Soon to have $1500 at my disposal, what should I do???

[Hatch, Si Hatch]

OK, I have 2 possible setups in my head for my car's suspension. I auto-x regularly and I just wanted some feed back for some of you guys to see what yall think would be best.

1.)
-Eibach pro-kit
-Full Neuspeed Strut, sway, tie, everything
-Falken Azenis for my stock wheels

2.)
-Full coilover kit, either TEIN SS or KW's stainless kit
-Falken Azenis for stock wheels

With the first setup I would have the option of later going with some coilovers, and the reason I chose the pro-kit is because if I can't have ride height adjustability then it can't be too low because the roads I travel on a daily basis.

The second set up I would have the option of getting the neuspeed chassis stiffening line of products at a later date. And with the coilover I would be able to adjust the ride height betweem everyday driving and show/track days.

I guess what I need to know is which of would give me the most bang for my buck from the get go on the track. Also, these are just the ideas that I had, so if you have additional feedback as to another setup, please feel free to post your ideas too, but remember only $1500 to work with.

Eric

[andy]

Personally, I'd go with the KWs/Tein SS's.

You get everything done in one shot, with the exception of
sway/tie bars. But from what I've read so far, it seems that just
an aftermarket rear sway bar is a good enough improvement in
the short term (you can get a used RSX-S sway bar or JDM DC5-R
sway bar for under $100).

Getting just springs sort of seems like postponing the
inevitable. That's not to say I won't be doing that if I find a good
deal on springs :D - plus, a guy that works at the service dept.
of my dealer told me "As long as it's not slammed and on the
ground, they'll warranty your stock shocks."

[Civicvtec1ps]

def #2.
i dont think neuspeed has aftermarket struts out for our cars yet.
tein ss would be great choice.

[Hatch, Si Hatch]

Yea, I guess I was mostly leaning toward #2 also, I guess the reason #1 was appealing was the show factor of having all the strut tower and sway bars...heheh. I appreciate your help, if anyone else has any feedback feel free to post.

[Gasp23]

What about the new set up from Mugen? The set up looks pretty sweet.

[Hatch, Si Hatch]

Originally posted by Gasp23
What about the new set up from Mugen? The set up looks pretty sweet.

Yea, I thought about that, but I really want the adjustability of the TEINS/KWs versus the Mugen that has no adjustability.

[Gasp23]

Then yeah, #2 is your best choice. Good luck man:)

[Team]

Originally posted by Hatch, Si Hatch


Yea, I thought about that, but I really want the adjustability of the TEINS/KWs versus the Mugen that has no adjustability.

I agree, I couldnt see myself paying the same amount of cash like 1K for adjustability vs. non adjustability



Adam