So I have posted several times in the suspension section and after lurking in this one I see there are alot of knowledgeble people in here. I have a 97 civic hatch that I want to get more involved into autox. Its a weekend car and is not daily driven, main purpose is to track the car and go to local events/meets. Currently have tein type flex coilovers and asr 24mm rear sway with a oem 22mm front. I realized I need to start from scratch so I am selling everything and starting new. The tein rates are way to soft for me so looking for something more stiff since comforst isnt a priority.

So What suspension are you running? Please include springs rates and sway bar combinations. It would be great if some competitive 96-00 civic hatches would chime in but all feedback will be great.

Jonathan

 

tokico illimina R coilover kit.

rates are a bit soft at i believe 320 front and 280 rear. ride great though.

have yet to track it, but it will do some NASA HPDE's and some auto x's. however, it feels just as stable as my track car...

track car is running ground controls with tokico illumina struts. spring rates are 500 front and 450 rear. handles fantastically, and very streetable.

 

On my 90 Si Hatch I'm running Koni Single adjustable shocks 90%rear 60%front, Ground Control Coilovers and 450front 550 rear springs. ASR rear sway/brace set on full stiff. stock front sway bar. -2.8 front, and -1.6 rear camber.

I know it's not a 96-00 but it gives you an idea.

 

koni/gc 400fr/350r

 

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