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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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In order to lower my car i need these right? and what models are better i know this is a god brand (You guys suggestion)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-01...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-K...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...QQcmdZViewItem

what car springs? And what are coilovers? I just would need to buy Shocks, springs and thats it right?

I know this will improve ride handaling and better ride?

Last question what should be my prioritys?

1. Supension (What else would i need to do besdies Springs/Shocks?)
2. Performance (what else would i need to do to get 160-180HP and about 160-180 Torque performance wise Got short ram going to get E/and H soon. But what other performance mods to get to my goal?
3. Apperance?

97 Acura List
Header ($100) (Next with Exsaust system ($100)
Lip conversion (Front 80$) )when should i do this?
HID Conversion ($?)
Rims ($?)
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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of those i would go with the tokico's. coilovers allow you to raise and lower the car to your desired height. if you dont plan to do this springs are fine. since you're on a suspension binge at the moment, consider upgrading to an itr 22mm rear sway bar with some sort of reinforcement kit like beaks, comptech, or asr.

you have an automatic right? i wouldnt even bother modding the engine since it is. bolt on's wont get you anywhere near your power goals.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Read the FAQ.
We've got an entire section devoted to suspension and chassis upgrades.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Koni Yellows and Ground Control coil over sleeves would be your best bet. This will run you between $700 and $800. If you would like to go a bit cheaper, try the Tokico Illumina kit. For around $450 you get lowering springs and adjustable shocks.

As for engine performance, snoopy is right. If you have an automatic, your sure to drastically shorten the life of your transmission.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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If you guys keep feeding him answers, he has no motivation to read what he needs to read to learn the basics. h:
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
If you guys keep feeding him answers, he has no motivation to read what he needs to read to learn the basics. h:
Blah.. me and my stupid medicene (Effects are servere moodiness)

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
god damit then just ban me then, i read the FAQ's and the only one that was their was to incomplete for my stupid newbie @$$
simma down noob. if the faq doesnt answer your questions then a quick search in these forums will bring up many threads with asked and answered questions exactly like yours.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BKKloppenborg
god damit then just ban me then, i read the FAQ's and the only one that was their was to incomplete for my stupid newbie @$$
Incomplete?
Or unclear?

If there is stuff you don't understand, ask us to clarify things.
Please don't post four trillion eBay links and ask us to do your shopping for you.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
Incomplete?
Or unclear?

If there is stuff you don't understand, ask us to clarify things.
Please don't post four trillion eBay links and ask us to do your shopping for you.
sorry that i put that i am stressed out because of finals PLUS this new.. Blah.. me and my stupid medicene (Effects are servere moodiness)

In the thread it just was about Lowering not the whole thing about shocks/springs etc

So just finish H/E with Auto then wait until it blows or i am stick of it then do a Manual conversion? (Then mod my butt off) So until then visual and supension...


Plus you need a hug LOL



Not 4 billion ebay links plus i am a car newbie so i dont know what i need.. I am taking a AUTO class this next semester with Teg to learn so i dont have to ask any more newbie dumb questions.

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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Asking questions is fine. :hsd:

We are only trying to encourage you to ask questions that are specific and somewhat educated.

Asking "what's better" is almost always too vague to answer.
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