DumbasSi

They can be expensive for even cheap ones like Omni or PIC ($1000+), they can have very high spring rates resulting in a stiff ride, the cheaper ones have no damping adjustments only height, more maintenance in the winter with road salt and dirt getting stuck in the threads and aluminum is prone to corrosion.

imported_5pecial_ed

but with a little anti seize spray..shoudl it be ok?

imported_5pecial_ed

but shouldn't it be ok with a bit of antiseize spray?

szuberi

i am so satisfied with the setup i went with. i have tokico illuminas with H&R sports shocks....the shocks are damping adjustable while the springs are 1.7 in the front and 1.5 in the rear....with the setting at medium to softest...the ride quality is at par with OEM.

DumbasSi

Maybe against the seizing, but everything else I mentioned still applies. I still prefer and springs and strut combo unless the coilover is high quality.

imported_5pecial_ed

is B&G considered high quality?

imported_crazydragonclk

i lowered with tein 2" drop, stock shocks my car is a 95 si coupe, and to be honest the ride is a lil bump on railroad tracks, but i also drive pretty crazy too ive been dropped or like 6 or more months now and everything is fine to me, i mean its not like terrible but its good, basically for the money i spent im happy ith the ride and look, if ur real picky about ride comfort then u gotta spend the money otherwise if looks/ride are 50/50% jus do it on stock shocks.

imported_5pecial_ed

thanks...but are B&G good quality?

imported_5pecial_ed

thanks for the great input buddy...but eventually...i gotta change the stock shocks caues they will blow right? so shouldn't i mind as well just go with a full kit from the start?

imported_crazydragonclk

alot of people say they will blow, i talked to people who have been on for about 1 1/2 years and 2 years before. i think it will be fine with jus stock shocks, i drive pretty crazy and like i said mines is fine, if you cant afford it or or dont want to spend that much i say jus go with the lowering springs for now u can always upgrade later. i think when people saying ur shocks blowing its basically a rougher ride which in case mines is like or was after 1 or 2 weeks after lowering but its also fine for me it isnt that bad.

So basically ride is a lil bit more bouncy and rough in general but nothing like crazy, the only time u will really bounce is when u go over a huge bump at high speeds (ex. for me is 70-80 over a railroad crossing or a deep incline in the road or bump.) otherwise it is a stiffer ride and also a little bit more bouncy. my only complaint with lowering is that i have a fill lip kit on, front sides and rear lip, once in a while i will scrape my exhaust tip going over really bad speed bumps or goign up a really steep hill at like maybe 40 or faster which is fast depending on the incline or decline after being lowered. Primary problem is scrapin front lip, as it adds an extra 3-4 inches of lowering to the front and with the addition of a steep incline of driveway its a killer scrape about 1-3 times a week depending where im driving, and have cracked and rpaired my lipe 3 or so imes in 1 years time, so something else to consider if you end up adding lip kits etc to your car or have already heres a pic of my drop or the front area

imported_5pecial_ed

thanks for the input man! oh yeah...by thte way..nice car...how did you get themugen front lip to fit so well. but yeah..i dunno..falling towards either full coils or combo shock and springs..caues i heard that if lowered on just lowering springs, you can even crack the windshield cause it's so bumpy..bu tyeah..something to think about...thanks for the input. and again..hwo did you get the lip to fit so well. ed_c88@hotmail.com..thanks..add me

imported_crazydragonclk

I installed painted my lip myself the fit its not the best fit as the part molding is kind of off but i did a Do It Yourself on it, check it out sometime.

MUgen and Side Skrt Install

imported_5pecial_ed

!awesome job man...thanks for the hlep bro!

imported_SIR_Chris

I have/had Neuspeed sport springs on my 94 Integra for 3+ years paired with stock shocks without a problem. 2 of those years were spend in Kitchener and the last year has been in Toronto. With the road conditions in Toronto I can tell that my struts took a harder beating and I'm sure they would not last as long here as they would in other cities.

imported_5pecial_ed

nicenice...but i'm guessing full coils are best setup still

shlammed

this topic is a joke...right?

imported_5pecial_ed

yeah it is

imported_5pecial_ed

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