STOCK_SOHC_DX

I'm about as "Hawaiian" as BJ Penn is.

builthatch

well, i figure 10% of the population is polynesian, so even if you are in the other 90%, you are still pretty hawaiian

plus, i didn't feel like typing your wild screen name.

BiG ChOr!Zo

iTrader: (1)

your theory is pointless based on your personal experience only...i have owned 3 sets of blues including my current set up and they ride fine on drop springs...keep in mind that i didn't say slammed but have a conservative 2.5F and 2.25R drop...looks like they must not of been a good candidate for your daily driving habits on that hawaiian lava rock but they sure ride smooth on these california potholes

STOCK_SOHC_DX

Considering I have been lowering Honda's since the days of Lightspeed racing springs and Jackson racing (when Oscar still owned his company) I want to say circa 1994 your right my personal experience is probably is pointless. I have owned 3 sets of blues which all have gone in the trash. Only reason I kept going back to them is they were cheap. When I got my first decent paying job I bought the Illuminas as quick as I could. BTW this Island does have what they call interstates H1,H2, and H3 believe it or not and our roads suck even more than yours.

phillyd

Okay guys, point or pointless...yada yada, just relax the ole's e-boners...this thread has some potential. I personally have used Illuminas and Blues, but have not recorded significant mileage on either set so can say how well they have worked, yet.

STOCK_SOHC_DX -> are Illuminas, in your experience, a worthwhile step up from the Blues? I will be pairing whatever dampers I get with H&R springs..about 1.3" drop...so I am concerned relative to these springs. If the Blues will work fine with the H&R springs, then I prefer to spend less. The Civic is my DD of sorts, not intended for 'hard driving'.

BiG ChOr!Zo -> any positive input on what dampers to pair up with my H&R springy springs?

Anyone, Bueller...? Thanks for the input.

Tyson

"feel" is subjective. whats better, or "enough" is almost just as subjective.

but do a search and youll see all the times ppl say "my blues are blown". or something like that.


get illuminas. anyone who stands by blues either just got lucky or doesnt care that much or know the difference of what a good ride should be. everyone can have an opinion, not every opinion is right however. feel free to even disagree with me. i know im right. lol.

builthatch

illuminas are def quality.

i used illuminas in 1997-98 and then ran them again from like 2002-2007, no issues.

however, for anything more than say, the eibach pro-kit, i prefer dampers that are short case so you have full travel even with the damper being essentially "pre-compressed" by a lowering spring. but yeah, illuminas would be just fine for a pro-kit.

ej888

I just installed my Eibach Pro Kit with the Pro Dampers. Feels almost like stock on the freeway but feels kind of firm. Didn't push it on turns because it's raining so I can't tell you how it does there.

STOCK_SOHC_DX

It made a WORLD of difference and they can handle a stiffer rate of spring compared to the Blues. If you have the $$ I would go with Koni's another "step up" from what you are looking @.

1.5Slowmatic

builthatch you made me very happy today. I am gonna be ordering the Sport Kit from eibach soon the Pro dampers and sportlines and was wondering who made them and if Sachs really does than thats AWESOME. I have illuminas now but one is blown and i dont wanna put the car down to send it in to get it warrantied out so im just gonna get rid of them

1.5Slowmatic

also, let me input on my illumina experience. I have old progress springs which are a 2.2in drop for me and 320/240 spring rate combo. I had the illuminas on 1 and they were very bouncy. Put it on 3 and it was a nearly perfectly smooth ride. YOu just feel every bump in the road now but if the Blues compare to Illuminas like the Koni STR.T does to yellows than BLues are the 1st setting on illuminas so take the extra step and get illuminas. It'll be worth it

jacksonww

Very interested in the "Eibach Pro-system" but, .... what is the part #? I searched the Eibach site and can find no listing for 88-91 Civic/Crx Pro System. Checked Tire Rack, Discount Tire, Google and even Ebay and came up empty.

edwin_pakho

Trinidad ss or OEM suspension for the "smoothest ride"!

hondaRetard

Eibach pro kit and Tokico blues are great for DD but it gets a little bouncy for rear passengers, but it might be cause of the horrible streets here in Chicago lol

Tyson

no, its because of the crappy shocks.

saemoonyang

iTrader: (1)

So i got a set of eibach pro dampers and was thinking about going with skunk2 springs, now how do you guys think about that?

Or should I just stick with eibach springs?

servedchilled

tanabe df + trimmed bumpstops + oem shocks is so perfect.

tanabe nf "normal feeling" + any other shocks = stock

98civdx

Go with the eibach springs.
I remember reading some where that the skunk2 spring rates and alot higher then the eibach. And also that the eibach shocks and meant for their springs.

egboy23

oh i had a question im a newbie hir can i put a lowering spring from a accord to a 92 honda civic hatchback?

billabong

koni str.t's and H&R oe spings, lowers .75- 1 inch

builthatch

no