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Kongsi02
07-07-2004, 01:27 PM
im planning to get coilovers for my 2002 civic si..and i was wondering is
drop zone better or is skunck2 better? and what is the perfect height to drop the car?

andy
07-07-2004, 01:59 PM
Don't get either of those. Those are cheep-o coilovers (unless they suddenly decided to package them with shocks). If you aren't replacing the stock shocks, get a decent set of springs (Progress, Eibach, etc) and be done with it. If you want adjustability, go with a full coilover (springs & shocks), like Tein Basics, KW's, etc.

GCheung55
07-07-2004, 04:03 PM
I like the ideas of JIC-FLTA2s , Buddy club Racing Damper, and Endless/Zeal B6's cause you can adjust hieight without affecting springrate... right guys?

COMPTEK
07-08-2004, 01:11 AM
Skunk2's are fine if you plan on replacing your stock shocks later on. They allow you to ride extremely low if that is what you are looking for. Depending on how low you go the more stress you will put on your shocks. If you did decide to go with a straight coilover then I would go with Skunk2 or Ground Control and then with some Koni yellows but if you plan on buying a full coilover/strut then go with either TEIN, KW, Tanabe, etc.

LiLxKeNnY
07-08-2004, 04:24 AM
i hav tein basics and i love them

Kongsi02
07-08-2004, 09:52 AM
oh...so its bascially buying a new set of shocks and springs? right?..then i might as well not get the coilovers and get a new set of suspension kit.
thanks

mhx
07-08-2004, 10:08 AM
oh...so its bascially buying a new set of shocks and springs? right?..then i might as well not get the coilovers and get a new set of suspension kit.
thanks

This should help you out
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41336

Ph0nK
07-09-2004, 05:10 PM
One set that that thread doesn't cover is the Hayame's. If you'd be happy with non-dampening-adjustable, but ride height adjustable full coilovers, I've heard good things about these. That and the D2's

raiyo
07-09-2004, 05:25 PM
i wouldnt buy either coilover system. dropzone is cheap shit, and skunk2 i heard bad things about

good drop height for our car? I say 1-1.5". anything lower you'll be rubbing your aftermarket mid-pipe. Get some good reviewed springs or full coilover systems.

CSI02
07-10-2004, 11:46 AM
Buy the Mugen setup, can't go wrong with that. :)