Need comment on full coil over kits
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Need comment on full coil over kits i have a 01 ex coupe can i have a blown oem shocks with goldline spring and my car is getting worse everyday i wonder if i should just buy a full coilover kit or should i just get the konis...
and i saw in one of the thread over here about hayame or somethings does anybody got the report on it ....
and i saw in one of the thread over here about hayame or somethings does anybody got the report on it .... 
i have the Tein Type Flex kit and uhhh yeh they are awsome i wouldnt go for the flex if u are strapped for cash though the ss is probably about just as good not as agressive though and no upper pillowball mounts....i would go with a full co rather than sleaves from past expierences
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Rep Power: 316 coilovers are too sensitive if you change your ride height.
You practically need the wheeles aligned each time youchange the height
otherwise you will have uneven wear on your tires.
Also coilovers feel too stiff. go with the konis and get some progressive
rate springs...I chose H & R's ...no problems and they have been on 3 years now.
You practically need the wheeles aligned each time youchange the height
otherwise you will have uneven wear on your tires.
Also coilovers feel too stiff. go with the konis and get some progressive
rate springs...I chose H & R's ...no problems and they have been on 3 years now.
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in the debate of Coil over Vs inserts it really depends on your budget and what you want out of your suspension.
Pro for Coilovers:
1. preassembled with matched spring rates (Rates may be higher then Stock so expect a Rougher ride).
2. Built in ride height adjustment.
3. Most have at least bump adjustment on the shock.
Pro for inserts (Konis)
1. Low cost
2. Konis (At least the Yellows) have adjustible Bump
3. Koni will happily re-valve their shocks to meet your needs (For a small Fee)
4. Most National level autocrosseres run on a set of Revalved Konis (Rather then a set of "True" coilovers. Why? because if properly done the konis give you just as good perfomance as a Coilover with out the cost.)
Con for Coilovers
1. Higher cost
Cons for Inserts
1. Lack of a matched spring rate (you have to do the work to find the best rate)
2. Possilbe issues with installation (Find the Absolute best shop for the job)
Personally, I have 2 options right now. either waite for the KW V3 to come out or get a set of Konis......... Im getting tired of waiting.
Pro for Coilovers:
1. preassembled with matched spring rates (Rates may be higher then Stock so expect a Rougher ride).
2. Built in ride height adjustment.
3. Most have at least bump adjustment on the shock.
Pro for inserts (Konis)
1. Low cost
2. Konis (At least the Yellows) have adjustible Bump
3. Koni will happily re-valve their shocks to meet your needs (For a small Fee)
4. Most National level autocrosseres run on a set of Revalved Konis (Rather then a set of "True" coilovers. Why? because if properly done the konis give you just as good perfomance as a Coilover with out the cost.)
Con for Coilovers
1. Higher cost
Cons for Inserts
1. Lack of a matched spring rate (you have to do the work to find the best rate)
2. Possilbe issues with installation (Find the Absolute best shop for the job)
Personally, I have 2 options right now. either waite for the KW V3 to come out or get a set of Konis......... Im getting tired of waiting.
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Rep Power: 413 the Flex are a good set of coilovers. however if you aren't going to use them to their full potential then it is overkill. They will be really stiff. The tein SS or Basic will be fine for the everyday driver. The flex is more geared towards racers whether it be autox or road racing.
This is how i see it.
Custom valved Konis to handle more than 450 will cost ya probably around $650 or so. Plus you get custom rated springs that will cost ya aound $2-300 depending on the spring. So now you are at a grand or so just for Konis and springs and you don't even know if they are going to work well together. Now add in installation because Konis are not for the regular DIYer and a camber plate that costs $3-500. You are almost at the cost of full coilovers. Now if you had the money to test and tune spring rates with cutomed konis then be my guest, but for a simple swap out job, then full coils are the way to go. That is just my opinion though!
This is how i see it.
Custom valved Konis to handle more than 450 will cost ya probably around $650 or so. Plus you get custom rated springs that will cost ya aound $2-300 depending on the spring. So now you are at a grand or so just for Konis and springs and you don't even know if they are going to work well together. Now add in installation because Konis are not for the regular DIYer and a camber plate that costs $3-500. You are almost at the cost of full coilovers. Now if you had the money to test and tune spring rates with cutomed konis then be my guest, but for a simple swap out job, then full coils are the way to go. That is just my opinion though!
i wouldnt say its for everyone ive had the teins before in my 88 hatch for 3 years doesnt ride anywhere near as nice as the flex do but its strickly a track car now....i wouldnt say they're overkill but thats my opinion
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