Nova_Dust

List what type of aftermarket adjustable/non-adjustable coilovers you are using and have experienced with.

List what brand name you are considering and kindly ask for feedbacks on particular brand names.

Please, no hearsays.

Thanks

imported_SilverSleeper

Car: EJ6
Setup: KYB AGX w/ Tein S. Tech.
Time of Evaluation: 8 months

I got the setup last year after deciding between non adjustable coilovers and adjustable shocks and springs. After prior experience with the ride quality of budget coilovers I opted for a spring shock setup. The KYB's are a great piece, infinitely adjustable at the front and 8 way in the rear. I combined with the Tein S.Tech because it provided the drop I wanted. The combination (after sufficient dial in time) is firm but comfortable. I experienced a decrease in body roll but not significant enough for me.

I want ask those who plan on tracking their car whether I should go with the KYB/Ground Control setup or perhaps an aftemarket coilover such as PIC or TEIN. The Ground Control setup has been used time and time again in the road racing community (albeit mostly with Koni Yellow shocks). Ground Control offers a setup for the AGX's as well and I'm strongly considering upgrading to these. It appears to be a win-win situation. There is a smaller cost to upgrade, a proven track history, reduced body motions as well as height adjustability.

Are coilovers really worth the added price? Or is there something I am missing here?

szuberi

Car: 1999 EX 4Dr
Setup: Tokico Illumina Shocks, H&R Sport Springs, Omni LCAs
Installed: August 2006

With so many choices available for suspension setups, to make a good decision is only possible once you do your research and carefully understand what part does what. Going cheap on your suspension is the worst you can do to your car...and perhaps, its safety and handling.

While my setup is not the most high end...its very decent for its price. No complains so far...the drop is 1.9 and 1.7 inches in the front and rear respectively..perfect for a daily driver. there is a definite difference in handling...cornering and body roll. my car is a daily driver and is mostly street/hwy driven.

I found the ride quality of this setup to be very smooth....just like oem....but going over bumps...you can obviously feel a bit of difference. after getting them installed...i started with the stiff setting all round...jsut to feel how the shocks hold while cornering and a little spirited driving.....then later moved on to the middle and then the soft setting.

I dont think i am going to switch to anything else...this is perfect for an EK. Oh well....but if i have a choice...H&R full coilovers

2000_sleeper

im buying el 15 and i was wondering if anyone knows exactly what kind of drop i will need so that the car sits about one finger above the wheel. i dont want any tuck just rite over so there is no chance of rubbin or anything. I was thinking 2 inches should be ok.

thanks in advance for any help

imported_koriental

2 inches sounds about right...tein s-techs

illmatic_si

at 2" you will have 1 finger in the front and 2-3 fingers in the back. get proper coilovers and go 2.5" all around. i think i saw some omni's on sale for $600 a few days ago

Tyson09

iTrader: (1)

Model: 1997 civic si coupe

Setup: 280,000km on stock struts with Tein S Techs


what do people think about these VMAXX coilovers?

http://www.stratmosphere.com/vmaxx.htm

i am deciding on weather to go with something like these or maybe KSPORTS.

any opinions?

imported_spade17

tein s techs bro there mint but make sure there real and not counterfit check out there website

93EG

my friend got tein spring and it a 2 inch drop all around and it looks great and he only spent 150$

ginoveloz

Im lowering my 02 si on neuspeed sports (1.75/1.5), i was gona do the races but my si has the veloz lip kit so the sports r low enough. nyway do i need after market shocks? i kno its better to hav them and ideally id put koni yellows or at least the reds, but i dun wana invest a **** load in the car. if i do need shocks what are a good non-adjustable set.

imported_brent_86

You may not need the shocks right away cuz ur stockers might hold up. But sooner or later they will blow and your ride will be bouncey as hell. I suggest doing them both at the same time, it's less work. The koni reds are a good replacement shock and can be had for about $400 new.

ginoveloz

yah but the knoi reds are still pricey and i heard they are 3 way adjustable before you put them on the car. (ie- set your stiffness and then you cant change it unless you take them off and then put em back on).

97EX

Anybody here ever cut a coil off of their lowering springs?

imported_climax

dont do it..

Tyson09

iTrader: (1)

DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!! DO NOT DO IT

97EX

ok. just wondering. i would like my front a little lower than it is.i guess i'll just leave it. thanks for the advise.

imported_InfamousCivic

To be honest - Don't do it, it's suicide on wheels.

I've tried it before, fun at the beginning, then you realize how dangerous it is, never again. Live n Learn.

imported_brent_86

You are correct on the adjusatibiliy of the reds. You can only adjust them off the car. I understand the $400 may seem pricey, but with a the reputable name koni has along with their lifetime warranty all the sudden to me $400 does not seem all that bad in my opinion. If price is a factor for you, keep an eye out for a used set in the classfieds. When buying used shocks be aware of what you should be looking for in terms of the condition of tre shock so that you don't buy a set thats is wasted.

imported_brent_86

Don't do it.
If you do it, please don't drive on public roads
Oh... and stay away from the highway, especially on the long weekend, you know with all the cops out, if they see that you have cut springs you will get burned REALLY BAD.

91blacknight

I run the neuspeed sports. I've run them with several shocks and the best have been the tokico illuminas. Yes they are more expensive but they're worth it. Don't cheap out on the shocks, you'll regret it later. They are five way adjustable and you simply use a small screwdriver at the top of the shock to adjust them.