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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Default Coil overs vs lowering springs

I have 2011 accord wanted some advice on which suits this vehicle in particular best
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 11:15 AM
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Default Re: Coil overs vs lowering springs

I’d say get an adjustable coil over kit greatly improves handling
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Old May 1, 2018 | 03:31 PM
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Ksport kontrol pro coilover! I just slammed my crosstour a couple weeks. Tires are tucked, and the ride is smooth. Alot smoother than my skunk2 system on my turbo civic
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Old May 14, 2018 | 06:59 AM
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Default Re: Coil overs vs lowering springs

Just don't cheap out on suspension parts. This is probably one of the most critical parts of your car.
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 03:32 AM
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Default Re: Coil overs vs lowering springs

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Ksport kontrol pro coilover! I just slammed my crosstour a couple weeks. Tires are tucked, and the ride is smooth. Alot smoother than my skunk2 system on my turbo civic
use accord coilovers? I have a 13 crosstour will like to lower it. thanks

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Old Sep 3, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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use accord coilovers? I have a 13 crosstour will like to lower it. thanks
theyre are ksport kontrol pro. Or something like that. The suspension mounting points are the same as accord v6 models, tsx, and the 09+ tl shawd.

do yourself a favor and 16k for the fronts.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 03:50 AM
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thank you! 16k for the front 10k rear?
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 02:15 PM
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If you plan on tucking tire all around, id suggest 16k for sure up front. 14k is too soft up front for me. Front is somewhat tucking tire. Rears is definitely tucking a good amount. I think the weight from the v6, supporting powertraing, and subframe, is why 16k was recommended on crosstourowners. The salesman said that 14k would be plenty. My mistske for listening to him. The rears could prolly be alittle stiffer. But its not highly important, as me wanting to reorder a set of 16k front springs.

ill upload a couple pics for you to guage my height



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