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anyone have these shocks? how do you like them? what springs you got on em?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skunk2-Sport...ht_4552wt_1114

tryin to find some good budget friendly suspension setups for a 2000 civic ex im probly buying tomorrow. the PO cut the springs, enough said lol

 
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Skunk2 shocks are fairly popular amongst early gens, they're decent quality dampers. Just don't buy skunk2 coilovers or coilover sleeves, they're junk.

I would personally spend a bit more and get Koni Orange, the extra $50 is well worth the quality.

 
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^^ thats what i was gonna do unless everyone said skunk2's are really good. spring recomendations? im not sure how much i wanna drop it since idk the stock height to compare. but i want it a tad higher than where its at now

 
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Springs are about the same regardless of generation.

Spoon, Swift, H&R, Eibach, Ground Control.

If you're going to do both springs and shocks Progress CSII coilovers are a good option. They're the same as the Progress Coilovers Lowlife loves and always recommends for 7th gens, just in a different body and $400 less expensive. $550 from Thmotorsports I believe.

 
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i may just do that...but i dont know a thing about installing coilovers...or assembling them and setting the height and damper.

 
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Coilovers come pre-assembled and install no differently than any suspension, adjusting them is simple.

 
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ahh okay didnt know that. pics like this freaked me out lol
http://www.tunersports.com/images/pr...rs-series2.jpg

but they normally come with some kind of instructions on adjusting right?

also i think im gonna go with these rims
http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/2768688555.html

im not sure the tire size or what kind of rim that is but i like them, think ill have any issues with 17's on this car?

 
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They fit on that dc2 fine, so I'm sure they'll work.

Going with 17"s just limits how low you can go, it's like putting 19"s on a 7th gen.

 
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yer trying to pick a fight with Max?

 
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The Skunk2 shocks you posted are decent, but very rough. They were designed to work with the Skunk2 lowering springs which drop the car pretty low and have a high spring rate. If you used a more mild spring with the Skunk2 shocks, the ride would be more harsh than it should.

The Koni STR.T is a very good shock and works well with most mild lowering springs. Koni is a top notch suspension maker and worth every penny.

The Progress CS-2 coilovers are great and can be had for around $550 shipped. Easily the best coilover for the money. No other company offers coilovers of such quality for that low of a price. If you can afford them and want a more precise drop, get them. They are fairly straight forward to install and there are plenty of DIY's for coilovers around and I'm sure they come with instructions. The shocks on them are not adjustable so you don't have to worry about that, just set your ride height, get an alignment and you're good to go.

IMO, 17's are way to big for this generation. 16" max looks good, I personally like 15" better for appearance, lighter weight, better tire sizes, and cheaper tires.

 
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+1

thanks i plan on getting the coilovers in a couple days since i have nothing to compare a stock height too because the PO cut the springs. but im thinking about an inch higher than it is now should be fine. im looking for 16's now that guy never got back to me about those wheels, i just figured it was a good deal. im waiting on a reply from this guy now. i really like these rims lol

http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/2747357359.html

 
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I'm doing the same very curious to what setup is best

 
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ive had my csII coilovers for about a month now i like them a lot.

 
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Will the CS-2's work the same with a 98' DX Sedan?

 
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yes. the part number are the same for any 92-00 civic if thats what you mean. install should be the same

 
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Thanks.