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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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i have a del sol and i recently put in some tein s-tech's and want to go a little lower.
im planning on getting new shocks soon. any suggestions on shocks and/or how to go lower?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HOUSTONtx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a del sol and i recently put in some tein s-tech's and want to go a little lower.
im planning on getting new shocks soon. any suggestions on shocks and/or how to go lower?</TD></TR></TABLE>

coilovers would be you best bet if you want lower.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Default Re: question: how to go lower (philosofy1)

i know this is probably a dumb question but can i still use the springs i have? if so can i get a list of what i need?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Default Re: question: how to go lower (HOUSTONtx)

Coilovers are usually sold complete (springs & shocks), I've never seen them sold just as a shock (though there could be a mfg who sells them that way, I don't look @ shocks very often).


As far as parts, suspension pieces for 92-95 Civic, 94-01 Integra (excluding Type R), and 93-97 Del Sol are fairly interchangeable. Spring rates are a little different due to the weight differences but they'll mount up.


You could always buy coilovers and sell off your S-Techs on eBay or Honda-Tech Marketplace.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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i know i can sell them but idk. coilovers arent really in my budget...
i know i know ' you gotta pay to play' but right now im trying to get my paint done and my cash flow isnt very high. what about shocks? will the car sit any lower with aftermarket shocks?
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Default Re: question: how to go lower (HOUSTONtx)

I know Skunk2's coilovers are made with shortened shock bodies, but I'm not sure on their normal shocks.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HOUSTONtx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know i can sell them but idk. coilovers arent really in my budget...
i know i know ' you gotta pay to play' but right now im trying to get my paint done and my cash flow isnt very high. what about shocks? will the car sit any lower with aftermarket shocks?
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good things come to those who wait. if you are like me where money is always on a tight budget (wife and kids) then patients is your best friend.

as for shocks, not sure about the rest but i know about the best! Koni yellows are adjustable in stiffness and in height. the have a ring clip that allows you to lower or raise the car.

now if money is tight and ground controls are out of the question, then forget about the koni's since they can run from $600-$750 give or take.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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thanks guys! i would be patient but im on stock shocks and they need replacing so i guess ill go with some toki blues for now unless someone else has so advice.
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