Skunk2 Lowering Springs

[DC4Integra98]

Does anyone have these on their car (specifically dc integra)?

I am seriously considering getting these however they don't seem as popular as other brands within our ozhonda community.

So if you do have them, what do you think of them? i.e. spring rate/stiffness

Specifically, I will most likely be riding them on stock shocks @ 120,000kms, on 17" wheels with low profile tyres.

[hisoka]

look on america forums theres lots of good info~i to was thinking about it but depends what you want~spend a bit more and you can get spoons

[DC4Integra98]

haha yeah it seems the Americans love skunk2's. Just thought it was weird that in stark contrast, not many oz guys have them.

[hisoka]

do you know anyone from triple 999, they can get them , good as price aswell

[DC4Integra98]

Yep, contacted Adam - awaiting reply

Just hope the drop isn't 2.25-2.5" as was quoted a while ago (too low for driveway).
From reading the U.S forums many have experienced a 1.5-1.75" drop which would be ideal.

Bit of gamble here... otherwise Kings/Peddars. Spoons are out of my price range atm @ $499.

On that note, how much will I be looking at for springs installation? $40 per wheel?

Cheers for the replies hisoka ~ so what did you end up getting?

[hisoka]

man 499 for spoons~go to jdmconcept and ask for 399 ish~it was on special before.
i was hoping for 2.5 inch drop and according to the yanksters they got 1.7 ish. so i didnt bother.

but stay away from springs like king. as i see you a performance minded~springs i had on skyline r34 before lol~got funny after 3 ~4 months. its really soft after that months.

i had installed them myself so i dont know price for install bro~probably go to local small wheel and tire shop instead of autobarn. get good price.

i am ordering up some JIC coilovers for my eg~as i dont think springs will cut it anymore lol. i recomend spoons ~they are very decent but yer i know can be priced high

[DC4Integra98]

great insight! I guess skunk2s are much better in comparison to kings.

So from the sounds of it, the skunk2s will give a 1.7ish drop which would be fantastic!
Will also look into spoon progressives as they probably suit my setup better.

[hisoka]

so in melbourne what do you track work ?? or you go up the mountains or something. stick with Skunk2 or spoon~if you cant get spoon, skunk2 is just as good~just saying spoon as it only gives a minimal drop compared to skunk2. spoon gives a 1 inch drop exactly lol.

so yer dont worry if u can get spoons, skunk2 does the job and looks better on the car.

spoons are called spoon progressive when you look them up. 5/3.9 spring rate lol

[hastE]

im sitting on skunk2 springs / stock shocks on an EG

claims to be 2.2" Fr and 2.0" Rr

a 2.0" drop is likely to be a finger gap, but with the front sitting abit higher the 2.2" will alow the whole car sitting on one finger. (at first it was around 1.3/1.5 finger gap and slowly sagged and now has settled 1 gap all round)

kings superlows ive been told has 2.0" dropp all round.

personally i just followed the usdm trend and went with skunk2 over the kings. $50 more but worth it.

ill take a pic of my EG if you want to see how low it sits on 14" steelies.

EDIT: the skunk2 springs i have are also interchangable with DC series so i would assume it would have a similar drop.

[hisoka]

take a pic bro~i wanna see~take close up of the wheel and one of the car. cheers

[DC4Integra98]

pics would be great!

[ap]

i've used the skunk2 springs w/ oem dc2r shocks. springs rates were only slightly firmer than the standard ones

from what i was told the drop is 2.5" at the front and 2.25" at the rears. (for a dc)

the height's perfect imo. ill try and dig up a photo

can't go wrong for the price :thumbsup:

[DC4Integra98]

Hey mate, if you could dig up a pic that would be great! Pics tell a thousand words!

[hastE]

Hey mate, if you could dig up a pic that would be great! Pics tell a thousand words!

ive just finished work, pics at night arent as good as during day

will put pics up tomoro for you to decide

i would like to point out, 999 trader may have different skunk2 springs then the one i have on the car which was bought from US (I AM BASING ON THIS WITH THE PIC HE/SHE HAS PUT UP FOR SALE, PLEASE DONT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT). so different model springs might be a factor with height and spring rates.

FYI these are the skunk2 springs i have on the car. Part Number:-
519-05-5005.

http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/f3/62/ed7b_1_sbl.JPG

[EKVTIR-T]

According to this your part number doesn't exist.
http://www.skunk2.com/images/specs_lwrsprings_lrg.gif

[DC4Integra98]

i've used the skunk2 springs w/ oem dc2r shocks. springs rates were only slightly firmer than the standard ones

from what i was told the drop is 2.5" at the front and 2.25" at the rears. (for a dc)

the height's perfect imo. ill try and dig up a photo

can't go wrong for the price :thumbsup:

So was it a 2.5" front and 2.25" drop for your car in the end? (actually hoping for less)

I think this would be the part I'm looking for and what you most probably have:
http://www.skunk2.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=519-05-1560

Thanks for the pics hastE

[Jezzah]

just one quick question. would a 2.0 drop on a vti be the same as a typeR? keeping in mind that the type r is already on lowered oem springs.

[hisoka]

according to them all there integra springs 94-01 are the same so yer i guess same

[DC4Integra98]

according to TI (US site):

"I installed skunk2 lowering springs on my KYB AGX (already installed) shocks this weekend. I then took it for an allignment and they double-checked to make sure everything was buttoned down.

The car is just about un-driveable right now. It sits so low that the tires are tucking. If I turn any direction, the front tires rub. It sits so low the the exhaust cannister knocks against the lower control arm when I hit bumps. It pulls right under acceleration and left while braking. The front end also vibrates under hard acceleration. It didn't do any of this before and I had cheap coil-overs on it.

I've heard that Skunk2 springs are low, but I havn't read where anyone couldn't drive their car on them. Has anyone else had trouble and what did you do? "

Apparently new bushings and LCAs are also needed.

Second thoughts...

[hisoka]

he put skunk2 lowering springs on sports shocks which are already quite low. as long as you use them on standard suspension you will be fine.

[hastE]

EKVTIR-T: thats a nice chart, yeh i just copied and paste the part number but i am 100% certain its a 2.2" and 2.0" drop as previously stated.

[DC4Integra98]

updated overall price - skunk2 $500 installed/alignment

what you guys think?

[EKVTIR-T]

Is that from 999Automotive?
I thought the springs alone were about 220-250?

[DC4Integra98]

It was from another store called OTR.

They get the springs from 999 Automotive still, but are charging 250 for install/alignment (quoted 300 previously). Will look into other places for cheaper installation/alignment. Many do install without any alignment though. i.e. another place 180 install.

Else I could probably save myself the trouble and go with king springs for $350 installed - although then it wouldn't be skunk2 quality...

[hastE]

according to TI (US site):

"I installed skunk2 lowering springs on my KYB AGX (already installed) shocks this weekend. I then took it for an allignment and they double-checked to make sure everything was buttoned down.

The car is just about un-driveable right now. It sits so low that the tires are tucking. If I turn any direction, the front tires rub. It sits so low the the exhaust cannister knocks against the lower control arm when I hit bumps. It pulls right under acceleration and left while braking. The front end also vibrates under hard acceleration. It didn't do any of this before and I had cheap coil-overs on it.

I've heard that Skunk2 springs are low, but I havn't read where anyone couldn't drive their car on them. Has anyone else had trouble and what did you do? "

Apparently new bushings and LCAs are also needed.

Second thoughts...

i find that hard to believe... pulls right under accel and left wen brake... surely a proper wheel alignment will correct this or his car had previously control arm damage.

i do not have a/m lcas nor did i replace new bushings on my EG. i didnt even do a wheel alignment yet as im waiting for my new rims.

the only concern i have is with what prof tyre i should purchase with a 15x7 rim. 205/50 may scrub with the soft stock susp, a/m shocks such as AGX, bilstein, koni etc may overcome this. I am still contemplating whether i should purchase 205/50 or 195/50.


DC4Integra98 / Hisoka

pics for you to help decide

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8672/qdsc00368xj3.jpg

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[DC4Integra98]

Thanks for the pics hastE, they really help in decision making +rep!

Did you DIY it or get it professionally installed? - thinking about DIYing

[hisoka]

thanks for the pics. looks prety good aye dc4

[hastE]

Thanks for the pics hastE, they really help in decision making +rep!

Did you DIY it or get it professionally installed? - thinking about DIYing

backyard job

borrowed a friends friend spring compressor

took about 3.5hrs to do with a mate to help

i will get a wheel alignment once ive purchased new tyres

[DC4Integra98]

thanks for the pics. looks prety good aye dc4

Sure does! Now to find myself a spring compressor...

[hondajazz2005]

i have the skunk2 lowering spring on my jazz, cant remember exactly how long is it, but for sure not more than 6 months. i used to park at the same spot everyday. but my front bumper scratch the front "concrete" on the parking space last week. think it start to sag now.....

[GreekWarrior]

^^^ could be due to the shocks

[hondajazz2005]

actually how can i check my sus?? any DIY? or i need to get it check by a mech??

[blags]

Ive got Skunk2 springs on my ek. Has not dropped as much as i expected but its good enough. I remember paying like $200 from 999 automotive and i payed $140 for install from a mechanic. Here's a pick to help you decide.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7738/img0115ty2.jpg

[hisoka]

nice house~good height your one~practical

[EKVTIR-T]

blags how do they ride?
hard or soft? bumpy?
less body roll?

thx

[taks]

^


they wont make your car really low, but its better than standard. They make the car a bit stiffer so there is not as much body roll.

Thanks blags!

[billysch]

Ive got Skunk2 springs on my ek. Has not dropped as much as i expected but its good enough. I remember paying like $200 from 999 automotive and i payed $140 for install from a mechanic. Here's a pick to help you decide.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7738/img0115ty2.jpg

is it a 14' wheel?
my car is 15' and still deciding get skunk2 or not.....
Ps.... why i quote a price from 999 is 225 for EG...
but u got 200...???
btw...look's good

[DC4Integra98]

Looking nice blags! Height looks practical

[blags]

Its not too low so i get over most speed humps without any problems.

To answer your question EKVTIR-T, they are not to hard, so your not bouncing around and feeling every bump in the road. The original springs in the EK are very soft so this has made them slightly harder. There is definetly less body roll, i noticed it right away, made the car feel heaps better.

billysch: I dont remember the exact price I payed, I guess it was around $200. They are 14" stock steelies.

One more picture

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/852/img0109xm9.jpg

[hastE]

blags - urs doesnt look as low as it should, have they sagged&settled yet? although to say they wont make your car really low is naive. u can ever want your car so low with stock shocks

i bought my skunk2 springs from the US and it has dropped more then 5cm from stock height.

my new rims arrived with new tyres. they are low enough for 205/50/R15 on stock shocks. otherwise ull be hearing scrubbage at every minor bump/ripple or at full lock.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2083/dsc00378ni7.jpg

[hisoka]

moar^^

[billysch]

blags - urs doesnt look as low as it should, have they sagged&settled yet? although to say they wont make your car really low is naive. u can ever want your car so low with stock shocks

i bought my skunk2 springs from the US and it has dropped more then 5cm from stock height.

my new rims arrived with new tyres. they are low enough for 205/50/R15 on stock shocks. otherwise ull be hearing scrubbage at every minor bump/ripple or at full lock.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2083/dsc00378ni7.jpg

it looks good..
but is it hard to pass through the speed pump?
can u post another photo of ur car? by side?
thanks~:thumbsup:

[hastE]

it looks good..
but is it hard to pass through the pump?
can u post another photo of ur car? by side?
thanks~:thumbsup:

im not quite sure what you mean there...

side pics up

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/9375/xxdsc00388td3.jpg

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when lowered, abit of -ve camber and out of whack toe.

important to get alignment done for toe, camber if u got a kit. personally i like a bit of camber.

[hisoka]

nice as~perfect height

[blags]

very nice hastE, its been a few weeks since i got them put in. The car is lower than it was before, i wasn't expecting it to have a massive drop, there was probably only 2-4 cm drop. I would have liked it to be lower, but thats all i got.

[DC4Integra98]

how long you think the stock shocks will last with a skunk2 2.5"-2.25" drop will last a teg?

Is the longevity of your shocks based on the roads you drive on? i.e. really bumpy or is it just inevitable that the shocks will blow on a big drop like that?

[taks]

Depends on a vary of things, such as the condition of your shocks, how many kms on them, the way you drive, type of roads etc. etc..

You could install the springs with your stock shocks for a couple of months, but it's wise to invest in some shocks down the track and not solely rely on the standard shocks.

Aftermarket shocks (ie. Koni) will improve comfortability and handling anyway.

[DC4Integra98]

Oh ok, thanks for the reply taks.

Currently looking into ebay now actually... what you guys think about these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Adjustable-Coilover-Kit-Acura-Integra-90-01_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ019QQitemZ 290256886906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V

Seems too cheap? These over springs?

[EKVTIR-T]

Oh ok, thanks for the reply taks.

Currently looking into ebay now actually... what you guys think about these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Adjustable-Coilover-Kit-Acura-Integra-90-01_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ019QQitemZ 290256886906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V

Seems too cheap?

There's alot of reviews of them here
http://www.carreview.com/cat/suspension/coil-over-suspension/skunk2/PRD_49276_2882crx.aspx

[taks]

Oh ok, thanks for the reply taks.

Currently looking into ebay now actually... what you guys think about these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Adjustable-Coilover-Kit-Acura-Integra-90-01_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ019QQitemZ 290256886906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V

Seems too cheap? These over springs?

Not too cheap as they're coilover sleeves+springs and being that you'll need to supply your own shocks anyway.

If you're on a low budget then just get the springs and save up for shocks down the track.

[hisoka]

taks is on the ball~they are pretty good for drop in height. my freind got one on his ed sedan~looks good as now too and he use standard shock atm

[DogAteCat]

anyone who has skunk2s on their teg/civic need to get their guards rolled?

[GreekWarrior]

depends what wheels you have?

[DogAteCat]

205/40/17

[DC4Integra98]

Thanks for all the help guys, just purchased the skunk2s off 999 auto.

Will let you know how they turn out!

^ to the above question, I got no clue but I'm in the same situation here :S

[OMG.JAI xD]

with 17"s youll probably need to get your guards rolled.

17" rims will sit at least .5" wider than stock teg wheels. (which is 15x6.5)
and plus the different offset youll have.
most aftermarket 4 studs have a +40 offset.
teg wheels gave +45.

i rkn using 205/40 tyres will kill you down the track.
low profile. and that much of a drop. youll buckle your rims easy.
and your shocks will wear out in a flash since your tyres dont take any of the bump.
hence the reason why i didnt upgrade my wheels.
just wait till i paint it black =]
no need for 17"s =D

[DC4Integra98]

Yeah I think i'll just stick with them till I have money for 15/16s

Rolling your guards is as simple as hammering the insides is it?

[GreekWarrior]

nah 205/40 you have heaps of clearance

[vuongkong]

does anyone have a pic of skunk2 springs on their dc2? just curious about the height and if it's practical? 2.5 and 2.25 drop sounds like a fair bit. cheers guys

[OMG.JAI xD]

Yeah I think i'll just stick with them till I have money for 15/16s

Rolling your guards is as simple as hammering the insides is it?

uhmm proper way is to heat up the splash guard and re moulding it (stretching it out). which permanently keeps it like that.

[OMG.JAI xD]

nah 205/40 you have heaps of clearance

on 17" rims.
2.5" drop i only have 1 finger clearance between the sidewall and the guard on stock rims/tyres.
and i have no finger gap between tyre and fender.
and as i said it really depends on what kind of rims you get.
too many factors come into place when it comes to rims.
just look at the sportmaxx rims.
has a 0 offset.
sticks out like a mofo.

its better to roll the guard. unless of course u have no problems with the current set up =]

[OMG.JAI xD]

does anyone have a pic of skunk2 springs on their dc2? just curious about the height and if it's practical? 2.5 and 2.25 drop sounds like a fair bit. cheers guys

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q416/OMG_JAI/Image039.jpg

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q416/OMG_JAI/Image042.jpg

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q416/OMG_JAI/Image045.jpg


it looks higher than it actually is.
you cant put a blackberry on the lowest side of the lip.

[vuongkong]

thanks mate!! are you rolling on skunk2 springs ? how's the ride comfort for these ? cheers mate!

[hastE]

Yeah I think i'll just stick with them till I have money for 15/16s

Rolling your guards is as simple as hammering the insides is it?

home job - roll ur inside guards with a round bar

proper rolled lip for low offset rims while slammed $40-50 a corner.

no hammer involved

[hastE]

on 17" rims.
2.5" drop i only have 1 finger clearance between the sidewall and the guard on stock rims/tyres.
and i have no finger gap between tyre and fender.
and as i said it really depends on what kind of rims you get.
too many factors come into place when it comes to rims.
just look at the sportmaxx rims.
has a 0 offset.
sticks out like a mofo.

its better to roll the guard. unless of course u have no problems with the current set up =]

205/40/R17 have enough clearance

just not on springs/stockshock combo

low offset looks much better then cheapo/replica +40 rims

[DC4Integra98]

Thanks for all the replies. I was youtubing rolling guards and a guy used a hammer thats where I got it from lol.

To OMG.JAI xD :
Do you know what the clearance is? i.e. >10cm?

[jeansey]

Oh ok, thanks for the reply taks.

Currently looking into ebay now actually... what you guys think about these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Adjustable-Coilover-Kit-Acura-Integra-90-01_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ019QQitemZ 290256886906QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V

Seems too cheap? These over springs?

so these would ok with stock shocks? not great but ok?

because i really want something height adjustable but dont wanna spent money on coilovers for a street only car.

[Sp00ny]

according to TI (US site):

"I installed skunk2 lowering springs on my KYB AGX (already installed) shocks this weekend. I then took it for an allignment and they double-checked to make sure everything was buttoned down.

The car is just about un-driveable right now. It sits so low that the tires are tucking. If I turn any direction, the front tires rub. It sits so low the the exhaust cannister knocks against the lower control arm when I hit bumps. It pulls right under acceleration and left while braking. The front end also vibrates under hard acceleration. It didn't do any of this before and I had cheap coil-overs on it.

I've heard that Skunk2 springs are low, but I havn't read where anyone couldn't drive their car on them. Has anyone else had trouble and what did you do? "

Apparently new bushings and LCAs are also needed.

Second thoughts...

Wish i saw this post earlier...I have KYB AGX w/ Spoon Progressives and the drop is too low...front tyre is is level with the wheel base and rear tire is probebly a small finger gap.

I have came to the conclusion that the reason for the severe (much more than expected drop) is because the KYB AGX spring perch sits lower than the OEM one. I have both to measure and compare will probebly do so over the weekend. Will let you know if you like.

Cheers.

[BNK]

Yo!, decided to just get some info off this thread, rather than starting a new one.

Im thinking of getting the Skunk2 lowering springs off Auto 999, currently riding on stock shocks/springs EK1 '99 sedan with 17"s at 99.xxxkms. Previously was using Kings superlows and my tyres will hit when i tried to do full turn. Just wandering if the Skunk2's are lower/as low/higher then the Kings superlows on stock shocks if anybody know ??

Also, anybody know where i can get these springs installed cheaply in Melbz and how much for the labor ?? (trying to avoid DIY possibly :p)

cheers

[hastE]

Yo!, decided to just get some info off this thread, rather than starting a new one.

Im thinking of getting the Skunk2 lowering springs off Auto 999, currently riding on stock shocks/springs EK1 '99 sedan with 17"s at 99.xxxkms. Previously was using Kings superlows and my tyres will hit when i tried to do full turn. Just wandering if the Skunk2's are lower/as low/higher then the Kings superlows on stock shocks if anybody know ??

Also, anybody know where i can get these springs installed cheaply in Melbz and how much for the labor ?? (trying to avoid DIY possibly :p)

cheers

id say the skunk2 springs have the same drop as the super lows (~2.5")

if u dont scrub with ur superlows id say the ride height is fine. it could be you dont have the correct tyre profile?

my mate and i have the same susp setup with similar size rims (15") but hes 205/55/R15 scrubs more then my 205/50/R15 which clears fine.

[hisoka]

nah no scraping when u turn, there not as much of a drop. iam sure your local autobarn can do it lol.

[BNK]

LOL, so which one hisoka/haste ? higher/same ?

yeh i know, but it's too late to call them and get quote now, just wandering if any1 can remember it(or other place) on top of their head/otherwise i'll call places tomorow when they open (a.k.a 12hrs waiting:p)

[hastE]

when new, my skunk2 springs on factory shocks gave 1 finger gap. after ~5000kms it settled at 0.5finger gap.

i have an EG with 15x7 205/50/R15 and do not scrub or rub at full lock.

EKs may have deeper/smaller guard liners, so i am unable to tell you how they are.

but tyre profiles play a big role when your playing with your ride height

[hisoka]

but tyre profiles play a big role when your playing with your ride height

right there.

also skunk 2 is better then king in quality wise. why dont you save a bit more and upgrade your shocks so no need to do it later and pay. as you are getting someone else to do it for you, i would adivise to get shocks changed aswell. because it does put a bit of stress on them and it will cost more to get ure car jacked up again and changed

[vuongkong]

anyone have a price of skunk2's on a dc2r stock strut ? anyone used this combo before ?

[BNK]

right there.

also skunk 2 is better then king in quality wise. why dont you save a bit more and upgrade your shocks so no need to do it later and pay. as you are getting someone else to do it for you, i would adivise to get shocks changed aswell. because it does put a bit of stress on them and it will cost more to get ure car jacked up again and changed

Hmmmm... good point

Well i've basically saved up for the springs, but what are some of the cheap shocks options (yes im pov atm :() to go with the skunk2 springs ?? should i just get new stock shocks (even tho i know it will end up the same except it sort of delay the issue longer :confused:)

btw Anyone can compare these with Eibach pros in term of performance, durability and look-wise ?

thanks yo

[hisoka]

eibach pro springs ? or shocks, both skunk 2 and eibach are good imo. USA people just love them. i have never used eibach springs before , but had a look at some shocks, which were pretty good

[RtN]

Umm i'd recommend eibach sportlines over pros because the front is lower by 0.1" which is uber and that they are a bit stiffer!

[BNK]

eibach pro springs ? or shocks, both skunk 2 and eibach are good imo. USA people just love them. i have never used eibach springs before , but had a look at some shocks, which were pretty good

springs that is, anyway where can i get some cheap eibach shocks ? or any other recommendation bud ? thanks btw


Umm i'd recommend eibach sportlines over pros because the front is lower by 0.1" which is uber and that they are a bit stiffer!

You reckon ? hmmmm i'll look into that then. How about their sportsline compared to these skunk2s though ?

and also any cheap alternatives shocks for these lowering springs ?

cheers!

[hisoka]

i would stick to skunk2 shocks with skunk 2 springs, plus its easy to get from 999, as i think eibach has to be import.

[BNK]

So you reckon i should just not buy the springs yet, save up more and get both springs and sports shocks later on down the track and have them fit in together yeh ??

[OMG.JAI xD]

i would stick to skunk2 shocks with skunk 2 springs, plus its easy to get from 999, as i think eibach has to be import.


heard skunk2 shocks leak :/
was about to get em.
999 quoted me 550 + delivery
i think jdmyard had em for 650.

add another 300 and you have koni yellows.
read reviews before buying.
this forum saved me from buying d2 coilovers.

:thumbsup:

[hisoka]

yer well its well known fact d2s are straight from taiwan. lol.

i dunno about skunk 2 shocls leaking. i have read numeous ones but maybe some do. konis are also good but i think thats pushing this guys budget. skunk2 on skunk2 springs is way to go. best to buy them and install later or DIY

[trism]

ive read that skunk2s have probs, ive had none at all

[BNK]

Yeh don't think i'll get Konis anytime soon.

Hey Trism what problems you've heard ??

[trism]

shit like the shocks leaking

[hastE]

shit like the shocks leaking

all shocks leak.

i think youre meant to say was the longevity of the shocks.

fwiw id wouldnt touch anything else besides konis or bilsteins

[trism]

no

i meant shit like the shocks leaking

as in, without use

from factory

out of the box

i know what i meant to say ;)

[RtN]

lol u forgot tokico! <3 USDM YO!

[hastE]

no

i meant shit like the shocks leaking

as in, without use

from factory

out of the box

i know what i meant to say ;)

thats a first, must of been a bad batch from production?

ud think they would test it (not literally on a car) before they sent them out for sale.

with tokico, ive read many reviews that it may well be good when you first install them, but in ~3months time the hardest setting is no more (becomes soft). also similar review with AGX.

hence i wouldnt touch anything besides konis and bilsteins

[RtN]

Ah okay mate, and yeh im still worried lol about.. umm how the Skunk2 will be pretty low but then these sport shocks will make it even more lower when we get them later?

[hastE]

Ah okay mate, and yeh im still worried lol about.. umm how the Skunk2 will be pretty low but then these sport shocks will make it even more lower when we get them later?


ive heard about that, im not 100% sure if all sport shocks have a lower perch where the spring sits. OHmember Sp00ny claims his AGX was lower then his stock vtir shocks.

i know bilsteins have thicker monotubes.

for my sake, i hope konis/bilsteins arent lower

[RtN]

ah yeh for all our sakes.. ahaha looks like lots of us are gonna run same set ups... oh and I also heard the KONis are heigh adjustable anyway? like 3 steps or something.

[DNY*BOY]

ive had both the adj sleeves and lowering springs both were great i also had the skunk shocks on both, the ride was comfy no leaks if you have the lowering springs u can cut the bumpstops to have more drop i had 17s looked good and i had 15s with the adjs on and no dramas depending on what your going for , although make sure you do upgrade your LCAs and get some camber kits and maybe subframe brace been hearing bad stories my friends and i all use the same setup i have an EG and my friend has a 88 CRX and another with a del sol no dramas as of yet...

[DNY*BOY]

konis arent really street i mean there great but if your paying that much are u gonna really get ur moneys worth out of em ?

[akusuma]

ive had both the adj sleeves and lowering springs both were great i also had the skunk shocks on both, the ride was comfy no leaks if you have the lowering springs u can cut the bumpstops to have more drop i had 17s looked good and i had 15s with the adjs on and no dramas depending on what your going for , although make sure you do upgrade your LCAs and get some camber kits and maybe subframe brace been hearing bad stories my friends and i all use the same setup i have an EG and my friend has a 88 CRX and another with a del sol no dramas as of yet...

why do you need to upgrade LCA and subframe brace for just changing springs/shocks?

[trism]

exactly^

[DNY*BOY]

the stock lcas gave in my eg , the more you drop the less intregity ur hull has but i mean i was goin for reinforcement of the chassis as ur centre of gravity changes in the car , larger sway bar and asr brace provides teh rigidity you need when performing more aggresive turns at a lowered height i mean thats what i did you dont have to do anything if you dont think you need to ,

[BNK]

Thx peeps, looks like i need 2 save u more 4 those sports shocks n get the combo at the same time (after i solve some probs with my car 1st:()

[DC4Integra98]

You could get the springs first and then change the shocks down the line.

[BNK]

True, was about to do that but not sure how long until i can get those shocks (need a set of new tyres too) and how much longer my stock shocks can handle the springs (stocks just reached 100 000ks). I know in the end i will get the same thing but jst not sure how to get there tho

[hisoka]

dont change it man just wait. your not doing DIY like most of these people, so its gonna keep costing you to get it changed

[BNK]

Yeh that's what i thought too, save the labor $$$ huh.

Anyway, found these across ebay, you reckon it 's legit and have gud quality: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/92-95-96-00-HONDA-CIVIC-EG-EK-LOWERING-COILOVER-SPRING_W0QQitemZ370106896161QQihZ024QQcategoryZ335 82QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[hisoka]

yer will do the job, but i dunno never bought anything like that off ebay, probably is exactly the same as skunk2 but goes lower i would imagine,

[BNK]

Well looks like you can adjust em, just worry bout how string they are though. You know how ebay items could be... (even though looks like the seller have pretty gud reputation).

[string]

konis arent really street i mean there great but if your paying that much are u gonna really get ur moneys worth out of em ?

Yellows are very much a street shock, and far from expensive compared to some 'real' dampers.

[jeansey]

Yeh that's what i thought too, save the labor $$$ huh.

Anyway, found these across ebay, you reckon it 's legit and have gud quality: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/92-95-96-00-HONDA-CIVIC-EG-EK-LOWERING-COILOVER-SPRING_W0QQitemZ370106896161QQihZ024QQcategoryZ335 82QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

yer ive seen them but went with the skunks.

for $140 its worth a try. if they suck its not like you blew $1000 on d2s.

[DD2]

Is anyone running sport shocks with skunk2 springs ?

Curious to know if it does sit too low.