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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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I have a 91 civic si stock as all hell, but i am going to start building it now where the hell do i start on suspension and struts and all that and what are some good brands? i have a couple ideas but i just got into the civic life so i could use the advice thanks yall!
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Strut - KONI yellows, Springs - GROUND CONTROL coilovers..
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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yeah i think im gonna get the tokico d-specs, or the ILK rak-ride height coilovers that are adjustable? not sure which ones yet. any one have any advice or conflicts with this idea?
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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last time i checked... there is no D-spec for civics below 2002... if your in a budget, KYB AGXs...
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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alrighty yes i just researched and i dont know why i didnt catch that in the first place but i wonder if theres mods i can do for my 91 for the dspecs to fit or if i shouldnt even bother with it ya know?
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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if you dont know what shocks and struts you need then you shouldnt be messing with ones that dont fit in the first place.

kyb's are cheap get those
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Do not put GC's on KYB AGX's. They will blow out in a relatively short period of time.

The AGX warranty also only covers a maximum of 1.5" lowering.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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illuminas???
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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i have illuminas and havnt had one issue with them.

they're no full true coilover but i like mine. had them for wow - 5 years? more?

**** my car's old.

im for em
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