springs Vs. coil over
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springs Vs. coil over
i need some info......
i want to lower my car but i don't know what to get ...i'm not sure whether to buy spings or
Coil Over...can someone please tell me the difference between both...and can you give me
Recombination’s on which to brand to buy...i'm going to put some 17's...i just want the
product that will give my car a smooth ride and don't want to be jumping up and down when i
hit a speed bump.......
thanks,
i want to lower my car but i don't know what to get ...i'm not sure whether to buy spings or
Coil Over...can someone please tell me the difference between both...and can you give me
Recombination’s on which to brand to buy...i'm going to put some 17's...i just want the
product that will give my car a smooth ride and don't want to be jumping up and down when i
hit a speed bump.......
thanks,
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Please do your research before you buy any parts. Read the suspension FAQ
http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...Suspension+FAQ
coilovers are springs and shocks designed to work together. They are a direct swap from OEM parts. Springs are just springs. You will have to either keep your OEM shocks or get aftermarket shocks.
Look at the parts list and do searches on all the parts. Coilovers will be easier.
http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...Suspension+FAQ
coilovers are springs and shocks designed to work together. They are a direct swap from OEM parts. Springs are just springs. You will have to either keep your OEM shocks or get aftermarket shocks.
Look at the parts list and do searches on all the parts. Coilovers will be easier.
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Rep Power: 0 Make sure u get the full set coilover like Tein, Hayame, JIC etc NOT Ground Control or Skunk2. They are just sleeves coilovers = same as spring but with adjustable height.
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Rep Power: 392 tein basic runs about $900 while the ss around 1100. These come with shocks.
If you plan on using stock shocks just go with springs, sleeved coilovers are the biggest waste of money IMO.
BTW i have a set up neuspeed sports and race for sale if you'd like. The sports are whats in my pictures. The race is .5" lower.
If you plan on using stock shocks just go with springs, sleeved coilovers are the biggest waste of money IMO.
BTW i have a set up neuspeed sports and race for sale if you'd like. The sports are whats in my pictures. The race is .5" lower.
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Rep Power: 444 Originally posted by dacivic
Make sure u get the full set coilover like Tein, Hayame, JIC etc NOT Ground Control or Skunk2. They are just sleeves coilovers = same as spring but with adjustable height.
Make sure u get the full set coilover like Tein, Hayame, JIC etc NOT Ground Control or Skunk2. They are just sleeves coilovers = same as spring but with adjustable height.
anyways...dude you can get Sleeved Coilovers cause i got them and the only thing you really sacrifice is your shocks....cause the ride will be bouncy but what the hell it doesn't bother me none.
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Rep Power: 392 Why spend $300 to have a crappy ride and for your shocks to be blown so that you have to spend that another $550 to replace them.
Do it right the first time.
Do it right the first time.
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Rep Power: 444 Originally posted by VNlilMAN
Why spend $300 to have a crappy ride and for your shocks to be blown so that you have to spend that another $550 to replace them.
Do it right the first time.
Why spend $300 to have a crappy ride and for your shocks to be blown so that you have to spend that another $550 to replace them.
Do it right the first time.
who says you "HAVE" to replace them....like i said the ride doesn't bother "ME" so doesn't look like i;m gonna be replacing anytime soon. It's basically a persons feel of it.
Edit: your def of a crappy ride might not equal my Def of a crappy ride....it rides nice to me
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Rep Power: 444 Oh yea Vnilman I agree with the "DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME" but sometimes some people don't have that "DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME MONEY" and want to do it now the best way they can. Maybe in the Lonnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg run i'll think about it but not now. Oh yea and i know they should save and this and that....but come on some people really don't have the patience to hold off like that.
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Rep Power: 392 I'm selling neuspeed sports springs(1.75" drop) and neuspeed race springs(2.25" drop)
btw... do you still have your kit for sale?
If you dont have the money to do it right the first time, stick with just lowering springs. It'll save your shocks. I dont know about you but I know i want to put the car back to stock when I sell it and I would hate to sell the car with blown shocks or have to replace them when i do sell the car.
Your on ground controls too.. I remember when i had them, I hit a dip and my friends would bounce up in the air. I would always hear my subs bouncing around too. And bottoming out, oh man i was only at like 2" and i would bottom out like crazy. And as for handling, it was horrible. Never again will i get sleeved coilovers.
btw... do you still have your kit for sale?
If you dont have the money to do it right the first time, stick with just lowering springs. It'll save your shocks. I dont know about you but I know i want to put the car back to stock when I sell it and I would hate to sell the car with blown shocks or have to replace them when i do sell the car.
Your on ground controls too.. I remember when i had them, I hit a dip and my friends would bounce up in the air. I would always hear my subs bouncing around too. And bottoming out, oh man i was only at like 2" and i would bottom out like crazy. And as for handling, it was horrible. Never again will i get sleeved coilovers.
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Rep Power: 309 im riding skunk2 coilovers with stock shocks. the ride is no problem for me at all. only time i dont like it is when im driving like 20mph over a small bump n it hops up and down real quick.
but i do agree with doing it right the first time, but i didnt have the money =| i was thinking about waiting to save up for hayames but i was desperate to lower my car. n plus, i got them for a cheap and new off eBay.
id rate it a 8.5/10 = skunk2 coilovers with stock shocks.
and to CvC-v01: u should first get the wheels then the drop because what if u got lowering springs first and then the car was way low that its rubbing the tires from the big wheels. springs ride smoother then coilovers but coilovers can be adjustable to the ride height u want.
and please do read the suspension faq: http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...Suspension+FAQ <--- very useful
but i do agree with doing it right the first time, but i didnt have the money =| i was thinking about waiting to save up for hayames but i was desperate to lower my car. n plus, i got them for a cheap and new off eBay.
id rate it a 8.5/10 = skunk2 coilovers with stock shocks.
and to CvC-v01: u should first get the wheels then the drop because what if u got lowering springs first and then the car was way low that its rubbing the tires from the big wheels. springs ride smoother then coilovers but coilovers can be adjustable to the ride height u want.
and please do read the suspension faq: http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...Suspension+FAQ <--- very useful
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Rep Power: 428 it all depends on what your looking for. Do you want a simple drop or be able to adjust your height. I have eibach sportlines with koni shocks and the ride is great.
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Rep Power: 308 Originally posted by VNlilMAN
I'm selling neuspeed sports springs(1.75" drop) and neuspeed race springs(2.25" drop)
I'm selling neuspeed sports springs(1.75" drop) and neuspeed race springs(2.25" drop)
How much for the springs? Curious.
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Rep Power: 387 Originally posted by CvC-v01
no bounce what's so ever...i just want a simple drop
no bounce what's so ever...i just want a simple drop
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Rep Power: 387 springs = $100-200
konis = $550
camber kit = $130-200
full coils = $650 for hayames, $900 for Tein basic, $1100 for Tein SS & B&G.
Use the search function and search for reviews and what people have to say about products you are interested in.
konis = $550
camber kit = $130-200
full coils = $650 for hayames, $900 for Tein basic, $1100 for Tein SS & B&G.
Use the search function and search for reviews and what people have to say about products you are interested in.
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would coilovers be too hard for everyday street driving? i was thinking of getting tein s-tech springs, but now tempted to go for tein coilovers, what are the differences in terms of ride & handling between all three? the basic, ss and the springs & struts combo??
would coilovers be too hard for everyday street driving? i was thinking of getting tein s-tech springs, but now tempted to go for tein coilovers, what are the differences in terms of ride & handling between all three? the basic, ss and the springs & struts combo??
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