alright, i have a 93 Si and i finished my first season of auto-x

the suspension in the Si is nice for daily driving but its not cutting it at auto-x, to much roll for me. I want to go stiffer and probally a little lower. So far what i have picked up from here is custom GCs and Koni sports are the way to go.

but I don't want coilovers for 2 reasons 1. i don't want to have to deal with corner balancing yet 2. money

i would rather get just springs and Koni sports, any ideas on what to look at?

i don't want to be 'slammed', but i want fairly stiff springs.

so far im looking at H&R sports, i'de appreciate any input

 

I wouldn't suggest the sport springs for autocrossing. The race rates from H&R or Neuspeed would be more ideal, even though they are front biased (that can somewhat be tuned out by a big rear sway bar and tire pressures) The front bias will improve your comfort on the road perhaps, as many seem to have found that very stiff springs in the rear can be uncomfortable for street driving. Other than that, I would try to order individual Eibach ERS or other race springs like Hypercoil, etc, which come in many lengths and stiffnesses, so coilover sleeves will not be required. Expect to pay at least $50 a spring though if you go that route. BTW, after all is said and done, coilover wise, until you are super consistent as a driver, just setting up the car at an appropriate ride height will be enough, measuring to get height correct all around. As mentioned in another thread this week, cornerweighting won't gain you much until you've got the seat time.

 

what he ^ said, plus the gc's aren't that bad price wise either. most spring kits are $200, the gc's are $380 shipped. spend the money now, or do like i did, and then you'll end up with 8 sets of springs in your basement.

nate

 

It should be clearly mentioned that just because you have coilovers or adjustable shocks (like Konis) doesn't mean you have to keep tweaking with them. Have your shop or fellow H-Ters help you get the settings right, then *leave them alone* until you know how to properly go about tuning them.
-Adam

 

I agree with Ken. I have the Neuspeed sport springs and honestly, I want a higher rate linear spring. Look at all the different rates available and decide what you what the car to do. Coilovers are very versitle. You can get new springs and custom rates very easily at reasonable prices. Plus, with autox you will probably find yourself wanting something better each year. So start out with a good base and work your way up from there. Take into account all options including other suspension parts like sway bars and build the suspension that fits your driving style.

 

I say just add some Koni yellows and be done with it. You will stay in a stock class if you do so. If you add aftermarket springs you will end up in a street prepared class at the least and will cost you a lot of money if you want to be competitive. Stock class is more fun if you think about it. Everybody is at a level playing field (vehicle wise) and it's very cheap to stay in. All you have to improve is the nut behind the wheel.

good luck,

aj