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How do I decide if i want Springs/Shocks or Coilovers

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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Default How do I decide if i want Springs/Shocks or Coilovers

Also which brand(s) should I look at for each. This car is a DD. I guess a nice little boost in cornering would be a bonus but it rides like 60/65 tall tires (tripletreads). Looking for a quality product.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Default Re: How do I decide if i want Springs/Shocks or Coilovers (Patman)

my CB7 is a daily driver, here's my setup...very comfortable, but sporty when needed

---springs: Tein H-tech's (1.5F and 1.0R drop after they settle)

---shocks: Tokico HP (Blue)

---sway bars: Suspension Techniques (this part is what makes ur car "feel" sporty.

---Pros:
comfortable, sporty, durable(knock on wood), reputable products

---Cond:
shocks are great but they could be better tuned for this setup...thus Koni Yellows adjustable shocks in the summer.

for a daily driver, I wouldn't go for coilovers....most, if not all of them, have very high spring rates and will totally ruin a smooth ride.

oh have a read....below:


Book Series: Motorbooks Workshop
Title: High-Performance Handling Handbook
Author: Don Alexander
Published date: 2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0948-3
ISBN-10: 0-7603-0948-5




yeah the pics are going to be big; dial-up ppl be careful ur modem might explode:lol:
read on: :tu:












question: is this CB7 a member of this site?...anyone know of this car?...its worth a shot.

:thumbsup:
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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Default Re: How do I decide if i want Springs/Shocks or Coilovers (Patman)

before buying coilovers ask yourself this:

do i have the knowledge and resources to properly set-up my coilovers.

am i willing to pay to get them correctly corner balanced.

do i really need the adjustability of a coilover thats not for ride height purposes.

if you dont say yes to all those questions, then you'd be better off with a nice spring+damper combo.
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