What are the best suspension for our EPs?

[freshmoss]

What are the best suspension for our EPs?

I want to get a new set of either Shocks or a set of coilovers, which should i get?
I currently have Progress Springs with my stock shocks...
Need some advice please.

Thanks.

[Burgh]

Suspensions depend on what you want to do with the car and how much $ you want to spend. Springs+Shocks is going to be cheaper but, IMO, is not the best idea if you want the 'slammed' look and drop the height a lot (due to loss of suspension travel and bottoming out). Coilovers that have adjustable shock lengths are great but most are $1K-$2K. But they're a more effective for EPs in terms of racing and performance. A mild drop on stock shocks is probably fine if you just want that. Or you could get aftermarket shocks too.

Bottom line, really up to you and what you want to do. Also, do a search for other topics where this has been discussed.

[K20A3Si]

i am using the H&R springs with koni shocks...its a nice set up...its great for everyday driving and is fun on curved roads.

[freshmoss]

Thanks for the replies...
what are inserts?
KONI SPORT STRUT INSERT: CIVIC 01-UP (F)

Item#: K-86411416 $170.00
KONI Sport Strut Insert (Yellow) - Front Left or Right (1 Piece) for Honda Civic 01-UP (Insert Only / Requires Modification)
Note: Each Strut Insert Sold individually.

KONI SPORT SHOCK: CIVIC 01-UP (R)
Item#: K-80411281 $156.00
KONI Sport Shock (Yellow) - Rear Left or Right (1 Piece) for Honda Civic 01-UP
Note: Each Shock Sold Individually

DO you have this setup as well?

[IIx 03 EP xII]

Originally posted by K20A3Si
i am using the H&R springs with koni shocks...its a nice set up...its great for everyday driving and is fun on curved roads.

amen! ive got the same setup.... and w/ a nice set of tires... it improves handling alot. also a rear sway bar helps ALOT. just my two cents.

[EnJaNir]

In order to use the front koni struts, since they are inserts, you need to cut your stock front struts to there spec and basically bolt in the new koni inserts

The rears are direct replacements

-I am currently running the Progress competition coilovers and love them. Honestly, what you want is really up to you (feel/style of driving)

[Ep3 No.2]

i thought you had to do a lot of custom work on the konis to fit our car since they were ment for the em civics

[EnJaNir]

There are Konis avaiable for the ep3

The fronts are inserts and the rears are direct replacments

http://www.k-series.com/tech_detail.php?Tech_ID=EP_KONI

[freshmoss]

algiht guys.. i think i'll go with the Koni's...
How much should installation cost?

THanks alot for the help!!

[GP Si]

i use tein ss coilz on my car

[ViViDPeArL]

i use H&R on stock springs....i like the ride...but damn i hate the fricken noise from the springs moving around....it's annoying the crap out of me. makes me feel like the suspension is gonna fall apart... i'm debating on which coilover system to buy :)

[chunky]

Originally posted by ViViDPeArL
i use H&R on stock springs....i like the ride...but damn i hate the fricken noise from the springs moving around....it's annoying the crap out of me. makes me feel like the suspension is gonna fall apart... i'm debating on which coilover system to buy :)

h&r on stock shocks I think you mean.

if you've got that much noise, it's probably an improper install. I've got in excess of 30k miles lowered, and no noise from the springs.

[ViViDPeArL]

i know they didn't greese it up when they installed it...but other than that what could be wrong?

[97 TYPE-R 312]

Mugen Sports Suspension!!!

-Victor

[trk]

Originally posted by 97 TYPE-R 312
Mugen Sports Suspension!!!

-Victor

Mugen.

;)

[yomamaInMySi]

Originally posted by 97 TYPE-R 312
Mugen Sports Suspension!!!

-Victor

:)

[MI EP]

Right now i am settling with the Tein Flex coilover kit and i love it. If you want to spend the money i would recomend getting this, it handles beautifully in the turns if thats what you are wanting.