Lowering the car
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Lowering the car
Hi,
I got a 95 ls, and was wondering the best option to lowering the car. Actually i know most of you are going to say H&R racings and Eibach Pros but problem is i live in Quebec! so here in winter there can be up to 40 cm of snow, and the raod are pretty shitty! I am not actually looking for that much of a performence increace when cornering but more for the style. I was also wondering if changing spring without the shocks is a feaseble option? i know that it would be better to do both but anyone here just did spring and not shocks? how is it?
Looking at coilovers on ebay they have then at all sorts of prices!Some are 44$ other 600$ althought i know that i get what i pay for(aint that stupid) really what is the difference? Basecly the question is, woudl cheap coil overs be better then the stock spring i have or would you guy not bother with the switch??
Tahnx for any opinion!
I got a 95 ls, and was wondering the best option to lowering the car. Actually i know most of you are going to say H&R racings and Eibach Pros but problem is i live in Quebec! so here in winter there can be up to 40 cm of snow, and the raod are pretty shitty! I am not actually looking for that much of a performence increace when cornering but more for the style. I was also wondering if changing spring without the shocks is a feaseble option? i know that it would be better to do both but anyone here just did spring and not shocks? how is it?
Looking at coilovers on ebay they have then at all sorts of prices!Some are 44$ other 600$ althought i know that i get what i pay for(aint that stupid) really what is the difference? Basecly the question is, woudl cheap coil overs be better then the stock spring i have or would you guy not bother with the switch??
Tahnx for any opinion!
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Don't go cheap on coilovers or you could be looking at a horrible ride quality. You can get ground control coil overs and an aftermarket shock like the kyb agx all together for aaround $630. If you just get lowering srpings, or coilovers and do not get shocks, it will work fine for a while but eventually (depending on how low you are) your stock shocks will blow. Also when using a stiffer spring rate with the stock shock, the ride can be a little bouncy since the shock cannot control the spring as much. I have ground controls and I love em, real easy to adjust.
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The Integra sits low anyway so I think an inch or inch and a half drop really wont make a difference in the snow but if you really must get coilovers then I would get the Ground Control wih Koni yellows or if the yellows are too expensive then a set of KYB AGX's are a good alternate. As far as aftermarket springs with stock shocks is concerned I would just save the money and do them together, it just makes since to me to do it right the first time.
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There's two ways that I would recommend, both are going to cost you between $350 and $600. Upwards from that if you want to get something brand new rather than used, or if you get ripped off, etc.
First solution, for the regular average every-day driver:
KYB AGX Shocks. They're adjustable (4 ways I think) and will suit your needs very well, they're great shocks and not overly expensive and to match those go with a spring of your choice, some say Eibach some say H&R Sport/Race, etc. etc. Its your choice really, depending on what kind of height and ride quality you want. Of course, you could always go with some sleeve coilovers (Ground Controls) to match those shocks and that'd be even better.
My perferred choice, and some wont agree; Koni Yellow Shocks w/ Ground Control Coilovers. It's not a 100% true coilover setup, but its an excellent setup and not going to destroy you in the budget. They wont rust, since they're anodized and they're going to give you the adjustment you want when you want it for height, and the Koni's are infinitely adjustable for ride quality. (Mainly compression).
First solution, for the regular average every-day driver:
KYB AGX Shocks. They're adjustable (4 ways I think) and will suit your needs very well, they're great shocks and not overly expensive and to match those go with a spring of your choice, some say Eibach some say H&R Sport/Race, etc. etc. Its your choice really, depending on what kind of height and ride quality you want. Of course, you could always go with some sleeve coilovers (Ground Controls) to match those shocks and that'd be even better.
My perferred choice, and some wont agree; Koni Yellow Shocks w/ Ground Control Coilovers. It's not a 100% true coilover setup, but its an excellent setup and not going to destroy you in the budget. They wont rust, since they're anodized and they're going to give you the adjustment you want when you want it for height, and the Koni's are infinitely adjustable for ride quality. (Mainly compression).
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Coilovers do not have a bad ride. It's only bad beacuse people don't know how to match up shocks to them. If you want the perfect setup go for the Tein SS ($850) and if you think about it springs and shocks will cost around $700 so shell out the extra money and get a full system that you can adjust damping and height anytime.
If you don't want an aggressive drop the Eibach Prokit is perfect, lowers only 1.3" inches (mine's closer to 1.5") and you can ride on stock shocks for a while. For those, KYB AGX shocks or Koni Reds are a good match.
Also, all of you who say KYB AGX shocks go well with Ground Control must be kidding. KYBs aren't meant to handle a) that kind of drop or b) that spring rate. The shock isn't valved for that drop and with anything more than 1.75" to 2" the shock will always be compressed which will only lower its life by decreasing the amount of travel it has when it hits a bump.
With springs and shocks or coilovers, don't try to save money by getting ebay material or no name parts. I've heard of springs cracking or shocks blowing within a few months because they were cheap ebay stuff. If you're going for spring and shock setup, you can do Eibach Prokit or H&R Sports (not OE Sports) which will lower your car about 1.5" (the H&R lowers the front 1.75") which isn't so low that you'll be bogged down in snow. If you're going coilovers (my suggestion), do some research on coilovers and how they work. I've had experience with Tein SS and I loved it since I could adjust it for the street or for autocross. Any questions feel free to pm me.
If you don't want an aggressive drop the Eibach Prokit is perfect, lowers only 1.3" inches (mine's closer to 1.5") and you can ride on stock shocks for a while. For those, KYB AGX shocks or Koni Reds are a good match.
Also, all of you who say KYB AGX shocks go well with Ground Control must be kidding. KYBs aren't meant to handle a) that kind of drop or b) that spring rate. The shock isn't valved for that drop and with anything more than 1.75" to 2" the shock will always be compressed which will only lower its life by decreasing the amount of travel it has when it hits a bump.
With springs and shocks or coilovers, don't try to save money by getting ebay material or no name parts. I've heard of springs cracking or shocks blowing within a few months because they were cheap ebay stuff. If you're going for spring and shock setup, you can do Eibach Prokit or H&R Sports (not OE Sports) which will lower your car about 1.5" (the H&R lowers the front 1.75") which isn't so low that you'll be bogged down in snow. If you're going coilovers (my suggestion), do some research on coilovers and how they work. I've had experience with Tein SS and I loved it since I could adjust it for the street or for autocross. Any questions feel free to pm me.