I'm planning on a mild drop (3/4"-1") and am looking at H&R "OE Sport" springs. Does anybody have experience with these, or the Neuspeed equivalent ("SofSports")?

Also, what's a good quality (but not too expensive) shock/strut that would be a proper match for these springs? On my previous '96 Accord sedan I installed Tokico Blues and was very satisfied with them, but that was in the late '90s; I've heard they're now made in China and the quality has gone down. Should I instead be looking at Koni Oranges or Yellows? Maybe Illuminas?

One thing I've been reading is that the Accord Wagons tend to "sag" in back when aftermarket springs are installed, because the Wagon is ~150-200 lbs. heavier than the coupe or sedan and spring manufacturers don't take that fact into consideration when specifying spring rates. Because of this, would it be advisable to get a rear shock with an adjustable spring perch so I can adjust the rear ride height? If so, which shocks have adjustable perches?

Thanks!

 

KYB AGXs are pretty cheap. Mine were about $600. There are companies that make these plastic or metal plates called "saggy butt spacers" that raise your rear end a bit to make the stance more even.

Konis are generally expensive.

What are you goals for the car? A mild drop and those H&R springs having not so aggressive spring rates, you couldn't almost go on OE struts.
But figuring most 90s Accords have high mileage, going aftermarket shocks is a good idea. :S

 

Thanks for your reply.

This car's my daily driver and although it's in great shape I really want to avoid getting carried away with expensive mods, since I have a couple of other much more collectible cars which are more deserving of "the best stuff". I also don't want to lower it too much because it's the car I live with every day. (Besides, there's something to be said for a car that rides relatively smoothly, yet also handles well and doesn't scrape over every speed bump. BTDT.)

That said, I don't believe in getting low quality hardware so I'd be willing to get Konis if necessary. I'll take a close look at the KYB AGX's too.

 

SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for KYB AGX shocks? Wow talk about a massive rip off. You can get Koni Sports for about $450-$475.

OP I think for your needs the Koni STR.T's would be a good fit.

 

Thanks Patrick. Are "STR.T's" the same as what's often referred to as Koni "Orange" shocks?

 

I have a Subaru. The price is about right.

And note, these are adjustable, like the Tokico D-Spec, but not as broad adjustments.

 

Okay, well helps to say that. When you don't specify people assume you have a Honda, usually either a Civic, Integra, or the same car as the OP since you posted in this thread.

Not familiar with Tokico "D-spec" dampers, but from what it sounds like the OP doesn't need adjustable dampers.