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H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/6/2007 2:26:41 PM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline Ok, so im looking at H&R springs from Tirerack.com...I Was wondering which would be a more reliable setup, H&R Race Spring Set (F 2.2" R 2.0" drop) or H&R Sport Spring Set ( F 1.75" R 1.5" drop)....(((leaning towards the Sport))).....And What Shocks should I use? Skunk 2 sport shocks, KYB AGX adjustable, Koni sport Shocks (didnt really want to spend that much....)....Any Feedback Would be nice....THANKS Post #: 1

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/6/2007 2:34:41 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline Depending on what you want to spend if you get the H&R cup kit it's Koni Adjustable shocks and H&R Sport Springs, You'd have to do some searching to find exact prices on it (around $700 if you look).  Otherwise the KYB is a forum favorite.  If you get the cup kit keep in mind that it is a HUGE performance gain and handles AMAZING but it is a stiff ride.  Don't forget your camber kits _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 2

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/6/2007 9:46:56 PM    darkshadow707   Posts: 41 Joined: 11/18/2007 Status: offline Shocks on my book are: - Koni Yellow - Tociko Illumina - KYB AGX Some basics are: - Tockico HP - KYB GR2 - Skunk 2 (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 3

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/7/2007 2:54:21 PM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline Thanks guys...So I did some looking and Tirerack.com still seems to have pretty good prices... The H&R Sport Springs are $187.00 The KYB AGX externally Adjustable are $372.00 for a set and the Koni Yellows are $524.00 for a set... Tirerack also has the H&R Sport Cup Kit for $736.00 Im looking towards the KYB and H&R Sport springs together for around $600.00 How does this sound ??? good setup ?? bad setup ?? And do you have more info on the Camber Kits ??? Where to buy, what they do..etc... _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX Coupe AT VTEC -17" Motegi MR7 Gunmetals -215/40/17 General Exclaim UHP -AEM sri -TenzoR Exhaust(actually sounds good!) -Coverking yellow/black seat covers -GA legal tint -Eibach Pro-Kit -KYB GR-2 shocks -Front StrutBar (in reply to darkshadow707) Post #: 4

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/7/2007 3:12:19 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline whoever sells you the springs will generally have camber kits as well.  What happens is once you lower your car the front and rear tires tilt inward causing extreme uneven tire wear.  The only way to correct this on a honda is to buy a camber kit. and I think they KYB's and H&R would be a pretty nice setup, I've heard nothing but good things about KYB shocks and I love h&r springs _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 5

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/7/2007 3:17:20 PM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline Camber Kit, Alignment Kit, Same thing, Right ? And thanks for the advice, Now all i have to do is wait on Christmas money... _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX Coupe AT VTEC -17" Motegi MR7 Gunmetals -215/40/17 General Exclaim UHP -AEM sri -TenzoR Exhaust(actually sounds good!) -Coverking yellow/black seat covers -GA legal tint -Eibach Pro-Kit -KYB GR-2 shocks -Front StrutBar (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 6

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/7/2007 3:24:11 PM    ckebottle   Posts: 864 Joined: 9/22/2006 Status: online Whenever you install this on your car can you update on how it turns out?  I'm very interested in the kyb agx/h&r spring combo.   _____________________________ 99 accord ex 4cyl 4dr at 95 mercury grand marquis (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 7

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/7/2007 3:25:59 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline It can be the same thing, make sure that it will give you camber adjustment abilities for +/- at least 2 degrees _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 8

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 9:02:23 AM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline Well then what would be the difference between an  Eibach Recomended Alignment Kit for $123-149, and an Ingalls Control Arm Mount for $58-68... ??? _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX Coupe AT VTEC -17" Motegi MR7 Gunmetals -215/40/17 General Exclaim UHP -AEM sri -TenzoR Exhaust(actually sounds good!) -Coverking yellow/black seat covers -GA legal tint -Eibach Pro-Kit -KYB GR-2 shocks -Front StrutBar (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 9

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 10:44:18 AM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline from what I can tell the ingals should work fine.  It doesn't say what type of adjustment range you get so before you order it you may want to call them and verify that it will give you the needed movement.  It just says varies on application. _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 10

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 2:03:10 PM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline Thanks    sir_nasty!    One more thing, How much should I expect for a professional Shop to charge me for installing my setup ??  _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX Coupe AT VTEC -17" Motegi MR7 Gunmetals -215/40/17 General Exclaim UHP -AEM sri -TenzoR Exhaust(actually sounds good!) -Coverking yellow/black seat covers -GA legal tint -Eibach Pro-Kit -KYB GR-2 shocks -Front StrutBar (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 11

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 2:09:20 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline about 4-5 hours of labor plus an alignment, I think I paid $225 for an install (minus camber kit and no alignment) when I had it done. _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 12

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 2:18:53 PM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline Alright...What are your thoughts on DIY ?? Worth it ?  _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX Coupe AT VTEC -17" Motegi MR7 Gunmetals -215/40/17 General Exclaim UHP -AEM sri -TenzoR Exhaust(actually sounds good!) -Coverking yellow/black seat covers -GA legal tint -Eibach Pro-Kit -KYB GR-2 shocks -Front StrutBar (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 13

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 2:55:04 PM    sir_nasty Posts: 6309 Joined: 2/23/2006 Status: offline yes, DIY is ideal and it's not nearly as hard as you might think.  All you need is a basic wrench/socket set, some jack stands and spring compressors.  There may even be a write-up in the DIY section or I think you can get a free manual for your car below http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Accord/ _____________________________ 1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda) 1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say? 2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!! Quote: Life''''s great but it''''s not all beer and skittles (in reply to ohsmustangs09) Post #: 14

RE: H&R springs, What Shocks ?? - 12/8/2007 3:00:37 PM    ohsmustangs09   Posts: 102 Joined: 10/21/2006 Status: offline How much is a spring compressor, or can you rent one ? And I have a very reliable Manual, So ill take a look at that...thanks and ill post another thread when I get all this installed, THANKS _____________________________ 1995 Accord EX Coupe AT VTEC -17" Motegi MR7 Gunmetals -215/40/17 General Exclaim UHP -AEM sri -TenzoR Exhaust(actually sounds good!) -Coverking yellow/black seat covers -GA legal tint -Eibach Pro-Kit -KYB GR-2 shocks -Front StrutBar (in reply to sir_nasty) Post #: 15

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