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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 03:21 PM
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Default Springs...stiffer, but keeping the stock height.

Do they make springs (00 Civic Si) that are stiffer, but have the ability to keep that stock ride height?

I've been wanting Eibach Pro-Kit springs w/Koni Yellows, but I just like the stock height due the roads and such where i live. I will be autocrossing more next year, and just need an indea. As much as I would like an adjustable suspension, with good springs, just not a big fan of lowering the car.

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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 06:48 AM
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Default Re: Springs...stiffer, but keeping the stock height. (YodaIsGod)

Maybe get some Ground Control coilovers where you have infinite adjustment? This way you could lower your car a tiny bit if you want to or none at all...or heck, raise it up!

And you can get custom rated springs from them.
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 06:58 AM
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Default Re: Springs...stiffer, but keeping the stock height. (breaka_1_9)

Mugen makes a full set of non adjustable height but adjustable bound/rebound that lowers the car only 20mm. They go for $1000 and they're already built and that's for all four.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 02:03 PM
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Default Re: Springs...stiffer, but keeping the stock height. (YodaIsGod)

Cheaper alternative:

Stock springs with aftermarket sway bars.

The purpose of either is increased roll stiffness. Stiff springs degrade ride quality significantly. If a 300 lbs. spring reduces roll angle 1°, 600 lbs springs will only reduce ride 2°. The result: shitty ride; marginally improved handling.

Sway bars in conjunction with stock springs afford cohesive handling w/o sacraficing ride quality. Likewise, varying sway bar stiffness can shift the load placed on the outside tires, allowing manipulation of balance. In other words, proportionally stiffer rear sway reduces understeer significantly.
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 04:26 PM
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Default Re: Springs...stiffer, but keeping the stock height. (Jim S. '95 Z28)

Heres an idea: SHOCKS!!

Get a set of Koni yellows and call it a day. The swaybar upgrade is also a good idea but i think you will notice more of a difference just by getting adjustable shocks. The nice thing is that you can set them to full stiff for autocrossing and back to soft for daily driving. Best upgrade without resorting to springs, imho
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 04:59 PM
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Default Re: Springs...stiffer, but keeping the stock height. (tampaSi)

koni yellows are the bomb...I opted for eibach springs with konis thinking I would get more performance out of springs....I was right I really like them...TOP perch with koni yellows...will get you slight drop all around more than stock...I guestimate 1 inch. I hate weapon R coilovers....they suck donkey *****.
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