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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 08:22 AM
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Default what to look for in full coilovers???

Im looking into ditching my AGXs+adj springs. Im not sure wich full coilovers to get. What are a few things i should look for???
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 08:51 AM
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Default Re: what to look for in full coilovers??? (c1hatch)

Depends on what you want to do with them, and how much you want to spend

If this is a mostly street setup, make sure the springrates and shock valving are acceptable for daily usage. You might also want to see about helper or tender springs to keep the springs from popping when you unload the suspension, plus it will be state inspection legal (most states won't allow you to have "loose" springs when jacked up).

If this is a mostly track setup, make sure you can pick your own springrates. Go higher in the rear. A few things that will help? Make sure that the front shocks are shortened, or that they are height/preload indepedently adjustable. This will help prevent bottoming out under heavy compression.

Shocks? Oh boy, you have a world of stuff to pick from. If this is a low budget sort of thing, just grab some Bilsteins and get some GC coilovers with springs under 600 lb/in and maybe some tender or helper springs.

If you've got more money to burn, you can consider different options. First thing's first. Make sure you can get the shocks serviced here in the states. Revalved Konis generally fit this bill well, but I didn't like the way mine handled 600F/900R spring rates. They felt like they were being maxxed out. I did a LOT of searching, and ended up with a deal from JIC. There are a lot of reasonably priced great shocks out there, but only a few with stateside service and support. Just make sure you pick your own spring rates (how many times have I said this?).

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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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Default Re: what to look for in full coilovers??? (Warren)



thanks, ive been looking at the jics for a while now, but cant find a distributor. there website seems to be down. This will be for street(weekends& not daily driven) & road racing.
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 09:48 AM
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Call up JDM Honda Parts, or call Ziel Motorsports directly, and tell them I sent you. 562-803-6122

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