Full Coilover Alternatives... Trust me, take a look and read
11-11-2005
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Full Coilover Alternatives... Trust me, take a look and read
I see many of you guys are looking for full coilovers. Many of you want them because you know they are A. Adjustable, B. should ride good, and C. sounds good when you say you have full coils
.In reality, many true coilover systems are not made for the street. Since most of you are looking at choices A. and B. I will explain how ride comfort with coilovers gets a bit killed.
Full coilovers are meant for race applications. They have what is a Non-Progressive spring. That means that the spring is for example 350LBS through out. A spring like the eibach sportline if you've noticed is progressive spring rated. At the top, you may be at near stock about 150-170LBS. As the spring compresses more, you progressivley go to a heavier weight allowing the ride to get firmer. If your driving your car mostly on the street, a progressive rate is best or else you will be bouncing all day long.
Now to cover part A. Adjustability: Most of you know that when you adjust something on your car which is hard to get to, you do it once and thats it. Many full coilovers are height adjustable for race use. You will most likley adjust your height 1 or 2 times.
So, in the end ive compiled a list of products to consider when looking at suspension performance. You dont want to have something totally overkill for street and then use something under for the track. Take a look:
Street Use Only/Daily Driver:
Tokico HP Shocks $399 Shipped
Eibach Sportline or Eibach Pro Kit $199-219 Shipped
Street Use but looking for some competitive enthusiasm while driving:
Tokico HP Shocks $399 Shipped
H&R Sport Springs $199 Shipped
Street use/weekend auto-x'r:
Koni Yellow Shocks SPECIAL $565 Shipped
HR Sport Springs Or Eibach Sportlines $199 Shipped
Less Street Use/Mostly Road Race and Auto-x
Koni Yellow Shocks SPECIAL $565 Shipped
Ground Control Coilovers 350LBS FR/450LBS RR $339 Shipped
Road Race Only
Neuspeed Koni Yellow Shocks (they are re-valved koni's to handle more spring rate) PLEASE CALL FOR PRICING
Ground Control Coilovers 500+LBS FR/500+LBS RR $339 Shipped
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LINKS FOR EACH PRODUCT OR CALL US AT 877-408-4348 and mention this link.
We have all of these products available and would like to help you choose the right one. Ofcourse, always remember, adjusting the camber on the car can not only save tires but also yeild great results on the track and street:
MUST:
SPC Camber Kit $150 Shipped
http://www.truehonda.com/inventory.p...tdetail&id=415
PART LINKS:
Eibach Prokit
http://www.truehonda.com/inventory.p...ctdetail&id=21
Eibach Sportline
http://www.truehonda.com/inventory.p...ctdetail&id=20
Ground Controls (user specified rates)
http://www.truehonda.com/inventory.p...ctdetail&id=22
Koni Yellows
Call 877-408-4348
HR Sport Springs
Call 877-408-4348
Tokico HP
http://www.truehonda.com/inventory.p...tdetail&id=449
Last edited by truehonda; 01-07-2006 at 10:23 AM.
11-14-2005
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Originally Posted by sil04ver
Bump, good post, great deals.
11-14-2005
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Originally Posted by Xenin
how come no Tokico DSpecs?
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11-15-2005
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Originally Posted by truehonda
Oh crap I forgot those. Those are great replacements to Koni's in the Street/driving application!
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11-16-2005
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Originally Posted by truehonda
Read over people. Even if your not buying and just want info. Its a great start to understanding suspension!
Hope it doesn't take too long
BTW: Noticed you don't offer Tein S Tech... but... I've got a question. What's the difference between these and the Eibach Pro or Sportlines? Thanks.
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11-24-2005
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Rep Power: 0 what would be the price of the d specs, witch one would be better for like mostly city driving but weekend mountian driving and maybe some auto x.
thanks.
thanks.
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Originally Posted by goodtimes
what would be the price of the d specs, witch one would be better for like mostly city driving but weekend mountian driving and maybe some auto x.
thanks.
thanks.
12-24-2005
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i have kyb agx shocks, but i need SPRINGS!!
i want like 1.4 - 1.5" all around
neuspeed sports seem a little too low for me
any other suggestions?
i have kyb agx shocks, but i need SPRINGS!!
i want like 1.4 - 1.5" all around
neuspeed sports seem a little too low for me
any other suggestions?
12-25-2005
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Rep Power: 295 if you can beat ebay prices for d-specs ill buy some...as in ebay prices for just the shocks on average goes for $500 or so shipped...
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Rep Power: 275 All of these will fit 01-04's and the tokico's will need minor minor drilling. PM me if you guys are interested!
Something not that low is an eibach prokit about 1" all around
Something not that low is an eibach prokit about 1" all around
12-29-2005
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Thank god for this thread I don't have to start a new one. I was looking for replacements for my daily driver '03 lx civic coupe.
Going to get me:
Street Use Only/Daily Driver:
Tokico HP Shocks
Eibach Pro Kit
Going to get me:
Street Use Only/Daily Driver:
Tokico HP Shocks
Eibach Pro Kit
12-29-2005
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Originally Posted by noakail
Thank god for this thread I don't have to start a new one. I was looking for replacements for my daily driver '03 lx civic coupe.
Going to get me:
Street Use Only/Daily Driver:
Tokico HP Shocks
Eibach Pro Kit
Going to get me:
Street Use Only/Daily Driver:
Tokico HP Shocks
Eibach Pro Kit
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12-29-2005
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Rep Power: 280 if i have hayames and want to completely swap out the suspension for koni's and gc's, i'm going to need to get my hands on a stock suspension right?
