Dudun

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My 2001 is still riding at stock height, and with my 17's, it looks goofy as hell.

I don't have a lot of money to blow due to being a fulltime college student. Just looking for something cheap-ish, but effective at the same time.

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ronaldo9

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Ground control/koni setup or just ground control if you can't afford the shocks but keep in mind you will wear them out faster.

Dudun

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Know a reputable source to buy from?

MidnightCivic

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d2's..got them love them

speedfoos

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You can buy my Tein Super Street coils for $450 shipped. I'm parting out my car. Click the link in my sig.

lowlife9

stay away from d2 they suck there made by k sport half *** welding made out of aluminium and are not reliable they blow easy .but they do look pretty. check out corsportusa.com cheap reliable website i just bought full progress coilovers under $900.00 bucks

MidnightCivic

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had mine for over a year..drop lowest they can go in front..and small gap in rear..did you personally own d2's or are u assuming this from other people with different cars?

bakertime

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If you're looking for budget, maybe sticking with a basic shock/spring combo is the way to go for you. Tein S-Techs and Tokico Blues will be much cheaper...or you can buy Foos's coilovers for even less (Do that!)

Jdm01Em2

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i just got skunk2 coilovers fullset for 800 bucks just threw them on today great ride for a civic and much improved handlin just a opition or speedfoos i was goin to buy them till i seen these

lowlife9

d2 coilovers are made in taiwan need i say more??????????

kcari

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Tein Basics.
Go with a full coilover and do it right the first time

sl33pyriceboi

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thats not exactly a cheap setup.

yellows 700
GC 350 (if u buy it from GC directly, because you want a 6" rear spring)



if u are trying to save $, buy it used.

if u want new, tein basics are good.


you will also need a camber kit as well.

dropppping ur ride CORRECTLY is not cheap, by any means.

speedfoos

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No camber kit needed with my Tein coilovers. Ran with the stock one for 5 years and no uneven wear. Buy them!

kcari

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depends on how low you go and how big your rims/tires are. if they are small enough and you dont drop it that low then no camber kit needed. But if u want to go really low and have 17 inch rims then i suggest you get a camber kit in the rear and maybe even roll your fenders. But keep in mind basics wont drop that you that low if ur have smaller wheels. and no front camber is needed

sl33pyriceboi

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lol. thats because you weren't dropped low enough. a mild drop (less than 1.25") will not affect ur tire wear as much as a more severe drop.......but still. a camber kit is a necessity.

(and who the heck only wants to drop 1.25" if they have coilovers)

cwo715

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Tokico D-Spec FTMFW

umpadupa

^ LOL D spec on a fwd car XD i currently have tanabe coilovers the are great give it a shot!

02_civiclx

Well, may wanna try this from ebay for about $41.99 delivered at your doorstep.

Consider this a college student special!!! After you graduate and the economy is better then upgrade.

Just make the most out of what you can afford for the moment.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-02...Q5fAccessories

Curiouz_G

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thatd make his car a death trap.

im a college student but ive been through GC/Koni's and am on Tein SS-P's right now. Just save up your money.

KcRidin09

I've also had a few friends with just Tein S Tech lowering springs on stock shocks, dropped car about 1.5 and they dont sag. 1 that I know of for sure has had his on for over a year on his hatchback. I was think of doin just the same for my car.

Zzyzx

Effective at what?

sicma99ot

ground control ftw that what im shooting for. or speedfoos teins. thats a good deal.

does anyone know where to get gc sleeves for stock/hp shocks? i cant find them anywhere.

metalviper

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Have you tried the ground control store??

these threads are make head hurt..
OP:I need a good suspension...
Replies:Get coilovers, get springs, tein, megan, slam it!

f-n-a mang

sicma99ot

^^haha now i feel like a dumbass. i swear ive looked on that site more times than i know. thanks