are they worth it?
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are they worth it?
I'm thinking of going back to srings... i'm tired of coilovers... i'm thinking of buying some skunk2 springs (on ebay for 130 and the store is here in tempe)... i already searched the threads... and well, the reviews are all over.. some ppl like some hate... i need ur thoughts, should I get them? (and i'm also getting some new shocks... I REALLY NEED THEM... )
Originally Posted by ernbu
I'm thinking of going back to srings... i'm tired of coilovers... i'm thinking of buying some skunk2 springs (on ebay for 130 and the store is here in tempe)... i already searched the threads... and well, the reviews are all over.. some ppl like some hate... i need ur thoughts, should I get them? (and i'm also getting some new shocks... I REALLY NEED THEM... )
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Rep Power: 0 sleeves.. they're okay for like the first week then they suck... even tho they're ground control.. and i'm not going to lie.. my car does look sweet.. ppl always tell me... but i'm tired of it...
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I wish I had gotten adjustable shocks rather than tokicos, I love the ride 95% of the time, and when I dont its the road and not the car.. but I cant help but think maybe w/ adjustables I could have set it softer and I'd love the ride all the time... who knows.. (however if I understand things - the spring probably has more impact on how the ride feels than shocks..) o well, im still happy with my sportlines & tokicos. I just wish all roads were smooth 
my daily drives I'm 99% satisfied with the ride. (because most roads are smooth )
my daily drives I'm 99% satisfied with the ride. (because most roads are smooth )
Originally Posted by ernbu
sleeves.. they're okay for like the first week then they suck... even tho they're ground control.. and i'm not going to lie.. my car does look sweet.. ppl always tell me... but i'm tired of it...
Example- This Sunday, installed sportlines on an EP3, sits beautifully... ride= very little bounce but its there...
I remember why I love my CO's!(APEXi WS on my Accord)
Even if you goto a softer spring its still gonna be a higher than stock rate, plus your shocks have already been 'worked' by the higher rate GC springs...
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Rep Power: 0 I have a full coilover system (non sleeved) made by DC Sports. They have 36 way adjustable dampening system to make it stiff or soft. I love the ride. Very easy to adjust the height. IT gives the car a very nice aggressive stance and it's a very smooth tight ride. You dont get the "ricer bounce" like what your probably getting with GC coilovers. I would maybe check out a set of those. Cost ya about $900 shipped from urbinimport.
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Originally Posted by matrix311
I have a full coilover system (non sleeved) made by DC Sports. They have 36 way adjustable dampening system to make it stiff or soft. I love the ride. Very easy to adjust the height. IT gives the car a very nice aggressive stance and it's a very smooth tight ride. You dont get the "ricer bounce" like what your probably getting with GC coilovers. I would maybe check out a set of those. Cost ya about $900 shipped from urbinimport.
Even though it's not sleeved he's still considerably bouncier than springs. But you can't drop your height or adjust dampening with springs alone.
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Rep Power: 0 How much of a drop do you want? I was considering skunk2's, but I read about lots of bouncing and problems with them if I remember correctly??? Neuspeed or Goldline would be the best bet for springs, IMO. Goldlines are a nice ride with Tokico HPs, not bouncy at all, pretty stiff, lowered about 2". Only cost 515 shipped total for tokicos/goldlines/front camber. You can even get that cheaper.
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Rep Power: 0 well i bought them... **** it... if i dont like them i'll just buy other ones... for $120... i couldn't resist... a kid in my class told me he loves the way they ride... so maybe i'll be happy too
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Originally Posted by ernbu
rufus... can i see how they look on my car?
knock yourself out, thet're just sitting in my garage. You won't get the fronts tho cuz they're on my hoopty now.
I have the skunk2 springs on my car with the tokico blues and it drives very nice I think better than stock. the only problem is they are not made for a sedan and the car doesnt sit right. I ordered ground control coilovers through rms who I think you are talking about. I have had the skunk 2 on since july and the ride is really nice but I dont like the way it looks.
Right now it sits really low because I took off my 17's and put on my 15's because I was ruining my tires. The back end sags really bad I have a stereo back there and also I am told because it is a 4 door. with the 17's there was no gap in the back and about 2 in the front.I wouldnt recommend them for a sedan but you are welcome to come look at mine, I never took any pics because I am switching the setup.
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