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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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So i am looking at some sprint shocks with some tokico blues...and i was wondering where is the best place to get these for the best price....anyone?
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Sprint springs you mean? Tokico blues are the shocks...

What are your reasons for lowering the car? Drag setup? Street? Show?
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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mostly street performance and comfort
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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im pretty new with cars so im learning as i go.......i plan on lowering it about 2 inches or more not sure yet...mostly like i said for better handeling on the street maybe some racing and for a better comfortable ride

My friend has tokico blues on his integra and the ride is great so im hoping the same will happen on my car.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mexinug &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mostly street performance and comfort</TD></TR></TABLE>

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1949932

Thats a good thread for lowering heights you may want to check out...

For springs, I would say H&R w/ Tokico Illuminas (5 way adj) or Eibach Sports w/ Tokico Illuminas/Koni Yellows.

If you want Coilovers (which is not what I prefer), I would go with Ground Control w/ Illuminas shocks or TEIN Coilovers...these are just my opinion, so everyone else can suck me.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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haha sweet thanks for the input man i will def check into it and probably be back around with more info....for some reason the more i learn the worse im getting hooked!!!!
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mexinug &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im pretty new with cars so im learning as i go.......i plan on lowering it about 2 inches or more not sure yet...mostly like i said for better handeling on the street maybe some racing and for a better comfortable ride

My friend has tokico blues on his integra and the ride is great so im hoping the same will happen on my car. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You're already on the ride track if you are looking for a suspension for a better ride quality

Tokico blues arent bad, however you are limited with them as you cannot adjust your comfort settings. The illuminas (White Shocks) are 5 way adjustable and allow you to change for street or track settings.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mexinug &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha sweet thanks for the input man i will def check into it and probably be back around with more info....for some reason the more i learn the worse im getting hooked!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh believe me...you will be addicted before you know it! Just wait until you start making some serious power w/ whatever motor you choose/already have.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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yeah.....so with the blues i cant adjust them as much as with the white ones? and what is the price difference in the two?

I just have a D16 right now but have plans probably for next summer to a little something under the hood.....but thats in the future when money comes around!!!
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mexinug &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah.....so with the blues i cant adjust them as much as with the white ones? and what is the price difference in the two?

I just have a D16 right now but have plans probably for next summer to a little something under the hood.....but thats in the future when money comes around!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually, with the blues you cannot adjust them at all. They are a more mild shock used for the casual street user. However, like i said if you have future plans, your best bet would be to go with the Illuminas or even Koni Yellows

Tokico Illuminas are about $400ish i believe? Koni Yellows are about $500ish...do a search on Google...you have an EJ1 (95 Ex) correct?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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just get the koni's if you have future plans, plus they have the million mile warranty. and for only a 50 dollar price difference over the illumina;s they are definitely a better shock with more adjustability. check the marketplace, i found them for 458 shipped. don't remember the thread but if you look hard enough you can find anything on here.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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If you lower a car, it won't be nearly as comfortable as stock...just letting you know that.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:25 AM
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For a daily driver, or a car that is used quite frequently with no other use than to go to class or go out with friends or get groceries, Tokico Blue's would be a good choice.

But for performance and show, I would highly recommend upgrading to a better shock, ie - Tokico Illumina or Koni Yellow. Illuminas are 5-way adjustable and Koni Yellow's are 32-way adjustable and maybe $50-100 more expensive (total) over Illuminas.

As for springs... Well it all just depends on how much you want to drop.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JKov240 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you lower a car, it won't be nearly as comfortable as stock...just letting you know that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hope he knows this.

However, you can make the ride comfortable as hell on some Eibach Sports w/ Koni Yellows That setup by far surpases stock....IMO.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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What about kyb agx? Those have 4 adjustable setting and theyre pretty stiff.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ahemming06 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What about kyb agx? Those have 4 adjustable setting and theyre pretty stiff.</TD></TR></TABLE>

They are alright IMO.

If Im gonna spend money/time on changing my suspension, im going with Koni Yellows or Tokico Illuminas. Thats just my opinion
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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S. TECH springs - $175 at most
Skunk 2 upper control arms - $250

Install should be less than $300
Get it aligned by someone who knows what they are doing

$600 great set-up
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shy_GuyAP1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">S. TECH springs - $175 at most
Skunk 2 upper control arms - $250

Install should be less than $300
Get it aligned by someone who knows what they are doing

$600 great set-up</TD></TR></TABLE>

You forgot the shock setup homie...that is the whole point of this
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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Tokico Illuminas - $350-$400 shipped
Eibach Pro-Kit - $220 shipped
No need for a camber kit.

Awesome setup right there.
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He said he just wants to drop it two inches
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amej8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tokico Illuminas - $350-$400 shipped
Eibach Pro-Kit - $220 shipped
No need for a camber kit.

Awesome setup right there. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shy_GuyAP1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">He said he just wants to drop it two inches</TD></TR></TABLE>

Have a good time riding on that w/o aftermarket shocks
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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thanks for all the info guys i would reply more but im only allowed like 4 or 5 posts per day for some reason....kinda sucks but o well

and actually my car is a 99 ex not a 95
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mexinug &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for all the info guys i would reply more but im only allowed like 4 or 5 posts per day for some reason....kinda sucks but o well

and actually my car is a 99 ex not a 95</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's because you were a trial user...just part of the sign up rules.

Same thing goes for the 99 ex...any ideas what you want to go with?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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what do you mean as far as the engine thing im not too sure about it i dont not whats gonna give me the best power for my money but not too expensive you know what i mean....
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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ground controls and koni yellows .....lifetime warranty

heres a good link for a good deal combo package.

http://www.honda-acura.net/for...46127
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mexinug &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do you mean as far as the engine thing im not too sure about it i dont not whats gonna give me the best power for my money but not too expensive you know what i mean.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

What are you trying to say? lol

English young'n.
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