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Old Oct 27, 2001 | 12:00 AM
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Hey people! Could everyone let me know what setups you're runnin' in the suspension dept.?? I'm thinking of either Koni Reds or Yellows with Neuspeed Race springs. Need some good opinions!!!!
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Old Oct 27, 2001 | 04:52 AM
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i run RG coilovers with 12k/10k spring rates.
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Old Oct 27, 2001 | 06:06 AM
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I have some cheesy OBX coilovers w/ kyb agx to make them feel better

it works ok, I'd recommend the shocks, not the springs.
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Old Oct 27, 2001 | 08:44 AM
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currently im running H&R race springs with KYB AGX shocks. handles hella good but the ride is a lil stiff even on the softest setting. but if i could do my suspension over again, id get some full coilover system like tein or h&r. dont go cheap on the suspension mods!!
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Old Oct 27, 2001 | 09:00 AM
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Koni yellows w/ Neuspeed sofsports (same spring rate as the sports, not as big of a drop).

Setup kicks ***. It's a bit on the stiff side, but very liveable for daily driving.
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Old Oct 27, 2001 | 09:32 AM
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Just koni yellows on stock springs.
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Old Oct 28, 2001 | 10:22 AM
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Integra Pro-Kit on Koni Yellows. I went with the Integra version on my Civic because I wanted the added handling ability for auto-x, but I live in MI so I wanted to keep the drop to around 1.5" so I am not a snow plow.


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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 12:25 AM
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If you can fork out a bit more, consider Tein NA spring/shock combo. 4-way height adjustable via perches, and 16-way dampening adjustments.

rodney: How do you like the RG setup? JTC N1 I assume? I'm sure it's great for track, but what about daily driving?

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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 08:39 AM
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Stock shocks with Neuspeed Sports......awesome feel the diff compaired to stock.

Waiting to get coilovers until I need them.
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 09:44 AM
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rodney: How do you like the RG setup? JTC N1 I assume? I'm sure it's great for track, but what about daily driving?
i think list is $2,500. you can choose your spring rate, but i went with 12k/10k. rides ok on the street. rougher than say, a stock itr, but much nicer than my friends car with 16k/14k.
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 11:00 AM
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Ground Control coilovers
Tokico shocks
Mugen front upper stut bar
Spoon lower rear tie bar
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 11:20 AM
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Koni yellow/H&R race, the ride is a bit stiff and it sucks hitting bumps (this is with the shocks on softest setting too), the handling is worth it though. Sorta wish I had gone with H&R sport.
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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H&R coilovers. Much love for them Excellent handling. Excellent dampning. Excellent ride!!!
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 02:27 PM
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i'm running koni yellows and nuespeed race. the ride is actually pretty soft compared to other setups and it still handles good. i have the spring perch on the bottom setting and its flipped upside down. my car sits at a good level, just high enough to get over all speed bumps and driveways ands its tuckin a little tire too.

on my other car i have tokico blues and maxspeeds, i don't recommend that setup for driveability but it was cheap and its dumped
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 02:32 PM
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Mugen N1 dampers
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 02:47 PM
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kind of expensive though......around 2200.....i think?
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 03:15 PM
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jstock, the setup you are considdering is very good. I would recommend the Yellows over the Reds if you can afford them. The Neuspeed Race springs are good if you want about 2.25" drop. Otherwise, look at the Neuspeed sports. If you want some SERIOUS suspension stuff, look at the Neuspeed Coilovers ($800 straight from Neuspeed). I have heard nothing but good things about the Neuspeed Coilovers.

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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 04:10 PM
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I have the Zeal Super Functions and they work pretty good for me on the track. I think it's a bit too hardcore. I will suggest the Zeal B , B2 or B6 which are way more streetable.

The Zeal B /B2's are billet machined chromoly steel body B2 features 6way adjustable and they all come with aluminum uppermount and short stroke too.

Koni's made good shock but there are always something better . Look around for some TRUE coil-over suspensions , they are specifially deign for performance more then just having shock & springs.


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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 06:15 PM
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Default Re: SPRING/SHOCK SETUPS?? (AJ PwR)

MUCH LOVE FOR EVERYONE'S INPUT.

Thanks alot!!!!!!

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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 06:17 PM
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Default Re: SPRING/SHOCK SETUPS?? (AJ PwR)

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INPUT!!!!

Squirrlemasta: So glad to get some feedback on someone who's running the same setup that I may consider. My friend has the Neuspeed Race springs on his HX and the drop is perfect!! I'm glad to here the Koni Yellow's provide good dampening as well. Thanks!!
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 08:26 PM
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Tanabe Sustec Pro SS
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 09:38 PM
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I have some Eibach Sportlines and KYB AGXs... and i agree what the other guys said, the rides still kinda stiff on the softest setting. makes me wonder what it would have been like on illuminas. I still think it was a good value though.
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 11:59 PM
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TEIN NA spring/shock get my vote. Have it for a few months and have no complain on it what so ever.
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