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slowhatch4now · 03-25-2009, 05:01 AM

Hey guys,

Im looking into getting a full coilover set for daily driving on the TSX. Price range is somewhere under the $1000 line if not very close to it!

Here are my options:

Buddy Club N+ Full coilovers
Tein Basic Full coilovers
Koni Yellows with ground controls

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jgattis · 03-25-2009, 09:54 AM

i love my ksports they are a little for expensive but they ride great

jgattis · 03-25-2009, 09:55 AM

you could also go with N2's they are like 800ish

slowhatch4now · 03-25-2009, 09:58 AM

I see the Ksports on ebay for about 900 shipped. that seems to be in my price range.

They look good, and im hearing good things. I just dont want to go spend a fortune on coilovers and be unhappy with the ride

thanks,

94DCTeg · 03-25-2009, 10:04 AM

I went with the N+, just awaiting my order to arrive to my home, jhpusa said the 1st week of April they should arrive at my door step, I guess buddy club is on back order

B18C_EH3 · 03-25-2009, 12:10 PM

I got my Tein SS for $1000 shipped. I absolutely love them. I'll try to find the website where I ordered them.

slowhatch4now · 03-25-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B18C_EH3

I got my Tein SS for $1000 shipped. I absolutely love them. I'll try to find the website where I ordered them.

Hahaha

Yea, Ideally the SS is my choice, but everywhere ive seen it , its priced 1200 ish +

I found this website http://www.velocityfactor.net/wwwroo...idproduct=2887 where they have them for 899 +$35 shipping. Not sure about how Reputable this website is... :/

Thanks,

ALLxMOTOR EG · 03-25-2009, 12:24 PM

Ground control/Koni yellows FTW.

SlammedDC2teg · 03-25-2009, 03:02 PM

I wouldnt get them but Buddy Clubs Spec II are the best bang for your buck of the 3 you posted. If its 4 your daily, GC and Koni's would also be a good combo, but they dont come with top hats.

rivalry1 · 03-25-2009, 07:29 PM

I just ordered a set of Buddyclub N+ but they are on backorder till april.
Definitely seem to be the best bang for the buck, you can track them, daily them and the go loooooooooow

tofu__ · 04-04-2009, 12:15 AM

bcn!

laocivic · 04-05-2009, 08:18 PM

d2's FTW

endlesswinterco · 04-06-2009, 09:26 AM

Tein

manekDC2. · 07-23-2009, 12:13 PM

i had the SS-P's on my 05 accord - no preload but rode pretty stiff at 9/6k rates, but 12/8k with a twin-tube damper would be nicer on the accord chassi.

now i have the MONO-Flex on my CL9 - 9/6k rates, but with the mono piston damper and MSV, these things are the best suspension i have ever had (coming from various race set-ups on my dc2).

the USDM spec'd regualr flex's are 12/8k with a performance lacking twin-tube damper and no MSV are rated a little stiffer the then JDM spec MONO-Flex's. I have not ridden in a car with the regular Flex's, but the MONO-Flex's are much stiffer at the 9/6k same rates as the SSP's i had on my 05 accord.

i believe this is due to the MSV valving and the single piston damper desgin - you really must ride in a car with the MONO-Flex's to understand how great they are. On the highway the car stays flat with the MSV and the jolting bouncing is reduced greatly. Bumps are much more solid and rigid feeling versus the clunky and holo feeling witha regular damper.

the MONO-Flex's are JDM spec only for the CL9 and considering the JDM CL9 has a lighter motor and a few less creature comforts, is why im assuming they are rated at 9/6k. The 9/6k feel very stiff and the anodized not powdercoated shock bodies are very nice.

I am wondering if TEIN USA willl ever release a US spec 12/8k MONO-Flex or if we will just be stuck swapping out the 9/6k to the stiffer spring on the JDM version. I also want to see if anyone is riding with 12/8 springs on their MONO-Flex's??

Def. worth the wait and the money! - Hit up Marcus at Heel-Toe auto he is the one-stop shop for everything CL9_

you will not want anything else once you ride on these. MSV is really something you have to ride on the street with.

H8 O ATE · 07-25-2009, 04:45 PM

im running form function type2's and i love them for daily!

tientsx · 07-28-2009, 07:00 AM

i love my tien ss who would gues i would vote tien.

SlammedDC2teg · 07-28-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manekDC2.

i had the SS-P's on my 05 accord - no preload but rode pretty stiff at 9/6k rates, but 12/8k with a twin-tube damper would be nicer on the accord chassi.

now i have the MONO-Flex on my CL9 - 9/6k rates, but with the mono piston damper and MSV, these things are the best suspension i have ever had (coming from various race set-ups on my dc2).

the USDM spec'd regualr flex's are 12/8k with a performance lacking twin-tube damper and no MSV are rated a little stiffer the then JDM spec MONO-Flex's. I have not ridden in a car with the regular Flex's, but the MONO-Flex's are much stiffer at the 9/6k same rates as the SSP's i had on my 05 accord.

i believe this is due to the MSV valving and the single piston damper desgin - you really must ride in a car with the MONO-Flex's to understand how great they are. On the highway the car stays flat with the MSV and the jolting bouncing is reduced greatly. Bumps are much more solid and rigid feeling versus the clunky and holo feeling witha regular damper.

the MONO-Flex's are JDM spec only for the CL9 and considering the JDM CL9 has a lighter motor and a few less creature comforts, is why im assuming they are rated at 9/6k. The 9/6k feel very stiff and the anodized not powdercoated shock bodies are very nice.

I am wondering if TEIN USA willl ever release a US spec 12/8k MONO-Flex or if we will just be stuck swapping out the 9/6k to the stiffer spring on the JDM version. I also want to see if anyone is riding with 12/8 springs on their MONO-Flex's??

Def. worth the wait and the money! - Hit up Marcus at Heel-Toe auto he is the one-stop shop for everything CL9_

you will not want anything else once you ride on these. MSV is really something you have to ride on the street with.

+1. I love the Mono Flex and I am waiting on a set as we speak.

SaraSmiles · 07-29-2009, 03:51 PM

In the same boat just got a TSX and wanted to get a set up around the $800 range and didnt know what to get or from what web site. I love D2 but didn't know how low you can go with them!

manekDC2. · 08-21-2009, 01:18 PM

I still am wondering if anyone is riding with USDMspec Flex 12/8k springs on their JDMspec MONO-Flex's??

if so I want a ride - i want to see how marginal the difference is.

97 TYPE-R 312 · 08-21-2009, 10:35 PM

A lot of the TSX guys really had luck with Tanabe suspension. It's not that stiff for daily driving. I had BC N+ on my EP3 and they were stiff for a daily driver. It was tolerable for the EP3, but I wouldn't want them on my TSX.

manekDC2. · 08-25-2009, 11:52 AM

anyone running Strange Racing custom suspension or Koni Race? or has anyone contacted Progress for a custom setup?? would be interesting to see if anyone that is racing their TSX to post some info?

Adsenoile · 08-25-2009, 03:14 PM

I love my k sports they are a little for expensive but they ride great.

I really appreciate with this forum.

Thank you.

view for free system

2ndgeneg · 08-25-2009, 06:12 PM

functions got some good suspension setups for the tsx, i saw a dumped tsx prolly full tire tuck on stock wheels and the ride was smood..

.::miLan · 09-03-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97 TYPE-R 312

A lot of the TSX guys really had luck with Tanabe suspension. It's not that stiff for daily driving. I had BC N+ on my EP3 and they were stiff for a daily driver. It was tolerable for the EP3, but I wouldn't want them on my TSX.

Quite the opposite. The BuddyClub N+ I have on my TSX are much more comfortable of a ride than the Tein SS I had on a previous car. I have the front dampening set at 12 and the rears at 8. You definitely feel the road more over the stock suspension, but it's my no means an uncomfortable ride.

In fact any friend who has gone for a drive in my car always says "This car rides so smooth. As if it's not even lowered."

SlAmmmmmed-DB8 · 09-15-2009, 01:26 PM

i have tiens basics on my integra. and my friend has the tiens ss on his civic hatchback. sweet as ride for both. but with the ss you can adjust your shocks. even better ride. rides like stock or even better.

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03-25-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
jgattis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 35	Re: Suspension Poll ! i love my ksports they are a little for expensive but they ride great __________________ 06 TsxHondata Ecu replash Injen cold air intakeK-sport coilovers

03-25-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
jgattis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 35	Re: Suspension Poll ! you could also go with N2's they are like 800ish __________________ 06 TsxHondata Ecu replash Injen cold air intakeK-sport coilovers

03-25-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
slowhatch4now Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Inn, Deea Posts: 2,492	Re: Suspension Poll ! I see the Ksports on ebay for about 900 shipped. that seems to be in my price range. They look good, and im hearing good things. I just dont want to go spend a fortune on coilovers and be unhappy with the ride thanks,

03-25-2009, 10:04 AM	#5
94DCTeg Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bismarck, ND, USA Posts: 596	Re: Suspension Poll ! I went with the N+, just awaiting my order to arrive to my home, jhpusa said the 1st week of April they should arrive at my door step, I guess buddy club is on back order __________________ CL9 Squad Member #91 Yo !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2004 CGPM CL9(Current)~1989 ED6(Sold)~1992 DA9(Sold)~1994 DC4(Sold)~1985 Carb CRX (Sold)

03-25-2009, 12:10 PM	#6
B18C_EH3 That's SFW right? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TN Posts: 891	Re: Suspension Poll ! I got my Tein SS for $1000 shipped. I absolutely love them. I'll try to find the website where I ordered them. __________________ Don't let the opinions of the average man sway you. Dream, and he thinks you're crazy. Succeed, and he thinks you're lucky. Acquire wealth, and he thinks you're greedy. Pay no attention. He simply doesn't understand. -Robert G. Allen

03-25-2009, 12:24 PM	#8
ALLxMOTOR EG Vietnamese! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 9,644	Re: Suspension Poll ! Ground control/Koni yellows FTW.

03-25-2009, 03:02 PM	#9
SlammedDC2teg Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SSF, CA Posts: 2,229	Re: Suspension Poll ! I wouldnt get them but Buddy Clubs Spec II are the best bang for your buck of the 3 you posted. If its 4 your daily, GC and Koni's would also be a good combo, but they dont come with top hats. __________________ 05 Acura TSX NHB CL9 Squad Member #90 04 Honda S2000 SSM DC Squad Member # 0382

03-25-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
rivalry1 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35	Re: Suspension Poll ! I just ordered a set of Buddyclub N+ but they are on backorder till april. Definitely seem to be the best bang for the buck, you can track them, daily them and the go loooooooooow

04-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#11
tofu__ Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midwest holmes Posts: 921	Re: Suspension Poll ! bcn! __________________ CL9616 HELLALOW XBL-rk1zLe

04-05-2009, 08:18 PM	#12
laocivic Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: spartanburg, sc Posts: 1,314	Re: Suspension Poll ! d2's FTW __________________ Barney purple k24 DC2! CL9 squad # 73 tsx meet..Varsity, ATL march 14, 100pm

04-06-2009, 09:26 AM	#13
endlesswinterco Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MD Posts: 4,463	Re: Suspension Poll ! Tein __________________ 06 ABP TSX CL9 Squad #7

07-23-2009, 12:13 PM	#14
manekDC2. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: hopped' in a CL9 Posts: 1,537	Re: Suspension Poll ! i had the SS-P's on my 05 accord - no preload but rode pretty stiff at 9/6k rates, but 12/8k with a twin-tube damper would be nicer on the accord chassi. now i have the MONO-Flex on my CL9 - 9/6k rates, but with the mono piston damper and MSV, these things are the best suspension i have ever had (coming from various race set-ups on my dc2). the USDM spec'd regualr flex's are 12/8k with a performance lacking twin-tube damper and no MSV are rated a little stiffer the then JDM spec MONO-Flex's. I have not ridden in a car with the regular Flex's, but the MONO-Flex's are much stiffer at the 9/6k same rates as the SSP's i had on my 05 accord. i believe this is due to the MSV valving and the single piston damper desgin - you really must ride in a car with the MONO-Flex's to understand how great they are. On the highway the car stays flat with the MSV and the jolting bouncing is reduced greatly. Bumps are much more solid and rigid feeling versus the clunky and holo feeling witha regular damper. the MONO-Flex's are JDM spec only for the CL9 and considering the JDM CL9 has a lighter motor and a few less creature comforts, is why im assuming they are rated at 9/6k. The 9/6k feel very stiff and the anodized not powdercoated shock bodies are very nice. I am wondering if TEIN USA willl ever release a US spec 12/8k MONO-Flex or if we will just be stuck swapping out the 9/6k to the stiffer spring on the JDM version. I also want to see if anyone is riding with 12/8 springs on their MONO-Flex's?? Def. worth the wait and the money! - Hit up Marcus at Heel-Toe auto he is the one-stop shop for everything CL9_ you will not want anything else once you ride on these. MSV is really something you have to ride on the street with. Last edited by manekDC2.; 07-23-2009 at 12:21 PM.

07-25-2009, 04:45 PM	#15
H8 O ATE Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Diggi, Diggi, Diggi Posts: 3,372	Re: Suspension Poll ! im running form function type2's and i love them for daily! __________________ BOBBY FS: em1 oem rear lip WILLWOOD 12" bbk

07-28-2009, 07:00 AM	#16
tientsx Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19	Re: Suspension Poll ! i love my tien ss who would gues i would vote tien.

07-29-2009, 03:51 PM	#18
SaraSmiles Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moscow, PA, USA Posts: 225	Re: Suspension Poll ! In the same boat just got a TSX and wanted to get a set up around the $800 range and didnt know what to get or from what web site. I love D2 but didn't know how low you can go with them!

08-21-2009, 01:18 PM	#19
manekDC2. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: hopped' in a CL9 Posts: 1,537	Re: Suspension Poll ! I still am wondering if anyone is riding with USDMspec Flex 12/8k springs on their JDMspec MONO-Flex's?? if so I want a ride - i want to see how marginal the difference is.

08-21-2009, 10:35 PM	#20
97 TYPE-R 312 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,743	Re: Suspension Poll ! A lot of the TSX guys really had luck with Tanabe suspension. It's not that stiff for daily driving. I had BC N+ on my EP3 and they were stiff for a daily driver. It was tolerable for the EP3, but I wouldn't want them on my TSX. __________________ 97 TYPE-R 312 06 TSX PWP 6MT/NAVI 09 Ninja 250R ITRCA - Mid Atlantic Region

08-25-2009, 11:52 AM	#21
manekDC2. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: hopped' in a CL9 Posts: 1,537	Re: Suspension Poll ! anyone running Strange Racing custom suspension or Koni Race? or has anyone contacted Progress for a custom setup?? would be interesting to see if anyone that is racing their TSX to post some info?

08-25-2009, 03:14 PM	#22
Adsenoile Banne*d Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Suspension Poll ! I love my k sports they are a little for expensive but they ride great. I really appreciate with this forum. Thank you. view for free system

08-25-2009, 06:12 PM	#23
2ndgeneg Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WAIPAHU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES Posts: 8	Re: Suspension Poll ! functions got some good suspension setups for the tsx, i saw a dumped tsx prolly full tire tuck on stock wheels and the ride was smood..

09-15-2009, 01:26 PM	#25
SlAmmmmmed-DB8 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 15	Re: Suspension Poll ! i have tiens basics on my integra. and my friend has the tiens ss on his civic hatchback. sweet as ride for both. but with the ss you can adjust your shocks. even better ride. rides like stock or even better.

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