coilovers without shocks?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 06:42 PM
  #1  
turbomonkeyexpress's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 335
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas, United States of america
Default coilovers without shocks?

how would the ride turn out if i used strictly coilovers on my stock shocks (91 CRX)?
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 06:45 PM
  #2  
NSX Tech's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Modesto, ca, usa
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (turbomonkeyexpress)

You know the bigest thing is what coil over system you use ... GC is a good one because Eiboc makes the spring for them ..... Something like max speed and over cheap stuff does not ride as good....... It comes down to you pay for what you get and that is the truth when it come to coil over systems !!!!!!
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:04 PM
  #3  
MADEINIRAQ's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,250
Likes: 1
From: MI
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (NSX Tech)

after a few days the shocks will be blown and you will bounce like crazy.
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:05 PM
  #4  
MrJasey's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,486
Likes: 0
From: Springfield, VA, USA
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (NSX Tech)

i have neuspeed sport springs with stock shocks/struts, it rides OK, but my friend has GC with tokico blues and it rides SO MUCH better. if u have the money get the better setup, if not, then the ride is OK. u can always upgrade the shocks later if u have to
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:07 PM
  #5  
turbomonkeyexpress's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 335
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas, United States of america
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (madeiniraq)

So the shock's would blow because the extra pressure.. mainly speaking, i'd need to replace the shock's with some sport shocks? what brand would you reccommend? gotta be carefull with the whole shock/spring deal because it is like the "personality" of the car. Ground controlls? how much can i get some for? and lastly, what does it take to install all these goodies
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:09 PM
  #6  
jdmhondageek's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (madeiniraq)

after a few days the shocks will be blown and you will bounce like crazy.
you are correct. drop the car too much and you can count the days until your stock wore out struts blow. My vote is neuspeed, Eibachs or Ground controls. with tokico blues, illuminas or Koni yellows. For low buck build ups anyway
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:17 PM
  #7  
turbomonkeyexpress's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 335
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas, United States of america
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (Ayanami)

yah, see i dont want to "open a can of worms" as the saying goes and have to start replacing all kinds of things after they fail.. i'd much rather have exactly what's needed and then do it. Will i have to bother with "camber readjustment kit"'s if i do lower my car?
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:22 PM
  #8  
jdmhondageek's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (turbomonkeyexpress)

if you really just want to spend the least amount of money possible get some Eibach pro springs. the drop is about 1-1.5 inches and wont effect your struts unless they already suck. camber will be ok and the rest of the suspention will be fine. just remember to have the toe checked. about 100 bucks. if the toe is off it will eat through your tires faster than any amount of -camber.
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:25 PM
  #9  
MADEINIRAQ's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,250
Likes: 1
From: MI
Default Re: coilovers without shocks? (Ayanami)

if you really just want to spend the least amount of money possible get some Eibach pro springs. the drop is about 1-1.5 inches and wont effect your struts unless they already suck. camber will be ok and the rest of the suspention will be fine. just remember to have the toe checked. about 100 bucks. if the toe is off it will eat through your tires faster than any amount of -camber.
exactly.. once you drop the car any bit.. i would suggest an alignment.. bad toe will wear out tires incredibly fast.

i have ground control and tokico blues.. it's pretty low and has been like this for over 3 years.. rides great, handles great.

Good Luck
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
josejdm
Suspension & Brakes
8
Feb 24, 2010 06:30 PM
CTR-GSR
Suspension & Brakes
19
Jan 10, 2006 07:19 PM
95_civic_sparco
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
13
Nov 18, 2004 10:54 PM
Gordie
Acura Integra
3
Aug 24, 2003 08:20 PM
-iLLuZioN-B18C1
Acura Integra
8
Aug 11, 2003 02:42 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:03 AM.