$500 Suspension Research, eibach, kyb, tien, tokico, neuspeed
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$500 Suspension Research, eibach, kyb, tien, tokico, neuspeed
So my 98 ex is ready for some new suspension. Its going to be an everyday driver and I may do some auto-x for fun. I have been researching what kinda shock/spring combo will give me the most bang for my buck and these are the selections I have so far. I have tried to find all the drop and spring rate info and some eBay prices I have seen. Right now I am leaning towards the KYB GR2's with eibach prokit as best value for my purposes. Anyone have some more shock info I can use to fill in the gaps? And most importantly what are peoples experience with these different shocks/springs!
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Shocks
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KYB GR-2 $205
gen2 GR2 can support up to:
394lbs/in front
222lbs/in rear
gen3 GR2 can support up to:
318lbs/in front
175lbs/in rear
Drop 1 to 1.5in
KYB AGX $322
Tokico Blue $270
Lowering Notes: On these shocks, you can lower your Civic a maximum of 1" without affecting ride quality (if you choose to do this and notice that you're hitting the bump stops on bumpy roads, you can simply cut off some of the bump stop to prevent this from happening).
Eibach pro-damper $320
Skunk2 $300
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Springs
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Nuespeed sport springs $200
drop 1.75, 1.5
rate f 280, r 180
eibach prokit $225
drop f 1.5, r 1.3
rate f 290, r 190
eibach sportline $225
drop f 1.8, r 1.8
rate f 310, r275
tein S-Tech $190
drop f 1.9, r 1.7
rate f 235, r 140
Stock
Rate f 165F, r 80
Modified by boondox_saint at 4:17 PM 7/25/2008
************************************************** ******************
Shocks
************************************************** ******************
KYB GR-2 $205
gen2 GR2 can support up to:
394lbs/in front
222lbs/in rear
gen3 GR2 can support up to:
318lbs/in front
175lbs/in rear
Drop 1 to 1.5in
KYB AGX $322
Tokico Blue $270
Lowering Notes: On these shocks, you can lower your Civic a maximum of 1" without affecting ride quality (if you choose to do this and notice that you're hitting the bump stops on bumpy roads, you can simply cut off some of the bump stop to prevent this from happening).
Eibach pro-damper $320
Skunk2 $300
************************************************** ******************
Springs
************************************************** ******************
Nuespeed sport springs $200
drop 1.75, 1.5
rate f 280, r 180
eibach prokit $225
drop f 1.5, r 1.3
rate f 290, r 190
eibach sportline $225
drop f 1.8, r 1.8
rate f 310, r275
tein S-Tech $190
drop f 1.9, r 1.7
rate f 235, r 140
Stock
Rate f 165F, r 80
Modified by boondox_saint at 4:17 PM 7/25/2008
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Re: $500 Suspension Research, eibach, kyb, tien, tokico, neuspeed (boondox_saint)
Have you considered a Bilstein shock? You can find the Bilstein HD for $85/shock. Plus they are monotubes as opposed to the twintube design of the other shocks, and Bilstein has a lifetime warranty. Not to mention Bilstein quality is world renowned. If thats not bang for buck, I dont know what is.
Couple that with the Pro-Kit by Eibach that you like, and you should have a fantastic daily driver.
Couple that with the Pro-Kit by Eibach that you like, and you should have a fantastic daily driver.
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