and the coilovers is pretty much unheard of with the full coilover systems.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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^ Only problem I ran into when installed the Yellows into my R, is the stock top hat bushings in the Type-R are 10mm... And the shock arms on the Yellows are 12mm. So I had to drill them out to accomidate for the bigger size, which means if I ever want to go back to stock, I'll have to buy new top hats.

Other than that, no problems.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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wut makes ground control coilovers so much better than an actual spring such as the eibach prokits?
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