I own a 95 Civic VX very close to 2150 lbs; I have built this as my daily driver.


-Ground Control Sleeves over Tokico illumina's with Extended tophats
lowered aproximatly 2" from stock height.

_______________Front_______Rear___
Spring Rate_____:380lb/in____250lb/in_
Illumina setting__:__5_________3_____

-New Oem bushings
-Integra Front and rear Sway bars
-16" Rota GT3's rims
-Mfactory Extended lower front ball joints
-Spherical Rear T/A bushings


Im looking to purchase a front and rear swaybar plus bushings. My concerns are purchasing too large of a sway bar that will upset the balance of my car. My vx is really light in the rear, hence the #3 setting on my rear struts. The turn-in is crisp, and reactive; im looking for more rotation through reduced steering effort; My thoughts are installing a bigger rear bar, and slightly larger front. Im interested in suggestions from people who have similar setups, or experience with multiple swaybar setups.
Thanks for chiming in !

 

Missing some important info here... your alignment settings. If you're just looking to fine tune, this is where you should look first.

 

since you didn't state what "-Integra Front and rear Sway bars" is, I'm guessing you mean the typical 24mm Front and 13mm rear.

I had something very similer to what you listed... but with 24mm front and 22mm rear, the car handled great on the street. But once I got to a track day, I changed almost everything.

 

Im runing a 26mm and 13mm, and I am definetly looking for a 22mm or 24mm rear soon.
I have driven several cars, 22mm and 32mm, (very scary in a hard corner)
24mm and 22mm felt pretty good
And recently a 22mm and 24mm, felt good, enough oversteer to make it a handfull but fun

 

If its a daily driver only, then keep what you have. Why do you need a perfect suspension when driving to and from work?

A daily driver suspension, IMO, should do these primary things:

1) Enhance appearance

2) Maintain all OEM functions

3) Have no "odd" effects, such as squeaking/clanking, twitchy handling, etc

4) Make the car feel and handle more sporty, but not approach being brutal on passengers or your kidneys

Honestly, what you have now is fine for a daily. I'd leave everything as-is. Why the hell do you need tons of rotation in a street car anyways? All that is asking for is troubles when you're flying up an off-ramp and the little old lady in front of you decides to stop on the brakes because it's a decreasing radius turn.

And honestly, if you're trying to make a track car, your springrates are waaay too light anyways. And you could use better shocks, too.

 

THX, i appreciate all of the input. Suspension mods will be limited, because You are right, my suspension is fine for a daily driver. Instead i think i will price some body work and paint. Very appreciative for your insite and wisdom.