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Coilovers... oh no not again!

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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 03:31 AM
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I Searched and came up with 3 possible answers.

1. Koni/GC (probably stock spring rates)
2. Tein SS
3. Eiback pro-street-S

I would like some opinions out of these three setups to see which one will be the best bang for the $$$

I'd like to drop the car down to 0 finger gap with 15's. Car will mostly be driven daily (for now) but hopefully next year I'll be able to bring it to the track (after i complete my setup). I also live near mountains where there are curves id like to try haha... roads are bad tho. Thanks In Advance
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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GC stock spring rates as in the regular rates they give you when you order a GC kit (not the car's OEM spring rates), right?
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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yep.

How do those 3 compare in craftsmanship, warranty/service, performance, and comfortability?
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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anyone? hehe
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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I bought some Super Streets, ill let you know how i go with them.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Roads are bad and you want o finger tuck, good luck.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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considering everybody has a different opinion on what is "too stiff" or "uncomfortable" your gonna have a hard time finding what you like. try to find a buddy with a similar set up and go for a ride, so far imo you should be happy with any of those 3 set ups.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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well roads are not as bad as you imagine and you don't actually drive that fast haha..

thanks for some info but keep them coming thanks!
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:19 AM
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Which of the three will be able to give me 0 finger gap or even lower? I read that tein has low spring rate and I wont be able to drop it low enough
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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nyone?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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If you buy our Ground Control, you can order pretty much any spring rate you want. Even with the OTS spring rates almost guranteed 0 finger gap. I have GCs on my integra and its a DD...completely slammed. And i also live in the mountains
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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How about your suspension travel? Are you having problems with them?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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No problems at all. And if for some reason you do, Ground Control sells Honda upper mounts which allows another extra inch of travel for your suspention. Hope that answers your question.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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oh ok thanks... you know where i could get the best deal? Koni/GC (specified for koni use)?
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