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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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i went up to wisconsin 2day up to king motor sports and got the mugen
sport suspension intstalled on my type s and.....
1. its only a 35 mm drop but u can tell its lowered even wit my stock wheels and tyres
2. the ride is stiffer but no where along my 2 hour ride back on some shitty roads did i resent doin it
3.it deff handles better
4. it would look really sweet if i had 17s or a body kit
all in all, rides good still, handles way better, and the price isnt bad
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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pics?
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 09:24 PM
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What did they charge for the install?
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 05:17 AM
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"it would look really sweet if i had 17s or a body kit"

After putting on some quality parts you don't really want to rice it up, do you?
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 06:08 AM
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not all body kits for the rsx are ricey though, and 17's do fit quite functionally for the car<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"it would look really sweet if i had 17s or a body kit"

After putting on some quality parts you don't really want to rice it up, do you?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Blk02EP &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pics?
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heres mine --

stock rim size (optional rim) and stock tires...


the ride is awesome... the cornering is akin to a porsche.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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How much did they charge you for suspension? pick up price.
Damn i wish drop would be little lower though.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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what was lower? your sportlines or your mugen kit? I'm interested in the mugen kit but the lowering is so mild and I hear the components are heavy, heavier than stock
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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I only like a select few body kits, but I really don't think getting 17's would make it ricey at all. In my opinion 17's make the car look a lot better (with a decent set of 17's)
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by anjapower &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what was lower? your sportlines or your mugen kit? I'm interested in the mugen kit but the lowering is so mild and I hear the components are heavy, heavier than stock </TD></TR></TABLE>

at first the sportlines were lower but now the mugens look about the same ... some settling I guess...

overall, almost identical.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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do you have any dead on side shots w/ the mugens? I looked at your profile on EPhatch but they are mostly quarter views.

What are your thoughts on the weight?

Also, how many "fingers" gap do you have f/r? Is it even?
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by anjapower &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you have any dead on side shots w/ the mugens? I looked at your profile on EPhatch but they are mostly quarter views.

What are your thoughts on the weight?

Also, how many "fingers" gap do you have f/r? Is it even?</TD></TR></TABLE>

never noticed that ... lol

anyway, i guess I dont, this is the closest


the gab is about 2-3 fingers in the stock winter trim...
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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a nice lightweight pair of 17s would be nice
and if i got a body kit it would be the type r kit not some riced out ****
for the ppl wanting to know how much i paid and stuff
the total was 1182. and change, thats install, and alignment and tax
thats a good deal i thought
theyr supposed to weigh the same as stock, thats what i was told ne way
and sorry no pics yet
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Damn, 1182 w/ everything done at King, thats pretty nice.
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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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that indeed does sound like a very good deal? did you do the alignment right after the install? i thought you should wait until the suspension settles.
regardless, that is a good deal!

post some pics.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by taikahn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

never noticed that ... lol

anyway, i guess I dont, this is the closest


the gab is about 2-3 fingers in the stock winter trim...</TD></TR></TABLE>


looks like a van

lol mugen..... nice

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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does aftermarket springs work with the mugen... i was thinkin of putting my eibach sportlines on 'em.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by duckywucky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

looks like a van

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How original
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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How original </TD></TR></TABLE>

just saying the truth....

but i still like the car, don't get me wrong...
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by glw &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does aftermarket springs work with the mugen... i was thinkin of putting my eibach sportlines on 'em.</TD></TR></TABLE>

y would u wanna do that
the mugen kits works awesome 2gether
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by anjapower &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hear the components are heavy, heavier than stock </TD></TR></TABLE>

again, false information. I have both stock components and Mugen Sport Suspension here and they're identical in weight. I have one extra set left, $1000 shipped! I have them on my EP, GK does as well. All in all... we love them! Great for the daily driver!!

Thanks,
Victor
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTECdTypS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

y would u wanna do that
the mugen kits works awesome 2gether</TD></TR></TABLE>
Maybe he wants higher spring rates. and lower drop.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicvtec1ps &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Maybe he wants higher spring rates. and lower drop.
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maybe he wants to completely ruin the mugen suspension that has matched spring rates and strut movement....

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by duckwucky &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
looks like a van </TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought mini van comments about the ep3 are an instant ban on ht now?

Mods?

Im kidding... really I am.
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by taikahn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I thought mini van comments about the ep3 are an instant ban on ht now?

Mods?

Im kidding... really I am. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i think the comments were funny in a point, but man , every single picture you see of an ep3 you say the same ****, it is not funny anymore, you get bored of hearing the same ******* joke over and over and over !
edot: im talking about this duck guy
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