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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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hey just wondering what kind of suspension everyone out there is running? especially for autox / touge.

right now im just running tokico blues all around with some **** adjustable coilovers.

looking to upgrade soon. any suggestions?

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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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o.O there is no "best" suspension.
I'm running Mugen and it rides amazingly with about a 1.5-2" drop
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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i got D2 and its alrite nothin special cant lower the car as much as i would like just to let you know
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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i got koni shocks ground control springs ebay coilovers [previous owner put on] and like the d2's, i cant go as low as id like.

[not trying to hijack your thread] but, anyone got any ideas on a setup thatll drop 15x7's w/ 195/50's enough to tuck the tire? at least in the front. my goal is a slammed front but let the *** end up a bit to show the beaks bar ^.^
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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KONI/GC!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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oo right on. what kind of koni's? i had koni reds before but they blew. someone told me the best setup for the money would be koni yellows on gc's. havent really rode on good springs yet.. 60 dollar adjustables lol.

my friends got function n form type II's.. and i hell of like the ride.. but thats a **** load of money for something im going to abuse.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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how about this thread gets moved to the SUSPENSION thread. hmmm suspension thread? whats that? oh i know, its that place where they talk about suspension set ups! IBTL....oh and btw.... Fail
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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yes koni yellows, and ground controls, ff's are good, but you can achieve the same thing and more with koni/gc.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Custom built short stroke Racing Gear JTC N1 dampers with 18/16 springs.

It's more geared for circuit racing though. For touge you want something with stroke and a soft rear spring.

If you're serious about suspension then nothing off the shelf will work for you. Anything you can buy from someone and throw on your car with 32 ways of adjustment is crap. Koni/ ground control are a good combination however you need to get it revalved for your application.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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my konis are rusting, below the coilover and where they show in the engine bay. is that bad? theyre about 4 years old, previous owner put em on. [yellows]

and are top hats universal?
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Koni's and Ground Controls are literally the only way to go. tell me another setup where you can tuck 14's on the lowest setting and raise it up just as easy and have a stock height and feel.

plus LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS FTW

that's all i have to say about that
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by brutekiller787
Koni's and Ground Controls are literally the only way to go. tell me another setup where you can tuck 14's on the lowest setting and raise it up just as easy and have a stock height and feel.

plus LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS FTW

that's all i have to say about that
lifetime warranty? i dont have the original paperwork for the purchase. but my koni's are rusted to hell. can i get them replaced?
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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call koni america and explain your situation. i'm sure they can figure something out
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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got the number? i guess i can just google it...
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mayfly
how about this thread gets moved to the SUSPENSION thread. hmmm suspension thread? whats that? oh i know, its that place where they talk about suspension set ups! IBTL....oh and btw.... Fail
haha everyone ignore the flamer.....nice
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mayfly
how about this thread gets moved to the SUSPENSION thread. hmmm suspension thread? whats that? oh i know, its that place where they talk about suspension set ups! IBTL....oh and btw.... Fail
rofl i didnt even see this.

Response to flamer: yes, it is about SUSPENSION. suspension on 92-00 CIVICS. which is, wait, let me look, yes! the title of this forum. strike up a fail for you, sir. because you fail at life.

Flamer:0 life:1
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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hmm, anyone fab up their own extended top hats? im lookin for a diy or cheap ebay set of extended hats atm ;P
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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errm, i do? kay hout bout no, but thanks anyway? i didnt start the thread. i just came onto said thread to discuss suspension, i know theres more about.

fail to your attempt to fail me?

OWNED.

congradulations, go ahead and give yourself a *facepalm*

wow we lost sight of the topic of suspension...
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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hahaha you guys are funny. right on though thanks for the info. im def gonna look into koni yellows and ground control.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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pic selects coilovers are pretty goods as well
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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it also come assemble with top hat
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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K-Sport FTW!
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by civics4lyfe
errm, i do? kay hout bout no, but thanks anyway? i didnt start the thread. i just came onto said thread to discuss suspension, i know theres more about.

fail to your attempt to fail me?

OWNED.

congradulations, go ahead and give yourself a *facepalm*

wow we lost sight of the topic of suspension...
lol calm down and the way you type sure makes you sound like a childish little girl.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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I'm running Buddy Club N+ Specs, and they ride like heaven.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Civics4lyfe- dont even start,
and yes people have made there own extended top hats, but if you dont have the tools and or know how just buy some, a few minutes on google would have gotten you your answer, stop being lazy and figurre it out.
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