What shocks and struts are you using with your drop?

***CrazyQuady*** · 06-16-2009, 10:49 PM

What are you guys using with your springs? The only ones i hear of are Tokicos.

Xtreme Thunder · 06-16-2009, 11:00 PM

KONI. Swift Springs.

**GeezerSi** · 06-16-2009, 11:04 PM

These might be of some additional interest.

The "what will my drop look like" thread
Please Read Before Starting New Thread: Suspension And Brake Stickies

***obert*** · 06-16-2009, 11:13 PM

I am just using stock struts and shocks right now !

Crazi3ge3 · 06-17-2009, 09:23 AM

stock si shocks aren't that bad when lowered. compair to lx and ex

driveshift · 06-18-2009, 03:34 AM

Si shocks and struts on my FG1 with prokit springs. i have my stock shocks to put back if in case (knock on wood)...works well. i've put about 2-3Kmiles on 'em already. btw...they were used approx 5k after i bought them from a friend.

Legendz · 06-18-2009, 11:56 AM

what should i match up with my S2 springs on a 4 door ex?

**Gonzo** · 06-18-2009, 11:59 AM

Koni with Eibach Prokits.

***CrazyQuady*** · 06-18-2009, 10:26 PM

So Koni's and stockers, Anybody using anything different that they think is better? Anybody tried diff Shocks on the same car that they think were better

Xtreme Thunder · 06-18-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtreme Thunder

Shock/ Strut Options:

KYB GR2 - They are OE replacement and offer not much/ if any valving increase over stock. ~$250 (?)

Skunk2 Sport Shocks - Utilizes a shorter length piston in a shorter body. Reviews I have read on here have NOT been good, but be your own judge.

Tokico HP - Offers both a separate Sedan and Coupe application. Utilizes oe length, valved slightly more agressive than oem. Mixed reviews. ~$425

Tokico HTS - Tokico's higher end adjustable struts/ shock said to adjust rebound and compression simultaneously. Got a pretty good review by a member on here. Not rebuildable or revalvable. ~$875

Koni Sport (yellows) - Rebound adjustable. No one has these specific ones as of yet, but in the past if used correctly I would say they are a superior damper. They are rebuildable and revalvable (not sure of costs, but service is offered). Fronts are inserts and need to follow Koni instructions on the fab work to the stock oe front macpherson strut housing, rear will be plug and play Koni shock. ~$650

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme Thunder

Shock/ Strut Options:

KYB GR2 - They are OE replacement and offer not much/ if any valving increase over stock. ~$250 (?)

KYB Struts/Shocks GR2

KYB or Tokico? <---Single post.

Skunk2 Sport Shocks - Utilizes a shorter length piston in a shorter body. Reviews I have read on here have NOT been good, but be your own judge.

Month later review after having Skunk2 shocks and Neuspeed Race springs

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/4873648-post9.html

Tokico HP - Offers both a separate Sedan and Coupe application. Utilizes oe length, valved slightly more agressive than oem. Mixed reviews. ~$425

Tokico HP blue review

Tokico HP Installed

Anyone running Tokico Dampers + Eibach Pro-Kit Springs? Opinions? Reviews?

Tokico HTS - Tokico's higher end adjustable struts/ shock said to adjust rebound and compression simultaneously. Got a pretty good review by a member on here. Not rebuildable or revalvable. ~$875

TOKICO HTS review***coming***

Koni Sport (yellows) - Rebound adjustable. No one has these specific ones as of yet, but in the past if used correctly I would say they are a superior damper. They are rebuildable and revalvable (not sure of costs, but service is offered). Fronts are inserts and need to follow Koni instructions on the fab work to the stock oe front macpherson strut housing, rear will be plug and play Koni shock. ~$650

Edit, people using now being they are available:

Comparison: Stock Suspension vs. HFP Suspension vs. KONI/ Swift Springs Suspension

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/5242280-post200.html<---single post

Related threads to KONI:
Koni Front Insert Installation Overview

Koni Yellows<----around page 10 is where the good info is.

Sources:

Decent Struts/shocks for Sportlines?

Shock options for the 06+ Civic

***CrazyQuady*** · 06-19-2009, 07:42 AM

Thanks I guess I just didnt look hard enuf

Crazi3ge3 · 06-19-2009, 04:15 PM

just get skunk2 pros comes with springs and shock/struts and its adjustable

06-16-2009, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
*CrazyQuady* ^stupid Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nebraska Age: 25 Posts: 1,015 Mike 2009 CBP FG2 iTrader: 3 / 100%	What shocks and struts are you using with your drop? What are you guys using with your springs? The only ones i hear of are Tokicos.

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*obert* # 1 Friend Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 40,267 Robert iTrader: 100 / 100%	I am just using stock struts and shocks right now ! __________________

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Xtreme Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Age: 25 Posts: 21,947 Joey iTrader: 11 / 100%	KONI. Swift Springs.

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Crazi3ge3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux City IA Posts: 665 Benji iTrader: 18 / 100%	stock si shocks aren't that bad when lowered. compair to lx and ex

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driveshift Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 285 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Si shocks and struts on my FG1 with prokit springs. i have my stock shocks to put back if in case (knock on wood)...works well. i've put about 2-3Kmiles on 'em already. btw...they were used approx 5k after i bought them from a friend.

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Legendz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 357 Joe iTrader: 0 / 0%	what should i match up with my S2 springs on a 4 door ex?

06-18-2009, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
*CrazyQuady* ^stupid Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nebraska Age: 25 Posts: 1,015 Mike 2009 CBP FG2 iTrader: 3 / 100%	So Koni's and stockers, Anybody using anything different that they think is better? Anybody tried diff Shocks on the same car that they think were better

06-19-2009, 07:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
*CrazyQuady* ^stupid Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nebraska Age: 25 Posts: 1,015 Mike 2009 CBP FG2 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Thanks I guess I just didnt look hard enuf

06-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crazi3ge3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux City IA Posts: 665 Benji iTrader: 18 / 100%	just get skunk2 pros comes with springs and shock/struts and its adjustable

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