Good Spring and Shock/Coil overs for a Daily Driver

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06-28-2007, 08:27 AM

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I've had bad luck with tokicos...same story on my civic as with your prelude. Koni Sports (yellows) double adjustables (ride height and rebound) are a much better choice for handling and longivity.

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06-29-2007, 07:42 AM

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I have the Tanabe Sustec S-OC Type II's on my car, ran slightly under a $1000 shipped.

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06-29-2007, 07:45 AM

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D-Specs here. All good. No bouncy or rough ride around town. I feel more confident in taking corners. All I need now is sway bars.

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06-29-2007, 07:57 PM

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kw variant 1's. They fit your price range. Haven't heard anyone complain about them I know people love the variant 3 version.

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06-29-2007, 08:40 PM

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Only thing about the KW's is you get a awfull lot of spring rate spread in the rear and for the price of the variant 1 you can get the Cusco Zero 1 which does away with the progressive springs and adds adjustable case lengths that allow you to adjust ride height without effecting spring preload or compromise piston stoke distances.

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07-07-2007, 10:47 AM

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what about tein s tech with tokico dspec? do they make a good combo?

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07-07-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blaukal

I like my Nismo and would recommend it, but wanted to point out that it is "no adjustments possible" -- it's a plug and play system, unlike most coilover setups. It also drops the car 3/4", which you indicated you might not want.

Just a note... unadjustable does have its advantages. Many people have screwed up the balance of their cars with adjustables. Ironically, most do not even know it.

Adjustables are a must for a track machine where you will spend days dialing in the suspension... but for 95% of the people out there, it is unneccessary.

Full Disclosure: I have full Nismo suspension and sways in my daily driven TT Z... and like them very much.