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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Default What setup would you recommend?

I'm in the market for a new setup on my em1. I'd like a small gap(def not tucked)and not too rough of a ride. Street driver only. I was thinkin illuminas or yellows on H&R sport springs, skunk2 lowering springs, or eibach pro kit springs. I'm wanting to spend $600ish. Anyone have any input?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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yellows and H&R sports would be a great starter.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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What do you think i could pick em up for?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Try to find a clean used set of Yellows and H&R's because $600 isn't really enough to buy these brand new
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

koni yellows $450 from HT marketplace
H&r sports $178 from team integra marketplace.

$628 total, a little over.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

Originally Posted by sayyoooon
koni yellows $450 from HT marketplace
H&r sports $178 from team integra marketplace.

$628 total, a little over.
No ****. Wow! Jump on those OP
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

Thanks guys. Good price. Will these give the height and ride i'm lookin for?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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The ride, yes. How low exactly do you want to go?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

Maybe a couple fingers........Just not tucked
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

it'll handle decently(from what people have told me anyways). it drops a decent amount, you won't be slammed, but it CAN be moderately low depending on where you set the perch. still very driveable though. i'd definately do it if you're looking for moderate drop and handling.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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sounds like a plan. thanks
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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you'll find plenty examples of how H&R sports' drop look if you search, good luck bro.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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on Skunk2's garage sale page...

They have some overstocked/pre produciton 88-00 Civic sleeves for $100 new
I picked up mine yesterday.

They ride fine, especialy if you upgrade your shocks to help with the 447/335 spring rate.
But if your in the mood for saving cash, I'd call them and see if they still got em. Ask for "GS036" when you call sales.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

Originally Posted by Thmanx
on Skunk2's garage sale page...

They have some overstocked/pre produciton 88-00 Civic sleeves for $100 new
I picked up mine yesterday.

They ride fine, especialy if you upgrade your shocks to help with the 447/335 spring rate.
But if your in the mood for saving cash, I'd call them and see if they still got em. Ask for "GS036" when you call sales.
If your gonna use these with Koni's you need the adapters as well.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Ohh? the O-Ring technique wont work?
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Default Re: What setup would you recommend?

Originally Posted by Thmanx
Ohh? the O-Ring technique wont work?
You need those as well, according to Koni it's dangerous to just slide the sleeve into that "cup" they provide. So you gotta use the adapters that Skunk2 makes.
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