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    Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Hey can I get a picture thread going of what kind of suspension you are running and a picture of the result? I can't find one here and this would be a very helpful resource for people trying to lower their car, I have some coilover sleeves at home I'm gonna run but I've seen more "what suspension should I get" threads here than on any other site.



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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    I went cheap and got these $60 springs off ebay (1986 1989 Accord JDM Red 2" Drop Suspension Front Rear lowering Springs Kit | eBay) and am using decently new OEM struts that I got about 3 years ago. The result is a smooth ride, but these springs are soft, so it can bottom out when you drive on rough roads. I live off a dirt road, so I can't go faster than 15 MPH because of the potholes.





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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Once I get my mix and match egay coilovers on ill post Em up

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by pajamas95 View Post
    The result is a smooth ride, but these springs are soft, so it can bottom out when you drive on rough roads. I live off a dirt road, so I can't go faster than 15 MPH because of the potholes.
    Would you say the eBay springs are softer than stock?

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by niles View Post
    Would you say the eBay springs are softer than stock?
    Yeah, they are definitely softer, but this makes is so you can continue to use the OEM struts. The car has no bounce, and rides better than before on the highway as it absorbs small bumps much better.

    They were soft enough I just put the tophats on without any spring compression. Took me a total of 15 minutes to put them together once I got the old springs off.
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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Sounds like it rides a lot like my cut OEM springs (but safer lol).

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Looks like they would bind a lot but I can't really judge, I haven't seen them in person yet.

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Just bumping with Shota Moris static accord.

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    If I just get the springs would that work 88 accord lxi or do I need to buy new struts how much are they?

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    I would recommend using the search tab and checking online at various websites such as optionsauto.com or horsepowerfreaks.com or going to Autozone. This is a pretty basic question and this isnt really the place for it.

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by j3wman View Post
    I would recommend using the search tab and checking online at various websites such as optionsauto.com or horsepowerfreaks.com or going to Autozone. This is a pretty basic question and this isnt really the place for it.
    /disagree

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    I'm not discouraging posts I just feel like there is a better place. There are boards where this will get answered much more quickly. But yes it is advisable to change the strut since it'll be out already

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by Oldblueaccord View Post
    /disagree

    We like people to ask questions on this website. This is not h+t or pirate4x4. We try to encourage new people to post not discourage.

    That's hilarious! Didn't know you were on primate4x4. Those guys are a riot, though I think it's mellowed out over the last few years. I post in the Suzuki section on occasion.

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

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    Re: Suspension Setup Picture Thread

    Wow. Tacky.
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