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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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Whats going on guys? Back into the Honda game, I just picked up a stock '02 last night needed some help. Didnt feel like searching so yeah was wondering what springs will give me the lowest drop? Also same with coilovers. Thanks for the feedback, apologies for the noob post.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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I've got Neuspeed springs on mine - gives about a 1.5" drop. Maybe close to 2"
Had them on for nearly 2 years with stock shocks and the ride is lovely.
One day i'll go coils, but i'm in no rush.
Most people running just springs go for the swift i think, but i didn't like the drop
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Old May 4, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Default Re: Help with suspension

skunk2
nuespeed
epelir asd

drop nicely i had the asd's on stock shocks for close to 30k have no complaints

most coilovers will let u dump pretty low. kw's r the only ones i know that dont go too low.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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thanks guys! i probably just order some springs now unless i come across some cheap coils
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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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please don't buy cheap coils. Save up for good ones..

If not, springs is just fine
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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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Well cheap as in used...this is just my toy since I have a g37 aswell.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bigmacnfries
I've got Neuspeed springs on mine - gives about a 1.5" drop. Maybe close to 2"
Had them on for nearly 2 years with stock shocks and the ride is lovely.
One day i'll go coils, but i'm in no rush.
Most people running just springs go for the swift i think, but i didn't like the drop
x2
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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looks like im going to go with the Skunk 2 spings for the time being....whats a good place to order them from?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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get the skunk 2 coilovers there good the new ones they have out
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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I'd go cheap coilovers over springs with standard shocks. From my experience, it will drive a lot better than just springs alone, since the shock in the coilover is made to work with the springs on it. My 0.02c
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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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^ wrong
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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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K-SPORT...D2'S
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Old May 8, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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can anyone point me out to some good sites for after market parts?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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google it
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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^ are you trying to up your post count or something?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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ebay!
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