I'm interested in getting a set of coil overs, but hesitate because of the setup. Can I take a set of coil overs to my local alignment place, and expect them to have a good baseline from the box? Will the ride height of each corner need to be adjusted? I mean, what I really want to ask, is how much setup will I be able to do in my driveway? Or, would springs and adj. shocks be the way to go? I'd like to do a track day, here and there but it will ultimately be a road street car. Thanks!

 

would need more info.
what car?
whats your budget?
civic/integra? get function and form full coilovers, pretty good stuff for the $

you can install them your self. its pretty easy if you have the tools though. (basic tools)

 

Installing whatever you get is very doable with basic tools and some loaner tools from a parts store.

What's your budget and your intention for the suspension upgrade?

 

It's a 1995 Civic... I'd like to spend no more than $1,200. I'm just wondering if it would be worth it on a street car, that sees the occasional track day. I guess as far as set-up is concerned, I would have them installed, alignment, then go home and set ride height? Sounds too easy, and from what I understand, small changes can make a big difference. What I would like is some adjust-ability, what I don't want is a car that handles worse than when I started. (read: struts and springs seem infinitivly easier to set-up)

 

civics dont have struts. they have shox.
shox and springs arent adjustable.
you want a coilover setup.
either a full coilover or a quality shock and a quality coilover sleeve and assemble it urself.
your budget allows for a very nice setup.

google.

function and form type 2 full coilovers.
they are $900 and they are adjustable up and down which you can find a happy medium and leave it be forever. track or on the street.
and you can adjust he damping also.
type 1s are $600 they have no damping adjustment but you can use the supplied wrenchs to raise or lower it even with the wheel on

 

I would go with these:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-48/progress-coil-over-special-promotion-2692801/

 

For $1300 you can get KW Variant 2, which is high end stuff. Or you can get Tein SS, Omni anything for that price, PIC, etc.

I'd recommend doing the install your self, its retard proof and will only take about 4 hours with a friend and the proper tools.

It will save you upwards of $500 doing it your self.

 

civic has shocks not struts? cant agree on that.