Originally Posted by
randomtask77
Thanks for the info.
I'd really like to try out the Buddy Club N+ coilovers (maybe I'll be the guinea pig
h: ) but the Ground Control/Koni SP3 setup seems really attractive to me as it's the setup that seems to fit my needs the most.
Would you recommend the same spring rates as the one you suggested from the standard intgera spring rates (385/250)? I'm just rolling on a lowly DX coupe with stock engine. Nothing in the car that greaty affects weight (like a subwoofer box). The car is near stock in terms of weight.
Also you mentioned the upper pillowball mounts. Please forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does this do? Is it necessary? Because I was thinking of getting the Skunk2 front camber kit as well. But wasn't sure if these two things did the same job (or close to it).
Again, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. :thumbup:
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Yeah, I don't have much personal experience with the Buddy Club N+ dampers to give detailed feedback, but from what specs they offer it will seem like their older coilover setups (harsh for track use).
As for the Ground Control setup, I think Integra rates will be the best setup for your car. It is not too hard or too soft. It is perfect. Mated with the SP3's, you'll get a very nice ride even when dumped. You also have the option to run extended upper mounts which add another 20mm of shock travel. I recommend getting those for the front if you plan on slamming the car. I have both front and rear. (but rear is overkill). I have it b/c I didnt want to use my factory upper mounts and it makes it easier for install.
Pillowball mounts are also upper mounts used on coilover suspensions. They have a pillowball spherical bearing joint instead of rubber or polyurathane. It supposedly adds more feedback to the driver. They are not extended and will not offer extra shock travel. The purpose is for better feedback and rigidity. These will not act as a camber kit. (only the newer models with mcpherson struts double as a camber plate). You'll still need upper control arms or adjustable anchor bolts to adjust your front camber.