ideohazard

New here. Driving an '02 EX Coupe. 150k miles on the original shocks/struts and they're all blown. Same goes for AC compressor, all speakers, and I'm sure other problems. Don't blame me, it was my wife's car until I bought her a new SUV -- she apparently can't schedule maintenance visits. I'm driving the Civic now since I commute 130 miles/day for my job. More economical on gas.

While lowering and installing performance springs is not necessary for my commute, I did find some d-specs with lowering springs for stupid cheap. http://www.tokicoperformanceshocks.c...-todsk507.aspx $421 for 4 corners directly from Tokico. If anybody's been looking for suspension lately, this seems like a pretty good deal.

I do have a question, hoping somebody can answer for me. I'm assuming that the OEM bump stops and boots are shot so I'm planning on replacing them. Any suggestions? I couldn't find any fitment charts or anything of of the like. Probalby want to go with a Polyurethane since they should hold up better than rubber. I may as well rebuild the entire strut system so I'm looking for recomendations on replacement strut mounts. I've read mixed reviews on KYB and Moog. Can somebody with dspecs lend me their $0.02 on this?

Thanks

I recently had Honda shop replace the OEM LCA bushings.

2k1dxcoupe

Well I was planning on using the ones from the dealership but cutting the bumpstop in half for a bit more travel. Just ordered the ES bushings for the LCA, did ya put in stock replacements or upgraded to poly?

Aetoc

iTrader: (1)

I'm not sure if you're aware, but the link you have there is for the DSK series, not the D-Spec series. The D-Specs on that site are $836

Darcane

So, did you end up getting the D-spec kit? How do you like them? Pics?

I'm looking at picking up a set too, but I'd like to know some specifics first. Does anyone know how much they will lower the car? Any idea what the spring rates are? I haven't been able to find this anywhere.

Aetoc

iTrader: (1)

The D-Specs are just dampers. You'd need to buy seperate springs to determine ride height and spring rates. From what everyone is saying, they are very close in performance to the koni yellows, but are convenient because they just bolt on.

Darcane

Did you look to see what a "DSK" is? It's a kit with all four D-Spec struts as well as springs. Just like ILK is the Illumina kit, HPK is the HP kit, and HSK is the HTS kit.

At $421, is looks like a fantastic deal to me. That's about the same price as a set of Tokico blues without springs

got2run5

When it's too good to be true it always is. You would be getting 70% off if those were d specs with new springs. d specs don't go 70% off.

Aetoc

iTrader: (1)

Exactly...no way those are legit...If you wanna buy them, go ahead, but I feel you're going to be dissapointed

dookietwo

The pricing does sound too good to be true...

So did you get them? My shocks/struts are also blown and I'm saving for some new ones.

dookietwo

But there is a special saying that there is 70% off on select applications. Maybe Hondas or specifically our 7th gen. never buys any...

Aetoc

iTrader: (1)

I don't trust it...I feel I might be losing $500 on this deal if I take it lol