DA Integra suspension setup..need input

[loves2turn]

Alright..im getting a 1993 Integra in a few weeks..and im looking to make a good lil STS car out of it (i promise i wont leave the Neon out too much)..and right now it has the Tokico Blues with matched Tokico springs..(unsure of rate)..and stock sways..I will be getting Azenis for it in the future..but i need some input on..

-Sway bar's and sizes
-Dampers
-Springs or Sleeve coilovers
-Full 1 pc coilovers?
-Tire pressures with a 205-50-15 Azenis

IM unsure of DA Integra Handling charictoristics..im used to the front heavy neon based weight balence

[1993civicsi]

I'm no expert, but here are some ideas...

First, go to: www.honda-tech.com/zeromain

There are other sites, but this one is great to get started.

Next, I'd prolly drive the car "as-is" at several events, and/or a Regional driving school (read: CHEAP seat time) to understand what it's doing...and what you want to change.

As for the dampers and springs, you can prolly have a really fun, cost-effective, and competitive, STS ride with the Tokicos.

However, I would definitely find out the spring rates (you're probably gonna want much, MUCH stiffer springs on the rear) and try to go with full coilovers (eBay specials are fine for a local car ;D).

For the sways, look around on Honda/Acura boards and try to find a GS-R rear bar...if it's interchangeable...or a used aftermarket bar. For the rear, the bigger the better. For the front, I'd stay stock...for now.

I think tire pressures are gonna vary as each set-up is unique...not to mention driver preference. Maybe start @ 35-40 and dial the front in first.

Then, move to the rears to get the car to rotate to your liking. (Note: You will likely have to go WAY up on the rears...or WAY down, compared to the fronts. Try both and go with what feels better.)

Of course, these suggestions are for the "budget minded."

BTW, CONGRATS and Good Luck!!!

[cb7tuner]

All Hondas are front heavy, haha.

High pressure in the rear is awesome. Get that rear end to come around for you.

[loves2turn]

Ive been reading up a lil bit on it..It seems like the hot setup is Koni Yellows and GC coilovers..just like Neons..

now..ive seen people use Matched spring rates..is this just a preference..or what?..ill be daily driving this one but i daily drive my race car so i'm used to harsh ride quality..what are suggested spring rates?

[1993civicsi]

+1 on the Koni's and GC's...was just going the budget route... Also, if you go with the Koni's, consider paying for a factory re-valve. You'll likely want to do that later, anyway.

As for rates on a teggy, I'm not real sure. Maybe some STS or SP teggy guys will chime in what they are running.

As they are essentially a heavy cibbic (with more power), and you want to drive it on da street, I'd say something in the 400F 600R range +/- would be a good set-up.

Still, I'd run it as much as possible to see exactly what it's doing...and what you want to change...before spending major bucks.

My 2 cents...

[loves2turn]

Well..im running Koni Yellows with Mopar springs right now..that combo alone for a Neon is $1300 alone. No re-valving..nothing. Maybe its because they are struts instead of shocks? idk..

But ive always loved the feeling of Koni Yellows..ive had KYB AGX on an old RX7 i used to have..but the dampen didnt feel precise and it always felt "too hard" no matter one setting it was on..i could never find a sweet spot.

Anyways..i think in the longrun the Koni+GC combo will be my best bet...Now i just need some input on Sways and sizes

[1993civicsi]

The Koni's are expensive...but, you get what you pay for. I run them at all 4 corners...I just wish I'd spent the extra money and had them re-valved before I installed them.

If you want to go with softer springs, especially since she'll be a DD, you could actually save a little and go with cheaper shocks. If you get into the 400-600 lb. range, go with the Koni's.

The other thing I'd look at before sways is your tire sizes...check da rules, but I think you can run up to a 225 in STS...whatever the limit is, I'd go as wide as possible for your wheels.

I think you can also add a camber kit in STS...just thoughts...good luck!!!

[loves2turn]

Thanks..i was actually just thinking of running LS Mesh 15'' wheels..they are 15x6 if i recall.

Thanks for all the input