97BlackAckCL

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RemieGino14

I figured if our suspension are from 94-97 Accord, I assumed so are the strut bars, LCAs, UCAs, etc.

Camber kit because my tires are wearing hardcore. Even its not completely correct, I wanted to get it to the most corrected camber. Apparently though, I need to replace my rack and pinion because my tie rod boots are torn....I'm guessing thats where all the power steering fluid has been going.

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f22vtec

looks mad clean!

switchfootvz

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silly remie. Blox doesn't make anything for the accord. You don't even that stuff.

No, you don't need a camber kit. You need alignment get your toe set to 0. Camber doesn't really matter it's big money gimche.

RemieGino14

Hmm...I guess I'll just do it at school.

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732xghost

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blox is crap anyway.

RemieGino14

So the chrome on my emblems are chipping like crazy....was thinking about painting them. Any color suggestions that go good with green?

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DaInFaMMuS1

the "black chrome" look would look good on green I think.

RemieGino14

Lol If I painted it that color, you'd barely be able to see it on the grill. Would look nice in the back though.

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97BlackAckCL

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gun metal

RemieGino14

So like some guy that has a red Prelude was telling me to get Tokicos instead of Function and Forms. Said they were crap...even though half of you guys have gone with it and loved it. Lol I'm looking to be low low, not just low.

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97BlackAckCL

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it's all opinion, also depends on if he meant f&f 1's or 2's, also which tokico's he meant

97'CL2.2

if you search enough you will find someone badmouth every conceivable suspension setup available...it comes down to your personal goals and priorities. just do ur own research and to hell with the opinions...listening to others will only make u disappointed in the end when it comes to suspension, i kno bc i did that on my last car

switchfootvz

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tokico suck... they tend to blow. unless you get illumina

97BlackAckCL

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It's all about opinions, I bought 3 suspension set ups that other people said were good, and didn't like them. In the end, it's up to you to decide

If his prelude friend is talking about tokico coils I'm assuming he means the illuminas

DaInFaMMuS1

I had a set of tokico hp's (blues) on my CL when I bought it and through 4 years they never blew. In fact the springs gave out b4 the hp's did. So you never know

v-takyo!!

Jus look at the low low on my Cl which you said before that you don't wanna be that low or look how low my accord is which it's lower now if you want crazy low function and forms all day dude

RemieGino14

I like function and form type 1, which is what I'm aiming for.

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switchfootvz

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hmm, i heard so many cases of the blues blowing. I think a lot of those guys ran springs that gave a pretty big drop

97BlackAckCL

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The issue with blues, just like kyb gr-2's is that they're not meant for large drops, they're oem replacements.

732xghost

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my tokico blues lasted me like 4.5 years and i was pretty low.

RemieGino14

So before I buy the F2 Type 1 this week, just need some confirmations.

- I'm suppose to get the 94-97 Accords right?
- Anything I should be aware of before I drop them in? (Such as camber wear on the tires, needing another set of tires)
- Am I gonna need some time of UCAs and LCAs?
- Which Strut bars do you recommend?

Yeah just a bunch of questions that crossed my mind before I came up with the money to get the coilovers.

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fliplyricist1

- I'm suppose to get the 94-97 Accords right? Correct

- Anything I should be aware of before I drop them in? (Such as camber wear on the tires, needing another set of tires) This will all depend on how much you drop the car at each corner. Your first line of attack after installing the coilovers and dropping the car to your desired height is to go to an alignment shop (try a Firestone if they have one near you...something like 70 bucks for lifetime free alignments) and get your alignment specs. From there you can decide on what camber kits you want to order, if any. Toe is the true killer of tires, though...not camber. Take this from someone who runs -3+ up front and almost -5 camber out back for years now.

- Am I gonna need some time of UCAs and LCAs? UCA's are only for people running insane hella flush bosozuku camber with insane rim widths...giving them the ability to run a lot more negative camber than is possible by naturally dropping the car to help clear fenders. I doubt you will have any of these issues.

LCA's are just extra 'bling' and not at all necessary. They're a nice rear visual touch, but the mounting points on our cars do not give them near the same performance benefits as other car suspension designs. That being said, I will probably be buying them 24k plated from FatFourCustoms lol

- Which Strut bars do you recommend? I may be biased, but I love my FatFourCustoms strut bar. It's the only 3-point bar available for our cars...but some people use Cusco and are happy with them. IMO unless it's 3-point like the stock bar, I don't think you're really reaping the full benefits. You'd be better off buying front and rear ST sway bars...those are what are really going to make you feel good going around turns


good luck man

RemieGino14

Well it says 90 - 97 Accord (CB/CD-6)....just wanted to make sure I'm getting the correct set.


Thought Firestone was a bad company? Lol. As for alignments, I would do it at my school, but I don't want any of the students knowing I'm dropping F2s on my car and having them install it while I'm in class...I don't feel safe with them doing it (When they installed my springs, they told me I needed a new CV-Axle....something about them they always break in my car...such as my Rack and pinion tie rod boots which are ripped on both sides. -_-) I want to be low...atleast lower then where I'm at right now. Just worried if the tires is gonna be rubbing on something which is why I was asking if I need to run smaller sidewall tires (45, maybe 40) or just buy new set of rims and tires.

Oh ok, was only asking cause I've never been this low before...just wanted to be cautious.

Not gonna like, but I like color candy LCAs for looks...but I guess thats ricey, I might pass that thought up.

What I'm main concerned about is if I'm gonna need this if I go even more lowered? Like is it mandatory so that nothing breaks down if I slap them on? Only reason I'm asking is just to be safe. I already hear this clunking sound (Might be my CAI not being strapped down) but all in all, just want to have a safe drop, thats all. Lol.

Kinda hyped to get them, I'll take pictures when I get the box.

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fliplyricist1

All the things you listed are purely optional upgrades. Strut bars are purely aftermarket performance upgrades and will not improve your safety whatsoever.

The clunking you are hearing right now is quite possibly your cv axle. They will start thudding/clunking proportionally to your vehicle's speed once they have leaked enough grease. I'd suggest you replace your ripped axles first before dropping your car...or at the same time. Since you're already going to be down there, now would be the best time to address the 'real' safety concerns, which are any worn OEM suspension components.

RemieGino14

I already replaced the boots. I even replaced my right CV axle.

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switchfootvz

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being lowered is a hassle. Just stay with springs..

RemieGino14

Can't struts sound like they're going out. Might as well go coilovers now.

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97BlackAckCL

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RemieGino14

I'm anxious....Kinda scared at the same time. Lol.

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97BlackAckCL

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don't be scared, coilovers are awesome, definitely the way to go, and if you go too low, you can always raise the height

switchfootvz

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you heard me... being lowered us hassle!!!

hmm, i beg to differ. Get ready to go slow out of your driveway. Get ready to go slow over bumps. Get ready to scrap the bottom of the frame. Get ready to pay the cost of being lowered.

RemieGino14

I'm already lowered. Lol. I just wanna go lower. I already know how to drive around those obstacles.

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97'CL2.2

only problems ive ever had being lowered were tow trucks and alignment racks

97BlackAckCL

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and speed bumps

spencer_homer

gotta go lower then!

i scrape front lip all the time. you just cant be scared to have to work on your car a little. but totally worth the work/ erratic driving.. haha in this hick where im going to school, most roads/ entry's are ideal for trucks.. but i make it just fine...

97BlackAckCL

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I definitely go slow out of my driveway, and enter/exit on a certain angle. Also, my last driveway I cracked my radiator pulling out of my driveway and dragged frame, but it's really in just being aware of your surroundings. Shit I hit a raised manhole cover when I was stock height too It's all in how you drive and what you encounter when you drive

RemieGino14

What tire size should I go if my stock tires and rims start to rub? That's what I'm kinda concerned about.

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97BlackAckCL

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raise your car a 1/2 inch if they rub

RemieGino14

Alright as soon as I find the DIY, I'll probably start today.

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