hi guys im from the uk and have a 96 spec itr. Im currently running stock shocks on h&r lowering springs but want to upgrade to coilovers but cant decide on what to get! I have been looking at what to get in the uk and there is alot of over priced kits avalible but also looking at some kits from the US which seem to be simular to UK kits but at a better price what would you guys recomend.

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wheels i put on at the weekend

 

all depends on what you have available. i would price the type R specific koni sport shocks. i would think koni in holland would be a supplier. as for the springs to go with. a set of koni specific ground controls goes for about $320usd and then whatever fed ex to england runs. if you want a sporty ride with a neutral steer the 500 front 450lb rear rates are a good setup if you run sticky tires. it's a good match with the ITR rear bar and those koni sports. as for shock settings try the rears just a hair off full stiff and the front dead in the middle.

 

500/450 is a good rate for the track maybe (although, I would run the 500lbs out back and 450s out front). But on OTS Koni Yellows, the ride on the street is a litte iffy. That's a bit much on the spring rate if it's just a street car.

I'm assuming that this will be for general street useage since the OP didn't specify anything. I would just go with like the regular 350/250 (or whatever) GC rates. You're not going to notice the added understeer for street driving. And it'll be comfortable.

But I am in agreement that ground controls and Konis are a good choice. Other good choices might be AMR or PIC.

 

For me if I was to up grade: 1. koni yellow with GC (most affordable) 2. PIC (middle class) 3. Eibach R2 coilovers (Baller) https://honda-tech.com/forums/acura-integra-type-r-8/eibach-multi-pro-r2-coilovers-3009699/

 

he's in england though. if koni holland will support him, that's cash saved and easy warranty work.

on the track i also agree 450/500 works well on the koni sports. the problem is, that combo can get nervous on the street, especially if it's raining and you're driving a bit faster than you should be. so, the 500/450 is quick but a more neutral combo

really depends on tires. if you have star specs, advan ad08's or the like you can notice a real difference with the higher rates.

if you're on s drives or a hard sport tire you could stay in the 300lb range and have just as fast of car. something like 350/300