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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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So I had coilovers on my honda accord awhile back but noticed a chattering sound that I couldn't rid of after driving on them for awhile. Now I was considering getting coilovers on my IS but I did not want the chattering sound while driving as well. Any recommendations????
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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You could have had any number of things goin on there.

A good set of coilovers, installed correctly should give you no noises or issues.

If you want a good set shoot us a PM and we can get you taken care of
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by nvryder
So I had coilovers on my honda accord awhile back but noticed a chattering sound that I couldn't rid of after driving on them for awhile. Now I was considering getting coilovers on my IS but I did not want the chattering sound while driving as well. Any recommendations????
The chattering noise is not a characteristic of any coilover system. Either you had a bad set of coilovers, or something else was wrong with your suspension.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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what coilovers did you have?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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ground control....
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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i dont think there should be a problem just get some quality ones maybe kw? lol
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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I was considering these:

http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...6&cat=0&page=1

I'm Kinda on a budget....or maybe skunkworks:

http://www.weaponspeed.com/1999-04-A...g-p-17664.html
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Most ground control setups I've seen for Hondas, the length of the springs are too short. They don't come with helper springs so main spring dances around when the suspension is in recovering from rebound. I suspect the Skunk2 coils are similar.
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Don't cheap out on suspension if you dont want issues...
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I beg to differ about the chattering. I and other that have had HKS coilovers have had noise issues with their coilovers.

As far as recommendations you can get a decent set of coilovers for a reasonable price these days. The real question to be answered is how adjustable do you want them.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BernieIS
I beg to differ about the chattering. I and other that have had HKS coilovers have had noise issues with their coilovers.

As far as recommendations you can get a decent set of coilovers for a reasonable price these days. The real question to be answered is how adjustable do you want them.
I don't want to drop it too low as I am already running a kit with 18 inch wheels....
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megan EZ street?
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megan EZ street?
If your looking for good quality coils and for a low price than these are perfect. Dampening and Height Adjustable for $700.
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AltezzaIS3
If your looking for good quality coils and for a low price than these are perfect. Dampening and Height Adjustable for $700.
not bad....does anyone have any feedback on them? I just did not want to sacrifice ride comfort as well...
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Originally Posted by nvryder
not bad....does anyone have any feedback on them? I just did not want to sacrifice ride comfort as well...
There is a whole thread on the Megan EZ's on my.is.
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