i just got my te-37's and after studying itrsport.com's itr, i've decided that my car will need lowering (no offense)......so i've decided to go with springs/shock as opposed to coilovers b/c i unfortunately don't do to much track racing, coilovers are a lot more, and i don't have to worry about height adjustability b/c i don't winter beat my car.

so i think the h&r sports would be my best choice of spring (b/c the race are too damn low), now i need advice on the best shock, to match this spring

or, should i just leave the stock shock, since a few people have reported that they're type-r's handle better with this set-up

thanx.

jason

 

how about some Bilstein R specific shocks or Koni yellow
with Eibach springs

 

h&r are generally more popular, and they have a type-r specific model......not sure if eibach does....

 

I've got the H&R sports with stock shocks. Even, modest drop, with no camber issues. Ride is good, too.

 

hows the handling, dr pooface? any pics?

 

I have this same setup, I'm generaly satisfied but the stock struts are a bit harsh with the smaller spring rate. If you have good roads you will be happy. Mine are temp until I can afford Tein$.

 

i got the H&R race in mine, its low and stiff, but handles pretty damn good and the stock shocks have about 31k on them so far

 

I will rather choose Kg/mm DR Racing springs with Bilstein or some KYB AGX shocks(since they're adjustable and pretty cheap). I've tried TypeR with H&R sports and OE shocks, umm they don't hold good enough around corners like the DR Racing do. Kg/mm featured dual rate design so they're pretty comfortable on straight and holds very well around corners.

I am not sure how long the OE shocks will last with H&R. Different places with different road condition but I had DR Racing on my civic with my OE shocks for a lil more than a year, no problem at all. A girl with an Integra GS bought my springs and she ran it for at least two years already. Still no signs of leaking or something.

If u need further info of the Kg/mm products pls contact Ben/Alan at
info@aj-racing.com or call them at (604)279-0329. TKS!

 

The handling is great. Lower and less body roll= good bite. It basicaly handles just a bit better than stock, in my opinion. Keep in mind that I have zero racing experiance, so I'm not sure how my setup would compare to an actual race setup like Tein or Mugen. The ride is not that harsh, I could put up with a much stiffer ride if I actually raced it on a track. One thing I noticed is that I can take speedbumps at a normal speed, and I haven't bottomed out in the 8 monthes they've been in. I don't have any pics, but the look is real even. I get one "finger" in between the tire and wheel well in the front, and two in the back. Looks much better than the Eibachs IMO.


[Modified by Dr Pooface, 6:44 AM 11/7/2001]

 

thanx guys

jason

 

over 200 posts!!!!!! (sorry but i had to celebrate)

 

Bilstein's and a) Tein S-Tech, b) H&R Sports, c) any other spring of your choice for rates/lowering.

Oh.. and all G3 Integras come with coilovers from the factory.

 

why don't you get mugen low down. They are matched perfectly with each other. i haven't heard of one dissappointed soul. I know someone who is selling a set too. His car got stolen so he doens't need it anymore.

 

I've been extremely happy with my Lowdowns....would recommend them to any R owner.

 

who is selling them? how much?

 

I agree with Dave the we todd.

 

You better IRC wh0re. You stil IRC?

 

Is it possible to tell me what model or p/n the springs are? I cant seem to find R spec springs thanks.

 

.....for the $ spent, I vote for just kg/mm dr racing springs on stock shocks.

You'll save $ going this route and your car will have a nice drop and look

Go with the guys at a&j on this one!