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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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I would be great to know the OEM spring rates for my 05 accord k24 4dr,, and in the future im looking to buy some coilovers, what would be the best spring rate for a daily driver but also a little bit stiffer than OEM. ( Going with Function Form type 1s )
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ethanol
( Going with Function Form type 1s )
I don't know but THIS is a fail move.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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I don't know but THIS is a fail move.
, ok let me hear your story?, because ive done good amount of research, and i dont have 1k, to spend on suspension, and i dont track my car.. so go at it......
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Lots of examples of people getting leaks, sometimes straight out of the box.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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F&F is a fanboy suspension setup. Cheap, colorful, "one-piece" design.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Ok... So what do you guys recommend for $ 600
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Ok... So what do you guys recommend for $ 600
If that's all you have to spend, then the best thing to do would be to enjoy the factory suspension and save the money for a rainy day.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Ahhh... U guys are such great help.............
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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The guys are not telling you this because they want to be d*cks but for $200 more you can get a better setup such as Ground Control with Koni sports.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Yea I know..... Ill see how well im doing when im ready
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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You'll be glad in the long run if you wait
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Yea .... But then I know I cant make up my mind.... Should I go with something like tein sb.... Or koni?
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ethanol
Yea .... But then I know I cant make up my mind.... Should I go with something like tein sb.... Or koni?
If your goals are simply "a little lower and a little stiffer", then a brand name set of lowering springs on either the stock or a set of upgrade shocks would be the easiest and cheapest solution.

If you'll concede "a little stiffer", most Koni Sport shocks will lower a car on the stock springs, leaving the ride quality intact, and removing the need to shop for springs.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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No.. I have my mind set on coilovers.... Just debating between a few brands..tein street basis...skunk2s...ksport/d2/megan racing.. I want stiffer and at least 2 in lower
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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No.. I have my mind set on coilovers...
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Stock, the car has coilovers. A coil spring over the shock is what defines a "coilover"...
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Progress CSII with 350F/350R spring rates is in the same price point and a superior product.
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