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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Default tein basic VS. Koni/h&r 2Qs

i was wondering what is better for my ek. the tein basic dampers, or the H&R race springs/Koni reds combo. i dont have alot of money and i think that about $700 is my limit. i want something that has pretty good ride quality but lowers it more than 2in. its my DD so i dont need race worthy stuff.

my other question is this: how far should i lower it? i would prefer that my fenders sit within an inch of the top of the tire. but i dont know how many inches down that is. any recomendations? TIA
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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ksports for $600 - JLBmotorsports.com
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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i havent heard many good things about ksport. anyone else?
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Default Re: tein basic VS. Koni/h&r 2Qs (black7hatch)

The H&R cup kit would work really well for you.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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ive never heard of that. what is it?
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Default Re: tein basic VS. Koni/h&r 2Qs (black7hatch)

Koni Yellow / GC Coilover = Roughly $850
Megan Racing Full Coilovers
KSport Full Coilovers
Tein HA or SS
H&R Cup Kit
Koni Full Coilover kit (drops 60 mm)

The list goes on...
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Default Re: tein basic VS. Koni/h&r 2Qs (CRX-Fluffy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-Fluffy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni Yellow / GC Coilover = Roughly $850
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actually GC's are 335 shipped from weaksauce and you can pm performancecloseout for the yellows for 460 shipped (ek chassis)

total $795 if that puts it in your price range a little better
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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or for more of a tight budget, koni yellows from above + H&R race or sport springs for $200 = $660
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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i picked up koni reds/eibach sportlines for 450 from shox.com. feels lower than a 1.9" drop. i scrape more than i thought with the sportlines. still rides smooth though. not bumpy at all. tien basics arent great. they have height adjustment, but thats it.
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