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Old 09-16-2005, 11:52 AM
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Just a general question for all you civic gurus. Is the ride (bumpy or smooth) of a civic depedent most on the springs or shocks?
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:00 PM
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Springs.
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:08 PM
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my ride isn't running so smooth.. what are some coilover that rides well but not too pricy?..
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:10 PM
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Well, if your ride is going shi**y and you've got stock suspension, it's most likely worn out struts. Springs take a lot of abuse to wear them out.
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:13 PM
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Well, my struts are only a few years old and they are not stocks.... and my coilovers-I bought them very cheap on ebay. So as you said ealier...it must be my coilovers... I want to find the right pairs of coilover that will atleast give me a ride as smooth as if the stocks were on.
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:15 PM
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I wouldn't get coilover sleeves again. If you're looking for a drop with a fairly smooth ride, look at Tein S-techs. They'll run you less than $150 shipped on eBay.
 
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Old 09-16-2005, 12:20 PM
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It'll be nice to just get springs......but living in a state where you have snow and you can only afford one car...LOL...
a coilover would be handy for both seasons eh?
 
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A good set of coilovers will run at least $350+ .. im going to go with Tein Coilovers with Dampening Kit.
 
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ORIGINAL: REGNARTS_

It'll be nice to just get springs......but living in a state where you have snow and you can only afford one car...LOL...
a coilover would be handy for both seasons eh?
yeah, i prolly shoulda gone coils, cuz of the snowboarding season...it's gonna be a pain to drive up the mtn with a lowered civic now. HAHA
 
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Old 09-18-2005, 11:33 AM
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Snoe is exactly the reason I got coilovers:-D
 
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