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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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is it possible to put adjustable coilovers on stock integra suspension?? all i want to do is lower my car
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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i would just get a lowering spring kit..eibach or skunk2
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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cool cool man so jus rip off the old springs and install new lowering springs. no cutting or whelding?
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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yes. you can just take off the spring. but its under pressure. make sure u use a spring compressor. u can get one at ur local auto store and rent it
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 05:21 AM
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YESSS thank you i just got some skunk2 lowering springs. i cant stand to see my integra lifted like that it needs to meet the floor u no. haha
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Just spring won't give you that slammed look though.. and if you keep the stock Struts your ride is going to be super rough.. and you're gonna feel every bump on the road.. I'd say go with some cheap full Coilovers or throw some Type R suspension on there... I;ve had Tein coilover basics in my last 3 cars and I've also had the spring and stock strut combo.. feel just as rough as cutting your springs... buy some shocks too if you want it to perform as good as it will look...
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Stock shocks aren't valved correctly for stiffer lowering springs. They will fail quickly and won't ride well. You'll need new shocks sooner or later.
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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^^ there you go. less words, more said lol
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Never lower a car on stock shocks because the outcome will be same as just ebay coilovers
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Wrona
Never lower a car on stock shocks because the outcome will be same as just ebay coilovers
so honda shock quality are the same quality as ebay's? i don't think so.
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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It's not simply to do with quality -- OE shocks (or well made shocks to OE spec e.g. those by Koni, Tokico, Billstein) are not valved appropriately for aftermarket spring rates and the dampers are not designed to operate in a lowered position.

It's a fact that even high quality OE shocks will blow on lowering springs.
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GagnarTheUnruly
It's not simply to do with quality -- OE shocks (or well made shocks to OE spec e.g. those by Koni, Tokico, Billstein) are not valved appropriately for aftermarket spring rates and the dampers are not designed to operate in a lowered position.

It's a fact that even high quality OE shocks will blow on lowering springs.
exactly.. and i didnt say that honda shocks are same quality as ebay shocks i said

If you put lowering springs on a shock that wasnt meant to be lowered even the best lowering spring will run like S*it
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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^^ Word.. suspension is definitely something you want to spend money on and tune correctly if you want your car to handle like a beast. But like you said, you just want it lowered... so if quality is not a problem, go with the ebay coilovers, you'll be slammed for sure.. just avoid every pothole and bump in your path at all times... being slammed is a lifestyle, not for noobs..
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Originally Posted by GagnarTheUnruly
It's not simply to do with quality -- OE shocks (or well made shocks to OE spec e.g. those by Koni, Tokico, Billstein) are not valved appropriately for aftermarket spring rates and the dampers are not designed to operate in a lowered position.

It's a fact that even high quality OE shocks will blow on lowering springs.
not to be off topic but dude, for the longest time i thought your Avi was an owl, and now that i actually clicked it, it's a freaking dog lol!
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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^^ lol

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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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yea i just bought skunk2 lowering springs and skunk2 shocks. see im currently in afghanistan so im buying my **** now so when i get home i can get to work you no. LS/vtec all day....
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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yea skunk2 isn't bad, heard their shocks aren't that great but i'm sure it will be fine with the springs you got.. better than stock.
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