I have a 95 civic si and i bought koni yellows, so now i want GC coilovers. this is a daily driver and i like a pretty stiff ride so im thinking about 450f 400r would just like some feedback and opinions. Thanks


Modified by EGG^6 at 11:36 AM 4/9/2007

 

Those rates are pretty stiff for Daily Driving
just get the off the shelf rates and you will be happy

 

I don't think 400 lb is stiff for daily driving, especially if you say you like a stiff ride. The stiffness of the rear spring and shock is what you'll really feel. Adjusting the front shocks up and down doesn't really change the ride quality much, like a small adjustment in the rear does.

I have 500 lb springs in the rear of mine and with the Konis turned all the way up, yeah, it can be a little stiff and annoying. But, when the rear shocks are in the middle range, I think it's quite comfortable. I normally keep the shocks turned up because I like a solid ride too.

Because you say you like a stiff ride, I think you'd like those spring rates and wouldn't find them intolerable. If, however, your idea of a stiff ride turns out to be somewhat soft compared to what I think is stiff, then you shouldn't have too much trouble selling them and finding some used Eibachs in the used spring thread in the Road Race forum.

 

Those will work

 

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those are the same rates I run on my 99 Coupe and I think they're fine. Everyone's opinion on whether a setup is too stiff will differ though

 

I think they work great when you have a big breasted girl riding shotgun!

(make sure you crank up the konis to full stiff in the rear)

She may not like it too much.