i was wondering what shock and sprng kit to buy for my 91 hatch. I'm got more for function over form but would like to drop it about 1.6-1.8 in the front and 1.8-2.0 inches in the back since the rear is so light and like one inch taller stock. Does anyone know of or have a good set up on their hatch (a picture would be nice)

 

here is exactly 2" drop all the way around...

I'm running Suspension Techniques springs and monroe shocks because they're cheap, but if you want performance, most racers will tell you Ground Control coilovers with Koni adjustible shocks.

edit: swapped photo for more recent, less space consuming shot.


[Modified by thumpu77, 10:52 PM 3/16/2003]

 

I remember 2 years ago when my 89' hatch looked as good as yours. Then one rainy night I aproached a 25mph onloop to I-5 at the Gateway Mall going about 65-75mph. I was in the left lane when I realized that I was missing my exit, so I swerved over to make it and when I hit the gravel that's in the dividing, my rear end came loose. I was heading directly towards the guardrail, so I downshifted, turned, WOT, pulled it around, but still sideswipped the guardrail, and went flying straight into some bushes. I was sober, the DOT came...luckily it was my brothers friend. He took pictures, a report, and called my parents/towtruck. My car was still drivalble but I had it towed anyway. I guess that 's about it?

 

Ouch! that always sucks!!!

 

I know this is WAY off topic, but are those STD-type bumpers painted body color?

 

Try H&R coil-overs. Really good quality.

 

that looks nice! now what size rims and tires, did you use a camber kit, i'll have 15 inch rota's and probly the stock 13 inch stealies or old teg 15inch stealies in the front for racing and would like to have the front tuck a little bit. other than that the reear looks good (way beter than stock with the springs showing over the tires )

 

Those are 15" wheels with 195/50-15 tires, no camber kit (yet). when I got the springs they acually advertised a 1.8" drop all the way around, but I measured from the fender to the center hub and it was 2" exactly.

yes, those are the stock Std bumpers painted white w/ an Si front lip (also painted)

And before anyone slams me for it, yes those are clear tails / corners. I don't care if people think it's "rice" I like the way they make the lights dissapear on the white car. And as far as them being illeagal, I've been pulled over numerous times and the officers have never even mentioned them. And the big XM antenna on the side window is gone now.

 

gotta tell ya louie, your car looks damn good

my car's twin

 

hopefully yours will be lookin good again soon

 

car does look real nice. were you at the wilsonville meet?

 

yeppers, and the Seattle meet a month ago.

sorry to steal your thread like that 4ghatch... we should get back to your question now.

 

I would say for a pretty cheap / good setup would be KYB AGX's with H&R Race Springs this setup would run you about $400