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Old 09-16-2010, 03:12 PM
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i want to lower my 4 door integra and im not trying to slam it just get rid of the 4x4 status lol. whats a decent drop that you can keep the stock shocks and ride still be confertable for daily use. i was thinking of the prokit but that not only pricey but i dont think its enough of a drop...what do you guys think? pics would be great!
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You cant say i dont want to slam her but pro kit wont be enough of a drop. make up your mind.
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u cant ride low and smooth
u cant ride smooth and low
u gotta sacrafice one for the other when u are on a budget.
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Try the Eibach sportline springs. I had them and they're great.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Koni Sport shocks (Yellows). Put circlip on lower groove. New shocks (car probably needs them anyway if they are still the original ones), lowered ride height, no change in spring rates to keep the smooth ride quality.

Use the "shock fork trick" for additional front lowering if desired, to give the car a slight rake and balance out the fender gaps.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

the pro kit is nothing more than a cut stock spring.

the springs that fix the massive understeer problem base off itr rates. the tein h tech or s tech are great for the integra. the eibach sportline is another good one but check pics before you buy on all 3, that way you get an idea of the lowering.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

I have the sportlines W/ KYB browns. Rides good, and handles well. It could drop another 1-1 1/2 inches up front though....
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If you're going to keep the stock shocks, get Prokits. If you can't even swing $200, you shouldn't even be messing with the suspension.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

you can do better than the pro kit on stock shocks. the tein h tech has much better rates and a moderate drop. stock shock compatibility is good

do agree with lower drop springs and stock shocks. s techs or sportlines may be a bit floaty with the stock shocks, not to mention they will likely have a short life.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

ya i had sportlines on stock shocks on my eg and the ride was better then stock! sooo smooth! not trying to go hellaflush status is what i ment by slammed. i do want to go low but no more then sportlines, and i think prokit isnt enough of a drop. does anyone have pics of integra 4 door lowered on springs?
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i had the h&r black springs on stock itr shocks and i loved them..nice drop and handled great
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h&r oe sport springs, love them
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Originally Posted by p nut
If you're going to keep the stock shocks, get Prokits. If you can't even swing $200, you shouldn't even be messing with the suspension.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Tein S-Tech springs. They give a lower drop than the H-tech springs and have a pretty comfortable ride.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

I ran H&R on stock shocks was clean drop n nice ride on my dc2 teggy eibachs are another good spring
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

I had tokico blues and skunk2 springs on my DC for years that I got off of my buddies 97 ek and it felt just as smooth as stock. Loved every minute of it!!

On my stock 14in steelies I had about 2 finger gap or so. So I suggest Skunk2
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Just get stock ITR shocks and some H&R springs.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Koni sport shocks and a pair of like megan sleeves i had the megan sleeves on stock shocks and the ride was bumpy but with a decent set of shocks you should be good
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Thanks for all the advice guys!! Any pics by chance of your drop?
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

this was h&r springs on stock itr shocks...sorry this is the best pic i could find from a few years back
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My drop....

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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

and i am actually selling those sleeves because i just put my D2 coilovers on
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

Originally Posted by FxCkyoVTEC209
this was h&r springs on stock itr shocks...sorry this is the best pic i could find from a few years back
Thats how mine looked on Tein S-techs.
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

that looks awesome!! what would happen if i used stock shocks insteat of itr shocks? how much are itr shocks?
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Default Re: best ride quality lowering springs??

BTW itr shocks are different... (at least the back one's) IMO koni yellows or Tien or a different good brand of shocks are a must. I have some koni yellows on my prelude with H&R springs , and its low and pretty smooth ride.

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