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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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So I have a 99 accord v6 sedan and I'm ready to lower it. I'm not tryna have corner carver or anything like that so i don't want and super suspension set up like coil overs or anything like that. My car is at stock ride height (high lol) and I really wanna get rid of the wheel gap to where the tires tuck just under the fenders. Anyway any spring recommendations and how low do I need to go to get rid of fender gap. Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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A 2" drop is probably all that's needed to close up wheel gap, but make sure you use a GOOD shock. Koni Sport and Bilstein HD/Sport are all I recommend. The Billie's aren't adjustable, but they have excellent damping. The factory shocks are absolutely inadequate to hold up to a higher spring rate that's necessary with a lowering spring.
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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So...what does that mean lol. It'll end up being bouncy or dampening will be stiff

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A 2" drop is probably all that's needed to close up wheel gap, but make sure you use a GOOD shock. Koni Sport and Bilstein HD/Sport are all I recommend. The Billie's aren't adjustable, but they have excellent damping. The factory shocks are absolutely inadequate to hold up to a higher spring rate that's necessary with a lowering spring.
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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So...what does that mean lol. It'll end up being bouncy or dampening will be stiff
Lowering springs have higher spring rates which cause them to exert more force on the system of the vehicle. The stock shocks' valving isn't designed to dampen these higher forces and it wears them out, plus the ride becomes bouncy and uncomfortable. Stiffer shocks designed to work with stiffer springs will prevent the body of the car moving around and being "bouncy".
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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Oh ok. I get it. So spring reccomendations?

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Lowering springs have higher spring rates which cause them to exert more force on the system of the vehicle. The stock shocks' valving isn't designed to dampen these higher forces and it wears them out, plus the ride becomes bouncy and uncomfortable. Stiffer shocks designed to work with stiffer springs will prevent the body of the car moving around and being "bouncy".
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by blackj30_a
Oh ok. I get it. So spring reccomendations?
Eibach Pro-Kit is a good start, as are the H&R OE Sport springs. There's also the Ground Control sleeve kit. Just stay away from eBay or any full coilover set cheaper than four figures.
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