...yes i did search...extensively...and found a lot of great information but am still looking for more.

Finally have the time to do some research and planning.

Looking for suspension suggestions and/or personal experiences for a 97 base. Currently stock susp. besides a Neuspeed bar up front with 17x7 wheels. The car is daily driven. I like something a bit stiff but not uncomfortable. Moderate drop but definitely not sitting on the ground. I am NOT looking for the cheapest way out. Quality is a good thing. Suggestions, links, opinions...lets hear it.

 

I have tein superstreets on my 99 and i LOVE them. The car handles wonderfully. It's sitting on it's lowest setting which is pretty low but definately not slammed or anything like that. The ride is completely adjustable so if you want it stiffer or softer it's as easy as a turn of a ****. The ride is not bouncy either like most other set ups. I think you'll love them if you pick them up. Here's a pic for reference of height.

 

tokico illuminas, tein S tech springs tein pillow ball mounts, and jdm sway bar. oh and 17X7 wheels

feels great for daily driving and it's not too low.

 

Those superstreets look pretty good. I do not want bouncy that's for sure. Though the one thing i was concerned about was ease of adjustment. I don't really have the space or equipment where i'm currently living (apartment, cramped lot) to jack the car up and really get into it so if i'm going with adjustable they need to be somewhat reasonably simple to use. More information on how those are adjusted would be great. Can't say i've ever had the opportunity to work with adjustable suspensions before.

Tokico and tein seem to be the best choices so far.

edit: any opinions on these kits?

Tokico Illumina Kit
Tokico HP Kit
Tein basic kit


Modified by tuffghst at 1:24 AM 2/17/2008

 

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Tokico and tein seem to be the best choices so far.

edit: any opinions on these kits?
Tokico Illumina Kit
Tokico HP Kit
Tein basic kit


Modified by tuffghst at 1:24 AM 2/17/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

they're as easy as any other adjustable coilover. There's a wrench that looks like a claw (as pictured below) and you just turn it down to go lower.


Just gotta jack the car up a little to get the pressure off the springs. If you want adjustable do not go with just tein springs with tokico shocks like stated before cuz whatever height you get with the springs is where the car will stay, there is no adjusting it. For the money and the performance i think the superstreets will fit your needs.

 

gc coils + kyb shocks

 

Anyone using gc coilovers with koni yellow?

 

GC + Koni is a great combo from what I've read and others have said. I personally have Tein SS's and love them. It's not hard at all to adjust the height.

 

With the superstreets, there is an adjustment for ride height and stiffness correct?

 

99 Prelude here with Eibach Pro-Kit springs and Koni Sport shocks. The Eibachs offered the lowest drop among the other springs offered for the Prelude, however I will scrape the front end if I am not careful in situations that I did not have to worry about when at stock ride height. The price paid was just a little over $600 for the combo. Overall I like the ride, can adjust the shocks to make it ride softer than stock or stiffen it up for more sporty handling.

 

tein basics on mine, only height adjust, no softness of stiffness adjust....no complaints at all

 

got basic tein love it.... im selling it ......

 

Tein Flex, love em!

 

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GCs + KYB AGXs. Had this setup and loved it

 

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Yes both adjustments are available.

 

i got H&R race springs on cheap monroe shocks...rides like shiit but i think it looks good...gonna change to JIC coilovers this summer to become lower and better ride

 

Alot of my friends have coilovers and NEVER adjust the height which to me is a waste of $$$.

I'm planning to go with Tein s-tech lowering springs with Koni shocks. The adjustable spring perches on the Koni's will lower my 'lude juuuuust right with 17" wheels. There's a NBP BB6 owner 'round here with this setup and his drop is perfect.

I'm sure the ride will be comfy as well because the s-techs are progressive rather than linear.

 

gc and koni yellow for 850 bucks you get lifetime on parts and custom springs rates and you can adjust rebound.

 

I believe I may go with the Tein Basics for these reasons:

Will be used on street only as of now (don't need damping adj.)
The ride is stiff but not uncomfortable
Adjustable height
I like to keep things simple so I feel the Basics will be a good compromise

Plan on installing most likely toward the end of March when the weather gets a bit nicer. Will post back with pictures and opinions.

 

Tokico Illuminas with Eibach Pro Kit

 

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Some nice, lightweight wheels (9-12 lbs)will be the best thing you can get for your car along with a good suspension setup. FYI http://wheelweights.net

 

Wheels are the first thing i did. They're not bad...coming in at 14lbs each

 

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