Dave408

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i wanna lower my car (02 TL) and i need new shocks cuz my stock ones are blown.

i dont want to spend too much so what is the cheapest route to do this?(i have no clue what the average cost for this is)

im on stock 16's so how much of a drop do you guys recommend?

And if anyone can name a few shops in the SF bay area where i should go to get it done also


thanks

jjashaa

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its all personal preference on how low you wanna go.

people here will say SLAMM It some will say just mildly drop it.

most people will say slam it.. lol

jjashaa

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but anyways...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...Q5fAccessories

with

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-238959.aspx

Dave408

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thanks for the links jjashaa...

what kind of rims are those on your pic?

jjashaa

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^ locksmice mesh.

Dave408

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those are dope...

anyway, so those springs you gave me the link to are for a moderate drop right? how much is a extreme drop on these cars anyway?

ZEUS'O3TL

Extreme=Bagged....
and beware of Josh...hes such a wheel whore slut....

ZEUS'O3TL

Eibach Pro-Kit on Stock Shocks...2.1 front and 1.7 rear..

'03TL-S

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Since you're gonna change out your shocks anyways then just get coilovers. That way you can adjust the height to your liking.

Dave408

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would it be the same price for coilovers?
what are the differences between the 2?
any pros and cons?
specific 1's you recommend?

Dave408

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zeus, you only used lowering springs?

ZEUS'O3TL

i will be be easy on u since ur a noob and havent SEARCHED.......coilovers lets u adjust the height whenever u'd like and at the level u desire....i went with springs becuz i got them at a good deal...

jjashaa

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^

Megan Racing Coilovers are like $800-$900
Function&Form coilovers are $680 (98-02AV6)

and there are more out there...

ZEUS'O3TL

si señor.......i know im due up for shocks but my wheels set me back so i might jus stay this way until my shocks start dying out pretty bad..

Wr00m

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I want to lower my car too. 1.5" front and 1" rear. Can this be done by swapping the springs only and leaving the stock shocks? Also, what are the best springs for the buck?

jjashaa

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https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...27&postcount=4

PERFORMANCE:

Intakes and Related

AEM:
-V2 Intake: Part#24-6016 {99-03 TL-P}
-Cold Air Intake: Part # 21-419 {02-03 TL-S}
-Cold Air Intake: Part # 21-416 {99-03 TL-P}
-Short Ram Part # 22-416 {99-03 TL-P} NP

Injen
-Cold Air Intake: Part # RD1660 {99-03 TL-P}
-Short Ram Intake: Part # IS1660 {99-03 TL-P} NP
-Cold Air Intake: Part # RD1481 {02-03 TL-S}

Comptech
-Ice Box Cold Air Intake: Part #330-141{99-01 TL-P}
-Ice Box Cold Air Intake: Part #330-140{02-03 TL-P}
-Ice Box Cold Air Intake: Part #330-145 {02-03 TL-S}

K&N
-Replacement Filter For Stock Applications: Part 33-2133 ( All Models )

IM/TB Spacers
-ThermoBlock Spacer Kit: Part # P8A/P8F {1999 TL-P}
-ThermoBlock Spacer Kit: Part # P8E/P8F {00-03 TL-P}
-ThermoBlock Spacer Kit: Part # P8E/PGE {02-03 TL-S}[/B]


Exhausts and Related


AxleBack Systems:
-HKS Dragger: Part # 3302-EX06 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Magnaflow: Universal Axle Back {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Comptech Axle back: Part # 240-110 {99-03 TL-P/S}
Catback System
-Apexi WS World Sport Series: Part #116-KH22 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Tanabe SM Hyper: Part # T4078Z {99-03 TL-P/S}
-ATLP: {99-03 TL-P/S}

Headers
-DC Sports: Part # HHC5528 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-XS Headers: {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Comptech Headers/Downpipe: Part # 220-042{99-03 TL-P/S}


Pulley!


Unorthodox Racing
-Ultra S Crank Pulley: Part# 020611002 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Stock Diameter Crank Pulleys (Ultra Sc): Part # 120611012 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Ultra S Crank Pulley Set: Part # 040602002 {99-03 TL-P/S} NP = Due To Crank Pulley Only Needed
-Stock Diameter Pulley Sets (Ultra SSc) Part #140602012 {99-03 TL-P/S} NP = NP = Due To Crank Pulley Only Needed

Electronics

Grounding Kit
- Make your own using 4Gauge Wire {All Models}
- Apexi Grounding kit: Part # 477-A903 {All Models}
- Buddy Club RACING SPEC CONDENSER: Part # BC04-RSCON {All Models}
- Sun Hyper Grounding System: {All Models}

Battery
-Optima Red/Yellow {All Models}

OTHERS

Engine Swap
- For a TL-P - TL-S/CL-S Motor & CL-S 6 Speed
- For a TL-S - Stock Motor & CL-S 6 Speed

Forced Induction
-Comptech Supercharger: Part # 350-062 {02-03 TL-S}
-Custom Turbo Kit {99-03 TL-P/S}
-AV6 Honda Accord V6 Supercharger: {99-03 TL-P }

Nitrous
-Zex, Nitrous Express, Venom, NOS Wet/Dry Kit {99-03 TL-P/S} NP

Combinations/Notes
Bolt Ons!
-Intake, Headers, Spacers, Pulley, Exhaust = 260HP/TQ to the crank {99-03 TL-P}
-Intake, Headers, Spacers, Pulley, Exhaust, Supercharger= 300+HP/TQ to the crank {02-03 TL-S}
-All the parts give about the same results when combined with each other expect for "Not Preferred" Items.
-To compare products, do research before asking, tons of threads and posts.
-Nitrous will also help but isn't recommended, a 75 shot is about 75 HP, 50 shot is about 50 HP to the crank

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SUSPENSION

Coilovers

-Tein SS Super Street Coilovers: Part # DSH94-KUSS2 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Tein Type BASIC: Part # DSH94-LUSS2 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Teni SS-P Super Street w/ Pillow Ball: Part # DSH94-2USS1 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Tokico HPK Performance Suspension Kit: Part # HPK285 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Tokico ILLumina Suspension Kit: Part # ILK286 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Ksport Part # CAC06-KP {ALL MODEL}
-Megan Racing: Part # MR-CDK-HA98 {ALL MODEL}
-D2 RACING: Part # D2-H17 {ALL MODEL}
-TANABE Sustec Pro S-0C Part # TSC023 {ALL MODEL}
-FUNCTION FORM TYPE II: Part # FF-HA-109 {ALL MODEL}
-FUNCTION FORM TYPE I: {ALL MODEL}
-NEX SS: Part # YT-HD05SS1 YT-HD05SS2 / YT-HD05SS3 {ALL MODEL}
-NEX GT: Part # YT-HD05GT {ALL MODEL}


Springs:

Tein HTECH: Part# SKA34-BUB00 ($248.00~$370.00)
Spring Rate (F/R, kgf/mm): 4.8/2.5
Lowering F/R: 1.5 - 1

Tein STECH: Part# SKA34-AUB00 ($228.00~$350.00)
Spring Rate (F/R, kgf/mm): 5.3/2.8
Lowering F/R: 2.1 - 1.6

Skunk2: Part# 519-05-1620 ($176.00~$200.00)
Spring Rate:???
Lowering F/R:2.00 - 1.80"

Eibach Pro-Kit: Part# 4041.140 ($238.00~$339.00)
Spring Rate: ???
Lowering F/R: 2.1 - 1.6

Eibach Sportlines: Part# 4.4140 ($219.00~$260.00) [98-02 AV6]
Spring Rate: ???
Lowering F/R: 2.0 - 2.0

H&R OE: Part# 51858-55 ($230.00~$329.00)
Spring Rate:???
Lowering F/R: 0.75 - 0.5

H&R Sport Spring: Part# 51858 ($198.00~$329.00)
Spring Rate:???
Lowering F/R: 1.75 - 1.5

H&R Race Spring: Part# 51859-88 ($198.00~$329.00)
Spring Rate:???
Lowering F/R: 2.2 - 1.75

Megan Spring: Part# MR-LS-HA9802 ($120.00~$149.00) [98-02 AV6]
Spring Rate: 230F - 205R
Lowering F/R: 2.0 - 2.0

Neuspeed Sport Spring:Part# 55.20.38 ($180~$220)
Spring Rate: ???
Lowering F/R: 1.75 - 1.75

Neuspeed Race Spring: Part# 55.20.32 ($168-$200)
Spring Rate: ???
Lowering F/R: 2.2 - 2.0

Tanabe NF210 Spring: Part# TNF074 ($200~$270)
Spring Rate: 5.0F - 2.5R
Lowering F/R: 1.5 - 1.5

Tanabe NF210 Spring: Part# TNF023 ($188~$250) [98-02 AV6]
Spring Rate: 4.1F - 2.5R
Lowering F/R: 1.2 - 0.8

Tanabe DF210 Spring: Part# TDF023 ($173~$230) [98-02 AV6]
Spring Rate: 4.6F - 2.6R
Lowering F/R: 2.0 - 1.5

Tanabe GF210 Spring: Part# TGF023 ($188~$250) [98-02 AV6]
Spring Rate: 4.9F - 3.2R
Lowering F/R: 1.5 - 1.2

B&G S2 Sport Spring: Part# 04.1.009 ($180~$299)
Spring Rate: ????
Lowering F/R: 1.75 - 1.6

Shocks
-KYB , Koni , Bilstein , Tokico


Chassis Bracing
-CUSCO Front OS Strut Brace Suspension: Part # 332540A {99-03 TL-P/S}
-CUSCO Front AS Strut Brace Suspension: Part # 332510A {99-03 TL-P/S}
-CUSCO Front Type-1 Strut Brace (LOWER BRACE) Part # 332-475-A.1 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Neuspeed Front Upper Strut Tie-Bar: Part #352096 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Comptech Front Titanium Barr: Part # 150-070 99-03 TL-P/S}

Sway Bars
-Eibach Anti-Roll-Kit ( Front 27mm / REAR 23mm ): Part # 4040320 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Neuspeed Rear Sway Bar (19mm): Part # 2520193 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Neuspeed Front Sway Bar (27mm): Part # 1520271 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Comptech Front/Rear Sway Bar Kit: Part # 140-215 {99-03 TL-P/S}
-Progress Rear Sway Bar (24mm): Part # 62.0110

bah.. found my list.

Dave408

iTrader: (1)

how many inches are you dropped zeus? and what size are your rims?

i dont really see many TLs where im at so im trying to get an idea of what my car would look like after a 1 1/2 -2 inch drop was made.

ZEUS'O3TL

^i posted it above my pic but its 2.1 Front and 1.7 or 1.6 Rear

Dave408

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my bad... i saw that after... but what size are your rims zeus?

ZEUS'O3TL

^dubs...20x7.5 +42 offset

Dave408

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say i go with this set up, i wanna throw some 18's on it after so waht dimension wheels n tires do you suggest i go with?

whats the widest i shoud ever go on this car?
and what is the best offset to go with?

jjashaa

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SHOCKS

KYB:
GR2 - PART#(F/R): 341257 / 341258
AGX - PART#(F/R): 741049 / 741050

TOKICO:
HP - PART#(F/R): HU3730 / HU2934
ILLUMINA - PART#(F/R): BU3730 / BU2934

BILSTEIN:
SPORT - PART#(F/R): F4-BE5-6580-H0 / F4-BE5-6581-H0

KONI:
SPORT - PART#(F/R): 8041 1257Sport / 8041 1258Sport



i think that covers it... and the list goes from cheapest to expensive.

jjashaa

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you could fit watever wheel you want..

just find something you like and then let us know.

i have 18x8 +39 (gonna put 10mm spacer soon) on the front and 18x9 +37 on the rear.

i've had 19x8.5 +46 and a 18x8.5+30 in the pasts...

it all depends.

Dave408

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dubs?? no rub?
so because the rims are soo big you didnt have to drop it any more than that? am i thinking right?
if they were 18's would you need a bigger drop?

Dave408

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any1 know of any shops in northern cali that will do the work for cheap? let me know

thanks

Dave408

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what off set is the least of a hassel then? where i dont have to start rolling, chopping and cutting stuff off?

ZEUS'O3TL

you could go with a 19x11 +25 offset....but i got my rear fenders rolled so im not rubbing...

jjashaa

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18x7+55

Dave408

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i want to stick to 18s tho. i want to have a thicker tire and be comfortable in my ride. I've learned my lesson on trying to put big rims on a car that has no business having big rims on it...

Dave408

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why the face?
do these dimensions suck? or look ugly?
i honestly dont understand how the offset affects the rim

what recommendations do you have?

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

^ well to mee..... wheels are gonna be sunken in.. its all personal preference.. i like something aggresive.

Dave408

iTrader: (1)

so the lower the offset the more the rim sticks out?

jjashaa

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^ width would also play a role..

18x8 +55 would be inside while a 18x8+30 would stick more out.