Does anyone have a recommendation for shocks for a 2000 Acura TL?

It has a H&R O.E. Sport springs, less than an 1" drop.

Would the Eibach Pro-Damper's suck?

The only other alternative is the Koni Sport's and they are quite a bit more.

Would stock shocks be ok for a car that is only slightly lowered?

1/15/2010 7:59:20 PM

I wouldn't bother doing stuff like that to a TL to begin with. It's perfectly good at what it does, but not a platform that I'd do anything to, modification-wise.

1/15/2010 8:03:09 PM

I say do it. sounds good to me, im sure it will have a gangster ride height. if you like "spirted driving" it will be fun im sure. what kinda wheels you got?

1/16/2010 7:37:32 PM

^^

1/16/2010 7:39:59 PM

i dont see the problem in modding a DD

1/16/2010 7:42:05 PM

Can't do anything about it. Came that way. Looking to keep the status quo (figured it would be easier). It's stock all the way around. Any other advice?

Will most likely get OEM shocks and give them a whirl.

Unless any of you gents can point me to SUPER cheap OEM springs.

[Edited on January 16, 2010 at 11:59 PM. Reason : j]

1/16/2010 11:55:30 PM

is the eibach pro-damper a complete adjustable coil-over setup?

1/17/2010 10:27:42 AM

Nope, just replacement shocks. If anything, I'm looking for something that is designed for slightly lowered cars, as I believe (but not sure) that a OEM style shock will wear out faster due to longer rod length. Of course if the Pro-Damper set is poorly made, then longevity doesn't matter.

The H&R cup kit is the only coil over kit available for that car.

I'm trying to find the best balance of cost, longevity and ride quality.

The Eibach Pro-Damper shocks seem like they are designed for cars with lowering springs.

1/17/2010 12:37:57 PM

I have heard good things about them, but have no personal experience.

1/17/2010 10:54:42 PM

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1/22/2010 2:00:24 PM

stock length shocks would be ok if the drop is <1", but usually spring rates are higher for aftermarket springs and the valving in the stock dampers may not be ideal.

koni red would work also and they have a non-adjustable line as well that are orange.. cost is a lot easier to swallow than the sport/yellow

a bilstein would probably work well also. from what i understand the bilstein HD and Sport have similar valving but the sport is for lowered cars.. either would probably work in this case.

i've never used the eibach dampers, tho.

1/22/2010 2:48:31 PM