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Old 12-06-2008, 07:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi all, I was looking into giving my car a drop and was thinking of ways to do this. First of all Im looking to give my car a nice clean drop, no slammed style. Ride comfort is VERY IMPORTANT to me, I could really care less of handling as long as it stays to stock status as I am already happy with the handling, I dont track or auto cross jus use this car as a DD hence why riding comfort is more important than handling for me. I was thinking of either getting new shocks and buying springs or should I jus buy the Skunk2 S coilover kit or maybe jus get the HFP suspension ( drop may be too subtle for me though ) . Looking for a drop of around the 1.5 inch range. Thanks for all the imput

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Old 12-06-2008, 07:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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If you want to keep the same ride quality I wouldnt go with the Pro-S coilover kit. I have it, and it is quite a bit stiffer than stock. Your best bet if ride quality is a concern is to go with eibach sportline springs. They have a 1.4 inch drop
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Old 12-06-2008, 08:06 PM   #3 (permalink)
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ya I was thinking to get springs at first but after talking to a couple ppl and reading about only using spring, it doesn seem like a good idea for the long run. Thats why I was considering getting a coilover so I can jus put back the stock springs and struts when I decide to trade the car in once i paid it off but thats not gonna be for awhile now. I mean ride comfort is a big deal for me but I thnk I can deal with the stiffness if it would lead me to the right direction on how to properly drop my car.
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Old 12-07-2008, 02:50 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Then I'd get HFP...
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Nice ride for a dd, no body roll
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been reading on the pro s i had ksports on my sentra and they were stiff i just want a little stiffer then stock but a good drop too.....
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They have not really had great reviews.....
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Old 12-10-2008, 04:41 PM   #10 (permalink)
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They have not really had great reviews.....
I just installed some on Joeys car and on my 93 Accord. I have nothing but good things to say.

I installed Joeys on his HFP springs and it drives just like my Mugen. Nice and stiff but comfortable enough to use for a DD
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Old 12-10-2008, 05:13 PM   #11 (permalink)
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im in the same situation. looking for a nice drop but done properly and like the adjustability of coilovers but concerned about them being harsh. I've been lookin at the buddy club n+
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Old 12-10-2008, 06:16 PM   #12 (permalink)
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i would think about getting the hfp suspension but the drop is not enough for me...but heard very good thing about the tein basics
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you would still need after market shock to support it. Unless you want to risk the stock shock then that is on you.
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i would think about getting the hfp suspension but the drop is not enough for me...but heard very good thing about the tein basics
There is nothing good about tein basics. Stay far away from them, flex are MUCH different then basics but with a price tag to go along with it.
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Old 12-14-2008, 07:29 PM   #16 (permalink)
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I would stay away from coilovers. To much adjustabilty for the road gets confussing after awile. I would go with the HFP setup much nicer drop in unit.
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I would stay away from coilovers. To much adjustabilty for the road gets confussing after awile. I would go with the HFP setup much nicer drop in unit.
you know, most people only adjust coilovers when they first put them on. after that they just leave them. i'm not sure how it's confusing. i'm not trying to be an ass, just wondering what u mean.
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Does OP have Coupe or Sedan?
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Old 12-15-2008, 03:58 AM   #19 (permalink)
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i have a coupe
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Old 12-15-2008, 04:04 AM   #20 (permalink)
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op... go with the hfp... i have them on my fa5, i love it... i drive bout 100 miles a day... great ride... was settled your drop would be 1.25... i love mine... plus hfp comes with shocks... unlike some other companies...
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