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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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im looking to get a cheap coil over kit + camber kit for my 93 civic 2dr ex, where can i get them how much?
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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Full coilovers or coilover sleeves? How much is cheap?
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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cheap as in like under 100 for the coil overs
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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just a warning you get what you pay for. Cheap coilovers = a shitty bouncy ride.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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apc makes cheap coilovers y0.

if you're looking for cheap you would probably be better off getting the springs and shocks seperately.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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Uh. The thing with cheap sleeves is the spring will rub against them and the adjustable perch will wear and so will your thread on the sleeves. I had the experience with weapons r coilovers and rs coilovers. your better off saving your money for a full coilover set. I seen some in superstreet for 150 dollars.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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cheap and best dont go together in the same sentence. Just save some more and get some good ****.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cheap and best dont go together in the same sentence. Just save some more and get some good ****.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Right on bro!!
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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i got cheap coilovers, the bouncy doesnt bother me none really, at first it did a little, but you get used to it and it doesnt bother you.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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http://www.604racing.com

i got mine from there. I like em
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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DO NOT cheap out on coilovers or springs. Get a good set or you'll be sorry later. When I knew nothing about my honda, I bought cheap coilvers. Worst mistake I've ever made.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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I have had cheap arospeed/RS racing coilovers for well over a year...they arent the best handling things in the world, but they decrease body roll by a significant amount, aren't too bouncy, and are perfect for a bottom of the line suspension upgrade

I believe JCwhitney carries them, as well as some other sites
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by d16y8EL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got cheap coilovers, the bouncy doesnt bother me none really, at first it did a little, but you get used to it and it doesnt bother you.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't worry. Give it a little more time and it will.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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dop not get cheap ****, i have been there, and really regrett it. just spend the extra money and get a quality spring/ coilover that will last and be a much smoother ride
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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springs are things you dont want to fool around with...well yoou could go with some cheap brand sleeves, but have fun bouncing around like a yo-yo!!...anyways...like what they said, you get what you pay for!!...just save up for performance springs or true coilovers...its well worth the money
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 02AccentGL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">springs are things you dont want to fool around with...well yoou could go with some cheap brand sleeves, but have fun bouncing around like a yo-yo!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Judging by your signature, you sound like the one who bounces around like a yo-yo
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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i dont see any thing with springs and struts. i got Sprint springs with Koni's and it handles great and not bouncy at all. smoothe ride.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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How about save your money and buy something worth while instead of riding on some piece of **** company coil-over system? I suggest Tein Basics or maybe a Tokico Illumina setup ontop of some Ground Control coil-over sleeve/spring combo.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by monsterb18b &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Uh. The thing with cheap sleeves is the spring will rub against them and the adjustable perch will wear and so will your thread on the sleeves. I had the experience with weapons r coilovers and rs coilovers. your better off saving your money for a full coilover set. I seen some in superstreet for 150 dollars.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL!! I have a set of Weapon R in my shed. The guy gave me them when I bought
the car. They are jacked up. Half of the threads are gone.
You pay for what you get.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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VIS makes some good coilovers for a decent price.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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i've got arospeed coilovers,

had em for quite some time(well over a year)
no real problems, they handle very well.

only problem I had with them, was getting some sort of pebble or something stuck in the threads, and it made it hard to adjust the height until the pebble came out.

you could just make sure to clean out any pebbles or whatnot before moving the perches and you'll be fine.

aside from that, they are actually really good.
i payed 110shipped. 450lb front adn 350lb rear springs.

NOTHING has broken on these or worn out.
they are just as good as ground control if you got 450/350 rate springs they'd be the same.

oh, just make sure not to use the arospeed urethane upper spring cap, its not needed and steals suspension travel(really, its not needed, just dont put it on and ur set).
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i've got arospeed coilovers,

had em for quite some time(well over a year)
no real problems, they handle very well.

only problem I had with them, was getting some sort of pebble or something stuck in the threads, and it made it hard to adjust the height until the pebble came out.

you could just make sure to clean out any pebbles or whatnot before moving the perches and you'll be fine.

aside from that, they are actually really good.
i payed 110shipped. 450lb front adn 350lb rear springs.

NOTHING has broken on these or worn out.
they are just as good as ground control if you got 450/350 rate springs they'd be the same.

oh, just make sure not to use the arospeed urethane upper spring cap, its not needed and steals suspension travel(really, its not needed, just dont put it on and ur set).</TD></TR></TABLE>

Finally...someone to back me up! I totally agree with what you said Tad...word for word heh...salt will own these coilovers, but nothing WD-40 can't handle, and I didn't use those upper urethane mounts either
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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good idea that myself and a few other have gone with is to buy a cheap set on ebay (got mine for $65 shipped) then add a custom spring rate of your choice and some adjustable struts, basically a make shift kit that you can customize to your driving situations. Im doing custom 500 lb front springs and 450 rear w/ agx's, height and damper adjustable for about $450 total.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Just cut your springs. Take off like 4-5 coils.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Finally...someone to back me up! I totally agree with what you said Tad...word for word heh...salt will own these coilovers, but nothing WD-40 can't handle, and I didn't use those upper urethane mounts either </TD></TR></TABLE>

yup, they're actually very good, i'm suprized how many ppl hate on them,
those folks obviously havent used them, or at least havent used them with a proper shock.

Gotta be careful not to get greedy and dump your car though, bottoming out is death for any shock.

a note for those not in the know, arospeed actually use to make a few different kinds of FULL COILOVER, never got to try them out.. but it just shows that they know at least somethin about suspension.
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