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Old May 3, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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actually our conversation was pretty relevant for the most part, if you want budget suspension that will slam you to the ground we discussed it. If you want better ride quality that will lower you and still let you drive safe, we discussed that as well.

I see what your saying to an extent. I'm seeking coilovers only, with a pretty broad budget. Thanks for not bein a douchebag about it.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Do you honestly think $1400 is a broad budget for coilovers? With that amount of money you're still in the entry level setup price range.

Save up.
Buy HKS.
Thank me.

Or.

Buy something else.
Hate it.
Hate your car.
Hate yourself for not taking my advice.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Do you honestly think $1400 is a broad budget for coilovers? With that amount of money you're still in the entry level setup price range.

Save up.
Buy HKS.
Thank me.

Or.

Buy something else.
Hate it.
Hate your car.
Hate yourself for not taking my advice.
Thanks for your input/opinion. Not interested in an overpriced product. My goal is not to spend more money modding my car than what i paid for it.

I am sure that HKS is not the only quality coilover in the world.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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lol you're beyond saving.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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yeah, $1200 isn't shit compared to the Tein Super Racing ($3000) H&R PCS ($3000) and HKS Hipermax ($2500).
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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HKS S-Compact are only $1700 at RHD-Japan, and IIRC most places are usually cheaper than them.

I mean shoot, I sold my USED J's N1 for $1500.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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which is why since i DD my car that i'll only buy suspension that i need...and since i don't like the whole "hellaflush"/negative camber or slammed look, i can save money by just getting the lowest spring i can find.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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If you really wanna cheap out get some tein basis or ff2's. $800-$1000
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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A few of the coilovers sets ive looked at give you an option to order with/without upper mounts.

Are they necessary? What are the pros?
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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A few of the coilovers sets ive looked at give you an option to order with/without upper mounts.

Are they necessary? What are the pros?
It make install easier and some have camber adjustment
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Smurf_GE
A few of the coilovers sets ive looked at give you an option to order with/without upper mounts.

Are they necessary? What are the pros?
I assume it is an upgrade like an adjustable pillowball.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Well I found a good price on buddy club N+ CO's, but it says No upper mount.

I am assuming i dont NEED these?
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Well I found a good price on buddy club N+ CO's, but it says No upper mount.

I am assuming i dont NEED these?
You gotta use the stock ones. or order new ones from honda
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Okok Thanks i think im gonna go with these. $900 Isnt bad from what ive seen with 2 day air making the total $1012 allowing me some extra cash for Wheels!!!
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Okok Thanks i think im gonna go with these. $900 Isnt bad from what ive seen with 2 day air making the total $1012 allowing me some extra cash for Wheels!!!
Where you find em for $900?
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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I have yet to see one coilover setup made for the Fit with camber adjustable from the tower mount. Some have built-in camber adjustment from an elongated hole. Even the aftermarket replacement upper mounts that I have seen are just a more solid top hat, but actually raise the car up ever so slightly where then the lower perch needs to be threaded up onto the casing further to reach the same height. Also they don't work with every coilover.
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Save up.
Buy HKS.
Thank me.
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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cliffs: there isn't a good coilover system for the fit
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by solbrothers
cliffs: there isn't a good coilover system for the fit
Correction: There isn't many good coilover systems for the Fit.
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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so what would constitute a "good" fit coilover?
 



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