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What Spring/Shock Or Coilover YOU using?

Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RioS2k,Jan 10 2005, 08:42 PM
ey billy how is the h&r springs? did you rode them with stock shocks or aftermarket?
I had stock shocks with the H&R springs. They felt pretty good but I wanted more control via adjustable shocks and height.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by f22c1 s2k,Jan 10 2005, 10:15 PM
Koni and RsR-Ti2000 springs
how are the rsr/koni combo doing? I heard the rsr gives the ride an equal front and back drop considering stock the rear on the s2k is higher.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RazorV3,Jan 10 2005, 08:46 PM
-kg/mm race springs
-koni yellow shocks
-front set on lower perch, rear set at higher perch
-front : 1 finger gap rear: 1.25-1.5 finger gap


i went with kg/mm springs b/c they're the only springs that offer dual rate technology. basically gives you nice ride comfort when driving normally and the extra performance kicks in when you start taking turns.


the koni yellow shocks are undoubtably some of the best shocks out there. gchambers posted a link showing that these shocks outperform some of those shocks that come with the 'jdm' brand coilovers (tein, buddy club, etc).


im 98% pleased with the setup, i just wish the rear was a bit lower to make the ride look 100% even. however, that would make the camber much worse since i'm already running at a minimum of -2 degrees in the rear.
Hey Razor, many people have said that the KGMM race and koni setup gives a really harsh\stiff ride compared to stock. Some have even changed their setup because it was unbearable.

Can you please give a comparison to how it rides compared to stock? I'm mainly just concerned about city driving. How does it handle bumps, uneven surfaces, etc.?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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I ran the kg/mm supersports for a while on stock shocks and the ride was pretty close to stock. Having said that - the ride height was pretty close to stock also.

I'm happier with the bc coilovers. They are clearly firmer but not *too* bad.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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buddy clubs maybe as well ?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MIC,Jan 11 2005, 05:50 PM
Hey Razor, many people have said that the KGMM race and koni setup gives a really harsh\stiff ride compared to stock. Some have even changed their setup because it was unbearable.

Can you please give a comparison to how it rides compared to stock? I'm mainly just concerned about city driving. How does it handle bumps, uneven surfaces, etc.?
i have all 4 shocks set at one full turn from full soft. the ride is maybe just a little bit stiffer than stock. i absolutely love the ride and wouldn't change it to anything else. it' just right, at least for me.

think about it, some people complain that even the stock s2000 suspension is too stiff . this gives you an idea of the different types of people who drive these cars.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Koni / Eibach / Ground Control coilovers, corner balanced. These are my first coilovers so I have nothing to compare, though a bit of math indicates that most JDM stuff (Buddy Club etc ) are too stiff, especially for moderate street use. Seems like a quality product as well. Right, Ryan?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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buddy club racing spec.
it's good for what it is, i guess.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 04RioS2k,Jan 11 2005, 06:36 AM
how are the rsr/koni combo doing? I heard the rsr gives the ride an equal front and back drop considering stock the rear on the s2k is higher.
Im really happy with the springs.. the ride is not to harsh and the drop is pretty even but the dam spare tire and tire iron keeps jumping around back there now lol
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