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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Default How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

what would be the best street suspension for the rex? i'm lookin into tein super street. i just want something that'll give me a smooth ride, not something fast on the corners. this IS a daily.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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stock?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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When I first bought my teal 91 si, it came with what looked like almost new oem struts, and suspension technique lowing springs (silver).... That thing ran like a dream. So smooth, not stiff or too soft at all. Kinda reminded me of my old caddy. Might wanna look into that
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Get a cadillac
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Keep it on stock suspension.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

Originally Posted by dc5itracer
Get a cadillac
LOL I agree....

But stock will probably be your best bet!
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

Originally Posted by dc5itracer
Get a cadillac
...good point.

i dont wanna run stock. its not low enough. i might run lowering springs on oem like suggested above.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

you want to lower it but you want it to ride smoothly?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

Originally Posted by mikecp
you want to lower it but you want it to ride smoothly?
Its possible

But running slammed and smooth... Impossible
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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got it. i dont want sidewall-rubbing-tire low, but i dont wanna be able to go muddin in it.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

like i said, silver suspension techniques lol. I kno by experience. The drop was decent too. I will post pics if ya want to see the drop
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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please!
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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This is the ST springs on oem struts, its a decent drop and going over bumps was SMOOTH and even from front to back. I really liked it and was suprised. Sorry for crappy pics but its all i have. I dont own the car anymore.

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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

well i cant find the "silver" ones online, but there are some green ones. for just under 200
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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I have no idea bout the green ones. Heres what im talking about http://keepmoving.ecrater.com/p/9471...988-1991-honda
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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that drop looks good. I would think the ride would be stiff. Let us know how it works out for you, I may get them also.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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If your gonna do spring/oem strut combo I would make sure to at least have a welder extend your tophats, or buy some top hats that someone alread fabbed.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

Tein stech on oem struts ride like stock for me
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

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Tein stech on oem struts ride like stock for me
pics?
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

Originally Posted by EJ1_CRIS_909
I have no idea bout the green ones. Heres what im talking about http://keepmoving.ecrater.com/p/9471...988-1991-honda
how low does it drop? these look the same but only drop it 1" instead of 1.8"
http://stillen.com/product.asp?id=STSPRTSP01&c=SU&m=all
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

make sure your front and rear shocks are working and arnt too weak from a lot of mileage
and then bigger the tires you can get on your crx the better it stays in a straight line and in contact with the road. aslo certain types of tires directional tires are smoother and quieter
check your bearings tie rods axles to maintain a smooth quiet rid. oh and balance the **** out of your tires.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Default Re: How can i make my CRX float like a Cadillac?

^ill keep that in mind. i align my tires as soon as i get the car. i sill need an answer on the 1.8" or 1" drop. i saw one that sells both:

http://www.andysautosport.com/honda/...on_techniques/

i might just get the 1.8's because lower is better looking. any advice against that? would that sacrifice too much comfort?
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Wasian538
pics?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20405707@N03/6030843553/http://www.flickr.com/photos/20405707@N03/6030843553/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/20405707@N03/, on Flickr
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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^o wutttttttttt
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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^o wutttttttttt
What does that mean?
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