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Old 02-01-2009, 09:46 PM
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I been looking at the eibach sportline and pro kit, just cause i know the name better thenn anything else but im looking for about a 1.5 inch drop and the smoothest ride possible. Help me out im wanting to get some springs soon
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prokit. dont get sportline, much stiffer.

good shocks like illuminas matter too.
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let me add in there they are for a 2008 civic lx coupe
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i trust eibach. and illuminas. regardless of chassis. but that would have been nice to know b4.
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Eibach Pro Line is what I have. Works great.
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get gc coilovers instead...
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H&R race are nice
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get gc coilovers instead...
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H&R race are nice
Neither of those would give the "smoothest ride possible" that the OP asked for. Although GC + Koni Sport is an awesome setup.
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Don't get sportlines if you want smooth. I have them and they are pretty stiff.
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Here are a few options

Tein H-Tech

Eibach Pro-Kit

H&R OE Sport,

Neuspeed Soft sport (if available)

Swift sport mach

Goldline sport

Tanabe normal feel
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I really enjoyed the Neuspeeds, and oe shocks. Nice smooth ride, good drop, and just enough stiffness for some spirited driving. This was on my buddies eg hatch, so you can imagine if it made it only a little lively with so little weight. I imagine it would be close to a stock ride on yours.
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I have H&R sports and Koni yellows on my 91 civic hatch they might lower the car more than you want, mine is dropped about 2'', but with the shocks on soft it rides like butta but just a couple twists of a **** and you can firm it up to go corner carving
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where is a good place to purchace a set of g.c.and koni from at a good price?
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I have the shocks and springs off of a 98 spec' JDM type r. The drop is perfect enough for my daily driving and the stiffness is perfect. Totally streetable and good on turns with the rear sway bar as well. Just my 2 cents though...
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Default Re: Best Lowering Springs with Smoothest Ride??

Originally Posted by country4life21
I been looking at the eibach sportline and pro kit, just cause i know the name better thenn anything else but im looking for about a 1.5 inch drop and the smoothest ride possible. Help me out im wanting to get some springs soon
How about neither? Seriously, stock springs and Konis on the lower circlip for a mild lowering while still maintaining as much of the factory ride quality as possible. Any lowering spring will have a higher rate than the stock springs, reducing "ride quality".
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Default Re: Best Lowering Springs with Smoothest Ride??

Originally Posted by concept
get gc coilovers instead...
Second that

I've had mine on for about a week now and love the way it rides. It is a little stiff but that something I can live with.
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Default Re: Best Lowering Springs with Smoothest Ride??

Originally Posted by country4life21
I been looking at the eibach sportline and pro kit, just cause i know the name better thenn anything else but im looking for about a 1.5 inch drop and the smoothest ride possible. Help me out im wanting to get some springs soon
Seeing that you want a moderate drop, most spring (above 2inches) and shock combos will give you a semi smooth ride.
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Default Re: Best Lowering Springs with Smoothest Ride??

u can find name brand stuff on ebay for way cheaper than online
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eBay = online... you know, cuz it's on the intern3ts and stuff
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koni yellow/Ground control,loving it.
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Comptech hand down, by a long shot. I have GC and konis and I want to swap.
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