Question about my suspension setup. - Honda Prelude Forum

prelude2005 · 05-28-2003, 08:12 AM

Ok here is the deal guys.

I have GC Coilovers with I think 400/350 spring rate and stock shocks. The ride right now is pretty rough, I can feel a lot of road. When there is a dip in the road the car bounces, but it's not that bad as if the shocks were blown (but I think they are).
The car handles 'ok' I think I have a lot of oversteer I can't take turns like others can.

I am getting some tokico blue's soon due to lack of money I am getting used ones. What differance can I expect with blues and my springs? Will the ride be even worse?

Mark94 · 05-28-2003, 12:42 PM

The ride definitely won't be worse. You won't have the adjustability of the yellows but the blues are still a step up from stock shocks.

How many miles do you have on the stock shocks and how many of those miles have been since the lowering?

Even without this information, I'm thinking that your shocks are on their way out.

Mark

prelude2005 · 05-28-2003, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by Mark94
The ride definitely won't be worse. You won't have the adjustability of the yellows but the blues are still a step up from stock shocks.

How many miles do you have on the stock shocks and how many of those miles have been since the lowering?

Even without this information, I'm thinking that your shocks are on their way out.

Mark

I don't think the shocks have ever been replaced since the car was off the dealers lot back in 94

. I am def. going to change them, I have had them lowered on the stock shocks for about a year and a half.

Mark94 · 05-28-2003, 04:59 PM

You'll definitely feel a big improvement when you install your new shocks.

Let us know how it turns out.

Mark

prelude555 · 05-28-2003, 05:14 PM

i have heard bad things about tokico blues, maybe u should jus spend a little more money to get something better.

96LudeVTEC · 05-28-2003, 05:34 PM

I would suggest Koni yellows rather than tokicos. I have had mine for over 1 1/2 years with no problems and the ride is pretty smooth when I set it to the softest setting (with coilovers 500 f/400 r). Mine were also used when I bought them.

Aldo

Mark94 · 05-29-2003, 06:43 AM

Come to think of it, my MazdaSpeed Protege comes stock with Tokico blues and I love the ride. It's a very sporty feel and still rides very nice. My Prelude has TEIN's and rides rougher than the MazdaSpeed (although the MazdaSpeed isn't as low as the Prelude).

I think you'll be happy with the blues.

Mark

brendon2k · 05-29-2003, 04:52 PM

blue's are not bad at all, they can handle a stiffer spring rate than oem shocks and are a little stiffer too. your ride will definately be better than on your blown shocks you have now, handling should be improved as well the only think you are going to be missing is adjustability.