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Old 01-07-2002, 10:11 PM   #1
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Odd suspension changes

I dunno what to say about this but lately my car saw a raise in suspension. Actually i have a 4" fender gap on my 14" dubs . Why is that ? I know when shocks are about to give out the car tends to lower itslef, getting a lot of bottoming out. well none of this happens. WTF is this ?
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Old 01-08-2002, 12:08 AM   #2
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maybe something is stuck or something..........doesnt make sense to me, if the shocks were near the point of being blown theyd lower the car, not raise it.
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Old 01-08-2002, 12:12 AM   #3
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Don't Accords come with a 4"+ gap?
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Old 01-08-2002, 12:14 AM   #4
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Don't Accords come with a 4"+ gap?
i bet there is a city in that wheel gap :P
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Old 01-08-2002, 07:12 AM   #5
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imagine a damn SUV and then think of my 4th gen. That's the gap that i have
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Old 01-08-2002, 07:34 AM   #6
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Dont you have it on jack stands?? lol j/p

And it still rides fine?? Have you changed anything at all??
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Old 01-08-2002, 12:57 PM   #7
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No work on the suspension. never. plus i have a ton of crap in my trunk and still sitting high.

yep i think i forgot the jackstands underneath the car. Proof the pic below

http://www.hondastyle.com/forums/att...=&postid=19630
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Old 01-08-2002, 01:22 PM   #8
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yep i think i forgot the jackstands underneath the car. Proof the pic below

http://www.hondastyle.com/forums/att...=&postid=19630


No wonder its sitting so high
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Old 01-08-2002, 02:46 PM   #9
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No work on the suspension. never. plus i have a ton of crap in my trunk and still sitting high.

yep i think i forgot the jackstands underneath the car. Proof the pic below

http://www.hondastyle.com/forums/att...=&postid=19630

Woohoo... I win...:P
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no i'm wrong. this morning it bottomed out for the first time. Any good and cheap suspension upgrades. I want it stiff.
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Sorry, but good and cheap don't go in the same sentence when talking suspensions (or car parts in general).

Can you give us a ballpark figure on what you're looking to spend?
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not too much. it all depends on how good people tip. I might look up to $700 for suspension.
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Old 01-18-2002, 07:54 AM   #13
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not too much. it all depends on how good people tip. I might look up to $700 for suspension.

$700? You could get a set of KONI Reds(non-adjustable) for about $300 shipped. Add a set of Eibach Sportlines or Pro-kits for about an additional $220. So for around $520 you can have a good setup with some cash to spare. Check out www.shox.com for a price quote(free shipping too!).
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Old 01-21-2002, 09:55 PM   #14
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well thanks for the link. today i analized my budget and figured out that i can spoend no mre than 550 for a new suspension. i was talking to the summit racing guys and they gave ma quate for KYB shocks $70 a shock plus eibach pro kits for 220 plus tax, so i'll go for a grand total of 520, installation not included.

i had this in mind also

http://modacar.com/honda/frameset_su...kage_honda.htm option 1 or 2.

10x for your help
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well thanks for the link. today i analized my budget and figured out that i can spoend no mre than 550 for a new suspension. i was talking to the summit racing guys and they gave ma quate for KYB shocks $70 a shock plus eibach pro kits for 220 plus tax, so i'll go for a grand total of 520, installation not included.

i had this in mind also

http://modacar.com/honda/frameset_su...kage_honda.htm option 1 or 2.

10x for your help

Who is Gold Line springs? I would do the KYBs & Eibahcs. Both are good components.
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Old 01-22-2002, 08:33 AM   #16
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that is the first time i hear about them. well i made up my mind:

Koni "Reds" $308.00
Eibach springs (lowers 1.2" or 1.8") $179.00 the 1.2" version. how does it sound ?

Summit racing has the KYB's for $70 a piece (don't know what model yet (i guess gr-2) and the springs are $225
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doesnt sound to bad to me..
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I think you'll be pretty happy with the Koni/Eibach combo.
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I think you'll be pretty happy with the Koni/Eibach combo.

i need a firm suspension without bouncing. so this Koni/eibach will be what i'm looking for ?
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i need a firm suspension without bouncing. so this Koni/eibach will be what i'm looking for ?

Both are quality components. If I could get my damn allen bolt out I'd let you know the ride comfort(I have the KONI adjustables & Eibach Sportlines).
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is koni red an adjustable ?
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is koni red an adjustable ?

No. The adjustables(Sports) will run you about $540.
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No. The adjustables(Sports) will run you about $540.

I thought the reds were internally adjustable??? You'd have to remove them to adjust, but... I may be wrong. Anyone else know?
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I thought the reds were internally adjustable??? You'd have to remove them to adjust, but... I may be wrong. Anyone else know?

The Reds are not adjustable. At least from what I've read. I have no first hand experience on that. The guys at Shox.com said they weren't.
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The Reds are not adjustable. At least from what I've read. I have no first hand experience on that. The guys at Shox.com said they weren't.

Ok, thanks for the info.
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ok i made up my mind (again )

KYB AGX + Eibach Pro Kit 540 from coximports. gotta check them on gbc maybe a iget a price break or something
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Looks like COX has them for 540 on GBC too

http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.as...ad&row_id=4308

That's a good price, go with it.
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Looks like COX has them for 540 on GBC too

http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.as...ad&row_id=4308

That's a good price, go with it.

i noticed that too. i was just curious to see wassup.

p.s. are u a hsaholic too ? can't sleep at night without hs ?
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i noticed that too. i was just curious to see wassup.

p.s. are u a hsaholic too ? can't sleep at night without hs ?

Well, yeah. When you're on a cable modem and its only one click away... I just have to stop by and see what's happening. I should probably go to bed now... thanks for reminding me :P
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