my car handles like crap, and i can't stand it!

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Old 02-28-2003, 05:05 AM
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my car handles like crap, and i can't stand it!

okay besides doing springs and shocks, what can do i do to make it handle better? I'm sick of trying to take turns and then my wheels go all crazy on me! struts/sways? those cheap obx ones? nothing too expensive, but what are my options?
Old 02-28-2003, 07:30 AM
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You can throw a set of 17's or 18's on your car. That alone would help. I suppose you could throw a set of AGX's in the car with the stock springs if you don't plan on lowering the car. Not sure about sways. I haven't felt them for myself.
Old 02-28-2003, 08:29 AM
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Get springs/shocks first,

then rims,

then sways.
Old 02-28-2003, 11:49 AM
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springs and shocks it will make a world of diff

98 2.3 cl
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Old 02-28-2003, 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by AtlCl
Get springs/shocks first,

then rims,

then sways.
Old 02-28-2003, 04:33 PM
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your problems will be solved by
buying springs and shocks (aka struts)

let me tell u a story almost anybody here can relate too.

day 1 no handling
day 2 bought brand new kyb agx adjustble gas schocks
and eibach prokit spings
day 3 blew me away

the type of turns u could take after install is
night and day,
i did not wanna stop driving, and after i changed the settings
blew me away again,

save some money for that
i highly recmmnd.

1997 cl 5spd. blck
wing west front lip
kyb agx adjst. gas shocks
eibach prokit springs
aem cold air intake
clear corners
hannabi hid kit 8k' supr wht
sony xpld face (xm ready)
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780 watt logic amp.
Old 02-28-2003, 06:32 PM
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oaky so how much will prokits and some agx gas shocks cost, total package? are there better shocks to get then agx?
Old 02-28-2003, 09:25 PM
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AGX are more than adequate, byt Konis are reported to be better. I've seen the Pro-Kit on eBay for $169.00 + $29.00 shipping http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33586 and KYB AGXs for $267.00 + $15.00 shipping http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ategory=33590.
Old 03-01-2003, 09:28 AM
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How is the ride after installing the Koni's? Is it really stiff?
Old 03-01-2003, 08:21 PM
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energy susp. bushing kit might help
Old 03-02-2003, 09:18 PM
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i have heard konis are a bit hard.
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yellows = 8)

throw the switch one way, smooove as hell. Go the other way, hard as a mofo and killer handling. That's money, though. Reds don't really ride that hard, although much higher performance than most in their class.
Old 03-03-2003, 12:24 AM
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OOH!
You could also do Tociko Blues. They'll make your lowered ride feel like stock again. But, there's no higher performance. They'll blow out almost as well as stock if you drive hard ;D
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sup G, the tokiko blues will also make the car slightly lower than the other struts(don't know why), you can check out how the combo looks on my Accord. I'll be driving it back to SJ tommorrw. You check out how it rides too, but if I were you I'd go with the Koni's they ride alot better.
Old 03-03-2003, 01:38 AM
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alright cool, i was chilling at sony metreon before watching a movie, and these guys come up to asking if i was in the import scene, hahaah, they gave me their card and said they can match or try to beat other stores and online prices, so im going to see what they can do for me, thanks for the feedback
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I'm thinking about trading in my 3.0CL and will part with my Eibach pro-kit/KYP AGX setup for around $375 + shipping!

The Eibach springs are just a bit firmer than stock, without being harsh. The KYB's can be set 3 different ways up front and 6 ways in the back. You can make your car float like a Caddy or ride real nice!

No need for a camber kit...all I had was an alignment and I see no signs of wear on my Khumo tires!
Old 03-03-2003, 03:40 PM
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hmm how long have you had them on for?
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I've had them for about 9 months.
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