Suspension & Brakes Theory, alignment, spring rates....

Which springs to get.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 4, 2014 | 11:47 PM
  #1  
sirr6's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Default Which springs to get.

Are there any brand springs out that maybe with .75 - 1inch drop? I want the least amount drop to avoid needing cambers, it's going in a commuter and I don't want to spend a ton of money just to drop it a bit.
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 07:06 AM
  #2  
90_EX_Civic's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,689
Likes: 1
From: PA, US
Default Re: Which springs to get.

...

what kind of car
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 10:10 AM
  #3  
speedjunkie_g35's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,114
Likes: 5
From: Pensacola, FL and every Court House in Louisiana
Default Re: Which springs to get.

Obviously you haven't read the FAQ!!! You don't need a chamber kit just because your low. My tires are flush with my fenders running -2.0 natural chamber in front, -1.5 in the rear. My tires z1 starspecs have almost 20k and no uneven wear. I should only get 30 k out of my tires but I have more than 50% tread left.

Your toe adjustment is what will wear the tires out
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 11:08 AM
  #4  
sirr6's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Default Re: Which springs to get.

It's a 99 civic ex coupe.
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 11:41 AM
  #5  
$MIKE$'s Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 994
Likes: 0
From: Paratrooper HQ
Default Re: Which springs to get.

I have these omni springs with skunk2 sleeves
For sale this way you can adjust how much you want to lower it. $100

I'd just avoid buying ebay ****.


Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 12:14 PM
  #6  
speedjunkie_g35's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,114
Likes: 5
From: Pensacola, FL and every Court House in Louisiana
Default Re: Which springs to get.

Junk2 sleeves are horrible!!! Dangerous IMO!!!
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 12:14 PM
  #7  
Sccacivic1997's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
Default Re: Which springs to get.

Or get a nice set of coilovers for 400 dollars
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 05:54 PM
  #8  
sirr6's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Default Re: Which springs to get.

Coilovers are good, just not gonna spend that much on my commuter car, rather spend the money on the m3
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2014 | 01:36 PM
  #9  
90_EX_Civic's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,689
Likes: 1
From: PA, US
Default Re: Which springs to get.

Originally Posted by sirr6
It's a 99 civic ex coupe.
eibach or progressive lowering springs should fit your bill
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:14 PM
  #10  
1998GsRIntegra's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,686
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
Default Re: Which springs to get.

H&R sport lowering springs would do nicely. Eibach's "pro kit" lowering springs would also be a good option. Both are in the same price range; about $200 and both are progressive springs. The Eibach kit will drop the car about a 1/4" less than the H&R springs. I had a set of H&R sports on my integra for a few years and I was very happy with the ride quality and ride height. I bought them new along with a new set of KYB gr-2 OE replacement shocks and never had any issues with either. The only major thing to do along with installing something such as lowering springs is an alignment. It is absolutely necessary to re-adjust the toe angles after lowering a vehicle to prevent abnormal tire wear. The small amount of natural negative camber you will gain by lowering the vehicle will not adversely effect tire wear. There is no need to install a camber kit to correct it.
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2014 | 10:06 PM
  #11  
sirr6's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Default Re: Which springs to get.

Thanks for the extreme help gsr! I think I will get the eibachs.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
99Ek_Fred
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
0
Jan 30, 2017 05:44 PM
Djole_V
Honda / Acura
14
Oct 5, 2007 07:51 PM
mishle
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
9
Jun 3, 2004 11:52 AM
animated_life
Acura Integra
2
May 2, 2003 10:23 AM
makoeyes206
Acura Integra
4
Jul 6, 2002 10:22 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:30 PM.