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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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I really don't think it's worth spending that much on CR suspension...
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Vik2000,Nov 28 2008, 02:01 PM
I really don't think it's worth spending that much on CR suspension...
Well, from what I've read here, the CR setup seems a bit more performance oriented than the PSS9s. It's a plug and play system for people who don't want to mess around with settings, and you get the benefit of Honda R/D.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SiDriver,Nov 27 2008, 06:39 PM
CR --> 375 front/264 rear
PSS9 --> 345 front/285 rear
The PSS9's also have 85lb/in helper springs. I'm pretty sure you don't just add 85lb to the overall spring rate, but it does add some sort of stiffness (but I'm not sure how to calculate that in).
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Terror,Nov 28 2008, 05:21 AM
I don't think he asked

I've never ridden in a CR or CR equipped car, but I have ridden in a PSS9 equipped car. I must say, it was both comfortable and "confidence inspiring" at the same time.
o really? :thumbd
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Let us know how this goes!
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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i have the pss9s on my ap2. awesome suspension with superb handeling. cant say enough about them. mine are set on the stiffest number....very rough ride. but i like it that way.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I am also running the PSS9 setup on my '08. Love it. Having driven a CR I would say the PSS9 damping is much softer at the "9" setting. At full stiff "1" - it will be much stiffer than the stock CR suspension... you will feel every crack in the road and probably loose some fillings.

Only issue I find is that the height is hard to adjust "precisely". Although, I would assume this is a problem with all coil overs.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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I'm in the same boat, but i'm looking at a different cost. If you decide to get fully adjustable coils, you need to get them corner balanced to enjoy all they have to offer.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nzouk77,Nov 29 2008, 05:21 PM
I am also running the PSS9 setup on my '08. Love it. Having driven a CR I would say the PSS9 damping is much softer at the "9" setting. At full stiff "1" - it will be much stiffer than the stock CR suspension... you will feel every crack in the road and probably loose some fillings.

Only issue I find is that the height is hard to adjust "precisely". Although, I would assume this is a problem with all coil overs.
How do you like the PSS9 coilovers? Do you notice the extra understeer from the additional front biased spring rates? I would be coming from a MY03 which is a bit more oversteery than your MY08, so I'm wondering if I'll hate the PSS9's driving dynamics heh. If guess if anything, the MY03 would be oversteery and the PSS9 more neutral. I guess it's all relative and depends on where you're coming from.

Have you changed your sway bars from stock? And if not, do the PSS9s reduce body roll compared to when you had on stock coilovers?
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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[QUOTE=SiDriver,Nov 29 2008, 06:06 PM] How do you like the PSS9 coilovers?
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