H Swap Spring Rates (recommendations)

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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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Hey wassup Honda Techs,

I Have a CRX H23A with a F23 trans (P2A8).
Im trying to have the best race spring rate that best perform my REX. I did a 600 lbs 8" fronts and 600 lbs " rear
Is it possible to go stiffer without possibly bending the frame?
I have 225/60/15 all around because I love the ride hieght and the traction of the large wheels, but Im trying to prevent my tires from hitting the body of the car.

Whats your opinion? I just got these tires and im trying to do this without swithing out into another tire size.
~Dont be negative Thanks~
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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get a strut capable of damping 600 lb/in springs?
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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The diameter of the OEM tire that was designed for the CRX is 22.7"

Your 225/60/15 diameter is 25.6"

You are running a tire that is 3" taller. There is absolutely no way to keep those tires off your fender unless you use coilovers and raise the car up higher than OEM height. Springrates are not the answer. You need to buy a tire that will actually fit your car.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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I flared it, they're absolutely off with room. anyone else but party poopin Todd?
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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I flared it, they're absolutely off with room. anyone else but party poopin Todd?
"Flared" doesn't matter. Did you remove the fenderwell liners as well? A 3" taller tire is still a 3" taller tire. BTW--how far off is your speedo?

And I want to see a pic of your car with that tire on.
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd00
The diameter of the OEM tire that was designed for the CRX is 22.7"

Your 225/60/15 diameter is 25.6"

You are running a tire that is 3" taller. There is absolutely no way to keep those tires off your fender unless you use coilovers and raise the car up higher than OEM height. Springrates are not the answer. You need to buy a tire that will actually fit your car.
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go down to some 225/45/15 22.97" tire and you're speedometer will actually read the correct speed
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