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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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Default Need help with choosing springs for my 5th gen prelude

Hi, anyone has any experience with H&R sport springs (1.4inch drop front and rear).. would u recommend them or should i go with eibach springs??? I found some H&R for 160 instead of Eibach which are over 200 and I wanna make sure Iam doing it right the first time
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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ohh and i forgot to mension im putting KYB struts...
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Eibach Prokits are available on eBay and other sites for about $180 and up
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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I would say Eibach would definetely be the safe bet.

I saw them at TUnermarket.com that comparison shopping site for $211 Shipped. versus ebay which is like 185 plus 40 bucks shipping.

http://www.tunermarket.com/Sea...r=ht2

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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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eibach is good but overpriced, i'd go with the TEIN s-tech's if you don't have deep pockets.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lude_roller &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">eibach is good but overpriced, i'd go with the TEIN s-tech's if you don't have deep pockets.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you had to pick one of these for RIDE QUALITY assuming same shocks, which would you guys all pick?

I'm more concerned with ride quality as I assume most of the fixed springs are similar enough in handling that my faily driver wouldn't matter.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eurorh22 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would say Eibach would definetely be the safe bet.

I saw them at TUnermarket.com that comparison shopping site for $211 Shipped. versus ebay which is like 185 plus 40 bucks shipping.

http://www.tunermarket.com/Sea...r=ht2

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With proper searching, i've found several locations for under $200 (after shipping)....keep trying

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Drag_On &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

If you had to pick one of these for RIDE QUALITY assuming same shocks, which would you guys all pick?

I'm more concerned with ride quality as I assume most of the fixed springs are similar enough in handling that my faily driver wouldn't matter.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've heard that the Prokit has spring rates similar to stock rates
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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ive had eibach prokit on my lude for 3 years now.

good ride quality and good ride height. They are stiffer then stock but you arent bouncing around all over the damn place. ive also been using my STOCK shocks and have had no problems at all. usally has about a 2 finger gap, but as of lately seems a little bit lower.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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Default Re: Need help with choosing springs for my 5th gen prelude (eurorh22)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eurorh22 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would say Eibach would definetely be the safe bet.


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Eibach's prokit is awesome. Well known & I love it & everyone I know who has it says it makes a world of difference. Go ebay before anywhere else too so you can get a good deal.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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On my 5th gen, i had a set of H&R sports. great handling but the ride was nowhere as nice as the Eibach prokits.

I'm on my 2nd set of prokits on my 4th gen and cannot complain.

if you want less roll and stiffer suspension (better handling) go w/ the the H&R.

if you want an all around good springs, get the Eibach.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Eibach sportlines sag after a while. If you are looking for just a mild drop, the Prokits are a great progressive spring. Ride quality is great and they handle well.

The H&R sports drop you a little lower than the Prokits and are also a very good choice.

I've had the H&R sports on my civic (replaced my sportlines) and the H&R race on my prelude, love them both.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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I have the KYB AGX's with H&R spring on my 4th gen and I love the way they feel.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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great.. that helps alot.......... I m also getting KYB AGX shocks for front and rear and I think i'll got with the H&R springs 1.4 inch drop Front and rear...
thanks
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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u can get GC coilovers for just a little bit more.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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I think you can compare prices/sellers for prelude ground control, tein, tanabe, and eibach springs at Tunermarket
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