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By chnzgoofball
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:29 am #20727
1993 Civic Si wrote:Are the spring rates a lot higher than OEM? If not, and it's a street car, I'd agree with saving money with the Tokico's. Either way, I'd call them and make sure you get the right shock for that much drop...or have them shortened.

If the springs are a lot stiffer than OEM, I'd go with the Koni's, when you can afford them. If not, especially if you race the car, you'll risk blowing out the shocks. :cry:

FWIW, I put Koni's on mine, with OEM springs (for now). The car didn't handle better...it handled like a totally DIFFERENT car! :thumb:

At full soft, it feels 10x better...sportier, more responsive...just plain better. On full firm, they help the soft OEM springs a TON and it feels like a race car! :woot:


see koni yellows FTW!! :woot:
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By asianrob
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:35 am #20731 just throw some Ground controls with some KYB AGX on them they ride good as FAWK!!! and look cool too! and sit good also! lol
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By chnzgoofball
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:36 am #20732
eg8ferio wrote:just throw some Ground controls with some KYB AGX on them they ride good as FAWK!!! and look cool too! and sit good also! lol


yeah my boy does that with his crx it pretty good bang for the buck
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By york62
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:06 pm #20799 thanks for all the help guys!!
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By Racing Rice
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:02 pm #20801 Quality suspension can make or break a car (in more ways then one) It's never a bad idea to replace the shocks after 80-100K miles anyway. With aftermarket lowering springs it could be even less then that. Get the best shocks you can with the money you have available. You'll be glad you did, that is what determines ride quality, a lot more then the actual springs do.

For the record, Tokico HPs are basically OEM replacements. As low as your car sits, you risk blowing them too.

One other piece of advice.. Compare the sides on level ground to see if the car sits uneven.. :lol:
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By york62
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:58 pm #20803
Racing Rice wrote:One other piece of advice.. Compare the sides on level ground to see if the car sits uneven.. :lol:


yah good idea
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