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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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I think instead of buying some more coilovers i think im going back to lowering springs. I like the ease of installation and no need to worry about my car being uneven on one side. What i want to know is which ones would give me about a 2.25" to 2.5" in the front and about a 2" in the rear really interested in the tein dress up master but they only give my car like a 1.9" in the front. I have a friend that has a 96 gsr with the teins on it that came off of a 93 hatch and I love his stance but i know that is probably because they were used and different spring rates. Could I maybe use some teins for a different year model car than mine like maybe for a 94-01 acura integra because i notice that the springs for the integra yield a 2.5 inch drop in the front and 1.7" in the rear where the ones for my car are 1.9" in the front and 1.7" in the rear. Oh yeah the car is a 00 ex coupe with a gsr motor.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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Default Re: which lowering spring will give me the lowest stance? (jdmslim)

H&R race
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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Your car can and might still be uneven on one side due to weight distribution problems if you use springs. My 99 civic is 1/2" lower at the front driver side with any springs or coilovers at the same level. At least you can correct the stance with coilovers.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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yeah but just hate dealing with em especially when they get dirt in em
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Default Re: which lowering spring will give me the lowest stance? (drewthomas14)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewthomas14 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">H&R race</TD></TR></TABLE>

the application for my car?? Or an integra??
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Neuspeed make some descent lowering springs, H&R are v.gd
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmslim &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah but just hate dealing with em especially when they get dirt in em</TD></TR></TABLE>

that vs non adjustable springs that may still leave your car uneven. Suit yourself
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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koni/gc with gc top mounts youll ride like stock duuuummmpppeeeddd i have about 2inch's of clearance with about 1.5 more inch's to be dropped
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mohsin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Neuspeed make some descent lowering springs, H&R are v.gd</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have Neuspeed Sports, they are decent quality, but id like it just a little lower.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wadup &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

that vs non adjustable springs that may still leave your car uneven. Suit yourself </TD></TR></TABLE>

listen mannnn i have quite a lot of experience dealing with springs and coilovers im not asking you to give my your opinion on which is better because im not rockin tha coilovers do ya feel me?? What I would like for you to do is give me your opinion on which lowering spring get's my car 2 to 2.5 in the front ok, am I asking you for two much? If so then just let me know, damn!
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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everybody else seems to be just giving me their opinion about the springs and he keeps talking about my car being uneven, good gracious man. I know u mean well but, trust me bro if my car is uneven, it won't be the end of the world, Ok?
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vtaaak y0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I have Neuspeed Sports, they are decent quality, but id like it just a little lower. </TD></TR></TABLE>

how much did they lower your car?
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmslim &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">everybody else seems to be just giving me their opinion about the springs and he keeps talking about my car being uneven, good gracious man. I know u mean well but, trust me bro if my car is uneven, it won't be the end of the world, Ok?</TD></TR></TABLE>

According your your first post you stated you didn't want to have to worry about your car being uneven. I saw that and responded accordingly. If you didn't care about it being uneven then you shouldn't have said what you said. Simple as that.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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I had a CX that was crazy high, but it lowered it about 2 inches I want to say.

I have a tight 3 finger gap right now. I want to get her down to about a 2 in the front.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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but you already posted that one time cuz u dont have to keep reiterating it over and over again and if u read my first post I also stated ease of installation and the title of the whole subject is "which lowering spring will give me the lowest stance?" so why not try to answer the question cause i understand what u are saying about it being uneven ok?? I really really understand, I understand to the highest of understandivity what you are saying about the car being uneven but at least i know that it wasnt because of me.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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seems like your the only person that's making a big deal about the car being uneven and your concerns are very appreciated but what lowering springs do u suggest u havent suggest a single, solitary one yet
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vtaaak y0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had a CX that was crazy high, but it lowered it about 2 inches I want to say.

I have a tight 3 finger gap right now. I want to get her down to about a 2 in the front. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I feel ya that's about what i want
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmslim &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">seems like your the only person that's making a big deal about the car being uneven and your concerns are very appreciated but what lowering springs do u suggest u havent suggest a single, solitary one yet</TD></TR></TABLE>

You brought up the "I like the ease of installation and no need to worry about my car being uneven on one side." I'm probably the only one in this thread that is saying anything about it because the others are ill-informed about the imfamous "honda lean". So flame me for giving you some heads up information.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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No, No im not trying to flame u man and I know u mean well by telling me about the lean. Is there a reason for this to happen with lowering springs? They must start to sag or something after you put so many miles on them. I always thought if u got a decent spring like tein or h&r u would'nt have to worry about sagging or leaning problems. I could understand if u go out and buy knock-off or no-brand/ universal fit springs.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Try the RS*R Racing springs. Just got mine put in today and they look great.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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lowering springs will give uneven height at each caorner sense each corner has a different amount of weight on it.
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