coilovers: skunk2 or ground control???
1 - 20 of 36 Posts
Joined
·
199 Posts
It depends if you want a nice ride quailty or a more racing/ performance setup. If you want more of a better ride get the g.c. if you want more of a racing get skunk2. And don't forget struts when you lower your ride.
Out ~~
Out ~~
Joined
·
2,548 Posts
NO!91accordlx said:
The Skunk 2s arent for "racing". They are for DRAG racing. There is a MAJOR difference. Ground Controls are BY FAR the better option for road racing/autoX, due to their use of standard 2.5" springs, and better overall quality.
Joined
·
2,548 Posts
Why?lOOkatme said:I don't like eibach!
Joined
·
9,779 Posts
ive used the ground controlls on all the hondas ive had and i love emlOOkatme said:
Joined
·
73 Posts
uhhhhhh, how did that happen?lOOkatme said:
Joined
·
3,140 Posts
I like skunk 2, I had skunk 2 coil-overs w/ KYB AGX shocks, handled awesome.
Spring Rates on either Skunk2 or GC
What spring rates (front and rear) should I select for a 92 with a b18c or b16a swap? Since they're coilovers, wouldn't adjusting them increase/decrease the spring rates? I plan on putting in KYB AGX adjustables too. I guess that helps control it right??
What spring rates (front and rear) should I select for a 92 with a b18c or b16a swap? Since they're coilovers, wouldn't adjusting them increase/decrease the spring rates? I plan on putting in KYB AGX adjustables too. I guess that helps control it right??
Joined
·
3,140 Posts
Re: Spring Rates on either Skunk2 or GC
Well thats waht I planned on doing too, so they told me to go with the ones made for the integra. So just kit the coil-over kit thats says 94-01 integra. Yeah the KYB AGX shocks on the civic hatch are 4 way adjustable front and rear. They give you a little screw driver, and you just adjust a knob at the top, it's really easy.tshajlij said:
There are some potential problems with coilover sleeves. These do not manifest with every single coilover sleeve ever, but they have been known to happen (even more with the cheaper sleeves).
The sleeve that goes over the shock is designed as a universal fit. This means that it isn't as good a fit as it could be and sometimes causes rattling, popping, and other noises, as well as increases the amount of "play" in the suspension. Also, there are some problems with the springs from the sleeves coming off the top hat when the suspension is at full droop, which would only happen during a hard turn at higher speed, and will cause a moment or two of instability which can result in a spin. Some of the cheaper coilover sleeves have also had the locking ring that holds the bottom perch for the spring break, which as you can imagine is not a good thing, especially if the car is moving. Lastly, coilover sleeves tend to be very stiff, which decreases ride comfort and on bumpier roads softer springs are better. Super stiff springs are only good on smooth roads like race tracks, a softer spring is better on the street because it is bumpier. A stiff spring will not keep the tires in contact with the road (but this would happen if you got really stiff springs and shocks, it's just that coilover sleeves are usually stiffer than good springs).
There's a lot to it, but those are the highlights. I hope this helps.
The sleeve that goes over the shock is designed as a universal fit. This means that it isn't as good a fit as it could be and sometimes causes rattling, popping, and other noises, as well as increases the amount of "play" in the suspension. Also, there are some problems with the springs from the sleeves coming off the top hat when the suspension is at full droop, which would only happen during a hard turn at higher speed, and will cause a moment or two of instability which can result in a spin. Some of the cheaper coilover sleeves have also had the locking ring that holds the bottom perch for the spring break, which as you can imagine is not a good thing, especially if the car is moving. Lastly, coilover sleeves tend to be very stiff, which decreases ride comfort and on bumpier roads softer springs are better. Super stiff springs are only good on smooth roads like race tracks, a softer spring is better on the street because it is bumpier. A stiff spring will not keep the tires in contact with the road (but this would happen if you got really stiff springs and shocks, it's just that coilover sleeves are usually stiffer than good springs).
There's a lot to it, but those are the highlights. I hope this helps.
Ok, I see what you are saying.
I don't plan on using the lowest setting for daily driving. I'm not really into racing so I don't take corners really hard unless racing.
What about the GC's that are specially fitted for the Bilstein and Koni Yellows? You would think these would not have those problems since they are made for those shocks
I don't plan on using the lowest setting for daily driving. I'm not really into racing so I don't take corners really hard unless racing.
What about the GC's that are specially fitted for the Bilstein and Koni Yellows? You would think these would not have those problems since they are made for those shocks
Joined
·
2,548 Posts
This is commonly misunderstood. It DOES NOT matter how low you set your coilovers, the spring rates remain the SAME.LX98Civic said:
I was referring to his statement here:PseudoRealityX said:
problems with the springs from the sleeves coming off the top hat when the suspension is at full droop, which would only happen during a hard turn at higher speed, and will cause a moment or two of instability which can result in a spin.
1 - 20 of 36 Posts
