Hey everyone. I have a 98 cg6 V6 and we all know these cars sit pretty high with stock suspension. Anyway I was wanting to lower it but not on coils or anything like that. Wanting to get rid of that wheel gap like fenders right over the tire not tucking or anything. But I was wondering how low would guys say I need to go front and rear for that “look”. Maybe 1.5” in the front and 2” in the rear?

 

Look into the Eibach Pro-kit for your vehicle. They are designed to work with the factory dampers and offer a 1.5" drop all around. Should do what you want. They are very high quality, affordable, progressive springs so you will retain good ride quality and manners while getting the results you're looking for. Even though they are designed to work with the factory shocks, I would recommend replacing your shocks anyway. Depending on the mileage of your vehicle, yours may or may not be up to the extra stress from a small drop. It's worth it to do it while you're in there.

You will 110% have to get a 4 wheel alignment after lowering the vehicle. Do not skip this step.

 

Would the rear still sit higher since it does in stock form?

 

Slightly. It's not a bad idea to have a little bit of a rake though. If you load the trunk up with stuff or have passengers in the rear, it will sit noticeably lower in the rear, if the front and rear ride heights were totally equal.

 

I'm personally not a fan of the Eibach Pro kit, as its closer to a 1in drop than 1.5in. On my previous coupe before it was junked I had the Pro kit installed as a spare suspension setup to roll the car around on. as you can see, there is still a fair amount of fender gap. Granted, I have a 5th Gen Accord, but the lowering springs are offered in pretty much identical specs.


The Eibach Sportlines offer a much better drop IMO, in the 1.7-1.8in range. It pretty much eliminates all wheel gap, without tucking tire. Neuspeed Sport and H&R Sport will offer similar drops.



Regardless of spring selection, you will need to upgrade your shocks to match with the springs. And that's where it gets expensive. There are tons of OEM replacement shock on the market, but they are not built to withstand the stiffer spring rates and lowered height of aftermarket springs. They will not ride good, and will not last long. Even the entry level "upgraded" shocks, such as Koni STR.T, are not that well equipped to pair with most lowering springs. The best shock available for street use for the Accord is going to be the Koni Sport, more commonly known as Koni Yellows. They are built specifically to be paired with shorter and stiffer springs. The downside is the cost....you're looking at about $550 for just the shocks. Granted, they have a lifetime warranty, are an excellent product, but because so, they aren't cheap.

For this reason, if you want a basic suspension setup at a budget price, I actually highly recommend getting a set of Tein Street Basis Z coilovers. You can find them for under $600 shipped. It is actually the cheapest way to buy a new, quality suspension setup. You'll spend more on a quality springs/shock setup. And, being a coilover, you can set the height precisely how you want it. They are very easy to adjust, and will ride great, as long as you are not "slammed" all the way down on them, which it seems is not something you want anyways. And they are a very comfortable ride. I personally like a stiffer, sportier ride and have a coilover setup that provides that, but if I ever got another Accord to just cruise in, I'd snag a set of Teins no hesitation. Its a perfect entry level kit that offers everything you need for a great price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TEIN-Street...d7a8940eacb883

 

Thanks for the info. The drop on the white coupe is perfect