Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Sport springs or Racing springs?

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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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Default Sport springs or Racing springs?

which is a better feel... it says neuspeed sport springs lower the car 1.5 inches... and race lowers 2.2-2.5 . which is better, and recommended..?
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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Default Re: Sport springs or Racing springs? (BadEH2)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BadEH2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">which is a better feel... it says neuspeed sport springs lower the car 1.5 inches... and race lowers 2.2-2.5 . which is better, and recommended..? </TD></TR></TABLE>
What do you mean by better "feel"? Better ride, or better handling?

Sport springs are stiffer than stock, which makes for improved handling. They are stiff enough to keep the suspension from bottoming out at the lower ride height, but the rates are still soft to maintain a more comfortable ride.

Race springs sacrifice the ride quality to concentrate more on the handling aspect - the rates are stiffer to eliminate most of the body roll. The stiff rates allow a lower ride height without bottoming out. Depending on the rates, the ride can be pretty harsh.

Remember to use aftermarket "sport" dampers (KYB AGX, Tokico Illumina, Bilstein, or Koni Sport/yellow) to control whichever springs you choose to get.
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