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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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Default Best street springs for ek hatch with b16a

i have a 96 civic dx with a b16a and disc brakes. I drive this about 50 miles a day in semi rough terrian. What springs would be the best fit for my car. I have a set of oem 99-00 si struts with about 30k miles. I assume that I should get a set of springs that fit a 99-00 si because of the closer spring rates to match my car. Can any one give my any suggestions of what brand of springs I should get. I am not looking for a stiff bumpy ride.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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Looks like H+R springs for 99-00 civic Si will do the trick.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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ITR 250/250 would work well, anything stiffer or lowered beyond 1-1.5" is going to get bouncy cause stock shocks won't handle ****.

ITR
Eibach Pro-Kit
something of that nature.

Si is 200/100, EK is 165/80 so ITR 250/250 is closer matched

why waste the money on SI when your only getting 35 front, 20 rear upgrade.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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Good info, Thank you!
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I have been thinking about running thr H&R Sports on a similar setup and driving conditions. Although I would be purchasing new shocks, maybe some Koni Yellows they have been reasonably priced lately. Can anyone recommend a good place to buy the H&R 29502 springs? Looks as if Extreme Power Outfitters have the best price on the Koni's.
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