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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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im sure im going to get bashed for posting this, but, since there are so many setups that can be chosen, im not sure what the best would be for my money. plus everyone has their opinion so im trying to get some feedback on top of the research ive done. goal is about 400-450 wheel, daily driven until made the weekend car, will sit low, and rides comfortably (which may seem to be a difficult feat while being slammed). lookin to buy something here within the next week or 2, so like i mentioned, aiming for feedback and not criticism please, thank you.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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you think the feedback here is going to be any different than the feedback in the hundreds of threads asking this same thing?
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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i know im beating a dead horse here, but i jus need maybe a couple insights and then ill discuss the rest with whoever i may be buying them from, trying to pinpoint which direction i should go in
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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How much are you looking to spend?
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Willing to sell your old suspension cheap?
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:40 AM
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Default Re: good suspension for em1

For most people Koni/GC is the normal answer. I love Koni/GC, PIC, AMR. I like Progress too but they are NOT made to slam a car. Personally I don't like slammed cars a 2.5" drop is about the max I will ever lower a Honda. I also like Skunk2 (OMG really?) because they work pretty okay as long as you install them by the instructions and don't slam the car but, in reality that goes for all brands.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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Sticky:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes-54/click-here-all-you-curious-about-suspension-setups-their-costs-reliability-2967499/
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by phunhaus
It blows me away how people are sooooo lazy to read. They just want some magical answer.

@ OP. The truth of the matter is that no matter what anyone suggest, you already have something in mind that you want. Im guessing some ebay crapola. And your mostly looking for someone on here to recommend what you want so you can feel better about yourself.

Bottom line is you can cheap out if you want and and get ebay coilovers.

Or do it right and invest in something worthwhile. AMR, Progress, Ground Control, ect.

I have personally had experience on my cars with Godspeed, Tien, K SPort, Megan, D2, Ground Control, and Buddy Club.

Out of those Buddy Club was hands down the best and still going strong. Godspeed Megan were a waste of time and money.

Friday rant for you all. Have a great weekend!
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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^^^ not cheap and nor do i put ebay **** on my car, thank you. i may be leaning towards ground controls. so about 800-1000k is about the max i wanna spend
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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so you have guessed wrong magik
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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I cant believe people packed their spoons with them today...
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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So that's a "No" to reading the sticky?
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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yes i read the sticky, amr may be too pricey for me as i wont be doing much cornering with the car, jus needing something worth the money and not cheap, leaning more towards ground controls
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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Ok so I was wrong about the cheap e bay crapola. But you still did have something in mind you want to get. So get the GC set up and be done with it. End of story.

Originally Posted by Magik8252
It blows me away how people are sooooo lazy to read. They just want some magical answer.
@ OP. The truth of the matter is that no matter what anyone suggest, you already have something in mind that you want. Im guessing some ebay crapola. And your mostly looking for someone on here to recommend what you want so you can feel better about yourself.

Bottom line is you can cheap out if you want and and get ebay coilovers.

Or do it right and invest in something worthwhile. AMR, Progress, Ground Control, ect.

I have personally had experience on my cars with Godspeed, Tien, K SPort, Megan, D2, Ground Control, and Buddy Club.

Out of those Buddy Club was hands down the best and still going strong. Godspeed Megan were a waste of time and money.

Friday rant for you all. Have a great weekend!



Next time read the whole post before replying.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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Default Re: good suspension for em1

buddy clubs were amazing on my EP3, best ride ever

my old em1 had tein basics (ehhh)

my current em1 has skunk2's ...
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