Ok, so lately my car has been riding like crap. I feel like im riding in a car with cut springs. I assumed it was my shocks since they hadnt been changed and i have 103,000 miles. I have arospeed springs 2 1/2" drop, and just put on brand new Tokico shocks. It feels a little better, but still bouncy. Any suggestions, or any1 with a smiliar problem?

update:
ok... so im keeping the tokico's and looking for new springs... suggestions? im debating between the H&R limited's, and the race... REMEMBER I like a softer ride (gliding over bumps as opposed to bumping over bumps), but i want it to handle like a **** that it is)


Modified by LetAGrlShowU at 12:23 AM 9/14/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LetAGrlShowU &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok, so lately my car has been riding like crap. I feel like im riding in a car with cut springs. I assumed it was my shocks since they hadnt been changed and i have 103,000 miles. I have arospeed springs 2 1/2" drop, and just put on brand new Tokico shocks. It feels a little better, but still bouncy. Any suggestions, or any1 with a smiliar problem? </TD></TR></TABLE>

What kind of Tokico shocks did you use? Blues?

 

Tokico HP's

 

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AKA Blues. These werent really meant for lowering purposes, and will make your car feel like a pogo stick. My friend put these on his lowered civic and it sucked.

 

yea? thanks. what a waste of money, guess ill have to drive the crap out of em and get new ones later

 

I think the best way for you to improve your suspension would be to get rid of the springs and get springs that are going to be better for your new shocks and for a better ride and handling. I would suggest looking for springs with a 1.5-1.75 drop. Also with better spring rates. ie H&R, Neuspeed Sports,Tein S.Tech, ST Suspensions, or Progress.

 

ok thanks for the tip.

 

bump- updated

 

Get a less agressive drop or sell your current shocks for some illuminas or some used konis.

Either way, get a shock/spring combo that compliments one another.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a less agressive drop or sell your current shocks for some illuminas or some used konis.

Either way, get a shock/spring combo that compliments one another.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what do u suggest? i cant find any threads or sticky's... but right now im tihnking bout H&R limiteds, but i rather the lower drop on the race's. i dunno.. i want a smooth ride but great cornering

 

with stock shocks or stock replacements keep the drop less than 2 inches.

Anything more, get kyb agx's, illuminas, or konis.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with stock shocks or stock replacements keep the drop less than 2 inches.

Anything more, get kyb agx's, illuminas, or konis.

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i have tokico blues on right now.. u dont think H&Rs will ride nice? thats y i said i was debating between the limiteds and the race. right now my car tucks tire in the back and i loooove the way it looks. but i dont know how stiff the race springs are.. am i gunna feel like i should be at the track all the time?i want something comfortable to daily drive but fun to drive on the weekends

 

How much money do you have right now and are willing to spend on a new setup? Reliastically?

 

i just want new springs right now.. maybe max of $400.. id like to stay at a lil lower than that... its not like im looking for tein's right now.. just my old springs are arospeed, hell everything on my car is arospeed and i figure this time if i re-do my car, im gunna do it right

 

Hit up the suspension marketplace, I swore I have seen Ground Control coilovers go for around that price, maybe cheaper.

Edit: Found the link... http://www.hondamarketplace.co...69581

Its for Koni Yellows, but its something you can get right now while you save for new shock/strut and your setup is complete.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95ProjectEJ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hit up the suspension marketplace, I swore I have seen Ground Control coilovers go for around that price, maybe cheaper.

Edit: Found the link... http://www.hondamarketplace.co...69581

Its for Koni Yellows, but its something you can get right now while you save for new shock/strut and your setup is complete. </TD></TR></TABLE>

why do u keep suggesting i get new struts? i just bought the Tokico HP's.. there not even a week old..i just dont like the way it rides.. and my springs are 2 yrs old.. the top 3-4 rings touch... i think its time for new ones

 

If you are looking at H&R race springs, I believe they are a 2"+ drop... GL with that on stock replacement shocks

 

r u saying i shoulda gone with the illuminas? i went with the HP b/c it was gunna have a softer ride... the way i wanted. just didnt turn out the way i thought it would feel. Well... so no on the H&R limited's too?

 

u have tokico blues just like me. get tein s tech if u call tein they will acually recomend theirs or tokico blues. rides great looks great. its no too low but my 15 with 205 50 15 tuck a tiny bit. it looks great

 

theyre like $1200 ... im not looking to spend thast much.. i wish i had the money for tein.. thanks for ur help though

 

no no i got tein lowering springs they were like 160 i beleive. they r great

 

PMd

 

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Yes, or KYB AGX or Koni Yellows. The blues are like the KYB Gr2 or w/e they are called. Stock replacements and they are not meant to be dropped that low.

 

hmmm maybe thats y its not riding nicely right now.. i probably have a 2 1/2 in drop with the springs that are on now. thanks, that helps alot

 

with a 2.5" drop you NEED a shock with more agressive valving. Tokico blues will not do that for you.

You need:
KYB AGX's - ~$280
Tokico Illuminas - ~$350 new (cheaper used and still has lifetime warranty)
Koni Yellows - $450 new (cheaper used and still has lifetime warranty)

OR, you could get some softer, higher shocks.

Tein s-techs have 1.8" drop and will be better suited than what you have. You're cheapest solution for a better ride is the tein s-tech or stock springs.