Coilover question

[sleeper_civic]

I was dead set on running the GC/Koni setup on my 08 Si but I've read that the GC coilovers have problems. Are there any other reputable manufacturers making sleeve coilovers like GC that don't lower very much in the highest setting? thanks in advance.

[SIN]

Originally Posted by sleeper_civic

I was dead set on running the GC/Koni setup on my 08 Si but I've read that the GC coilovers have problems. Are there any other reputable manufacturers making sleeve coilovers like GC that don't lower very much in the highest setting? thanks in advance.

what problems do you speak of/what problems are u running into?
a lot of people that i know that run GC/Koni setup are very please.

[Bleached]

He's talking about the rear springs falling out under full extension. I've sent Koni an email about it multiple times, but never got a reply.

[Xtreme Thunder]

Excerpt from my recent thread:

Redshift/ KONI vs. KONI OTS/ Ground Control (G/C):

Redshift uses a tighter design on the coilover conversion. I am in contact with Redshift to see if their design will work with the OTS KONIs or not. They have been making an excellent application using KONI products about 2 years even before KONI released their OTS application. They currently still use inserts from another vehicle that KONI and Redshift's engineers came to the conclusion that internal valving stack and shock dynos were more than sufficient for 8th Generation Civic. G/C uses a 5" spring while Redshift uses a 6" spring. 6” was deemed better for travel. The rear upper spring seat on the Redshift design utilizes a nutsert to hold it to the body of the car so the spring has no chance to fall out when jacked up. Both Redshift and G/C you are able to choose the spring rates you want, not what another company thinks you need.

The only thing that is needed to be modded is the front stock Macpherson strut housings. I was skeptical too in the beginning, but in the end you get superior damper performance.

The fact is many people are not true tuners anymore; all they want is plug and play. I will say that is convenient, but doing the work if the means and methods are available is half the fun. If means and methods are not there, then have someone else do the work for you to get what you want.

If you want KONI and you want height adjustable, go with Redshift. Speak to Chris as he is extremely knowledgeable. They will build for you, but remember, cost will be the downside to an extremely well performing, well rounded suspension.

[sleeper_civic]

To Sin, Bleached hit the nail on the head. This problem is as far as I know unique to the 8th gen civic application.

Sad news because I had already bought front shocks and konis before I found out about the GC problem. Didn't want to have to sell at a loss and then buy something more expensive than I had originally intended to spend. Oh well seems Redshift might be my only option, time to start saving.

[SIN]

Originally Posted by Bleached

He's talking about the rear springs falling out under full extension. I've sent Koni an email about it multiple times, but never got a reply.

Originally Posted by sleeper_civic

To Sin, Bleached hit the nail on the head. This problem is as far as I know unique to the 8th gen civic application.

AHH i see. sorry about that. first time hearing of the problem.

[S14RWD]

just put the shocks in and get some swift springs.

[sleeper_civic]

I'm looking at that option. Just that I didn't want to lower at all because some entrances here are really screwed up and I'm sure I'm gonna rub. No rush though, gonna look around for a bit before making a decision. I must be getting old because I'm actually very satisfied with the ride height compared to on my 99 Si 5 years ago. lol Thanks a lot for chiming in though.