Ok serious Suspension advice
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From: Gulfport MS
Originally Posted by polakatl
i heard ppl complain about harshness of neuspeed race. might want to take that into consideration. Do u want a smooth ride or u want an agressive harsh ride? Think of ur local road conditions as well.
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From: Madison, Wisconsin
If you do any autox or road racing then you WILL need a coilover type system.
If you dont do any autox or road racing and are just looking for a more sporty feel and a lower drop then a shock/spring setup will do fine.
Coilover setups:
Ground Control with custom rates and Koni Yellows
Skunk2/koni
Tein, etc...
Spring/Shock:
Neuspeed, eibach, h&r, etc......
If you dont do any autox or road racing and are just looking for a more sporty feel and a lower drop then a shock/spring setup will do fine.
Coilover setups:
Ground Control with custom rates and Koni Yellows
Skunk2/koni
Tein, etc...
Spring/Shock:
Neuspeed, eibach, h&r, etc......
Cone Basher
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From: Houston, TX
I don't have any experience to speak by, so I don't really have a leg to stand on but...
It doesn't matter how much pre-load you have on a LINEAR spring, it's still the same spring and behaves just the same. Adjusting the height on a coilover is not going to change how the spring behaves; it will change how the car handles because of camber/toe changes and where the CG of the car sits...
correct me if I'm wrong but the Koni uses perches. You can move the perch around once you've dissasembled everything...
Originally Posted by polakatl
I believe that a shock and spring combo should ride better than a coilover since with a coilover u have different spring compressions while regular drop springs are made for just one compression ( i hope u see what I mean)..
Originally Posted by Melt
coilovers suck. The spring rate isnt set for the varying drop height. Springs = much better.
Originally Posted by polakatl
I think u will be good with the koni H&R setup. THe konis allow u to adjust ur ride height some more so think that through so u don't have to rip ur car apart again to make changes.
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From: Sin City(LV)
Originally Posted by Melt
coilovers suck. The spring rate isnt set for the varying drop height. Springs = much better.
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by Phat8186
I have a 96 accord and I have wanted to drop it like it’s hot for a min now. I am looking for the aggressive appeal and the better handling in turns, but don’t want to sacrifice the comfort to much. Now I finally have the money to do so. This is what I was going to purchase.
H&R Sport Springs 1.75 F/ 1.5 R = 155.00 Shipped
Neuspeed Koni Yellow 475.00 + 22.00 = 497.00
That brings me to = 652.00 in total
Now I have been looking on eBay and I came across this
JDM Apexi Apex-i WS coilover coilovers Accord 90-97
JDM Apexi Apex-i WS coilover coilovers Accord 90-97 = 650.00 + 50.00
Which brings me to = 700.00 in total
What is going to suit me better, the full coilover suspension or the individual spring & shock combo? Which would feel better? There is only a 50.00 buck difference in budget. I really don’t know what to do, can anyone give me some opinions on what I should do what setup would be better. Anything will help also if anyone has the apexi ws dampers on there car how do they feel. Also if this is a good deal thanks anything is much appreciated
H&R Sport Springs 1.75 F/ 1.5 R = 155.00 Shipped
Neuspeed Koni Yellow 475.00 + 22.00 = 497.00
That brings me to = 652.00 in total
Now I have been looking on eBay and I came across this
JDM Apexi Apex-i WS coilover coilovers Accord 90-97
JDM Apexi Apex-i WS coilover coilovers Accord 90-97 = 650.00 + 50.00
Which brings me to = 700.00 in total
What is going to suit me better, the full coilover suspension or the individual spring & shock combo? Which would feel better? There is only a 50.00 buck difference in budget. I really don’t know what to do, can anyone give me some opinions on what I should do what setup would be better. Anything will help also if anyone has the apexi ws dampers on there car how do they feel. Also if this is a good deal thanks anything is much appreciated
Dude, your going to spend more time driving from your house to the mechanic.
You know how NY roads are..........................
Put it this way, I hit a hole on the GCP........again.
now I need to do my rear alignment and i have my stock suspension.
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