What suspension should I use...

***Herblenny*** · 03-10-2008, 10:19 PM

Here are my choices..

I have Tokico 5 way struts and Koni..

And spring wise, I have RB, Eibach Pros, and H&R.

So, my question is, which combination of strut/spring should I go with???

Let me here it!

PHIL

Uncle Hungry · 03-12-2008, 10:29 PM

I went with a Ground Control custom setup. 8kg front and 6kg rear Eibach ERS springs on modified Koni shocks with threaded bodies. Spring rates are most important, don't stray far away from 8/10 kg in front and 6/8 in the rear. I've had great success in the past with both Eibach springs and H&R, however I'm a drag racer.

David Jerome · 03-13-2008, 12:04 AM

Dont use the RB springs unless you want to low ride the whip son

They are super soft and the car sits incredibly low. If you have larger wheels you will have a hard time preventing the tires from hitting hte front fender liners with the rb springs whenever you hit a bump.

dregg100 · 03-13-2008, 12:37 AM

coilovers

1QWIK7 · 03-13-2008, 08:17 AM

I second coilovers. I dont understand why people dont go this route?

***Herblenny*** · 03-13-2008, 08:35 AM

I decided not to go with coilovers as they tend to not last long. Also, This is for a weekend car...

I've decided to go with H&R with Koni Yellows. I got it all put together and going to install them tonight. Its been Busy week

I'll post some pics of my updated FD.

1QWIK7 · 03-13-2008, 09:56 AM

Nice phil.

Hey do you or have you experienced with any of your FD's lol, that the passenger side sits higher than the driver side??

Thats the MAIN reason why im going with a coilover setup, soley because i would adjust the passenger side a bit lower than the driver to compensate for this problem.

David Jerome · 03-13-2008, 10:25 AM

The tokicos have been proven for years on the autox scene in fds with a good set of springs. I think a lot of people go coilovers once they want to become extremely competitive in autox and must fit a wider tire/rim combo.

albertomg · 03-13-2008, 11:16 AM

Good choice. I'm running Konis with the H&R springs also.

If you want an even ride height front to rear, you may have to use the middle perch on the rear shocks. I did. Iirc, my ride height wound up at about 25.25 - 25.5" all around.

Coilovers are too stiff for my taste on a street driven car. Different story on a track car.

***Herblenny*** · 03-13-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albertomg

Good choice. I'm running Konis with the H&R springs also.

If you want an even ride height front to rear, you may have to use the middle perch on the rear shocks. I did. Iirc, my ride height wound up at about 25.25 - 25.5" all around.

Coilovers are too stiff for my taste on a street driven car. Different story on a track car.

Interesting..

Which perch are you using in the front?

I'll be running coil overs on the black FD.. But I'll be driving maybe couple of grand a year.. More for show than anything

I'll take some pics tonight.

PHIL

g's 3rd gen · 03-13-2008, 01:29 PM

Let me know the outcome Phil. I am going to do my springs/ struts before the Gap. G

albertomg · 03-13-2008, 02:30 PM

Top perch up front.

When installing, I also bought new spring pads and shock tower bushings.

***Herblenny*** · 03-13-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albertomg

Top perch up front.

When installing, I also bought new spring pads and shock tower bushings.

Thanks! That's what I did today.. Top perch front and middle in the back.

I also bought a new shock tower pad/bushing for the front.. The rear seemed ok... I just got it in and just need to put the hubs back in.

Brent · 03-14-2008, 10:13 AM

I run Tokico Illumina 5 way's with eibach springs on the street and Tein HA's on the track. The Tein's aren't too bad on the street, but are still a little too stiff for my taste for "everyday driving"

03-10-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	What suspension should I use... Here are my choices.. I have Tokico 5 way struts and Koni.. And spring wise, I have RB, Eibach Pros, and H&R. So, my question is, which combination of strut/spring should I go with??? Let me here it! PHIL __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-12-2008, 10:29 PM	#2
Uncle Hungry The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 600' up iTrader: (0) Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	I went with a Ground Control custom setup. 8kg front and 6kg rear Eibach ERS springs on modified Koni shocks with threaded bodies. Spring rates are most important, don't stray far away from 8/10 kg in front and 6/8 in the rear. I've had great success in the past with both Eibach springs and H&R, however I'm a drag racer. __________________ www.full-race.com Anything else is half-fast

03-13-2008, 12:04 AM	#3
David Jerome RCC Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (10) Posts: 713 Rep Power: 17	Dont use the RB springs unless you want to low ride the whip son They are super soft and the car sits incredibly low. If you have larger wheels you will have a hard time preventing the tires from hitting hte front fender liners with the rb springs whenever you hit a bump. __________________ David Jerome Broker for Speed For Sale LLC (David@SpeedForSale.com) (Pre-owned RX7/sports car sales & new parts sales/installs/tuning) PM me about low priced, high quality port work

03-13-2008, 12:37 AM	#4
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03-13-2008, 08:35 AM	#6
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I decided not to go with coilovers as they tend to not last long. Also, This is for a weekend car... I've decided to go with H&R with Koni Yellows. I got it all put together and going to install them tonight. Its been Busy week I'll post some pics of my updated FD. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-13-2008, 08:17 AM	#5
1QWIK7 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I second coilovers. I dont understand why people dont go this route?

03-13-2008, 09:56 AM	#7
1QWIK7 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Nice phil. Hey do you or have you experienced with any of your FD's lol, that the passenger side sits higher than the driver side?? Thats the MAIN reason why im going with a coilover setup, soley because i would adjust the passenger side a bit lower than the driver to compensate for this problem.

03-13-2008, 10:25 AM	#8
David Jerome RCC Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (10) Posts: 713 Rep Power: 17	The tokicos have been proven for years on the autox scene in fds with a good set of springs. I think a lot of people go coilovers once they want to become extremely competitive in autox and must fit a wider tire/rim combo.

03-13-2008, 11:16 AM	#9
albertomg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 91 Rep Power: 17	Good choice. I'm running Konis with the H&R springs also. If you want an even ride height front to rear, you may have to use the middle perch on the rear shocks. I did. Iirc, my ride height wound up at about 25.25 - 25.5" all around. Coilovers are too stiff for my taste on a street driven car. Different story on a track car.

03-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#11
g's 3rd gen Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Let me know the outcome Phil. I am going to do my springs/ struts before the Gap. G __________________ 1993 FD3S base, SSM, 99 spec, A-spec t4 35r. 420 on pump gas

03-13-2008, 02:30 PM	#12
albertomg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 91 Rep Power: 17	Top perch up front. When installing, I also bought new spring pads and shock tower bushings.

03-14-2008, 10:13 AM	#14
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (4) Posts: 839 Rep Power: 17	I run Tokico Illumina 5 way's with eibach springs on the street and Tein HA's on the track. The Tein's aren't too bad on the street, but are still a little too stiff for my taste for "everyday driving" __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM