As mentioned, stock struts do not have the valving to cope with the increased spring rates. They'll last you anywhere from 20 miles to 100,000 miles. There's no way of telling when they'll go, but at some point they'll give up.
Eibach's sportlines will give you a 2" drop, and Eibach makes reputable equipment. Your strut choices depend on your budget.
As mentioned, stock struts do not have the valving to cope with the increased spring rates. They'll last you anywhere from 20 miles to 100,000 miles. There's no way of telling when they'll go, but at some point they'll give up.
Eibach's sportlines will give you a 2" drop, and Eibach makes reputable equipment. Your strut choices depend on your budget.
To do it the right way, and to avoid kicking yourself later, it will cost more than $250, unfortunately.
If you want a handling improvement, I'd suggest a larger rear sway bar.
If you're ultimately more concerned with a drop in ride height than outright handling capabilities, I'd suggest trying to find a used set of Tein Basics.
If you still can't come to terms with something you're satisfied with, I'd just wait it out until you have the money to do it right.
I'm on my 6th Honda and like myself, many of us have been down this road before. It is far less hassle and much more rewarding to do it right the first time, and your car will thank you.
Maybe hold the $250 aside and wait for the tax return or other supplementary income? Just don't be impulsive to get a temporary fix, it's worth waiting for.
To do it the right way, and to avoid kicking yourself later, it will cost more than $250, unfortunately.
If you want a handling improvement, I'd suggest a larger rear sway bar.
If you're ultimately more concerned with a drop in ride height than outright handling capabilities, I'd suggest trying to find a used set of Tein Basics.
If you still can't come to terms with something you're satisfied with, I'd just wait it out until you have the money to do it right.
I'm on my 6th Honda and like myself, many of us have been down this road before. It is far less hassle and much more rewarding to do it right the first time, and your car will thank you.
Maybe hold the $250 aside and wait for the tax return or other supplementary income? Just don't be impulsive to get a temporary fix, it's worth waiting for.
True, whats the cheapest but most effective set of coilovers?
The Tein basics?
So Eibach Sport Lines and Tokico Blue's won't be good?
Tein Basics are good for dropping your ride, but for handling I find them lacking. It was just a suggestion if your main concern is reducing wheel gap.
The Sportline and Tokico combination would be sufficient. I personally have no experience with Tokico Blues, but I'm sure there are others members who have.
Tein Basics are good for dropping your ride, but for handling I find them lacking. It was just a suggestion if your main concern is reducing wheel gap.
The Sportline and Tokico combination would be sufficient. I personally have no experience with Tokico Blues, but I'm sure there are others members who have.
ANYTHING is better than stock struts.
I'm trying to reduce wheel gap to where its 1 finger all around or 2 fingers tight all around. That's why the sportline and tokico combination was in my mind.
sounds good to me - but keep in mind if ur really really picky about finger gaps then just get coilovers - basics ride just fine - i've had women in my car that say it feels nice (on smooth surfaces)
u'll get used to them.
but sportline should give u the stance ur looking for. on 17s, s techs will give u a 2 finger drop anyways
sounds good to me - but keep in mind if ur really really picky about finger gaps then just get coilovers - basics ride just fine - i've had women in my car that say it feels nice (on smooth surfaces)
u'll get used to them.
but sportline should give u the stance ur looking for. on 17s, s techs will give u a 2 finger drop anyways
u can get basics around 1 grand shipped
sometimes ive seen them for like 950 shipped.
brand new
but check out some of the used ones too - he can probably pick up a set for 500 or so. risky but...
I have the Progress springs, and they give a nice drop cosmetically (1.8" front/2.0" rear) with minimal sag in the rear. When I first bought them, I used them with my stock struts and I wouldn't recommend this at all. My struts didn't even last for one year. I am using KYB GR-2 struts now. They seem quite durable and are pretty inexpensive, but the ride is a bit harsh on bumpy roads (even with my OEM springs). On a nice, smooth road they're excellent. I don't have experience with other brands, so I would suggest getting advice from someone who has used various brands. But, as far as Progress goes, I think they make great products. I've heard good things about their full coilover set-up as well. I think Dezod has a deal on them at the moment. Here's a pic of my drop...
if you ever go with coilovers, i would say tein basics are very bumpy,
maybe because i set mine too low. i would go for a set that has dampening adjustablity. like megan streets
