Suspension Ideas For Daily & Track

**hitoriko** · 21-02-2010 09:17 AM

Hi guys,

i've been trying to work out what would be a good shock & spring combo for everyday driving and still be good to take on track - if possible i'd rather not go coilovers.

so far im thinking KYB AGX's as the shock as there easy to get offer good performance and have heard nothing but good things.

and as for springs im not sure.

my car is an EG Civic hatch with the D-series, at the moment i havea rear 4 point brace and a front cusco strut brace & blox LCA.

suggestions please on what else i should get - remeber its only entry level so i would rather not have to spend big dollars unless its unavoidable.

cheers!

**90LAN** · 21-02-2010 09:20 AM

dc2r shocks and springs

best cheap set up available

**hitoriko** · 21-02-2010 10:26 AM

standard dc2r shocks and springs?

**CB7_OWNER** · 21-02-2010 04:33 PM

^yep dats it

**redefine** · 23-02-2010 09:43 AM

only problem with dc2r sussy in eg is you need eg6/dc2r lca's to make it fit

**rk 86 wa** · 23-02-2010 10:32 AM

do the dc2r shocks/springs and if you have any money left over (of course with the lca's) get a nice big fat sway bar on the rear

**hitoriko** · 23-02-2010 03:38 PM

i have purchased BLOX LCAs for my eg5 would the DC2R suspension work with these LCAs or not

**liberx** · 26-02-2010 11:07 PM

Not sure about the BLOX with DC2R shocks (gut feel is probably not as its mounted to the lca diferently and doubt they can take both types)

Next best is KYB AGX shocks (to suit EG LCA) combined with DC2R springs. I have this setup and works well. Its not very low, but can be driven daily without a worry, with good firm track suitable springs. The adjustment in the shocks firms up nicely for track work, pull them back for kidney friendly ride (but still firm).

Combined with a rear bar (I run a 20mm whiteline adjustable on firmest setting) and you have good balance too.

Recommended and tested by me

If you have a bit more budget Koni Yellows shocks would be better again, for more finite and range of adjustability.

**johnny5** · 02-03-2010 01:28 AM

i've got koni yellows in my car.... absolutely love it man... coupled with eibach sportsline springs... love it

plus you always have the option of coilover sleeves if u want coilover type height adjustment further down the track, which is what i'm looking at now

**Phased** · 06-03-2010 01:29 AM

I've owned KYB AGX's in my old Integra.

One thing I will say. You get what you pay for. There's no doubt that the KYB's are durable and reliable however don't expect them to have the linear rebound/compression and performance of a Bilstein/Koni.

I would recommend Koni Yellows/Bilstein Sports with either a Ground Control sleeve kit OR any STRAIGHT SPRING that suits the ride height you want to obtain. If you don't have enough money I would go the Koni Yellows with DC2R Springs... You won't have to change your LCA's (Provided you opt for the EG specific ones), you can lower it by adjusting the spring perch and it will outperform the standard DC2R shocks!

and UPGRADE YOUR REAR SWAYBAR!!!

:-)

Happy Hunting!