Best coilovers for street use?

[ctx]

Hello, just wondering what are people's thoughts on the best overall coilovers for a street car? Drive an EK1, no intention on tracking, just street driving. Cheers

[CRXDEL501]

Have a read....

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...reet+coilovers

[ctx]

I'm looking for something cheaper though. I'm looking for something different to that thread. Probably <$1000. Money is pretty tight. I just need something that'll give a decent drop in height that's decently comfortable for everyday use and can still clear speed bumps, as there are heaps where I live. Like I said, no intention on tracking and I have no interest in slamming or camber..

Second hand, what do you recommend?

[mugen_ctr]

spring + shocks is ur answer, something like koni yellow shocks mated to teins S-tech or Eibachs

[ctx]

Would it end up costing the same as coilovers?

[ceekay101]

Bc racing coilovers are around that, but probably slightly over. But once you go coilovers you lose comfort substantially, especially when lowered. I can take you for a spin in my ride if your in sydney, ive got the older generation of bc racing coilovers. I think for the price they're very good, i know of a few cars tracking them and they are happy for what they are.

[curtis265]

Would it end up costing the same as coilovers?

yes but last twice as long and offer a substantially larger range of damping adjustability

[ctx]

Bc racing coilovers are around that, but probably slightly over. But once you go coilovers you lose comfort substantially, especially when lowered. I can take you for a spin in my ride if your in sydney, ive got the older generation of bc racing coilovers. I think for the price they're very good, i know of a few cars tracking them and they are happy for what they are.

I'm in VIC

Is the loss in comfort really that substantial? I'd want to retain some of it if possible, hence why I'm looking for non-racing coils. Anyone have opinions on Megans?

[ceekay101]

Ahhh ok. I Think it is. Factory hondas are pretty smooth, think the dc2r is one of the bumpiest stock cars ive been in and coilovers are heaps worse. But you sacrifice comfort for handling... Or atleast on the cheaper end. Maybe on the super expensive end you can retain some comfort while still getting good perforance.

[TbM]

spring + shocks is ur answer, something like koni yellow shocks mated to teins S-tech or Eibachs

+1 Im getting koni yellow shocks and ground control sleeves for my ek.

[BG-33P]

i just got some tokico coilovers. Heres a review I just finished writing:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...co-R-Coilovers

They might still be just out of your price (about 1100 shipped) but i reckon the definitely met your requirements.

[mugen_ctr]

+1 Im getting koni yellow shocks and ground control sleeves for my ek.

Many in the states swear by that setup, an use it alot in autoX so it must be good lol


But OP remember the main difference from coilover vs spring/shock, is for the simple fact that coilovers use a linear spring rate, which is great on track, piss poor on dd car.... which might explain the bumpy ride but than again its also down to the damper settings, where as on all oem and aftermarket springs like teins, kings and eibachs u will find they are the same design, progressive spring rate, fantastic on dd, but also can be just as good as coilover on track.

Considering that comfort is of a priority and adjust-ability and height isnt of importance, best off spending the dough on quality gear than not so good coilovers