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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Default What kind of suspension to buy

Hey all, looking for suspension parts for my accord
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1995 Honda Accord LX WAGON with H22.

I am currently running Tokico Illuminas with Eibach prokits. They are running a little too low for me, especially the back. I have been bottoming out quite a bit and its bothering me. What do you recommend me running?

I am thinking about Koni Yellows, they have them on Shox.com for $484 shipped. Not a bad price, and its cheaper than what Tire Rack has them for.

As for springs or coil overs, I need recommendations. The car is autocrossed from time to time but also a daily driver.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Default Re: What kind of suspension to buy

you will be much happier with coil overs that's for sure,
but when it comes to which ones that all depends on ride preference.
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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why not keep the tokico struts and just buy springs that arent as tall..check local craigslist. I picked up my tokico struts and tein springs for $240. And my accord is still low enough to look good but high enough to not botom out all the time..it scrapes a tiny bit on high speedbumps and rough railroad tracks but otherthen that its good. But as far as i can tell those struts should still work shouldnt they?
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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Well I like my illuminas, but I dont like how they are valved. The rebound on illuminas are more aggressive then I like. Im a pretty aggressive driver and because of that I tend to bottom out more than I like. Personally having a wagon makes it more difficult because of the long back, I always tend to scrape my exhaust. I might wait off for Tein SS. Plus since I am going to send the time taking of the suspension might as well replace everything while I am at it. The Tokicos has been on the car for 6 years now and I think its a good time to be replaced.

Im not too sure about going with Function Form Type 2.
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