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Old 07-29-2008   #16 (permalink)
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

Well I looked at both options a few years ago. Full coilover setups are built to match...spring matches strut...they are made to work together. I have the B+G's and they ride awesome! They are self adjusting dampeners so that really helps. They stiffen up when you toss it around & soften up on the street. You also have limitless height adjustment & they really do make the civic feel like a different car.

Only drawl back is replacement. I have 60k on my coilovers & they are blown. I can buy new which is not cheap or have them rebuilt for 4-500 bucks.

If I had to do it all over again I would do Koni yellows w/ Ground control coilovers....You have the ability to replace parts independantly, height control, you can have the koni's matched to the GC's, & this combo works very well. Alot of the scca guys run these.

Coilovers handle awesome,cost alot, ride decent, & suck to replace
Strut/spring CAN handle awesome, cost is close to the fulls, ride decent to good, & can be replaced as needed
There's your two sides...choose wisely

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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

their not cheap o's their the same thing as omni's. their about 500 bucks.
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

A decent set of coilovers is around 1 grand. I dunno what you're looking at, but i'm guessing it's sleeved coilovers, and you don't want that.
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

fosho put it nicely and i would have to agree with him... i got coilovers right now and they have lasted me a while now with no problems but if something goes it'll be a bitch to replace something. if that happens i may just sell the good ones to someone trying to look for replacements and go with the koni/gc combo... but who knows... i love my tein ss's!!!
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

yea, i have the progress full coilover setup, and while the ride is MUCH stiffer than stock, i enjoy it. When i get into another vehicle it just doesn't respond anywhere close to the suspension on my civic.

but like everyone is saying if your looking for a comfortable ride with your car in mind for the long haul i would probably do the gc/koni combo, if your looking for something for 30-50k miles the coilovers might not be a bad idea.
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

megan springs, tokico hp's ftw and ft(price)
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

which eibach do you have with tokico?
I know there are two types of eibach springs. prokit and sportline.
cuz I have tokico with stock springs. but now im thinking to get springs as well..
please let me know.. thank you
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

I've had megan coils over 6 months now and not one problem a nice ride even on our crappy roads here. I had springs before and it was way to bouncy and eventually the struts blew. Adjusting the height on them is very easy as well.
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I love my tokico and neuspeed sport setup!
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

I got tokico blues and those $50 Kazera Street sport springs that were on tirerack clearance....rides o so smooth and the drop is nice....shame on those who didnt know the H&R makes the kazera brand for tirerack....haha my win is your lost.....coilovers can be harsh on rough roads otherwise the adjustability is very good.
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Re: Coilover's vs Springs/struts

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How often do ppl adjust coilovers seriously?

Every weekend.

I used to drop it on the weekend, then put it back up for the weekly duties.

I don't do that anymore, just because my car is out of commission right now, but I love my coils.

Yes they are going to be stiffer. But I like that, coil overs aren't squishy like regular springs and struts.

If I can't feel my bones jarring, then it's too soft of a ride....
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