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Daviso27
04-17-2003, 12:51 AM
I need to raise up my Lude a few mm's. It is seriously affecting my ride quality. Now the question is, What is better lowering springs or coilovers?
94_AcCoRd_EX
04-17-2003, 12:53 AM
If you want to better your ride quality, get good struts. What struts are you using now?
Daviso27
04-17-2003, 01:04 AM
Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
If you want to better your ride quality, get good struts. What struts are you using now?

I think the are Mcpherson or something...The thing is my springs were shrunken with a huge 10ton press...about 2 years ago. Now they are showing the wer and tear...I hear them sqeaking and poppin all the time...I don't think its the struts but what do I know...What do you think it is?
94_AcCoRd_EX
04-17-2003, 01:09 AM
Well, struts can squeak, but its hard to say without actually hearing it. I think you should replace your struts with performance oriented struts. Get some nice Koni yellows or something and you'll be much happier with the ride. Sounds like you might need new springs too though :o
ebpda9
04-17-2003, 08:03 AM
how much of a drop do u have ?
ChrisCantSkate
04-17-2003, 08:18 AM
your sturts could be blown, i'd get KYB adjustable shocks, and then either eibach lower spings (either one depending on how much of a drop you want) or ground control coilovers
Daviso27
04-17-2003, 11:14 AM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
how much of a drop do u have ?


I have about a 4inch clearence from the ground to the lowest point of my under carriage...I don't know whythafuk I did it.
ebpda9
04-17-2003, 08:00 PM
Originally posted by Daviso27
I have about a 4inch clearence from the ground to the lowest point of my under carriage...I don't know whythafuk I did it.


well i'm not to familiar with the ludes so i don't know how low you went. i'd say a nice set of konis would be perfect.
robdog
04-22-2003, 12:46 PM
I bought Koni Yellows -- one word: Unbelivable. I wanted to lower my car to improve handling but i really don't need to now with these struts -- they kick serious ass. Pretty expensive but definitely worth the money.
ChrisCantSkate
04-22-2003, 02:26 PM
Originally posted by robdog
I bought Koni Yellows -- one word: Unbelivable. I wanted to lower my car to improve handling but i really don't need to now with these struts -- they kick serious ass. Pretty expensive but definitely worth the money.

he couldnt have said it better
goatnipples2002
05-26-2003, 06:19 PM
What's the difference between shocks and struts? I don't know what my car has its a civ dx. Can someone help? Do you NEED coilovers or are they just nice to have?
preluderacing
06-02-2003, 10:00 AM
i own a 85 prelude si and my friend cut the springs for me b/c i idnt have the money to buy lowering springs. the car sits only an inch off the ground and i was wondering on what springs i should get to lower the car but not as low as it is now. you can email me wit suggestions at bohler692002@yahoo.com