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10-30-2002, 09:37 PM

I need some help. We put coil overs on my honda and the ride sucks! I have talked to a few people this past weekend at a show trying to get some input on suggestions. Can you use regular stock struts with coil overs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Hondacivic-girl

10-30-2002, 09:50 PM

Yes you can. I have factory shocks up front. I replaced the back ones due to they blew when I put my coilovers on. How much did you lower it? If you lowered it to much with factory shocks, they are going to blow and your ride will suck azz.

Hope that helped.

slowEJ6 · 10-30-2002, 09:55 PM

yes you can use them.....but your stock shocks are 10yrs old, they arent going to enjoy being lowered much and yes, the ride quality does suck ass because you are putting a 4" drop spring on a shock that wasnt made to work with that.....

i cant stand the ride of my car, hence the reason i hardly ever drive it.

10-30-2002, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 00 Si
Yes you can. I have factory shocks up front. I replaced the back ones due to they blew when I put my coilovers on. How much did you lower it? If you lowered it to much with factory shocks, they are going to blow and your ride will suck azz.

Hope that helped.

Well they are not the shocks from the factory, just replaced with same type was wondering if there is actually shocks/struts that are suppose to be ran with coil overs. Like to run the car as low as possible think it is dropped about 3.5".

Gotta find something better to ride on....love my car hate the dang ride though

10-30-2002, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hondacivic-girl
Well they are not the shocks from the factory, just replaced with same type was wondering if there is actually shocks/struts that are suppose to be ran with coil overs. Like to run the car as low as possible think it is dropped about 3.5".

Gotta find something better to ride on....love my car hate the dang ride though

Tokico's or Koni Yellows are the best out there in my opinion. I have the tokico's in the back on my Si. Love em. And I have Ground Control Coilovers on my car.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 10-30-2002, 10:52 PM

For a 3.5" drop, I'd say Koni yellows. Not much will stand up to that kind of drop.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 10-31-2002, 12:23 AM

koni yellows are a must, they are the only shock designed to handle a car that low. if you were at about 2' you could get away with kyb adjustables.

Rob · 10-31-2002, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4thGenlude
koni yellows are a must, they are the only shock designed to handle a car that low. if you were at about 2' you could get away with kyb adjustables.

that's what I have

10-31-2002, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4thGenlude
koni yellows are a must, they are the only shock designed to handle a car that low. if you were at about 2' you could get away with kyb adjustables.

Koni Yellows both front and rear? Whats kyb?

ebpda9 · 10-31-2002, 11:31 AM

kyb is another brand of shocks. they are desinged for stock ride height but KYB said they could handle drops to 1.6" without blowing the shock.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 10-31-2002, 11:40 AM

ive got roughly a 1.75-2inch drop(ground conrtol coilovers) and i dont beat on my shockas at all on potholes, bumps, train tracks etc etc, and mine are holding out fine. still can throw me up against my door on a turn and not loose traction

slowEJ6 · 10-31-2002, 03:03 PM

koni yellows are the way to go, i will be utilizing a set when i have the funds.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 10-31-2002, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
ive got roughly a 1.75-2inch drop(ground conrtol coilovers) and i dont beat on my shockas at all on potholes, bumps, train tracks etc etc, and mine are holding out fine. still can throw me up against my door on a turn and not loose traction

i forgot to mention i have kyb adjustables

Rob · 10-31-2002, 10:19 PM

Eibach ERS springs with Ground Control Coil adjustments
Koni adjustable shocks - this what I have w/approx. 2" drop and my ride is pretty smooth over bumps......

ebpda9 · 10-31-2002, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AccordinStyle
that's what I have

you have what ? 2 brands of shocks are specified above you

you must have the yellows since kyb does not make agx's for you

Rob · 10-31-2002, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
you have what ? 2 brands of shocks are specified above you you must have the yellows since kyb does not make agx's for you

Stefan.....

Quote:

Originally posted by AccordinStyle
Eibach ERS springs with Ground Control Coil adjustments
Koni adjustable shocks - this what I have w/approx. 2" drop and my ride is pretty smooth over bumps......

ebpda9 · 11-01-2002, 12:20 AM

saw that too late.

i wanna get some coil overs. i'm thinking about the ground controls or skunk 2 or the tein setup.

Rob · 11-01-2002, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
saw that too late. i wanna get some coil overs. i'm thinking about the ground controls or skunk 2 or the tein setup.

I would recommend ground control dude....just my $0.02....

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-01-2002, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
saw that too late. i wanna get some coil overs. i'm thinking about the ground controls or skunk 2 or the tein setup.

Umm... no comparsion. TEIN

Rob · 11-01-2002, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Umm... no comparsion. TEIN

never heard of TEIN

have to check in to them........

*EDIT This is why I haven't heard of them, too pricey for me....*

Quote:

TEIN SUPER STREET Damper Full Coilovers
Accord 98+ CG2 DSH94-KUSS2 $1,000.00

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-01-2002, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AccordinStyle
never heard of TEIN have to check in to them........

*EDIT This is why I haven't heard of them, too pricey for me....*

You've really never heard of them? Much better than a sleeve/strut combo (performance wise). Only problem is Stefan said they only had a $1700 model for the 4G Accord. I'd pay $1k for them though, and when I get the money, I'll have the Tein HA setup on my car.

Shaved &/or Laid · 11-01-2002, 12:26 PM

im going groundcontrol and Koni yellows prolly, being a former mini-trucker..i NEED lowness

lowness

*ChrisCantSkate* · 11-01-2002, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AccordinStyle
never heard of TEIN have to check in to them........

*EDIT This is why I haven't heard of them, too pricey for me....*

thats a good deal. my next car is getting tein's RS serise. i'll probobly get the pillowball upper and lower mounts and the top of the line setup. tanabe and HKS also makes a real good setup as does apex, if i get a 240, i MIGHT go with apex's top of the line.

Rob · 11-01-2002, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
You've really never heard of them? Much better than a sleeve/strut combo (performance wise). Only problem is Stefan said they only had a $1700 model for the 4G Accord. I'd pay $1k for them though, and when I get the money, I'll have the Tein HA setup on my car.

Nope....not until you mentioned them....right now I'm pretty happy with my ride with the ground control/Koni setup....maybe if I decide to change my suspension set up or if I switch cars I'll look into them.......

Hey Chris (the artist formerly know as 4thGen), is a $1000 really a good price for what TEIN offers performance wise??

11-02-2002, 02:23 PM

Thanks for everyones input! I am considering going with some springs and different shock/struts. Not sure what to do just yet!

10-30-2002, 09:37 PM	#1
Hondacivic-girl Posts: n/a	Coil Overs I need some help. We put coil overs on my honda and the ride sucks! I have talked to a few people this past weekend at a show trying to get some input on suggestions. Can you use regular stock struts with coil overs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Hondacivic-girl

10-30-2002, 10:52 PM	#6
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 43 Posts: 11,142	For a 3.5" drop, I'd say Koni yellows. Not much will stand up to that kind of drop. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

10-31-2002, 12:23 AM	#7
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	koni yellows are a must, they are the only shock designed to handle a car that low. if you were at about 2' you could get away with kyb adjustables. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

10-31-2002, 11:31 AM	#10
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	kyb is another brand of shocks. they are desinged for stock ride height but KYB said they could handle drops to 1.6" without blowing the shock. __________________

10-31-2002, 11:40 AM	#11
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	ive got roughly a 1.75-2inch drop(ground conrtol coilovers) and i dont beat on my shockas at all on potholes, bumps, train tracks etc etc, and mine are holding out fine. still can throw me up against my door on a turn and not loose traction __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

10-30-2002, 09:50 PM	#2
00 Si Posts: n/a	Yes you can. I have factory shocks up front. I replaced the back ones due to they blew when I put my coilovers on. How much did you lower it? If you lowered it to much with factory shocks, they are going to blow and your ride will suck azz. Hope that helped.

10-30-2002, 09:55 PM	#3
slowEJ6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,195	yes you can use them.....but your stock shocks are 10yrs old, they arent going to enjoy being lowered much and yes, the ride quality does suck ass because you are putting a 4" drop spring on a shock that wasnt made to work with that..... i cant stand the ride of my car, hence the reason i hardly ever drive it.

10-31-2002, 03:03 PM	#12
slowEJ6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,195	koni yellows are the way to go, i will be utilizing a set when i have the funds.

11-01-2002, 12:20 AM	#17
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	saw that too late. i wanna get some coil overs. i'm thinking about the ground controls or skunk 2 or the tein setup. __________________

11-01-2002, 12:26 PM	#22
Shaved &/or Laid 4th Gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 853	im going groundcontrol and Koni yellows prolly, being a former mini-trucker..i NEED lowness lowness __________________ Doody Ej1 Yse.

11-02-2002, 02:23 PM	#25
Hondacivic-girl Posts: n/a	Thanks for everyones input! I am considering going with some springs and different shock/struts. Not sure what to do just yet!

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