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    Cheapest suspension setup for lowering your car

    Originally posted by 92smokeaccord, edited/revised by MNdude07 on 4/28/2011:


    So you've been searching and can't find a cheap, yet safe enough suspension setup and your budget is $600.....blah blah blah.....well this is here to help you out on your quest.

    Here is what i have gathered on this cheap and reliable setup. First off let me say, and its all over this site that, YOU SHOULD NOT LOWER YOUR CAR ON STOCK SHOCKS AND/OR CUT YOUR STOCK SPRINGS!!!!!!!!!!

    This setup is a street/sport setup that will aid in restoring handling and make your car perform better than ever.

    Koni STR.t orange shocks are the cheapest aftermarket PERFORMANCE shocks out there period..it doesn't get any cheaper than these for both performance and safety... and they have a limited lifetime warranty!

    Shocks:

    Front left, quantity: 1
    http://import.neuspeed.com/174/2/0/2...ront-left.html
    Front right, quantity: 1
    http://import.neuspeed.com/174/2/0/2...ont-right.html
    Rears, quantity: 2
    http://import.neuspeed.com/174/2/0/2...hock-rear.html

    Springs:

    The neuspeed sport springs are the best bang for your buck on springs, and are perfect for these shocks. I even called and talked to a rep at neuspeed and he confirmed that they are a perfect match.

    Neuspeed sport springs:
    http://import.neuspeed.com/174/2/0/4...t-springs.html

    This adds to a total of: $450.87

    Also you're going to need 2 new rear lower strut bushings. This is just an example; you can find these at your local parts store for about $15-$20 a piece.
    http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com...rod=MOOG-K9443

    ...And here is a diy made by yours truly on replacing them:
    http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=166579

    Now that the setup part is over you need to get an alignment. After the alignment, as long as you rotate your tires at regular intervals(every 3k miles), you shouldn't need a camber kit.

    Thanks for reading, have a nice lowered day, and happy pot hole dodging!!
    Last edited by mndude07; 04-29-2011, 03:15 AM.
    There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!

    #2
    your links didnt work

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      #3
      Originally posted by jin View Post
      your links didnt work
      Sorry, fixed!
      There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!

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        #4
        So why did you just copy paste this thread and sticky it?

        http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=177121

        why couldn't that thread be stickied?

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          #5
          Originally posted by Tippey764 View Post
          So why did you just copy paste this thread and sticky it?

          http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=177121

          why couldn't that thread be stickied?
          We wanted it in the suspension section as a sticky, but also in the beginner section so new people can post in it. Working on getting the two linked together so they update simultaneously.
          There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!

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            #6
            also fellas and ladies..mndude made a point when he said that there are other springs that may be cheaper than the ones posted..if any body just so happens to come accross any..would you mind posting it here with the link to the product so i can review and decide and update this thread to try and make this cheaper.....also please no ebay crap

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              #7
              Also the different levels of lowering springs. On my daily driven accord I am currently running a set of Koni str.t's and H&R OE Sport Springs with an advertised drop of .25-.75" they ride amazing and handle great.
              Last edited by GunRunner; 04-27-2011, 04:39 PM.
              -1992 Accord EX H22 234whp 185wtq
              -1993 Accord EX SOLD
              -1995 Accord EX Wagon Daily Driver
              -2012 GMC Canyon V8 4x4

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                #8
                Really any spring listed in the spring, damper, and coilover thread that's under the 350lb range should be just fine for the Koni STR.t. That opens up a pretty good list of springs that I would say are safe to use.
                There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by mndude07 View Post
                  Really any spring listed in the spring, damper, and coilover thread that's under the 350lb range should be just fine for the Koni STR.t. That opens up a pretty good list of springs that I would say are safe to use.
                  very trure but whats the price on them...see its the cheapest that matters but also quality..so far the only ones i found that are reputable and cheap are the neuspeeds sort

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by 92smokeaccord View Post
                    very trure but whats the price on them...see its the cheapest that matters but also quality..so far the only ones i found that are reputable and cheap are the neuspeeds sort
                    got my H&R's from www.kingmotorsports.com for about $175 shipped if i remember correctly.
                    -1992 Accord EX H22 234whp 185wtq
                    -1993 Accord EX SOLD
                    -1995 Accord EX Wagon Daily Driver
                    -2012 GMC Canyon V8 4x4

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by GunRunner View Post
                      got my H&R's from www.kingmotorsports.com for about $175 shipped if i remember correctly.
                      nice!!!!!

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                        #12
                        Off the top of my head:

                        H&R sport
                        Eibach pro-kit
                        Eibach sportline
                        Sprint blues
                        Progress sport
                        Suspension Techniques sporttech
                        Suspension Techniques speedtech
                        RS*R Down springs
                        Sprint 1.25" drop springs

                        Those are all good brands that would be just fine on the Koni str.t's
                        There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by mndude07 View Post
                          Off the top of my head:

                          H&R sport
                          Eibach pro-kit
                          Eibach sportline
                          Sprint blues
                          Progress sport
                          Suspension Techniques sporttech
                          Suspension Techniques speedtech
                          RS*R Down springs
                          Sprint 1.25" drop springs

                          Those are all good brands that would be just fine on the Koni str.t's
                          im not saying they wouldnt be fine but with them but the cost of them....

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by 92smokeaccord View Post
                            im not saying they wouldnt be fine but with them but the cost of them....
                            They're all in the $200 range just like the Neuspeed sports
                            There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by mndude07 View Post
                              They're all in the $200 range just like the Neuspeed sports
                              wow really......

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