baggedupcivic

i got me a 97 red hatch . and i wanted to lower the car . wut lowering springs should i use ?

*TEIN springs < 1.9" drop in front and 1.7" drop in rear

*EIBACH springs < 1.8" drop in front and 1.8" drop in rear

*H&R springs <sports- 1.7" drop in front and 1.5" in rear
<race - 2.5" drop in front and 2.3" in rear

*SKUNK2 springs <2.0" drop in front and 2.5" in rear

OR SHOULD I GET GROUND CONTROL COILOVERS ???????????????????

please help me out picking wuts better .

skunk2eg

i've gone with skunk2 coilovers on a 94 civic and they are really good for the price IMO. even with stock shocks and struts they ride perfect.

-nick

Deemeetree

Everyone is raving and I will get some...

Omni Power Coilovers.

KRAUSED

I HAVE H&RS ON KYB ADJUSTABLE STRUTS IN MY 93 CIVIC EX COUPE.I LOVE THEM THERE NOT PROGRESSIVE RATE LIKE EIBACHS,WHICH I HAD IN MY LAST CAR.PROGRESSIVE RATE ARE TO MUSHY FOR MY DRIVING.H&R IS MORE ENGINERED TO RACING SO YOU LOSE A LITTLE RIDE COMFORT, BUT CAN HANDLE TIGHT CORNERS AND AGRESSIVE DRIVING BETTER.SO IF YOU POUND ON YOU CAR AND WANT RACE FEEL H&R'S ARE FOR YOU.

rovigian

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*TEIN springs &lt; 1.9" drop in front and 1.7" drop in rear </TD></TR></TABLE>

I've ridden on a lot of different springs and coilovers, teins are my favorite so far

ApexIS300

i have tein springs... if u want to trade me for em id take a nice set of coilovers.....

jc121

I agree with Kraus. My h&r race springs perform pretty well on the track. But sometimes I feel sorry for my passengers in the car because they are pretty uncomortable. Eibach makes their springs comfortable and they handle pretty well too.

baggedupcivic

which set of springs will lower my car the most but still being able to handle good and still be comfortable ? i was kinda lookin at the H&R race springs because they will lower my car the most but is it comfortable to ride with them ? if it isnt why ? too soft ? too hard ? thanks for the help !

darkcvc

i have suspension techniques on my 97 civic, had them for 2 years and love them, hammered and ride is pretty good
<U>this is off the NOPI website:</U>
HONDA Civic 1997
Springs - Performance/Lowering Unit of Measure: Set
Part Number: 591+1388 Core Price: $0.00
Speedtech Competition Lowering Springs - Front Lowering 2.30" Rear Lowering 2.00"
$175.18 Sugg. Retail Price
$112.61 Your Price

will be changing to omnipower full coilover system soon...

distortedfuture

go h&r sports.

B1SiR6A2

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My thoughts exactly...I have H&R springs in my hatch I cant remember if they're race or sport but I think they're race (they're red) I thnk the H&R's will be your best bet in a hatch...My springs are a bit uncomfortable for daily driving but you get used to it and they're nice at the track and on the street when driving aggressively.

baggedupcivic

wut do u guys think about coilovers vs. lowering springs ? if i were to get coilovers, it would have to be ground control . but will springs be better ? why ?

OnePointFive

Go with TEIN's.... i have a set for sale

jc121

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If you do get the coilovers, will you be raising and lowering your car a lot? If not, just stick with a spring. And if you don't like a stiff ride, stay away from the H&R race springs. They are really stiff. But if you want to sacrifice ride quality for performance, then opt for those because they handle really well.

HondaLaw

I'm running Teins with KYB Adjustables. I love the handling although the ride is a little harsh, but you deal.

civic_tuner

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I have the same set-up and the ride is awesome! Perfect drop too. I'm not sure what hondalaw sets his agxs at, but mine are a 2F-3R and the ride is great. not too stiff, but still handles well around corners.

Navid OG

i say H&R race... they are stiff and have a nice drop

eg6sir-s

tein

or

rs*r(blue springs)

RangerHatch

I had a buddy w/ H&R on his ride......perfect stance. Not to low but not high at all. Looks really clean and for a pretty good price also. So i would say H&R!

94eg4

I have a set of Tanabe GF210 springs on my 94 hatch and love they. I rode in other hatches with Tein & Neuspeed was too soft and H&R & Sportlines were too stiff of a ride. My Tanabe with AGX ride and handle well for a daily driver.

Fenianz

Tein is always a good choice

hondasport2000

If you want ride comfort get H&R sports.....nice clean drop and nice for everyday driving,etc.

I have them on my car and love em.

civic_tuner

anyone have pics of the rs*r's or tanabes on a EJ1.

cliff666

skunk2 springs lower it really nice and with the kyb agx shocks it seems to like the combo well my car handles very nicely (* o yea i 4got i have srr sway kit and lca's :-p) but for the price the skunk2 springs ride nicely and not way too stiff even with the shocks set stiff all the way around

Targa250R

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