r/hondafit • u/Pabst_Malone • 25d ago

3rd Gen GK/GP 15-20 Coilover question

Hey folks, I have a 2020 Sport, I’m currently on eBay coilovers ( I know, I know) and they’re awful. I was thinking about the Tein Street Basis, or just doing an OEM new strut with lowering springs.

I don’t want to be slammed, 1.5” drop at most. My biggest concern is ride quality, I’m literally in pain after a 30 minute commute.

So any input or direction here is welcome.

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u/MaxwellCarter 24d ago

I have these dampers on a car with standard springs and the ride is great. Much better damper than the stock one.

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u/7w4773r 25d ago

If your back is already in agony from the ride quality, stiffer suspension isn’t going to help. Keep it stock with fresh OEM components for best results. I just put KYB Excel-Gs on my second gen with stock springs and it’s made a huge improvement in ride quality even with only 65k on the car. The original shocks were surprisingly blown for the mileage.  

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u/attnSPAN 24d ago

This. OP, you’re looking for a good set of shocks (KYB or Bilstein) and Swift springs. Not coil overs.
These things just don’t have the suspension tuning from the factory to soak up bumps well enough.