i got a 95 accord LX,

i would like to get a set of Rota IK-R.. my question really is, whats the best way to lower the car? i would love to have coilovers, but i dont want to spend thousands on top of the line brands, and if i go to a show or something, i would want to dump my car, and i feel that if i get springs and shocks, ill be "stuck" so to speak, but what does everyone think of coilover sleeves? are they worth it? plus i live in south florida, and when it rains in my location, the puddles get pretty big... so wha does everyone think of the sleeves?

THANKS

 

go with Function and Form Type 1 coilovers. They are the best bang for your buck. They are a FULL coilover set up. They are also cheaper than piecing a coilover combo together. You can snag they F&F type 1's for $600 and like I said it will be cheaper than putting a coilover/strut combo together. Good choice on the Rota's BTW
By the time you put a combo together you will but in the $700-800 range easy. When you looking at a good set of struts they will be over $100 per strut. Then Good set of coilovers like GC are almost another $400

 

hmmm... 600?! sweet, thats like only 100 more than i wanted to spend... but what do you think about lowering springs and a good shock, because i dont want to spend money on coilovers if i wont be adjusting them :-/

 

I personally don't like lowering springs. After they settle if you don't like the drop...well your stuck with it no matter what. Also your back to piecing something together. To find a good set of struts that can handle a drop will still cost you ATLEAST $100+ a strut. Then add in your lowering springs...if your using a good set your still close to $600. All n all it’s your choice but I personally would go with the coilovers. You don't adjust your coilovers all the time. I have adjusted mine 2 times in the last 3 years. Only b/c I went with a different profile tire and I wanted to go a tab bit lower. Also don’t forget about a camber kit. Either way you go coilovers or springs you will need a camber kit.

 

do you have the F&F coilovers? just wondering, and i think your right, for pretty much the same price i can get decent coilovers, and am able to adjust it, and not be stuck with drop springs...

 

I'm about to buy some for my cb7 here soon. But I know plenty of ppl with them and have ridden in plenty of hondas with them. They are a awesome set up and everyone I know who has them swears by them.

 

i think i have my decision pretty much 75% made up... F&F is most likely what i will get, thanks to you

 

they are a deal man I'm tellin ya. It's the bang for your buck and your ride quality is not compromised only improved.

 

Good information G22's has given to you .