Yes I have searched and found stuff out about springs but not my answer. The search function is too broad.

I wanted to know what spring rates mean?
If the numbers go higher is it a stiffer harder ride and if the numbers are lower is it a softer, bouncier ride, or other way around.
What are stock ride rates for a 95 4DR Teg.
I want to get springs but try to have a stock ride feel.

 

Definition of spring rate:

k = F*x

Where k = spring rate in pounds of force per inch of travel
F = force applied to spring in pounds
x = deflection of spring in inches

So, translating that into words, spring rate is how "stiff" the spring is. The higher the rate, the more force it requires to compress the spring the same amount.

Higher spring rates will generally translate into a car that:
1) will ride harsher
2) "turns in" quicker (feels more responsive)
3) has less body roll

Higher rates will not necessarily make the ride less bouncy. The "bounciness" of the ride is typically dictated by the dampers ("shocks"). Your shocks need to be matched with the spring rates. Most competent suspension suppliers can tell you what shocks your springs will need.

I am not sure of the stock rates for the Integra, but I believe they are around 250 lb/in front and 120 lb/in rear.

If you want a stock ride feel, keep the stock suspension. No other way around it. If you want to lower your car, you must increase the spring rates to prevent the suspension from "bottoming out." And then you must get dampers to match the new springs.

 

okay thanks