I just wanted to know if a 1.5" drop is a big difference on a 2000 accord lx? Will I be needing anything else besides the kit?

 

It won't be "slammed" or anything but you can tell it is dropped over the stock height. With a small drop like that, no camber kit will be needed. Those are the springs I am looking at also. They seem like the best choice if you want to drop wtih springs and keep the OEM shocks.

 

aight cool, yeah i aint lookin to slam it to the ground only because i drive like an a**hole alot and would probobly damage something =X

 

i have them on my 2000 EX Coupe..can't complain at all, never bottoms out and never rubs

 

Now Im thinking sportline, do I need to get rear and front alignment kits also? Camber Kit? What else is there to get to make this work correct?

*EDIT

Also will I be needing an alignment after im done installing?

 

hope this helps.....I had eiback pro-kit once. they R good! very stiff springs!! great when paired up w/ koni shocks!! (but i wasnt happy with the amount drop specially since i still had factory steel wheels w/ hub caps. so I went w/ Skunk2 coil over sleeves. they are height adjustable!! they have a very high spring rate so be ready to have your teeth chatter & your whole suspension rattle. it handled way better but I think it was due to the LOWER center of gravity! (about a 3.00" drop!! in the front and 2.80" drop in the back). I never replaced the original shocks(45,ooo miles on them). I had to get it aligned every time I dropped it or highered it to preserve my tires. very expensive...$80 for the rear and $38 for the front! So i just left it @ 2.75" in the front and 2.50" in the rear. I went through 3 set of tires (4each time) because i never invested in Camber kits!!!, I cracked 2 of my bump stops and 2 of them were just plain gone!!!!bent 2 of my shocks!!!(front) kinked the other ones (rear) and finally after all that BS I ended up buying Tein coil overs!
..............my advice would be to determine what your goal is/ looking for..............
do you drive aggressive?, like cutting through corners?, like going fast? want a sporty look/feel?etc.
a subtle drop (aesthetics)
a slam
better handling
track racing
street/strip
strip only
also budget yourself but don't hold of on any suspension mod. this will be the difference between smashing into a wall, and almost hitting it. just don't go though what I did ...replacing $126 tires each every 5/6 months
buying diff. springs every year
replacing shocks & driving on dangerous suspension
(cut springs, bottoming out, no bump stops! )
I would go w/ TEIN lowered springs because they are comfortable enough for the stock shocks. depending on the miles on your car I would replace the shocks @ the same time. they R worth the money! they do all the work in the siuspension as far as absorbing bumps/rebound and keeping the contact patch on the tire..over bumps pot holes, uneven roads,etc. hope i didn't bore you!!!! but more importanly I hope you learn from my mistakes!! go with TEIN!!
ps dont get stiff springs and too soft shocks-or- soft springs and stiff shocks.

 

The simple answer to a technical question is YES. These are Excellent springs for nearly every application but full race. They don't have the sagging issues that others have, they're very inexpensive, and they have a progressive rate which rides and handles very nicely. If you're not trying to set your car on the ground so you can dodge acorns, bash potholes, and grind your teeth to nubs, then go with the Pro-kit. For extra handling add a larger rear sway bar and replace your stock shocks.

Here's the Pro-kit on my 99 Accord coupe.





Just for reference. I live in the foothills of S. Carolina, and I highly value the time I get to spend going up and down the twisties on the weekends. I've taken friends along with me who want to see how their car holds up, and my average speed and times have yet to be beaten.

 

hows this combo?

1)Eibach Pro-kit
2)KYB AGX adjustable shocks

or
1) ground control coilover

?

 

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1)Eibach Pro-kit
2)KYB AGX adjustable shocks

or
1) ground control coilover

?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I haven't used that setup, but I've done the research, and it's my favorite to date. That, along with either a TL-S or ST rear sway.

EDIT: Speaking on behalf of the Eibach Pro-kit and KYB AGX shocks.

 

after i paint my horribly faded 4th gen i think this will be my next step. That along with getting rid of my stock wheels with the crappy 185's.

Which would you prefer, Kyb AGX? or GR2?

 

From my research, the GR2's are often considered an OEM replacement with a more cushy ride than the AGX's. I've also seen many people state that the GR2's are not good for a lowered vehicle. for AGX.

 

for thet cost 2x more...

 

It's all subjective to what you, the owner are looking for. Some things (Pro-kit springs) you get a deal for quality parts, and other things (AGX shocks) you get what you pay for. As I said, when you research, you find exactly what YOU are looking for, not what someone else says is best for them. If you do the homework, you can't come out wrong.

 

i guess you're right. It's only 200 dollars more and id rather pay now then have to pay to replace what i got for cheap later. 700 dollars shipped is the prices im coming up with. not too bad...

 

i have the pro-kit as stated above, paired with Tokico Illumina's and eibach front sway bar. No complaints, handling is greatly improved

 

If you are not looking drop your car heavily.....

yeah the prokit is great but for the price tag, TEIN springs offer the same drop and a fraction of the price

and juss the same high quality as Eibach.....but the main advantage is the PRICE TAG...

If I wanted not a low drop, improved handling and looks, affordable price...that is how I would describe Tein....

there is two for you too choose:

Tein S.tech - 1.8 front and 1.7 Rear
or
Tein HTech - 1.3 and 1.2 rear

but I think that The tein S.tech, even though a bit lower than you want, will still be a nice safe drop but not have a slammed stance and still be good for daily driving.

remmeber with KYB AGX or Tokico Illumina, heck the spring rate is mild enough even to work well with stock shocks.

 

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700 for spring and shocks!?!

you can get the kyb agx new for like 300.xx/ set of 4 shipped and the eibachs for like 150.xx, also new.

 

i found a deal.

Tein STECH springs and 4 KYB AGX adjustable shocks for $540 shipped.
YES? NO?

 

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Tein STECH springs and 4 KYB AGX adjustable shocks for $540 shipped.
YES? NO?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I would say yes to that.. then I would say where?

 

ok so Im still stuck on what I should do... this is my everyday car and i do drive like an a**hole some what. But I want the drop to be noticable, but still give me like a good ride, i dont want to feel every bump and what not. So what is my inbetween choose? should i do what f23ra is sayin and go wit TEIN? help me out PLZ lol

 

I had it on my car too

 

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Pro-kit and Sportlines are very noticeable, but Sportlines are gonna kill your comfort. I can't vouch for the Tein's since i've never come across them.

 

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Pro-kit and Sportlines are very noticeable, but Sportlines are gonna kill your comfort. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Mine didn't in my old accord...a very smooth ride.

Get an adjustable shock if you want to adjust it for either comfort or if you plan on going to the track. Only thing I would suggest would be to get an alignment after everything is installed.

 

I think I might go with sportline then and do the adjustable shock

 

Heres my accord on the pros and my stock 5 stars.

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