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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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bad good? any input at all? i jus twant to lower the car iuntil i get the money to buy something better
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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dude never get ebay **** for a civic,, what type of coils are you looking for???
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Why dont you just search there has been 70 posts about it and answear is NO dont do it suspenion is something that you never go cheap on plus your not making any sense by putting on something that cheap and then later on saving up money to get something better that is really stupid! so save up some money do it right the first time because you will get what you pay for....
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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I'm guessing you're ashamed of your stock height for some reason and just have to lower it immediately to make it a totally bad *** looking car. Well, take everyone's advice. Save up your money, do it right the first time. Why waste your money on dangerous, crappy ebay products? Especially SUSPENSION products. You don't need to be in that big of a hurry to have your car dropped so it looks all cool and such.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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No! Please dont. They almost killed my friend.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by after nine30 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude never get ebay **** for a civic,, what type of coils are you looking for???</TD></TR></TABLE>

first of all dont listen to this waste.

second i once bought coilovers for one of my beaters and for 10 bucks shipped and installing them yourself
it was alright made me appreciate my function and forms alot more
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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well im looking for answers from people who have actually used it. either way, i bought them for 40$ and if its as bad as everyone says then obviously ill take them off and go back to stock. but for 40$ its worht a try am i not right?

i dont see why they woldnt be alright just to lower the car, as for performance its a different story.

ive looked at all other coilover sleeves and they all seem to come with the same things to install them.

if anyone has pics or storie or any input on them id love to hear it. im not looking for a high quality part becuase i didnt buy a high quality part, i bought something to lower the car and simply for that reasn only.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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ebay coils are the best I run them in my AMG too handle like a dream

Read the suspension section and get a better Idea ebay coilovers suck nuts
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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You get what you pay for, its simple as that.

Your best bet is to get skunk2 or Ground Control coilovers, i woudlnt mess with any of the Ebay generic brands.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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I like mine! But i don't mind a harsh ride. My Civic is a beater daily driver and autocross bitch. The stock springs allowed way too much body roll when i autocrossed it so i got the ebay springs. I plan on getting new struts soon. The trick to ebay springs is not to go too low. The main reason i like the ebay springs are because they are really stiff. And since i want to keep my hatch as light as possible, I don't want to add sway bars. My hatch didn't come with any sway bars and i don't want to add the weight. With the ebay springs i really don't have any body roll problems so far. BTW i weighted my eg this week and got 2100lbs with a 1/2 tank of gas and 12" sub.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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how badly do you want to be able to see your next birthday??
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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ok i have used ebay coilovers on three different hondas i have had. imo you are definitely paying for what you get but i have not had any problems at all out for ebay coilovers except a rough ride and if a bought a nice set of struts it would stop the rough ride. you would get better quality if you went with something more well known but ive been in your situation when i was tight on money and it got the job done. $37 bucks a set and ive had 3 sets good luck in whatever you decide
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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dude Im running on Ebay coil overs! THEY ****** SUCK!! Ive got blown shocks , ride quality is total ****, my **** in my trunk flops around like crazy, dude take my advice dont get them, if your in a rush , hold your *** up cause it will be worth it. I'm ordering Koni Yellows and Ground Conrol coil overs on Thur. I cant fuggin wait!! Take it from me and save yourself the trouble, I was in your situation and had to learn the hard *** way, dont put them on your car!
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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yeah get a piece of wood, put padding on it, lift the coilovers up about half way to get you a good starting point and glue them to the underside of the wood. there you go! adjustable footrest, the only thing ebay coilovers are good for.

ebay coilovers

they ruin cars $40 at a time.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turborsti &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like mine! But i don't mind a harsh ride. My Civic is a beater daily driver and autocross bitch. The stock springs allowed way too much body roll when i autocrossed it so i got the ebay springs. I plan on getting new struts soon. The trick to ebay springs is not to go too low. The main reason i like the ebay springs are because they are really stiff. And since i want to keep my hatch as light as possible, I don't want to add sway bars. My hatch didn't come with any sway bars and i don't want to add the weight. With the ebay springs i really don't have any body roll problems so far. BTW i weighted my eg this week and got 2100lbs with a 1/2 tank of gas and 12" sub.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You're a complete waste of life, lol. No sway bars because you don't want to add the weight? LOL! Are you serious? This coming from the guy who has a 12" subwoofer

I hate all of you. Suspension isn't something you should skimp on. If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Asking us about ebay coilovers ... I feel like i'm being asked "Have you ever smelled poo?" It's like... "Sorry but I would never go there".
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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you get what you pay for. just like shoes
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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i bought mine for $60. still have them on after 2 1/2 years. bumpy ride but overall im happy with them.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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i would say the lowest you go for springs would be dropzone......I got them for my old EF hatch for 60 shipped and one of my teammates have them and they are doing real good....just make sure you get good struts dont buildshit that...get some kyb or tokico.....I have the 5 way adjustable tokico on my ek..they r great!! good luck
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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cut your stock springs
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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i think it just depends on the ebay brand because my bother has the cheap *** ebay one and i have skunk2 and they both feel almost the same.....
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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my bro gots ebay ****. bought it for 20 bucks. if you dont lower it so that your tuckin you should be good.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Skunk2 springs worked out pretty good for me, you should check them out. Just remember that you get what you pay for... Goodluck with whatever bro.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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OMG i had skunk2 they rode as bad as ebay coilovers... yea they ride bad, but after some good shocks like adj tokico or koni they ride decent... for skunk2 sleeves
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You're a complete waste of life, lol. No sway bars because you don't want to add the weight? LOL! Are you serious? This coming from the guy who has a 12" subwoofer

I hate all of you. Suspension isn't something you should skimp on. If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Get a life. The sub comes out for autocross....duh. A spring is a friggin spring. Stock is too high and too soft, so paying $30 to improve at all is worth it. Pull your head out of your *** and remember were not talking about ferraris here.
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