Coilovers to take me there....
#21
I'd agree Fortune > D2 by a long way, just not something I'd buy for my car.
The Fit will get some Tein springs, as I view lowering springs as a solely aesthetic exercise, with no real gains.
Once I get a project S14, that will likely get something from Koni's Race line, as I've always liked their products.
The Fit will get some Tein springs, as I view lowering springs as a solely aesthetic exercise, with no real gains.
Once I get a project S14, that will likely get something from Koni's Race line, as I've always liked their products.
#22
When have I said I paid anywhere near 2k for my wheels? People always assume this, yet I didn't pay near that, I probably paid less for my Brand NEW Advans than you did any of your crap wheels.
And b/c you have kids you can't buy yourself things that don't suck? Well shoot, my Dad must've not cared about me or my siblings
And b/c you have kids you can't buy yourself things that don't suck? Well shoot, my Dad must've not cared about me or my siblings
#23
I'd agree Fortune > D2 by a long way, just not something I'd buy for my car.
The Fit will get some Tein springs, as I view lowering springs as a solely aesthetic exercise, with no real gains.
Once I get a project S14, that will likely get something from Koni's Race line, as I've always liked their products.
The Fit will get some Tein springs, as I view lowering springs as a solely aesthetic exercise, with no real gains.
Once I get a project S14, that will likely get something from Koni's Race line, as I've always liked their products.
Koni does make nice stuff in my experience as well. I had their race line on my MR2 and was quite a fan.
#24
i got a buddy with Tein's on his S2000 and he loves them, it's a little bit stiffer of a ride but i'm not even sure what springs he's running with them (7k maybe?). I'm running KSports on my Civic and i have no complaints, but this is a different car and i'm not sure how they'd hold up on a Fit.
#25
See, I personally dislike Tein. I have had terrible experiences with their Coilovers and I think their springs ride quite badly. That being said, like you said you want more aesthetic than anything and it is my opinion not yours, haha.
Koni does make nice stuff in my experience as well. I had their race line on my MR2 and was quite a fan.
Koni does make nice stuff in my experience as well. I had their race line on my MR2 and was quite a fan.
To clarify, I view all lowering springs as quite worthless in every aspect outside of aesthetics (and even on that front they are not ideal). Being my daily, I wanted to keep some semblance of ride quality and not invest too much. On both of these fronts, Tein springs were a decent compromise and paying $100 for a set isn't too bad either.
That and I had S-Techs on my Galant, and it rode just like stock, even on the upsized wheels.
Do want @ the MR2 sussy.
Here's why I hate cheap coilovers:
I had J's Racing N1 coilovers by Crux, 16k/14k spring rates, and the shocks most likely on their last legs (I was going to send them out to be rebuilt but I sold the car). Yet, they still rode WORLD's better than the new Omni Power 12/10k c/o's on my Integra.
#26
same here, this Fit is our DD until i sell my Civic and i can get my is300. So being that it's our DD i'm just going with lowering springs instead of adjustables, probably gonna go with Tokico struts with Swift springs. That's all i need to drive around here, anything more is just overkill.
#28
eh, it's either Swifts, H&R or Eibach Sportlines (didnt like the Eibachs the last time). Swifts are great springs and are still $30-$40 cheaper than Tein and Tanabe. I'm gonna look more into the Skunk2's because they're under $200.
#30
well then Swifts are what i'm gonna get, i only wanted to check out Skunk2 just because i have used them on one of my Honda's a few years back and they were pretty good from what i can remember. $250 isn't TOO bad when it comes to the fact that i'll only be upgrading small stuff on this car until i decide to kswap (if ever, more likely than not). So if it's just $250 here and $100 there on a few things, i can't complain.
#31
Like Mike said, if Swifts are in your budget don't hesitate. They are a GREAT spring.
Also Mike, I hear you. I am saving for J's Racing coils, but it will be a while haha.
#34
i got a buddy with Tein's on his S2000 and he loves them, it's a little bit stiffer of a ride but i'm not even sure what springs he's running with them (7k maybe?). I'm running KSports on my Civic and i have no complaints, but this is a different car and i'm not sure how they'd hold up on a Fit.
All subjective though, some people have more tolerance on NVH.
#35
I am not even sure what rates are available for the GD right now. Figured I would worry about it when the time got closer. I couldn't help, but notice the rates are VERY low for most coilovers offered for the GD right now.
I mean like, 4k/3.5k
I mean like, 4k/3.5k
#39
actually our conversation was pretty relevant for the most part, if you want budget suspension that will slam you to the ground we discussed it. If you want better ride quality that will lower you and still let you drive safe, we discussed that as well.