I've done some searching and I can only find info for pairing with KYB AGX.

My CRX came to me with KYB GR-2 shocks and tein springs. I would like to get adjustable height coilover springs because the drivers side of the car sits a lot lower than the passenger side.

Is there a good coilover spring pairing with the GR-2 shocks that anyone could recommend?

thanks

 

How old are your shocks?

Springs H tech or S tech? (Gold or green?)

GR-2 are basically replacement OE equivalent shocks, they're not going to handle much drop.

 

Shocks I would assume are about 5 years old, the same age as the build.

And my springs are purple..... I was just told they are Teins


It does not sit very low, maybe 1.5" to 2.0" lower than stock I would say. Although I would like to lower it more once I get different wheels and tires that will tuck in nice. Maybe 2.5" to 3.0". So I am hearing that the GR-2's are no good anyway and I should get some full coilovers or pair with some AGX shocks instead?

 

1.5 to 2" is an agressive drop. Its not as mild as you think.

Any stock length shock (Koni, OEM, KYB, etc) will properly handle about a 0.5 to 1" drop on a 88-91 CRX. And you'll need fairly stiff springs.

2.5 to 3" is a ridiculously massive drop. You'll need a full body coiliver to do that even close to "properly".

Purple springs aren't Teins.

Any adjustable coilover system designed for use on stock shocks will work on your GR2's. Ebay probably shows like 800000000 listings.

 

Maybe I am incorrect about how much of a drop it has now. Just seems like stock they have such a huge wheel gap. Maybe it is only 1.0 to 1.5" drop currently. I probably won't go more than 1/2" lower than were it is though, depending on how it looks. So will the GR-2's be alright or no?

 

If your driver side is sitting a lot lower than the passenger side, it may be that your shocks are bad.

 

Alright I will just plan on getting an all new setup then. Thanks guys!

 

Shock wear doesn't affect height.

OP....no. Without using like a 600-800LB spring, your car cannot properly be lowered any further. There aren't any off the shelf shocks that will support those spring rates.

You really should be using incredibly stiff rates and/or RCA's or extended hats at your current height. Or full body adjustable coilovers.

I am using the word properly, though.

If I remove the word properly from the above sentence, we are left with "YOLO".

You can certainly buy coilover sleeves and they can certainly be set lower. The shock will just pound the bumpstop into dust and you'll need a spine doctor when you're older.

If you ARE interested in the word properly:
If you want to ride as low as your car is currently, or lower...you need a coilover whose entire case length is adjustable. That's the most simple way. There are other, more involved ways.

 

Your driver side is likely lower because:
-Note which side of the car the engine is on.

-Also note that the driver side of the car is usually the heaviest (because passengers are optional, but drivers are less optional).

-How much R&D or quality control do you think went into those springs? 5-15 minutes worth?

-Your springs may be sagging.

-Possible collapsed LCA bushing on one side.

-Etc.

 

Driver side is always lower.

Even in UK they complain about driver side being lower, opposite to us.

Normal. Get used to it or adjust.

 

The car already rides like ****. More than likely, shocks are on their way out since they aren't meant to be lowered, and previous owner bought some cheapo lowering springs that are way too stiff.

So, I will get a set of fully adjustable coilovers like I have done on my past cars. What's another $1500 in the crx money pit?