Need Coilover Suggestions
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Found this in the suspension forum, $879.95
http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/hon...uspension-kit/
So the springs that come with em give you a 1" drop?
Edit: I'm dumb, PSS9's are height adjustable.
http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/hon...uspension-kit/
So the springs that come with em give you a 1" drop?
Edit: I'm dumb, PSS9's are height adjustable.
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Originally Posted by 240toS2k,May 5 2010, 07:20 PM
I did but I've read in the suspension forum that springs + stock shocks will decrease handling, my car's closing 100k miles anyways so getting a new set will be better in the long run IMO
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I just installed some Apexi N1 exV's and love them!!!! I only have about 200 miles on them since last weekend, but I can honestly say they work!!!! I wanted a lowered stance, don't plan to track the car (ok, maybe auto-x), and wanted overall better handling.
The adjustability of coilovers vs. springs is SOOOOOO worth it. Ask Benn-O, he rode around on a couple of different damper settings after I put them on and we could really tell a difference. The ride is a little bit stiffer than stock (12k springs all around) but that is soon forgotten when the car handles on rails!!!! The stock system I took off had 75K miles on it so it was probably tired and worn. The rear never seemed planted and always "floated" in the corners, I was always concerned the back end would come around on me (I don't tap the brakes mid-corner either). With the new system, the car is rock solid and handles bumps during the corners with ease. I noticed smoother braking and downshifting and a little bit more responsive acceleration in a straight line, probably all due to less weight transfer front to back/back to front.
The coilovers lowered the car about 1" and NTB was able to get everything back into OEM alignment spec without a camber kit. If you plan to go any lower I suggest you get a kit because the rear camber adjustment was maxed out. These coilovers cost me $925 shipped from hipowermotorsports.com
My $.02
Pics of my car @ the tech meet: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=777551&st=500
Mine's the yellow
The adjustability of coilovers vs. springs is SOOOOOO worth it. Ask Benn-O, he rode around on a couple of different damper settings after I put them on and we could really tell a difference. The ride is a little bit stiffer than stock (12k springs all around) but that is soon forgotten when the car handles on rails!!!! The stock system I took off had 75K miles on it so it was probably tired and worn. The rear never seemed planted and always "floated" in the corners, I was always concerned the back end would come around on me (I don't tap the brakes mid-corner either). With the new system, the car is rock solid and handles bumps during the corners with ease. I noticed smoother braking and downshifting and a little bit more responsive acceleration in a straight line, probably all due to less weight transfer front to back/back to front.
The coilovers lowered the car about 1" and NTB was able to get everything back into OEM alignment spec without a camber kit. If you plan to go any lower I suggest you get a kit because the rear camber adjustment was maxed out. These coilovers cost me $925 shipped from hipowermotorsports.com
My $.02
Pics of my car @ the tech meet: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=777551&st=500
Mine's the yellow
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Originally Posted by second2none,May 5 2010, 06:37 PM
Not to mention sometimes the drop is off. Meaning one side is lower than the other vice versa. Coils are the best to make sure your drop is even all around. Look at the price of springs coupled with shocks and its a no brainer. For a little more, you would be better off with coils.
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Originally Posted by vtecmonster,May 6 2010, 10:58 PM
i dont understand how the drop would be off?
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Originally Posted by Arro,May 6 2010, 05:28 PM
I just installed some Apexi N1 exV's and love them!!!! I only have about 200 miles on them since last weekend, but I can honestly say they work!!!! I wanted a lowered stance, don't plan to track the car (ok, maybe auto-x), and wanted overall better handling.
The adjustability of coilovers vs. springs is SOOOOOO worth it. Ask Benn-O, he rode around on a couple of different damper settings after I put them on and we could really tell a difference. The ride is a little bit stiffer than stock (12k springs all around) but that is soon forgotten when the car handles on rails!!!! The stock system I took off had 75K miles on it so it was probably tired and worn. The rear never seemed planted and always "floated" in the corners, I was always concerned the back end would come around on me (I don't tap the brakes mid-corner either). With the new system, the car is rock solid and handles bumps during the corners with ease. I noticed smoother braking and downshifting and a little bit more responsive acceleration in a straight line, probably all due to less weight transfer front to back/back to front.
The coilovers lowered the car about 1" and NTB was able to get everything back into OEM alignment spec without a camber kit. If you plan to go any lower I suggest you get a kit because the rear camber adjustment was maxed out. These coilovers cost me $925 shipped from hipowermotorsports.com
My $.02
Pics of my car @ the tech meet: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=777551&st=500
Mine's the yellow
The adjustability of coilovers vs. springs is SOOOOOO worth it. Ask Benn-O, he rode around on a couple of different damper settings after I put them on and we could really tell a difference. The ride is a little bit stiffer than stock (12k springs all around) but that is soon forgotten when the car handles on rails!!!! The stock system I took off had 75K miles on it so it was probably tired and worn. The rear never seemed planted and always "floated" in the corners, I was always concerned the back end would come around on me (I don't tap the brakes mid-corner either). With the new system, the car is rock solid and handles bumps during the corners with ease. I noticed smoother braking and downshifting and a little bit more responsive acceleration in a straight line, probably all due to less weight transfer front to back/back to front.
The coilovers lowered the car about 1" and NTB was able to get everything back into OEM alignment spec without a camber kit. If you plan to go any lower I suggest you get a kit because the rear camber adjustment was maxed out. These coilovers cost me $925 shipped from hipowermotorsports.com
My $.02
Pics of my car @ the tech meet: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=777551&st=500
Mine's the yellow
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Originally Posted by vtecmonster,May 6 2010, 10:58 PM
i dont understand how the drop would be off?