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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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so i recently put a set of coilovers on the del sol and its a horrible ride.i drove to gas station and worst ride i've ever had. and i cant revert to stock because previous ower heated the darn springs. i've had sleeved coilovers on my accord and it was much smoother. i dont care too too much about dropped just want at least 2 inchs. now is the any way too get these to feel like my accord.
ps. i believe stock strut on both. and im broke so dont tell me full coilover i'll be getting in the future.
plz plz help
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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What wrong with the ride? Bounce or stiff?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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How can we help you with the information given? You haven't even told us what coilovers you have.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Let me guess, you have Ebay coilovers?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 98civdx
Let me guess, you have Ebay coilovers?
My guess is $40 eBay coilovers on stock struts.

OP, if that is your setup, expect a shitty *** ride. "You get what you pay for."
Once you have some money come back and we'll help you get a nice suspension setup. Your fault for putting cheap coilovers on stock struts. Search around for some stock suspension if you want a good ride. Anything other than stock you won't have such a great ride.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Its stiff and they are skunk 2 sleeved
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by delsol242
Its stiff and they are skunk 2 sleeved
Spring rates?


You will never have a smooth or comfy ride out of skunk2 crap.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Kohen gave you some good advice. I'm not a suspension expert, but I did learn a lot of useful information by searching Honda Tech, which is why I read more than I create new topics. Here are some things to think about (my opinions and many others on this site).

- Don't waste money on cheap suspension setups. You'll save money in the long run by purchasing quality units.
- If you want to slam your ride, you need high spring rates to keep from riding on your bump stops all day. High spring rates diminish ride quality.
- Ride quality is a subjective matter, so telling people you want your del sol to ride like your accord has little meaning without additional information.
- Maybe proof read your post before hitting enter. It'll make it easier for the guys on here to understand what you're talking about.

Like Kohen said, return to stock until you can afford something nicer.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by itrQ
Kohen gave you some good advice. I'm not a suspension expert, but I did learn a lot of useful information by searching Honda Tech, which is why I read more than I create new topics. Here are some things to think about (my opinions and many others on this site).

- Don't waste money on cheap suspension setups. You'll save money in the long run by purchasing quality units.
- If you want to slam your ride, you need high spring rates to keep from riding on your bump stops all day. High spring rates diminish ride quality.
- Ride quality is a subjective matter, so telling people you want your del sol to ride like your accord has little meaning without additional information.
- Maybe proof read your post before hitting enter. It'll make it easier for the guys on here to understand what you're talking about.

Like Kohen said, return to stock until you can afford something nicer.
This is true to more u slam ur vehicle the more ride quality u give up. U might have to just settle for sometime in between. Not super low and a small amount of drop. with sleeved coil overs the more u tighten ur spring the more
u are stiffing them.
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