MrG13

So I plan on upgrading my suspension.

I would like to lower it some but not to the point where I have to worry about every pothole or drive.

I am just unsure if I should go ahead an get coil overs or just get something like the eibach kit prokit. Budget wise I am trying to keep parts under a $1,000 (including control arms and such)

Am I dreaming or is this doable?

MrG13

Oops...Should mention that it is an 03 CL-S 6MT.

coopcoop30

Then Basis. That's what I just installed and I love it. Comfortable and adjustable and cheap.

MrG13

Going to guess there is a typo in there and you meant Tein Basis?

Do they work with the OEM style control arms?

coopcoop30

Must have been my auto correct. Yea they do work with the OEM control arms.

MrG13

Interesting, I think I may have to give these a chance.

Now off to figure out what this will cost me in parts to basically rebuild at least all of the front suspension in the next month as well as most likely replacing the front subframe which has some nasty rust.

ExcelerateRep

As coop said, the TEIN Street Basis would be your best bet for an affordable set of quality coilovers. A great rear camber kit would be the Ingalls rear arms, we have great pricing on those as well.

Street Basis:
TEIN Dampers - Street Basis - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!

Ingalls Camber Arms:
Ingalls Alignment Kit - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!

We also offer the Ingalls from upper control arms as well:
Ingalls Alignment Kit - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!

JarrettLauderdale

My vote for any daily driven car for which they are available is Koni Yellows and H&R springs. I have four cars that have Konis on them (3 yellows and one with STR.Ts) and 3 of those four have H&R springs. The ride is as comfortable as anything you could ask for when cruising and driving around town. I would have zero hesitation at all driving my grandmother (were she still alive) to anywhere she needed to go and not fear for having to apologize or answer for any suspension noises. That's with the damping set a full turn from soft!

On my CL I have H&R Race springs designed for a 1998-2002 Accord V6 (5158-88). Their springs rates are 500 lb/in in the front and 300 lb/in in the back. I called H&R to find the spring rates for the '04-'08 TL Race springs but never received a return phone call. I think the rear could stand to be a little more stiff for heavier performance driving and thought that set of springs could fit the bill.

MrG13

I think I am going to go with the Bilstein sport shocks as I was able to bump my budget up some.

Now I just need to figure out springs. I like that H&R has the OE ones that do not lower it to much, but I would not mind an 1.2 or 1 inch drop, just having trouble finding a brand that's not eibach.

JarrettLauderdale

There are a few Bilstein models made and some offer better valving than others. Which part numbers are you looking at? Some things they offer are designed for cars in other markets and made more performance-minded. Bilstein doesn't directly offer them for sale here, but if you know the right part numbers, you can find them.

MrG13

I found the Bilstein B8 sport series part numbers: 24-185738 & 24-065801

Then I was thinking the H&R OE springs 51858-55. (says they are for the 01 TL 3.2)

joejsn

Tein Basis. Ingalls Camber kits.

AMSCLS

I understand you want for a smooth ride and probably to be lower. As for Tein Basic, I never used them as coilovers, I have used KW V3, Ohlins, Stance custom valve with swift springs, this was on my S2000; the Stance where 14k all around, and at first very stiff but got use to them. As I sold the S2000 the CLS has become my main car and want a lower ride with stiffer springs less roll and less understeer, this involves more then coilovers, but swaybars suspension tuning, tires, etc. Lets start with the basics, what is your goal for the car?