Which spring/shock setup is the smoothest riding?

ZGstar · 03-24-2002

Is there a smooth-riding (as smooth or smoother than stock) aftermarket lowering spring/shock setup out there? I don't want to sacrifice the stock ride. The stock suspension already rides like a typical (under $20K) economy car, so I can't imagine how rough-riding Race or even Prokit springs would feel.

Why lower your car if you can't drive a 600 mile day comfortably?
Why get rims if you can't lower your car? (fender gap sucks)

Thanks in advance.

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01civicboi · 03-24-2002

the ebach pro-kit with the konis is a good combo

CivicPro01 · 03-24-2002

yeah i agree with 01civicboi

andypanda · 03-24-2002

get the ground control coilovers and tokico shocks

ZGstar · 03-24-2002

Aren't most coilovers rough riding? I remember a previous post w/replies with a pretty unanimous opinion that all coilover suspensions may lower the car well but ride rough as sh*t...

I have read posts that say that the Eiback Prokit's ride was "too hard" for their daily commute, and numerous "hard ride" comments on the Ground Control coilovers.

Looking for a smooth ride, and 1" lowering. No such thing?

TOOLOWCIVIC · 03-25-2002

I have Konis and ground control. It rides pretty smooth but I heard it will ride a lot smoother with springs and Konis. Just don't slam your car to the ground and it shouldn't ride too rough.

Bartkat · 03-25-2002

Concensus I have read is that Pro Kit with 1" drop and Koni Sport's can put the ride about as good or as stiff as you want.

Besides I am unaware of any Tokico's available yet for our cars.

Treck · 04-18-2002

if your gonna spend the money for the springs and shocks you should just put that shht on bags

Bartkat · 04-18-2002

I now have the ProKit and Konis on for about 3 weeks. I have them on an EX automatic. The ride at the lowest setting on the Konis is better than stock, cause you don't get that extra soft bounce. You can turn the shocks up till it's stiff as a wagon and really go around corners. I don't think you will find a better setup and the loweing is about an inch. Also it did not need shims or anything to line up.

2cute · 04-18-2002

I would go with KYB shocks and H and R springs. That's just my 2 cents.

Bartkat · 04-19-2002

KYB available for 2K1 Civics?

TEKNIQ · 04-19-2002

I'm ordering my Koni adjustables installed for $650. I hope its worth it because it really sucks to sit in my backseat with my stock shocks and 2" drop..

Bartkat · 04-19-2002

I don't think you'll regret going with the Konis. I keep my rears set on the softest and the fronts set on half way. I don't hardly ever have any weight in the back.

armjr2 · 09-27-2004

I was thinking about going with ebach prokit spring and the toikco or koni shocks, will that be ok riding on 215-45-17's?

INCivic · 09-27-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treck

if your gonna spend the money for the springs and shocks you should just put that shht on bags

are you on crack, noob?