Stiff coilovers?
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95B18BTurbo
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This is one of my Integra's, sitting on Function & Form Type 2's. The car is sitting all the way down on the height adjustment with 215/45/16 Ecsta XS's on 16x7 +40 wheels. The only part that rubs is the very outer edge on the fronts under full turn because of it being dumped. If the car was raised up just a little bit, it would remedy this. I also hammered flat the front pinch welds, and rolled the fenders.
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Nick_C78
New Member
Uhh, yeah, it can go lower, but it is set to that ride height for performance. Creates a good suspension geometry and the car is corner balanced.
+36 Offset 8 inch wide.
Oh and that last picture is buttonwillow not chuckwalla
ixcocoyxi
RS owner
ill post my setup
koni sport yellow w/gc coilovers and extended top hats. i was talking with the dude about spring rates and gave him a rediculously high rate. he then informed me that i would blow the shocks because they couldnt handle that much. he then offered the stiffest rates the shocks could handle. i forget the number, but ill look at the springs next time the car is up in the air.
not fully dumped yet. still had an extra inch+ left
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koni sport yellow w/gc coilovers and extended top hats. i was talking with the dude about spring rates and gave him a rediculously high rate. he then informed me that i would blow the shocks because they couldnt handle that much. he then offered the stiffest rates the shocks could handle. i forget the number, but ill look at the springs next time the car is up in the air.
not fully dumped yet. still had an extra inch+ left
Sent from my Gameboy Color using NetZero.
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themiller13
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I've got the same set up but I'm not that low (yet) I'm on 440/350. The highest Koni (non-race valved) is 500lbsill post my setup
koni sport yellow w/gc coilovers and extended top hats. i was talking with the dude about spring rates and gave him a rediculously high rate. he then informed me that i would blow the shocks because they couldnt handle that much. he then offered the stiffest rates the shocks could handle. i forget the number, but ill look at the springs next time the car is up in the air.
not fully dumped yet. still had an extra inch+ left
Sent from my Gameboy Color using NetZero.
DCiFound
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^^^^lol, too funny :lol:
on another note, everyone here has been very helpful and thank you for the tips and schooling on suspension differences
I just read up on PIC select and they're the same price as GC/Koni Race. I narrowed it to 14k-12k front/10k-8k rear. Still not sure about the rear, as there is no wait in the back. I plan on either getting 2 10" subs or just 1 10" sub. Will that be a noticeable weight difference in the rear?
Anyone know anything about PIC SELECT coilovers?
95B18BTurbo, sweet setup and thanks for the tip
Thats what Im talking about. I like this shot
Do you bottom out or rub on big bumps? Why did you get extended top hats?
on another note, everyone here has been very helpful and thank you for the tips and schooling on suspension differences
I just read up on PIC select and they're the same price as GC/Koni Race. I narrowed it to 14k-12k front/10k-8k rear. Still not sure about the rear, as there is no wait in the back. I plan on either getting 2 10" subs or just 1 10" sub. Will that be a noticeable weight difference in the rear?
Anyone know anything about PIC SELECT coilovers?
95B18BTurbo, sweet setup and thanks for the tip
ill post my setup
koni sport yellow w/gc coilovers and extended top hats. i was talking with the dude about spring rates and gave him a rediculously high rate. he then informed me that i would blow the shocks because they couldnt handle that much. he then offered the stiffest rates the shocks could handle. i forget the number, but ill look at the springs next time the car is up in the air.
Thats what Im talking about. I like this shot
Do you bottom out or rub on big bumps? Why did you get extended top hats?
itzrivera
Member
The weight in the back will definitely make a difference in the ride. And if your going to be low like coy then I can guarantee you will rub tires. I'm lower than his pic. that you quoted and I'm rubbing on turns. Running a 195/55/15. So, unless the 45 or the 40 is significantly lower than the 195/55 you will rub. Also, be prepared to ride on your uca.
OP are you going to daily this car?
OP are you going to daily this car?
Nick_C78
New Member
How wide are your wheels and what offset? Mine don't rub on anything lol. And why are yours hitting your UCA? What is your alignment too.
DCiFound
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After a few days, eyes bugging out from reading the screen and skimming through all the BS posts. Found out why MonoTube(koni shocks) is better than TwinTube(PIC Select coilovers), which doesnt matter to me, as I will not track my car. Both would be suitable designs in my situation.
At first, I was skeptical with the 2 piece setup of Koni/GC, but found out its the best bang for the buck. Even though they are in the same price range, i want dependability.
Thanks for the tips and knowledge
Great community
At first, I was skeptical with the 2 piece setup of Koni/GC, but found out its the best bang for the buck. Even though they are in the same price range, i want dependability.
Thanks for the tips and knowledge
Great community
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Nick_C78
New Member
People hate on the koni gc combo for that reason a lot. "It isnt even real coilovers." Such an ignorant statement. Also, most people dont know the purpose of coilovers. It isn't to adjust ride height to where you want it. It is for suspension tuning, most importantly corner balancing.
Ryan659
Active Member
Don't hear this too often from newbies :lol: only the cool people stick around.