Raising my ride

[themanfrombeantown]

I think I'm the only person out there looking to keep my stock ride height (minimal drop). My susp. is 11 years old and shot, I'm in the process of overhauling my car (00 Si) with a swap and want to replace the susp. but every kit out there lowers the ride height. I've decided on the Tokico blues as they're relatively inexpensive (~400), and seem to be a good comp. b/t perf. and comfort. They drop the car ~1.5" though and I don't want to get into camber kits etc. Are there cheap spacer options to raise them, such as adjustable sleeves? I know there are adj. sleeve lowering spring combos but they're pricey. I just want the sleeves which if you subtract the spring price should be <75. Any ideas on this one. I'm not looking to get into adj. coilovers, too expensive and not necessary for my needs, I want to spend <500 total. Oh, and don't tell me a camber kit with 1.5" isn't necessary, b/c it is to do it right. Plus I have a clearance issue with a header so I don't want to lower much.

 

[kon0089]

if you dont want to go to low why dont you just get the oem ek9 suspension i think its low enought plus you will have great setup that way

 

[jordan101]

if you dont want to go to low why dont you just get the oem ek9 suspension i think its low enought plus you will have great setup that way

X2 eom ek9 suspension is set at a great height standard and will give you a far better look and more comfortable drive m8

 

[Kozy]

Another nod towards stock EK9 suspension here. Don't get Tokico dampers, from what I have read over on Honda-tech they aren't great, Koni yellows are the ones to go for if you want uprated dampers.

 

[themanfrombeantown]

I'm in the US, can't get ek9 over here, and don't want a used susp. from a JDM importer. I know the yellows are the best. From what I've read and heard the Tokico's are good (not great), and the best in my price range.

 

[vinnY]

what about koni reds? they're supposed to be stock replacements
$108/ea front $121/ea rear available from tirerack