Just wanted to post some pics of my hatch that I picked up a two months ago. I'm building this car as a daily driver that will see very regular track duty. So with that In mind suspension is my main focus on this car and I knew my old set-up had to go. I picked up my new Skunk2 Pro-C suspension earlier this week and couldn't wait to test them out. I finished installing the new set-up late Wednesday night and couldn't resist taking the car out for a little spin. All I could say was WOW over and over again. The difference was night and day compared to all my other setups. From the moment I got on the freeway (shitty 710) the car road so smooth i could not believe it. I was totally expecting a really stiff ride, but i was totally blown away at how smooth, tight and responsive the car felt that I had to call my buddy and have him drive my car. My buddy drives an EVO IX MR and when I told him my hatch felt just like his MR if not better, he was doubt full. So i picked him up and we headed to a local canyon, he was also blown away at how good the car handled and agreed with my comparison. After one full day of driving all around L.A. with the damper settings at Soft (rear) Medium (front) I can honestly say this has to be the best suspension I have ever driven on. Like I said the ride is so smooth and not "bouncy" at all. At certain train track crossings i would actually speed up to compare with my previous set-up's and the Pro-C did not let me down. It soaked up everything I threw at it all day long. For those that like to "Ride Low" I still had about 2.5-3.0" more of adjustment to lower my car. I also picked up the new Clear Anodized finish Lower Control Arms and Pro-Series Plus Camber kit for the front. I will post more feed back on the Pro-C once i start to play with the different settings a bit more and also get some video up.


















Updated PICS Streets of Willow 11-6-07










Modified by "T" at 9:31 AM 11/17/2007

 

looks pretty ...hahaha...just wish i could afford it. Just curious, what was your previous setup?

 

IFPWIGH!!

 

what are the rates on those?

 

Damn, you definitely need an alignment. Looks good besides that man.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ramma &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn, you definitely need an alignment. Looks good besides that man.</TD></TR></TABLE>

WTF thanks mr obvious.. i didnt think he knew that. haha noob

 

Wow, someone spent a lot of money on Skunk2. Looks great though.

 

wow those are nice.. how much did u get those for ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sohc_coupe24 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks pretty ...hahaha...just wish i could afford it. Just curious, what was your previous setup? </TD></TR></TABLE>

my last set-up was F2 all around


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BrokeA$$Pinoy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are the rates on those?</TD></TR></TABLE>

10K up front 8K in the rear

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LOL i knew i was gonna get some heat for that..LOL thats why I picked up these badboys Pro-Series Plus Camber kit


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wootiewoot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow those are nice.. how much did u get those for ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

MSRP on these is around $1,200, but trust me well worth every last penny. For an off the shelf coilover system it doesn't get any better




Modified by "T" at 10:06 PM 9/28/2007

 

How would you compare them to F2 because I was planning on putting them on the exact same car as you.

 

Ooo, I like it. Wish I could dedicate a good chunk of change to higher quality suspension like this.

Don't change the ride height, it looks awesome, and I don't know if you want to compromise the superior handling ability that you payed so much for by lowering it further.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DCivic00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How would you compare them to F2 because I was planning on putting them on the exact same car as you.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Honestly not to take anything away from F2, but the Skunk2 Pro-C is just on another level all together. My F2's were running 8K front 6K rear were as the Pro-C comes with 10K front 8K rear. I set the damping the just about the same on both but the ride on the Pro-C is just so "Refined" is the best word that can use to describe how it feels.The car feels tight and very responsive and the body roll is very minimal if any. Were as the F2's felt a bit "bouncy" and harsh at times, you would feel a bit more body roll with it as well. Also my rear end would tend get loose on me alot up in the canyons. Yes the Pro-C i a bit more money, but I guarantee the first time you drive your car you will see what a steal it is at that price and worth every hard earned penny

 

They always look so damn nice when u first pop them new springs and shocks in. then a few months go by and then it rains. and next time u jack up ur car u say. damn they used to look so good. good thing u took pics so u can always remember when they were sqeeky clean.

 

time for brake upgrade. nice car

 

I have the S2 lcas also on my ek but my si anti-sway bar wont fit into the lca because the holes are threaded. How did you get your sway bar in because I think I might have to drill the hole to get rid of the threads, that way the endlink bolt can go right in. Also, does it matter which of the three holes you use?

 

I think it'z time for me to sell my Tein coilovers and pick up some skunk 2 coilovers.

 

nice setup, i think it's time to ditch those drums now

 

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Why? Is there something powerful enough under his hood to need such an upgrade?

OP, what's the powerplant?

 

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Why? Is there something powerful enough under his hood to need such an upgrade?

OP, what's the powerplant?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If the car really sees "regular track duty" he would benefit greatly from fade-resistant discs in the rear. For some reason, though - mainly because he has the fronts set to medium and the rears at soft - I doubt he does the kind of "regular track duty" I would care about.

More rate and more rebound in the rear helps our cars. Put the rears at hard.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00ekcoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the S2 lcas also on my ek but my si anti-sway bar wont fit into the lca because the holes are threaded. How did you get your sway bar in because I think I might have to drill the hole to get rid of the threads, that way the endlink bolt can go right in. Also, does it matter which of the three holes you use?</TD></TR></TABLE>


yes it does, the outer hole (closes to the wheels) will give you a harder sway bar setting as appose to the inner hole which will give you a softer setting. And you don't have to drill out the control arms at all. Just go down to your local hardware store and have them find you a bolt with the right thread and sufficient length to match you control arms and end links, LOL thats what i did.

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Why? Is there something powerful enough under his hood to need such an upgrade?

OP, what's the powerplant?</TD></TR></TABLE>

just a little sum-sum lol

JDM 98 Spec Type R


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bonSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">time for brake upgrade. nice car </TD></TR></TABLE>

I upgraded the front to 00 GSR brakes and slapping some nice cross drilled slotted rotors this weekend and the drums will be out soon also

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

If the car really sees "regular track duty" he would benefit greatly from fade-resistant discs in the rear. For some reason, though - mainly because he has the fronts set to medium and the rears at soft - I doubt he does the kind of "regular track duty" I would care about.

More rate and more rebound in the rear helps our cars. Put the rears at hard.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Like i said i have only had the car for two months and this suspension on the car for a couple days and havent had a chance to really play with it yet. But I will be at Califonia Speedway next month for the speed ventures event, if you want to ride in the car your more than welcome


Modified by "T" at 5:57 PM 9/28/2007

 

Okay, so that answers that question.

Well, looks like you are all set. When are you upgrading your rear brakes? Any thoughts on a mild supercharger for some extra auto-X sturdiness, or is it all motor built?

 

clean!!!!!!!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackoutVTi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Okay, so that answers that question.

Well, looks like you are all set. When are you upgrading your rear brakes? Any thoughts on a mild supercharger for some extra auto-X sturdiness, or is it all motor built?</TD></TR></TABLE>

its still stock for now but im hoping to get a supercharger for Christmas

 

Sweet. Okay, enough of me dragging this thread off topic. Nice setup, I want the Pro-C's now!

Peace