which coilover to buy?

[h1coupe]

A friend of mine owns a 99 EDM Integra Type-R, and it´s going through a lot of modifications now. and next on the list is to purchase some coilovers.

would like to get your opinions on which set to go with.

the car is used as a daily driver and as a drag toy, it is turboed.

we were thinking about maybe
Skunk2, Tanabe sustec pro, Nex, Omni power or Tein?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...QQcmdZViewItem
let´s say these for instance? do they fit the Type-R or is there a difference in the suspension on the Integra Rs/Ls, Gsr and the Type-R?

thanks.

[MQTGSR]

Go with Tiens. They seem to get the best results from what I hear. I will probably pick up a set someday. As for the suspension diffrences, yes, suspsnsion for the GS/RS/LS/SE and the GSR and ITR are diffrend. The GSR I know has a sway bar and I believe has more aggressive settings, and the ITR takes it a step further.

[Sirfallsalot243]

Of the ones you listed, Teins are the best bet. Tein SS or Tein Flex.

The suspension is different on ITR models. On all other models, the suspension is the same (LS,RS,GS,GSR). But the ITR has a different LCA setup, so the rear coilovers will not fit. The fronts, however, will fit.

[MQTGSR]

Originally Posted by Sirfallsalot243

Of the ones you listed, Teins are the best bet. Tein SS or Tein Flex.

The suspension is different on ITR models. On all other models, the suspension is the same (LS,RS,GS,GSR). But the ITR has a different LCA setup, so the rear coilovers will not fit. The fronts, however, will fit.

For the GSR is is the same parts as the other teggys, just at diffrent settings?

[White98LS]

I guess I'll just keep posting this instead of recommending Ground Controls and Koni Yellows again:
http://www.honda - tech.com/zerothread/1894574

GS-R suspension is identical to RS/LS/GS/SE except in '94-99 coupes only, the RS/LS/GS/SE had a 2mm smaller front and 1mm smaller rear swaybar (about a 40% diff., the rears are too damn small to do much of anything anyway though). The Type R is a way bigger step up, but still mild as far as spring rate goes compared to most aftermarket setups. As an example:

Rear swaybar:
RS/LS/GS/SE '94-99 coupes: 12.9mm
GS-R, RS/LS/GS/SE sedans, '00-01 coupes: 14.0mm
Type R: 22.0mm

Swaybar stiffness increases exponentially as well. 14mm --> 22mm is a HUGE difference.

[Snoopy]

if you're considering teins go for their higher end systems. type ha, ra, etc. the flex and ss are entry level coilovers.

but, i wouldnt even waste my money on those unless this car saw a road course every so often.

[Sirfallsalot243]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

if you're considering teins go for their higher end systems. type ha, ra, etc. the flex and ss are entry level coilovers.

but, i wouldnt even waste my money on those unless this car saw a road course every so often.

Flex is not entry level. Unless you consider a $1400 coilover setup entry level.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Sirfallsalot243

Flex is not entry level. Unless you consider a $1400 coilover setup entry level.

compared to their other systems, yes i do

[h1coupe]

so when ordering coilovers, we should be certain that it states that it fits a type-R, and not just says integra 94-01?

[Transparent]

Originally Posted by h1coupe

so when ordering coilovers, we should be certain that it states that it fits a type-R, and not just says integra 94-01?

make sure its for ITR

[White98LS]

Originally Posted by h1coupe

so when ordering coilovers, we should be certain that it states that it fits a type-R, and not just says integra 94-01?

Yes, the rear shocks attach differently.

[White98LS]

Originally Posted by Sirfallsalot243

Flex is not entry level. Unless you consider a $1400 coilover setup entry level.

It's not entry-level, but I wouldn't call that mid-level either. They perform pretty entry-level though