im new to honda tech and trying to make 5 quick posts. well i have an eg si hatch and at the moment its on ebay coilovers with stock struts and im trying to figure out what coilovers to buy. im not wanting to spend over a grand though. im kinda stuck between ksports and F&F type 1's. also im wanting to go pretty low with it. im not worried about ride quality. i just dont wanna smash my oil pan. just give me your opinions.

 

1) Welcome to HT
2) Shocks, not struts
3) Koni + GC sleeves w/ high enough rates for your desired lowering

 

yeah ive heard of the koni&GC combo i kinda want something where i can adjust the damping. thats why i wanted ksports.

 

Um, Koni sport shocks come with adjustable rebound damping...

 

do they? i havent looked much into them yet. i just know they are recommended alot.

 

There's a reason why you never see any seasoned posters recommending anything else.

We've seen a ton of Ksport/D2/Godspeed/Function&form/Tein/skunk2 problem threads over the years. I've never seen an "omg my eibach/koni/progress/AMR is blown!" thread. I don't expect to. It's probably because these are the few companies that offer lifetime or longer than normal warranties on their products. It's a display of the companies standing behind their goods.

Hell, AMR campaigns on selling their product as the last set of suspension you'll ever need. I'd say they're right. Plenty of people on here have driven for over a decade on Koni's and eibach products as well. And while not as big, progress has a good reputation for being a quality product as well. Even though they have a smaller market share so people don't know too much about them.

 

i appreciate the feed back man. im just doin a little research before i buy. koni&gc id have to say is the way to go then i might spend a little more than i would on ksports or F&F but if they will last then its completely worth the extra hundred or 2 for them.

 

Koni/GC 500lbF and 350-400R

 

if i went that route what would be a good spring rate? i know its based on your own preference but i dont want it too stiff and i dont want it to be too soft.

 

Intended ride height?
Intended use(s)?

Wait...
So, you're not worried about ride quality, but you don't want it too stiff...

 

^^ Does not compute.

if you want to be slammed, it's going to need to be stiff.