SHOCK/DAMPER INFORMATION....Stop posting the same fricking questions!
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Any of the shocks would be fine, it just depends on how you want to tune them and how low you want to go. When you consider those two things, pick up the set that you think best suits your needs. Not many people have the AGX or the DSpecs. Konis and the Tokico blues are the ones of choice right now. So it is hard to get you opinions on them. Maybe try trolling around EPhatch.com or clubrsx.com and see if they have anyone that has bought them.
Originally Posted by robbclark1
Any of the shocks would be fine, it just depends on how you want to tune them and how low you want to go. When you consider those two things, pick up the set that you think best suits your needs. Not many people have the AGX or the DSpecs. Konis and the Tokico blues are the ones of choice right now. So it is hard to get you opinions on them. Maybe try trolling around EPhatch.com or clubrsx.com and see if they have anyone that has bought them.
well, my brother has the AGX's on his 6th gen civic right now and i really like the ride that they offer...so i was just trying to figure out if the D-specs are really worth the extra cash since it sounds like they are gonna be about 500-600 bucks
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will tokicos blue work fine with stock springs... or is there a spring that you guys can recommend me 2 get with?... i dont want a lower car, i just want ride quality, less bumbyness... i used 2 have a lowered car... raised back up with OEM parts now its so bumby as hell worst then lowered... plz help THX
btw trying 2 save as money as i can... i dont plan 2 race... dont need performance... just want ride quality...
btw trying 2 save as money as i can... i dont plan 2 race... dont need performance... just want ride quality...
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Rep Power: 0 i want to get the tokico d-specs. they come with lowering springs and the shocks so is that like tein basic coilovers just not as good as them. and if they come with lowering springs i won't need anything else to add to it because i'll have the full kit right??
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i want to get the tokico d-specs. they come with lowering springs and the shocks so is that like tein basic coilovers just not as good as them. and if they come with lowering springs i won't need anything else to add to it because i'll have the full kit right??
just camber kits after that
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Rep Power: 0 I have an 03 LX and was hoping to get the tokico blues, this is the first I've heard of them not fitting on my model, is there any updates on their availability for the 03 yet, cuz drilling a hole and chancing it on the road doesn't sound too kosher for me??>....
rumors has it that the skunk2 coilovers arent compatiable with aftermarket shocks. i've talked to a buddy on the forums here and his kyb gr-2's doesnt give him a good fitment on his sedan thats dropped on skunk2 coilovers.
another member here also has had problems with his skunk2 coilovers and tokico blues. she or he posted a thread so look out for that one.
conclusion: if your lowering with skunk2 coilovers (not the springs), be caution of which aftermarket shocks/struts you invest into.
another member here also has had problems with his skunk2 coilovers and tokico blues. she or he posted a thread so look out for that one.
conclusion: if your lowering with skunk2 coilovers (not the springs), be caution of which aftermarket shocks/struts you invest into.
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Originally Posted by CloudKICKA
I have an 03 LX and was hoping to get the tokico blues, this is the first I've heard of them not fitting on my model, is there any updates on their availability for the 03 yet, cuz drilling a hole and chancing it on the road doesn't sound too kosher for me??>....
Let me tell u an embarrassing story real quick. I have to get it off my chest, I wrecked my 01 into a curb in phoenix Arizona, where im at. While Driving too fast (and for the people who know the area) up through the Pointe golf club drive, around the area of 7th st and thunderbird. well going past 16th st on the Pointe (which is 35 mph and single lane traffic flo) where I shoulda turned, because I was following some white Mazda 6, four cylinder, I let my racing mode set in and take control of my driving instead of the correct way of driving, SAFELY, LET ME REPEAT SAFELY!!!
instead of turning like I should a have, I kept on going, faster, and hit a turn that was a long 30mph that I had taken plenty of times, but it had just rained that day, and I hadn’t realized it when I was going, thinking I could take it that fast,
for I had plenty of times taken the turn at such speed as I was going 
. I believe when I entered the turn I was roughly around 78 to 84mph, in between there I'm sure, hit 4th gear and was roughly 4500 47rpm or so, have my lunar series on my driver side dash, its damn accurate, and autometer prolly will always be. therefore I had such a change in vehicles power band to possibly cause "the wheels" to break loose (even though passenger side driven, odd for Honda left hand driven!! driver side much more affective for weight on tranny) and send me right into the ooohhhh 7 to 8 inch curb. mind u my speed reduced from that of above to roughly 42 or so mph for the activity I triiiieddd to perform in order to gain control (i.e. turned the steering wheel back and forth, and tap tap gas and brake considerably, yet moderately. damn, fockin damnnnn
Damage: DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM, SNAPPED AT REAR INSIDE ARM, 3/4 ID SAY. Yet thanks to gray name GRey's end links the steering stabilizer held strong and snapped just the arm. replaced arm, Honda oe spec, 53 dollas yi yiii yeaaa
Damage B: alignment nearly aaaawaaalllled.. But thank god salvageable. Wonder how the new tokico blues I had I, did from the accident.
Damage C: Driver side spindle bent completely. I had figured that the control arm was massively ninja'ed, because i've had a snapped arm before for lettin drunk friend drive.... hit curb
no drive satinsaiyan no more friend. I figured replace it, get it aligned it should be good.Conclusion. My apologies for the length yet I hope all shall learn from this marthfocker list of vocab.
From the duration I Took the car to alignment shop, network alignment, driving car felt like shatttt, yes I said shattt. Steering mucho goofy, as if tires pointed out, or that’s what I tried to conclude while driving.
I then assumed it was the way I hit the curb. Slammmed hard at the speed with my wheels turned away from the curb, completely, I know, bad!,
waited to get aligned, bout five hrs, sucked, spent ma day there, garldarnit.
just to have them tell me that something else was bent and or damaged. possible the two control arms shot, or shocks damaged or sway bars bent, they's dun know, theys idiots, I didn’t think it was much bent, maybe camber adjustment, and alignment, well. Yeah spindle bent much; with the new tokico blues I got connected. Alignment monkeys didn’t know wat was wrong, so I made a phn call, took it to Ceruttis Automotive, they diagnosed and explained what I aaaaaawaaalllllledd up. control arm, I replaced, spindle cerutti replaced, new stock stealie with labor, alignment, new bearings on driver side, greased of course, id say whole nine yards job. 462.14. yall think good if so pm me for more info on this custom/certified repair, shop, ceruttis automotive, anyways, that was roughly end of august, and my car now with repairs intact and stock steelies with stock hubs, lolll. And the Tokico blues holdin strong with Neuspeed sports, 1.75 frnt, 1.5, rear. Ride decent but the car does not ride the same since the accident, plus THE WORST OF ALL, I HAD MY RIMS, 17" SPEEDY OCTUPUSES. APPLICATION OF ADR 8 SPOKE WITH DIPED CENTER RIM STYLE, CHECK MY PROFILE FOR PICS; I CAN TAKE AFTER PICS AS WELL,
POINT, SHOCKS HELD UP THROUGH ACCIDENT ALTHOUGH I BELIEVE WITH 12000 MILES ON EM. Damnit good morning
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i know this sounds silly, but every website i go to, i cannot find a specific part number or app for civics 01 and above...does anybody have a website where they specify the the tokico shocks part number for 01 civics and above? thanks
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Originally Posted by doinkracer
i know this sounds silly, but every website i go to, i cannot find a specific part number or app for civics 01 and above...does anybody have a website where they specify the the tokico shocks part number for 01 civics and above? thanks
HONDA CIVIC 01-02 (exc. SI)
HP (in stock)
HB3204/3205 Front
HU3741 Rear
D-Spec Adjustable (in stock)
DSP-5
However, most places don't stock them with the manufacturer's part number.
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Originally Posted by flowerpowerlove
do you guys think that the konis would go well with some neuspeed race springs? i like the drop of the springs, 2.25 fr, 2 back. looking to get a shock upgrade for autox ing...
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Originally Posted by robbclark1
All shocks, except for konis, are made for a 2001-2002, so the mount bolts are 14mm not 16mm like in the 2003+. Either you will have to drill them out or hope that the company makes a set for you guys. The can be put on your 2003+ but you run the risk of the mount bolts coming loose and the shock changing camber.
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Originally Posted by dvsdara
Quick question. How can the mount bolts become loose the shock changing camber? I have an 03 with B+G coilovers and the bolt holes drilled to fit the 16mm bolt. I haven't experienced anything but was just curious as to how something like you've mentioned might happen?
Simply out of my own curiosity, has anyone thought about making an insert for the 16mm knuckles that makes it a 14mm hole? Just a metal bushing? Kinda seems like it would have been the worlds easiest solution to this problem.
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Simply out of my own curiosity, has anyone thought about making an insert for the 16mm knuckles that makes it a 14mm hole? Just a metal bushing? Kinda seems like it would have been the worlds easiest solution to this problem.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
He's talking about people using the 14mm crashbolts so they fit the shocks, while the holes in the knuckle are still 16mm. It leaves slop in it, the first pothole you hit, they're gonna move.
Simply out of my own curiosity, has anyone thought about making an insert for the 16mm knuckles that makes it a 14mm hole? Just a metal bushing? Kinda seems like it would have been the worlds easiest solution to this problem.
Simply out of my own curiosity, has anyone thought about making an insert for the 16mm knuckles that makes it a 14mm hole? Just a metal bushing? Kinda seems like it would have been the worlds easiest solution to this problem.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
He's talking about people using the 14mm crashbolts so they fit the shocks, while the holes in the knuckle are still 16mm. It leaves slop in it, the first pothole you hit, they're gonna move.
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Originally Posted by robbclark1
I think the new KYBs or Tokico's are coming with them if they are ordering them for a 03+. There is a metal piece that fits in there to prevent sliding.
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Rep Power: 319 What's a good shock for the stock springs? Yes stock springs... I live in ohio and we just got about a foot of snow in one day, my car is already at snow plow stance adn my drive way is 600feet up hill, I need snow tires just to make it up it. SO lowering the car is a bad option. I was just wondering if anyone had put new struts on while retaining the OEM springs, or should I say ride hieght, I'm looking into geating a custom sett of springs made, stiffer but the same ride hieght.
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Rep Power: 0 I think Eibach has springs that might suit your needs. I think they have a set that lowers it like 0.3in or something like that. Its close to stock height with a stiffer rate. I'm not too sure so don't take my word for it.
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Originally Posted by Jrfish007
What's a good shock for the stock springs? Yes stock springs... I live in ohio and we just got about a foot of snow in one day, my car is already at snow plow stance adn my drive way is 600feet up hill, I need snow tires just to make it up it. SO lowering the car is a bad option. I was just wondering if anyone had put new struts on while retaining the OEM springs, or should I say ride hieght, I'm looking into geating a custom sett of springs made, stiffer but the same ride hieght.
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Originally Posted by jttegx
has any companies made any shocks/struts specifically for the 2003+ civics?
Cocky, what question are you asking?
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Originally Posted by Cocky
Are Eibach Sportlines good with the Koni's? As far as comfort.. and will the Sportlines hold up well with the Koni's?
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