Hi guys

I have a 96 civic coupe with stock suspension, some 14 inch american racing wheels and some michelin all seasons in the front and bridgestones in the back, and I am looking into increasing the handeling capabilities of my car for a daily driver, maybe autocross sometimes. What would give me a better handeling out of the two? I will do both eventually, but want as most performance as I can get now. I would either spend my money on a good set of rims and tires, or on a good set of springs and shocks. So what would be better for handeling to do right now? Thanks a lot.

 

May want to try the suspension forum..

Depends on how tight your budget is.

If you want a good drop, you'll need upgraded shocks/struts.

You can go with coilovers, or shock/spring combo.

If you have $500-750 you can get koni yellows and ground control coilovers. A tired and tested good combo.


I really enjoyed my cheaper tokico illuminas and H&R race spring. Koni's and illuminas come with a lifetime warranty.

I only spend $300 for my whole kit (used) and it was Fine. 5 way adjustable and a good drop.

 

Thanks man.

 

how much you lookin to spend?

 

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for 300 he could just go on eBAY and buy some NEUSPEED sport springs on KYB AGX struts brand new and have a good set-up. .

 

got my used susp. setup for $300 and it could have/would have owned neuspeed and AGX's

 

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what setup did you have?

 

I say go with wider tires/rims when your existing tires wear out. In the mean time, do the suspension.