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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Can I use 2 of GC150.64.66 and 2 of GC125.64.75 springs on my 90-93 Integra DA with GC sleeves? Can they be fitted? Or is it impossible? If they can be fitted, how will the ride?

Spring rates are;
GC125.64.75 (5/2.5"/425 lbs)
GC150.64.66 (6/2.5"/375 lbs)

I can handle with the too much lowering issues. I can change the position of the GC coilover sleeves. Still are these springs too short or etc?


What is the original spring numbers for Integra DA? From GC web site, I found only the coilover kit number for my DA Integra and it is 1015.01. What springs comes with 1015.01 kit?


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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Also are these 125mm and 150mm's means the unloaded spring length or spring freeplay lenght between unloaded and loaded positions, or the loaded spring length?

It is written in some forums that as the unloaded spring length. But it is nonsense. Because 125mm is too short for the unloaded whole spring length, isn't it?
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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those springs are way too short.

usually 7-8" long.

its the unloaded length.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:26 AM
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If the length is the only problem, I can mount ground control sleeves upper on the strut to eliminate it. Still not applicable?
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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You won't have enough room/threads at the top.

Nor do I think you have enough effective length with those rates.

There's no sense in forcing these to work. Just get the proper springs.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Thank you for your detailed answer. That's very directive for me. You're right. No need to force.

Good luck.
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