.:HSTuners::::Hondas Wanted:: |
04-17-2003, 12:51 AM
|
#1 |
|
3rd Gear
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Orlando, Florida
Age: 45
Posts: 426
|
Springs or Coilovers
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?
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 12:53 AM
|
#2 |
|
Insomniac Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: OR
Age: 44
Posts: 11,142
|
If you want to better your ride quality, get good struts. What struts are you using now?
__________________
1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...-- |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 01:04 AM
|
#3 | |
|
3rd Gear
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Orlando, Florida
Age: 45
Posts: 426
|
Quote:
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? |
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 01:09 AM
|
#4 |
|
Insomniac Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: OR
Age: 44
Posts: 11,142
|
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
__________________
1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...-- |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 08:03 AM
|
#5 |
|
Repost Wagon
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: over here
Age: 44
Posts: 17,266
|
how much of a drop do u have ?
__________________
 
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 08:18 AM
|
#6 |
|
Thought Police
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: orlando florida
Age: 41
Posts: 9,662
|
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
__________________
Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd  Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold. |
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 11:14 AM
|
#7 | |
|
3rd Gear
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Orlando, Florida
Age: 45
Posts: 426
|
Quote:
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
04-17-2003, 08:00 PM
|
#8 | |
|
Repost Wagon
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: over here
Age: 44
Posts: 17,266
|
Quote:
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.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-22-2003, 12:46 PM
|
#9 |
|
Posts: n/a
|
Struts
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.
|
|
|
|
04-22-2003, 02:26 PM
|
#10 | |
|
Thought Police
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: orlando florida
Age: 41
Posts: 9,662
|
Re: Struts
Quote:
he couldnt have said it better
__________________
Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold. |
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2003, 06:19 PM
|
#11 |
|
Posts: n/a
|
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?
|
|
|
|
06-02-2003, 10:00 AM
|
#12 |
|
Posts: n/a
|
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
|
|
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
