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alpine3069
10-09-2002, 04:49 PM
ok i have 600 to spend on the car. i can get springs and shocks( can't afford to have them put on or to buy th camber kits yet), get a new hood, have not decided on which one, or i could buy a new amp because mine is old and not working to good. so tell me what you would do.

here is what the car looks like now

http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/civicex99/index2.html
Platinum_Civic
10-09-2002, 05:59 PM
Springs/shocks :yes:
pdiggitydogg
10-09-2002, 11:40 PM
good set of full coilovers not separate units...although it will cost you about 250 more its well worth it for the adjustability. if not that then i would surely go with the hood over the amp beucase although the amp doesnt work as well as it used to...it still does and if you ask me...work that audio equipment as long as it can, because people arent gonna compliment you on the sound your car has when its sitting there but they will compliment you on the hood whether its sitting or driving.;)
pdiggitydogg
10-09-2002, 11:41 PM
its hard to write when your really drunk:D :D
slowEJ6
10-09-2002, 11:46 PM
whoever told you that a bright background with bright text works, was wrong.

springs/shocks....why would you pay someone to put them in? thats a waste.
GC's w/ kyb agx's = OK!
alpine3069
10-10-2002, 10:28 AM
Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
whoever told you that a bright background with bright text works, was wrong.

springs/shocks....why would you pay someone to put them in? thats a waste.
GC's w/ kyb agx's = OK!

well actually nobody told me that bright background and text works i am just playing around and have not played with the page in a long time

and i don't have the equipment to put it on and align it

do i still need camber kits with coilover's???

thanxs for the subjestion's guys

:bow:
pdiggitydogg
10-10-2002, 01:20 PM
yeah the agx/gc setup is about $150 less and will run you $700 or so. where you could pick up a set of Apexi WS full coilovers (height and damper adjust) for $850. Dont ask me where (probably from groupbuycenter) 94_Accord_EX told me that one; I know that H&R full coilovers are $850 at OptionsAuto. You'll probably need the camber kit with them to as basically its the same principal just on a more advanced setup (if you want to think of it that way).
Addict
10-10-2002, 06:10 PM
Springs/Shocks

Either go with the GC & AGX combo or get KONI Yellows & H&R springs. I have the KONI Yellows & H&R OE Sports (.75"). I love it. Enough to subtract some wheel gap on my 17's, but leave the car a daily driver. I had Eibach Sportlines prior. It was too low. THen again I drive alot too.


If you don't drop it below 1.2" you should be ok on camber.:yes:
slowEJ6
10-11-2002, 01:05 AM
im dropped 2.5" and have no uneven tire wear and only a camber kit in the rear - 1 washer per bolt.

dont have the equipment - you dont have some wrenches?
alignment is done at a reputable alignment shop - Big10Tires, DiscountTireDirect, etc.....
TeriyakiBroccoli
10-11-2002, 01:25 AM
What do you guys recommend for brands of coilovers?

I was thinking Skunk2
94_AcCoRd_EX
10-11-2002, 01:48 AM
With your price range, go with a spring/strut combo. The true coilovers for $850ish do not have damping adjustability.
Addict
10-11-2002, 05:30 AM
Originally posted by TeriyakiBroccoli
I was thinking Skunk2
Yuck...........


Ground Control
alpine3069
10-11-2002, 02:37 PM
Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
im dropped 2.5" and have no uneven tire wear and only a camber kit in the rear - 1 washer per bolt.

dont have the equipment - you dont have some wrenches?
alignment is done at a reputable alignment shop - Big10Tires, DiscountTireDirect, etc.....

well i have wrenches but i have never done anything with suspension before and i don't want to mess it up. i though you need a spring compresor and all tis other special equipment. but i will do some resource and find out how to do and then maybe give it a shot.
slowEJ6
10-11-2002, 07:12 PM
H&R coilovers are saweeeeeet!
TeriyakiBroccoli
10-12-2002, 12:12 AM
any others that are known for quality?
thermal
10-14-2002, 10:35 AM
okay, i have the GC coil over and AGX-KYB combo. i cant complain. it cost me $299 for the GC and $320 for the struts. it cost me ZERO for the installation. it's a great combo believe it or not.

Skunk2 and weaponR coilovers are somewhat bumpy, especially the weaponR. i'm in the process of doing research on camber kits. for the most part, civic front camber kits are averaging between $150-180. Ingalls, Skunk2, Sprint, Progress Group, and Eibach are some of the companies. The rear camber is an easy fix and will cost you less than $5 from PEP boys. check out the these links to give you more info:

KYB-AGX install:
http://home.mpinet.net/t-hero/Struts!!.htm

Homemade rear camber kit:
http://www.jdmfan.com/technical/suspension/rear_camber/
4jacks
10-17-2002, 12:38 AM
I'm going vote for the suspension too...

your ride is really sweet....

a drop would be nice..

You shoulda put a poll on this