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Old 01-02-2001, 05:13 PM
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lowering the 2001 type-S

anyone has any input of lowering the type-s. i was told that comtech has it. and supposely 98 and up springs that eibach and h&r has would fit..please let me know..thanks
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Yea, I believe your correct on all points.

I would personally go for Comptechs... cuz I really like the drop they give... very clean.

Ive also heard good stuff about the Eibachs.

Dont know too much about H&R... but a member by the name of URIX just got the H&R's I think.

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Old 01-02-2001, 05:28 PM
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my friend is selling the comptech springs for $300 brand new.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SLAMCLTYPES:
my friend is selling the comptech springs for $300 brand new.

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Does your friend have any extras? I want some too, but don't have the cash flow right now, being after xmas and all....



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no he has no more.but i can get you coil overs for your car for that same price

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Old 01-02-2001, 07:07 PM
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coil overs?? for $300??? who makes it?? i'm really interested in it..let me know..thanks
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sorry but you have to wait for tomorrow they are close,1 of the brands are B-G coilovers maxx speed and i think one more brand

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go with the comptech. i love the drop totally.

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I like the comptech springs. Comptech claims that the springs are only 15% stiffer but that's not true. You can definitely feel the road more. Over smooth surfaces they fine. I'd buy them again just because I can't stand the fender gap!

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Anyone heard about the quality of these so-called $300 Coilovers???

i would love to know more about em
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also, why is it that the springs for the 1997 accord dont work for the CL. the 97 accord coupe is still the new body style.

Any Thoughts???
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1)Nope, but I'm really careful too.
2)Thanks! If I remember correctly the drop was ~1 inch in the rear and ~1.5 in the front.
3)Small bumps aren't that noticeable anymore, so I guess I've gotten used to them. I didn't see a speed bump once and plowed right over it. The impact wasn't too bad all things considered. I would say that they're more progressive than stock.

They sure are fun though! I was entering an on ramp and caught an SUV at the bottom (and sharpest part) of the turn. He tried to keep up with me but was pitched way over. I flew by him mmmuuuuhahahha! I know that's not very good competition but I was accelerating like mad out of a decreasing radius turn!

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by EricL:
1. Have you ever bottomed out with them.
2. Your car looks great -- have you ever measured that actual amount of drop.
3. How is the feel of the car over small bumps vs large bumps (do the springs feel more progressive than stock)?

SORRY -- OFF TOPIC COMMING:

Your GTECH time (0..60) was 6.08 before the Comptech headers -- what is it now?
Was the 6.08 totally stock (no headers, no tires, and broken in)?

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Old 01-03-2001, 05:34 AM
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97 Accord... somebody has to know

DO THE SPRINGS WORK!!!

it is the new body style accord!
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Mike - Sound like you are enjoying your car. So how's your gas mileage after your mods?

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