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Old 12-08-2010, 09:46 PM
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Question Dubs or Slammed??

So this will be my last major mod to my car, and i need some suggestions. I will be getting a big drop with tein basics(wheels will be tucking a lil) orr some nice gram light gold rims. It is a black 05 accord i4. I can't decide because i will be spending about 1k all together on either. I love the way dropped cars look, but i also love rims. Should i got with performance and a little bit of looks with the drop....or just plain style with the rims?? I'm leaning more towards the drop because of the performance aspect, as well as the look. My front bumper is already messed up anyway from bottoming out on a driveway. Anywhoo Input is much appreciated..
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Old 12-09-2010, 04:18 PM
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get the suspension just don't slam it to low. Go like a finger gap between the tire and fender well. It will look good and ride good with thos Teins
 
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Old 12-09-2010, 10:16 PM
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yeah im gonna do a nice suspension set up, and do you know where i can get a neuspeed super cup kit for $600 shipped? ive been searching for one but i cant find it anywhere
 
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:21 AM
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not really sure. I know I can find F&F full coilovers on ebay for 4th and 5th gen accords all day long for like 6oo-something shipped to your door. But not sure about your gen accord.
 
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Cheapest stuff I've found is about $750 for our gen Accord, I need shocks this year and I'll prolly put an Eibach prokit springs (Found for $205) and some aftermarket shocks.
 
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Old 12-14-2010, 11:58 AM
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I waqs looking on ebay recently and I. Saw function forms for $530 shipped for 7th gen. I also saw some for 600 shipped. I think its just a matter of buying them at the right time
 
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Old 12-14-2010, 12:04 PM
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Also, at how many miles should I change my shocks? Like 100k? I want to change my suspension foor performance reasons, but is 100k the recommended miles for changing springs and struts?
 
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Old 12-14-2010, 02:37 PM
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From what I always do and 90% of the ppl I know don't go any longer than 50k on shocks.
 
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Old 12-14-2010, 02:57 PM
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I personally would go performance because after a while I would probably want to change the DUBS out for some performance wheels. Coilovers are nice, I have Tien SS and they made a hug difference especially since I could change the ride height and stiffness.

Shortly after that I bought my 18" Enkie EV5s, they were a huge improvement over stock the only thing I kind of regret was not getting my fenders "rolled" because my tires rubbed a little and tweaked my right front fender when going into my driveway.
 
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Old 12-17-2010, 02:01 AM
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I'm at about 53k on stock suspension, it doesn't feel like its getting too bouncy or out of control or anything. I think ill wait a little longer to see if it gets a lot worse. And does anyone have any personal experience with function form type 1s?
 


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