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Old 05-12-2003, 06:45 PM   #1
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Coilover Help

I want to buy some coil-overs, but I only want to spend 200 or less. I hear dropzones are alright, but they ride crappy, any suggestions on something decent in this price range? Or does anybody have a used set of something they need to get rid of?
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Old 05-12-2003, 09:19 PM   #2
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saying "I only want to spend 200 or less" on suspension is a real dumb idea...its your suspension

spend 300 or so and get Ground Controls or Skunk2
dont chince out...do it right the first time so you dont have to buy another set and get pissed

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Old 05-12-2003, 09:36 PM   #3
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i did once get pissed on my cheap suspension and i paid 540 for it. now i ride an 1k suspension and i love it to death. coilovers will be stiff and bouncy as hell on stock struts. i would go with ground control for stock shocks and the stock replacements but the ride might still be crappy. pm me or aim me and i will give you a few suggestions
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Old 05-13-2003, 02:38 PM   #4
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The best price for skunk 2 is 245, and 300 for ground controls. Anybody seen better?
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Old 05-16-2003, 02:26 AM   #5
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the dropzones are ok, but not on stock shocks. i can assure you of this because i have that setup currently and my ride isnt fun.
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Old 05-18-2003, 05:07 PM   #6
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what about skunk 2 or ground controls on stock shocks?
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Old 05-18-2003, 05:28 PM   #7
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depending on how low you drop em really...but the shocks shouldnt last long...and the ride would be crap. Do both at the same time for ease
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Old 05-18-2003, 05:46 PM   #8
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I would exept I don't have the cash. So youre saying the ride will be crape, and the coilovers will kill my shocks anywayz?
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Old 05-18-2003, 10:07 PM   #9
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i've seen some skunk2's and konis on a delsol and i didn't like the ride at all. i prefer gc's over the skunk2
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Old 05-19-2003, 06:58 PM   #10
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what about a full coilover system?
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Old 05-19-2003, 08:28 PM   #11
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that;s better. what do u have in mind ? help me with what you want to spend on them and i will give you some prices you can't refuse


EDIT: what car do u have ? so i can figure out a full system pricing for you. also your zip will help
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Old 05-20-2003, 05:19 AM   #12
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Since I wont have to throw money on shocks, I could speend up to 600, no more. I was thinking about a barley used set, or a new set thats affordable. such as H&R, Eibach Pro Kit, anything decent really.
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Old 05-22-2003, 04:30 AM   #13
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Full Coilovers are gonna cost you at the VERY LEAST A GRAND, and i mean for some cheap ones. PM hondaman he knows his shit
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Old 05-22-2003, 06:13 AM   #14
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Full Coilovers are gonna cost you at the VERY LEAST A GRAND, and i mean for some cheap ones. PM hondaman he knows his shit


Apex'i WS, Tein SS can be had for under $1k and they are nice. The WS isn't damping adjustable, but its much cheaper.
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Old 05-22-2003, 02:05 PM   #15
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Im thinking about just throwing on a Tokico kit. It only 535 here http://www.coximport.com/store/ILK202A
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Old 05-22-2003, 04:04 PM   #16
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anybody had any experience with the new TEIN Basic Damper coilovers???
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Old 05-23-2003, 11:13 PM   #17
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I want to upgrade buy some adjustable coilovers and shocks. I was thinking about either dropzone or arospeed. I hear alot of people talking about how these brands are junk, but none of you got adjustable shocks to go with them, why, was it lack of funds or knowledge? Which company is better dropzone or arospeed? Which adjustable shocks would work best with either one of these brands? I'm trying to stay in the range of $500 for the coilovers and shocks together. Can any shock work with any coilover? I don't want to spend the grip of money on these because I still need to get sway bars and strut bars. please help
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Old 05-23-2003, 11:55 PM   #18
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dropzone/arospeed are budget coilovers......i run dropzone coilovers and they ride like CRAP on stock shocks......why do i have stock shocks?
cuz i wanted adjustability for a little while until i could go for a full coilover setup.

anyway.....save up more money until you can afford some GC's and koni yellows. you wont be unsatisfied.
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Old 05-26-2003, 05:35 PM   #19
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I want adjustable shocks and adjustable coilovers. 1st don't 95 civ dx's have 4 shocks? If so I need advice on some adjustable coilovers. Hondaman let a playa know some prices.
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