YACT: budget suspension setup (H&R + Tokico?)

[andylawcc]

I am researching around for suspension upgrades, not looking to race or autox, so I don't need >$1000 coilovers.
I had Eibachs and KYB GR2 (non adjustable) on my previous car before, so I want something a little better.
Those H&R Springs and Tokico Illuminas (adjustable) seems to be right combo. But after doing some price search, that set would cost me around $650. (HR = 200 shipped, Tokico = 450 shipped)
I was over at honda-tech and found a deal in their sponsorship forum and found a "Function + Form" coilover. It is priced at $700 shipped. should I go with this instead? (it's only 50 bucks more)

and what other setup would you suggest?

 

[SuperNaruto]

what car do you have ? i had H&R springs and tokico blues.. for ny streets, it was hurting... rip out the H&R and kept the blues..

 

[nwfsnake]

I am very happy with my Illuminas on my '91 Si. Just right for a daily driver.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: SuperNaruto
what car do you have ? i had H&R springs and tokico blues.. for ny streets, it was hurting... rip out the H&R and kept the blues..

really? I heard horror stories about the HP blues...

anyways, the street of LA is relatively in tact.


nwfsnake what springs you got?

 

[mitaiwan82]

I've heard good things about Eibach pro-kits and Bilstein shocks...that's what I would get for my Accord if I weren't so cheap

 

[TrueBlueLS]

I'm on Eibach Sportlines and Koni Yellows. Little bit of a harsh ride sometimes.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
I've heard good things about Eibach pro-kits and Bilstein shocks...that's what I would get for my Accord if I weren't so cheap

i had the Sportline, it rides quite nice. (but since I have nothing to compare with, it's not really a valid judgement)

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: TrueBlueLS
I'm on Eibach Sportlines and Koni Yellows. Little bit of a harsh ride sometimes.

can't you adjust the Yellows?

 

[nwfsnake]

Have the Tokico 1.25 drop springs with the Illuminas. They must be matched because the ride is good even with the drop.

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Way back when, I had the Tokico blues on a Miata. They were ideal. I didn't feel like paying more for the Illuminas because the adjustability wasn't a factor for me. The blues were fine as-is. I paired them with some Jackson Racing springs and was in heaven.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Way back when, I had the Tokico blues on a Miata. They were ideal. I didn't feel like paying more for the Illuminas because the adjustability wasn't a factor for me. The blues were fine as-is. I paired them with some Jackson Racing springs and was in heaven.

exactly, I honestly do not need Adjustables. But with the non-adjustable the only other choice I have it the Tokico HP Blue (since I had the KYB GR2, which i heard is almost stock OEM grade, I wanna try something different) Meanwhile, I have heard numerous negative stories about the tokico blues though.

 

[V00DOO]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: TrueBlueLS
I'm on Eibach Sportlines and Koni Yellows. Little bit of a harsh ride sometimes.

can't you adjust the Yellows?

I have the Koni Yellow Adjustable and tuned half turn from full soft front and back and while the ride is a little more stiff it's still very comfortable. The Koni's are quite expensive thou.

 

[TrueBlueLS]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: TrueBlueLS
I'm on Eibach Sportlines and Koni Yellows. Little bit of a harsh ride sometimes.

can't you adjust the Yellows?

You can, but it's the spring rate that the Sportlines are for my car.

 

[Vic]

If you're not looking to race or autox, what was wrong with Eibach and KYB GR2 that you feel you need "something better." That's a great daily driver street set-up.

Don't ever buy cheap coilovers.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Vic
Don't ever buy cheap coilovers.

Okay. I got that.


meanwhile, I know I am dragging on this, but pls indulge me...

is it a good idea to go with adjustable front and "GR2/Tokico Blue" back?


also, Vic, what you think of the Tokico blues?

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Vic
Don't ever buy cheap coilovers.

Okay. I got that.


meanwhile, I know I am dragging on this, but pls indulge me...

is it a good idea to go with adjustable front and "GR2/Tokico Blue" back?


also, Vic, what you think of the Tokico blues?

I don't have any personal experience with them so I can't say. I don't recommend using a different set-up front/rear though.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Vic

I don't have any personal experience with them so I can't say. I don't recommend using a different set-up front/rear though.

okay thanks