Im about to order a new suspension setup. I have a really stiff coiloversetup right now that was on the car whenI got it and have no clue what brand it is. I hate it. Every bump makes me bounce out of the seat it seams like. I looked at the DropZone coilover set but heard it was really stiff. I know Ground Controls are supposed to be great but are they stiff or comfortable? If I can find a slightly cushy coilover Im going to end up going with the Tein S-Techs and Tokico's. But id rather have the adjustability of coilovers.

 

the standard rates for the GC's, matched with good shocks, will make for a nice ride. they also offer custom spring rates so if u want it just as smooth as the S-Techs, u could do that as well.

 

My current car is an EJ8 coupe (96 Civic EX) and my previous was a 94 Civic EX coupe. On my current car, I bought it with MAXZONE shocks and some NEUSPEED yellow springs (not sure what spring rate) and I absolutely HATE it [:@] [:'(] [] . It bounces [sm=massbounce.gif]around like there's no tomorrow. I mean it's notbouncy like CUT SPRINGS, but it's too soft to the point where my tires rub on the insides of my fenders when I go over dips and bumps.
The setup I had on my EG coupe were TOKICO HP shocks and a set of SKUNK2 springs.... and I LOVED it [sm=smiley27.gif]. The ride was fairly stiff but the handling was amazing!! Granted I had front and rear strut bars but I could corner a hell of a lot faster then my 96 coupe. I also have front and rear strut bars on my car now, but I don't feel as comfortable cornering in it as I did in my previous car.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that... if you want SOFT and want a little bounce... buy the Maxzone shocks and a set of decent springs. If you want a good ride and better handling... but the Tokico HPs and Skunk2 springs.

Just my .02 cents....


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I dont want soft...I just dont want to feel like im riding on bricks. My car now is as stiff as I could see a car getting. Its aweful. Im going to put 16s or 17s on it in the summer so Im only looking to drop about 2 inches...maybe even a little less. Thats why I was thinking S-Techs and Tokicos. And everyone says they are stiffer than stock but not too stiff. Has anyone has experience with Megan Coilovers? I like Megans products so far.

 

The higher the rate the stiffer it is right? Like 400F and 350R would be stiff correct?

 

yes, but a lot on how the car rides depends on the shocks. if you got the GC's on their standard rates(380/280), Koni Yellows or KYB AGX shocks will allow for a pretty smooth ride and still handle better than the s-techs. 400/350 is fairly stiff, maybe a little much if ur driving will just be spirited street driving. to give u an idea of the difference on the s-techs, their rates are 235/140. pretty soft comparatively, which is why they work alright with stock shocks and offer a smooth ride.

 

Its just a DD that I might start taking to the track every now and then once I do the motor swap this summer. Im getting the Tokico HPs, I had them on my last civic and liked them. Still undecided as of now on the springs or coilovers I want. I think I might want to go a little stiffer than S-Techs. Any suggestions?

 

I decided im going with the Tokico HPs and either Eibach Sportlines or Neuspeed Sports. Both are similar in price range and spring rates...Eibachs are 310F/275R and the Neuspeeds are 280F/180R. Its a hatchback so im deciding on which would be better for the rear....stiffer or softer?

 

the Eibachs would be the better choice. higher rates in the rear is normally always better, for drag, autox, circuit...