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"Andre" <andrevillegas@gmail.com> wrote in news:1140357679.484578.174280
@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

> Thanks alphalanos for this reply. Definitely gave me something to think
> about. More constructive than any other post I've received.
>
> I was thinking about the wheels already and surprisingly I was looking
> at Rota as well, the Subzeros. You recommended the 15, why not the 16?
> too heavy I'm guessin? As for the coilovers, how low do you recommended
> that I go? just the sport level? the one that lowers 1.7" and 1.5" in
> front or something.
>
> I'll start looking at performance exhausts as well. Unfortunately I
> already got an Injen SRI, maybe I'll just put it on for looks.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> -dre
>

Basically any engine change you make, other than going force induction,
turbo or super, will only be cosmetic at best. You may get more
horsepower or you may hurt your horsepower. Some changes will reduce the
weight of the car, like switching to a header. Do you think you can
actually feel 8-10 HP? I'm not sure sure I can.

Look at the Kosei K-1's. They're a nice light wheel. Rota's a nice too
though. Buddy has them on his hatch.

Do you care about how the car rides? The taller the wheel, the thinner
the tire so, you have reduced ride quality. On my 15's I use a 50 series
tire (205x50R15) . Still rides pretty well and the sidewalls are stiffer.
On a 16 or 17, you're getting might thin. I believe the 17's require a 35
series tire profile which is damn thin.

If you intend to upgrade your brakes some day though, most aftermarket
brakes, like Brembo's or Baer require 17" wheels to clear the calipers.
My brakes which are Integra brakes on my civic are not big enough for
track use. With R compound tires, I couldn't lock them up if my life
depended on it (no ABS).

For coilovers, one of the most common setups is, Ground Control springs
and perches mated to Koni yellow shocks. You can set the drop to anything
you want because each coilover is adjustable. I'm dropped so the tires
are just about at fender level. I don't want to compromise suspension
travel. If you start riding the bump stops on fast corners, the car gets
pretty twitchy. Nice thing about the GC setup is you can tailor the
spring rates to whatever you want up to about 550 lbs/in (Koni limit).

Thanks for your reply Dufus,

I am thinking about changing my stock shocks because they're getting
squeaky, I dunno if it's the shocks or the springs. I'll definitely
looking into the Ground Control/Koni combo. What do you think about
Kyb/Tokico shocks, and Omni Power springs/Eibach? I'm just trying to
consider other good combinations. What do you recommend for a camber
kit? Thanks.