Coilover gurus help needed!

Dubs03RSX · 07-01-2005, 09:30 AM

Ok here I am with no upgrade on suspension!

I need some that look good and dont kill me on the street. I do soooo much more drag racing than any left left left (hahaha) drivxing. What coilovers will make me happy. The new omnis look good for me but they dont have the same hookup on them like they do for the civics and dc2s. I am at a standstill. Any mix and match ideas? Any ideas? Help a man out!

robbclark1 · 07-01-2005, 10:28 AM

If you are serious about drag, I would get some Teins with custom high rate rear springs (~800lbs) with normal front ones. High rear springs will help launch faster.

If not, just stick with Tein SS or Omni. I know there are a few others for the DC5 but I am not too well educated on them.

wowitztai · 07-01-2005, 10:30 AM

i drag race more..i bet.hehe friday saturday and sunday until 4 in the morngng..none stop

Dubs03RSX · 07-01-2005, 10:50 AM

what are you using to keep your car lower? Anyone try the new omni's on their car?

WhiZ · 07-01-2005, 12:36 PM

I've been extremely happy with my Megan's and their customer service is first-rate (i.e. zop_type_s.)

As well, when I went drag racing, I was able to play with the dampening and see what helped with my launches.

Peace

WhiZ

KwonBoA · 07-02-2005, 12:49 AM

what i suggest is check out how your road condition is. if you want streetable that won't be a pain. determine how is your stock shocks feels: is it really comfortable and such. after that look at the coilovers of other company. the spring rate is what you should look at when determine how it going to ride on the street. compare it to stock and you can get an estimate on how harsh it will be.

what you should also look for is how much you want to spend and how adjustable the coilovers are. do you want to be able to control height, adjust dampening rate and adjust camber. their is a thread on spring rates for coilovers. it has a pretty good list of coilovers and their spring rates. if you can run stiffer coilovers because your roads are good then i would suggest higher spring rates.

i also suggest you to upgrade your tires and maybe get strut bars.

sosojeff · 07-03-2005, 09:52 PM

just get springs with shocks

Dubs03RSX · 07-04-2005, 03:45 PM

hmmm thanks +rep for you kwoa

07-01-2005, 09:30 AM	#1
Dubs03RSX Master Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ATL Posts: 2,743 iTrader: (3)	Coilover gurus help needed! Ok here I am with no upgrade on suspension! I need some that look good and dont kill me on the street. I do soooo much more drag racing than any left left left (hahaha) drivxing. What coilovers will make me happy. The new omnis look good for me but they dont have the same hookup on them like they do for the civics and dc2s. I am at a standstill. Any mix and match ideas? Any ideas? Help a man out! __________________ 95 Civic ex coupe Stolen - 03 NBP RSX on Works GONE - 85 Mazda GLC Lx SOLD 04 WRB STi 300+whp 315+wtq GONE 85 AE86gtsr5 SOLD 05 S2K "the new hawtness" 89 VW Fox wagon

07-01-2005, 10:28 AM	#2
robbclark1 My sex is on fire! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 6,142 iTrader: (2)	If you are serious about drag, I would get some Teins with custom high rate rear springs (~800lbs) with normal front ones. High rear springs will help launch faster. If not, just stick with Tein SS or Omni. I know there are a few others for the DC5 but I am not too well educated on them. __________________ Coilovers - Koni Yellow with GC (400/550): Sways - 25.4mm front, Progress 24mm rear: Strut bars - took the fucking things off!: Bushings - ES front and rear poly: Brakes - ATE Superblue brake/clutch fluid: Camber - SPC camber kit: Race rims - 15x7 Kosei K-1 powdercoated black wrapped in Falken Azenis: Shifter - OBX

07-01-2005, 10:30 AM	#3
wowitztai 13.60's all motor Join Date: May 2004 Location: philly Posts: 502 iTrader: (2)	i drag race more..i bet.hehe friday saturday and sunday until 4 in the morngng..none stop __________________ 03SSM Rsx powered by hondata

07-01-2005, 10:50 AM	#4
Dubs03RSX Master Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ATL Posts: 2,743 iTrader: (3)	what are you using to keep your car lower? Anyone try the new omni's on their car? __________________ 95 Civic ex coupe Stolen - 03 NBP RSX on Works GONE - 85 Mazda GLC Lx SOLD 04 WRB STi 300+whp 315+wtq GONE 85 AE86gtsr5 SOLD 05 S2K "the new hawtness" 89 VW Fox wagon

07-01-2005, 12:36 PM	#5
WhiZ N/A to go please... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Vancouver, Canada Posts: 3,837 iTrader: (2)	I've been extremely happy with my Megan's and their customer service is first-rate (i.e. zop_type_s.) As well, when I went drag racing, I was able to play with the dampening and see what helped with my launches. Peace WhiZ __________________ '03 ABP RSX Type-S Go: - Hondata K-Pro running ITR cal , PRC IM, ITR cams, Hondata IMG, Injen CAI, JRRH w/test pipe, Greddy SP2, DIY Grounds Show and Suspension: - Megan Coilovers, JDM ITR 22mm Rear Sway, Ingalls rear camber kit, 17" SSR Comps w/ 225/45/17 General Exclaim UHPs, Revo ShortShifter (w/ metal bushings), Speed-Source Shifter bushings, Injen IM Cover, Mr. Alex TD, Wilwood BBK Latest dyno.... SAE 143.6 ft-lbs and 203.4 peak whp Best 1/4 mile... 13.974 @ 100.91mph with a 2.257 60'

07-02-2005, 12:49 AM	#6
KwonBoA Flyin' Without Wings Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 493 iTrader: (2)	what i suggest is check out how your road condition is. if you want streetable that won't be a pain. determine how is your stock shocks feels: is it really comfortable and such. after that look at the coilovers of other company. the spring rate is what you should look at when determine how it going to ride on the street. compare it to stock and you can get an estimate on how harsh it will be. what you should also look for is how much you want to spend and how adjustable the coilovers are. do you want to be able to control height, adjust dampening rate and adjust camber. their is a thread on spring rates for coilovers. it has a pretty good list of coilovers and their spring rates. if you can run stiffer coilovers because your roads are good then i would suggest higher spring rates. i also suggest you to upgrade your tires and maybe get strut bars. __________________ Blue Charisma..

07-03-2005, 09:52 PM	#7
sosojeff Apex Assasin Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,279 iTrader: (5)	just get springs with shocks __________________ 2003 SSM Type-S & 2002 Audi S4 stock.....looking Who the hell said you have to have JDM to be cool? I think all the people who jump on the JDM bandwagon and think they're cool because of it are nothing but secondary ricers

07-04-2005, 03:45 PM	#8
Dubs03RSX Master Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ATL Posts: 2,743 iTrader: (3)	hmmm thanks +rep for you kwoa __________________ 95 Civic ex coupe Stolen - 03 NBP RSX on Works GONE - 85 Mazda GLC Lx SOLD 04 WRB STi 300+whp 315+wtq GONE 85 AE86gtsr5 SOLD 05 S2K "the new hawtness" 89 VW Fox wagon