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Old 12-22-2005, 02:33 PM
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anyone have this set up? thoughts comments? i just found out my back shocks/strusts blew out. i wanna replace them but im thinking about doing everything all now. im on a budget so i dunno what to do...go with stock, but i wanna get a decent drop and ride comfort at the same time. what you guys think about this set up?
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its a 95 accord ex sedan 4cyl
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...23071956QQrdZ1
Old 12-22-2005, 02:38 PM
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I don't think it would be a bad choice.
Old 12-22-2005, 02:41 PM
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ive never rode in a car with these so....im not sure...would the car be all that bouncy? i dont want coilovers
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also how about the price? does it sound about right? im going to be installing these myself....another journey!!!
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Originally Posted by DaNnYsEvEn
ive never rode in a car with these so....im not sure...would the car be all that bouncy? i dont want coilovers
It shouldn't be, the shocks should keep the dampening in check, and I wouldn't think the springs would be that stiff. Lots of people have the Illuminas and like them...haven't really heard anything bad about them.

Price seems pretty reasonable...I'm sure it's cheaper buying the package vs the Illuminas and springs separate.
Old 12-22-2005, 06:32 PM
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are you even sure their the ones shown in the picture, it could simply be the box with some other shocks in it..don't be fooled, theres a lot of jackers in ebay..
Old 12-23-2005, 07:16 AM
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well he listed the model numbers and based on his feedback i dont think its a rip off
Old 12-23-2005, 08:43 AM
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okay i just checked out prostreet and found these
http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/t..._combo/pstt-3/

the only thing i noticed was that it was excluding vtec cars, and mine is a vtec.
what does suspension have to do with the vtec?

also would i need a camber kit for these? im thinking about getting the skunk control arm one. while im doing this im gonna be replacing the lower balljoints and alignment as well.
Old 12-23-2005, 08:55 AM
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yeah that is freaking weird, non vtec are lx but what does that have to do with the suspension??? ex=vtec and have swaybars but still that has noting to do with shocks. one advice. when u change ur suspension make sure u change all bushing and stuff like that.

i just notice the Honda Accord Non VTEC, 4cyl 1990-1997.
isnt 90-93 very diff to the 94-97.
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Originally Posted by strykernyc
yeah that is freaking weird, non vtec are lx but what does that have to do with the suspension??? ex=vtec and have swaybars but still that has noting to do with shocks. one advice. when u change ur suspension make sure u change all bushing and stuff like that.

i just notice the Honda Accord Non VTEC, 4cyl 1990-1997.
isnt 90-93 very diff to the 94-97.
what would be a good set to go with? for the bushings and etc?


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