Does new shocks make a really really really big improvement in handling?

if it does..will it make more affect then a front and rear sway bar because my cx doesnt have any.

just deciding on which to do first..

 

If you get some Koni Yellows, yes, it will make a big improvment. Compared to sway bars, I could not tell you which is better to do first, I dunno.

 

Spend some time in 'Road Racing/Autocross,' you'll learn quick.

 

You never mentioned if your car was lowered or not.

If not, you might want to lower it at the same time as shocks....since you're already there.

Either way I prefer Tokico shocks. They've given me a smoother ride than the Koni's. Just from my experience though.

 

my car is lowered on progress springs already.

 

Get the shocks to compliment your springs. Koni yellows are decent. When it comes time for a swaybar, save up about $200 for a Beaks EG/DC "Quick Swap" kit, which includes an ITR swaybar, mounts, hardware, etc. You'll also need some LCA's with holes for the endlinks (ie. Si LCA's or any DC2 Integra LCA's except for Type-R).

 

I run Gorund controls (integra rates) on Koni yellows, in a gutted 92 CX with a GSR swap.
the car has a little body roll, none that is a hindrance to handling or fenders... on rota slips and 205/50r15 Azenis or V700.

the addition of ITR swaybars front and rear will eliminate bodyroll almost completely, but I have other things I want to focus on before I get concerned with that.

I am very happy with my hybrid's handling as is... GC+Koni yellows =
Imagine with much rates for the GC's... oooooh

 

sometimes going too low will compremise your ride.