Tein Basic Dampers
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I think only the 92-95 civics are interchangeable with the 94-01 integras. I bought the ground control coilovers with the koni shocks and i love them. I pulled this out of the FAQ's that the theotherdave did a good job putting together.
1) GR2 dampers, H&R SportLine Springs:
The dampers are non-adjustable, but they are designed with shorter pistons to allow for about 1.5" of lowering. The H&R SportLine Springs are about 20% stiffer than OEM, so they'll make a difference, without being overly harsh.
Budget: $500 - 650
2) Ground Coilover Sleeves, Yellow Dampers.[/color]
In this setup, the dampers are adjustable (compression and rebound simulataneously), as is the ride height. Ground Control is one of the firms that is very concious about matching their springs to a specific model of damper, taking the guess-work out of the equation. The additional benefit of the coilover sleeves is the ability to "corner-weight" the car.
[It's a process of equalizing the weight transfer rate between the corners of the car, but that's for another time. If you're not planning to cross the car, it's probably overkill.]
Budget: $700-800
3) Threaded body, adjustable coilover dampers- E.g; TEIN Super Street
These pair the versatility of the #2 setup with a greater range of tuning adjustablity. The SS damper still adjusts rebound and compression rates together, but the degree of adjustability is more precise. TEIN also markets the EDFC, a computer controlled set of stepper motors that allow in-car adjustment of the damping rates on the move. Also, the majority of these dampers are capable of being fully overhauled by the manfuacturer.
Budget: $900-up
The dampers are non-adjustable, but they are designed with shorter pistons to allow for about 1.5" of lowering. The H&R SportLine Springs are about 20% stiffer than OEM, so they'll make a difference, without being overly harsh.
Budget: $500 - 650
2) Ground Coilover Sleeves, Yellow Dampers.[/color]
In this setup, the dampers are adjustable (compression and rebound simulataneously), as is the ride height. Ground Control is one of the firms that is very concious about matching their springs to a specific model of damper, taking the guess-work out of the equation. The additional benefit of the coilover sleeves is the ability to "corner-weight" the car.
[It's a process of equalizing the weight transfer rate between the corners of the car, but that's for another time. If you're not planning to cross the car, it's probably overkill.]
Budget: $700-800
3) Threaded body, adjustable coilover dampers- E.g; TEIN Super Street
These pair the versatility of the #2 setup with a greater range of tuning adjustablity. The SS damper still adjusts rebound and compression rates together, but the degree of adjustability is more precise. TEIN also markets the EDFC, a computer controlled set of stepper motors that allow in-car adjustment of the damping rates on the move. Also, the majority of these dampers are capable of being fully overhauled by the manfuacturer.
Budget: $900-up
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92-00 Civic and 94-01 Integra suspensions are interchangeable. There may be a variance in spring rates but it will bolt on.
I won't even start with how crappy I think those coilovers are.
I won't even start with how crappy I think those coilovers are.