Im probably going to get flamed but please keep in mind i drive 60 miles a day on pot-hole ridden Oahu roads.

I know ITRs are lowered 15mm's (1/2") form the factory. Are there any drop springs that are approx another 1/2" lower? I will be using it with new (almost) factory ITR struts.

 

Not that I'm aware of... I'd just get some Omnipower Slipover Coilovers (Utilize stock strut), and lower to the desired amount... Another 1/2" won't question the integrity of your struts at all.

 

400lb springs on stock struts, no thanks.

Im leaning towards Eibach pro-kits because they only lower the vehicle 1.3" but theres just one thing thats bothering me. They only make one kit whether you have an LS, GS-R or Type R. I want to make sure is what the spring rates are on the Eibach pro-kit and whats the stock ITR spring rates?

 

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nevermind i found the info i needed. no pro-kits for me. i'll be buying h&r sports (non type r).

stock itr
front: 4.4 kg/mm, rear: 2.5 to 4.4 kg/mm

Eibach pro-kit
front: 5.9 kg/mm, rear: 2.3 to 3.5 kg/mm

H&R Sport (non Type R)
front: 4.9 kg/mm, rear: 4.9 kg/mm

 

I thougt you only wanted to go 1/2" lower... That's why I recommend coilovers.

 

adjustable coilover sleeves on stock springs......?

 

Ive been on the H&Rs for a couple years now. I might just upgrade to a full coilover setup, but if not, Ill probably just get new shocks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GO-FIGHT-KILL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I thougt you only wanted to go 1/2" lower... That's why I recommend coilovers.</TD></TR></TABLE>im more concerned with spring rates than ride height. the H&Rs are a little lower than i wanted but the exact spring rate i need. Omni slip on coilovers are way to stiff at 448lb/in(8kg/mm) front and 336lb/in(6kg/mm) rear.

 

i have tein s-tech's and they offer a nice drop and spring rates are linear and not too firm.

if you don't want to drop it too much, then consider the h-tech's...

 

I've been riding on H&R Sports for a few months... On stock shocks. Love 'em.

I have some Koni Yellows in my closet, I just need to get some time to actually do the installation. That **** sucks.

 

teins are actually softer than stock ITR springs.

will the all the positive responses i've been getting on H&Rs i will be getting them soon. who sells them the cheapest?

 

Got my set for $100 from a seller on Honda-Tech. Great springs for the money.

 

OMG WTF, i'm in the same position you are. Ebay? Search-good luck.

 

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What makes you say that?


s-tech published information:

Spring Rate Ride Height
Front Rear Front Rear
kgf/mm,lbs/in kgf/mm,lbs/in

6/335 4.9/274 -64 -2.5 -42 -1.7


h-tech published information:

Spring Rate Ride Height
Front Rear Front Rear
kgf/mm,lbs/in kgf/mm,lbs/in

5.3/296 4.6/257 -44 -1.7 -22 -0.9


threads here on h-t seem to say the following for stock spring rates:

240 front
160-240 back (progressive)

So obviously the s-tech are higher rates (by a bit) and linear in the rear vs progressive.

 

Here's what my car looks like with H&Rs on stock shocks:



I think it looks good... Not tucked, but not 4X4 mode.

 

You could buy some Koni and use the bottom perch in order to have a lower than stock height.

 

Why not just get some Koni Yellows which will allow you to lower the car like a maximum of I beleive to be like an inch in front and 3/4" in the back, and then you have new shocks and the ability to stiffen up the ride at will.

 

You can do that with Yellows? Wow, I did not know that... Looks like I'm going a bit lower when I put those things on then, haha.

 

I have never owned them but was led to believe that they could lower that much but this is directly from their site: Adj. spring perch can lower car approx. F & R=25mm

 

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H&R OE Sport Springs are an even 1" lowering spring. Below is a horrible angle for showing the ride height but it's all i could find so it will have to do!



shameless plug: I have a set in my garage that could use a new home

 

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According to http://www.kingmotorsports.com the "OE" springs wont work on an ITR.
You will need Sport Springs [HR-29502].

 

H&R Sport Springss are great.