i just pick up a new 08 civic si and my first mod is lowering the car. which of these lowering springs do you think is the best and why? also these lowering springs are going on stock shocks. if anyone have these springs on their car please post up a picture of the drop, it would help alot. thanks

 

lovin my TEIN

 

how about comptech and eibach?

 

Eibach Sportlines give the best overall drop but i want lower so i am going with the Neuspeed Race springs this Week !

Ive had the springs on now for 15k with no issues.


Pic of my car on Sportlines !

 

 

guys wat about eibach ....?the sportline ones ...?and wats the lowest lowering springs you can buy ..?!?!?
thx...!

 

i like Eibach too but i heard that the rear drop is lower than the front. is that true?

 

Nope dead even front and back 1.4 all around i can hardly fit a finger in there front and back

 

you riding Eibach Sportlines and stock shocks right?? how is the ride??

 

Yes around 15k on them while being lowered with no issues i am still on the OEM Michelin all season tires 2. 37k on them lol and they just started showing camber wear i rotate them them every 3k without a camber kit you will need 2 do this.

 

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sportlines 1.4 inch drop all around. pro-kit 1.2 rear 1 inch front.

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I'm on sportlines with stock shocks and no camber kit too. My tire are showing no camber wear but i rotate the tire pretty regularly too. I like the ride. Responsive and controlled. Definitely less body roll.

 

I just put some Skunk2 springs on mine, couldn't ask for more. I love the look, and ride quality isn't bad. overall very pleased.

 

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sportlines 1.4 inch drop all around. pro-kit 1.2 rear 1 inch front.

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Eibach Pro kit is 1.0" front and back.

 

In the end, none of those are good. HFP is about the only way to go right now. All you're doing is wearing out the shocks prematurely and ruining your car's naturally good handling.

 

Yes we are wearing the shocks early but the car def handles better there is no question there.

 

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Eibach Pro kit is 1.0" front and back.</TD></TR></TABLE>

http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/html...14497

 

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Well I guess these guys screwed up then........

http://www.corsportusa.com/sto...d=286

Weird thing is that the sportline says 1.4" drop in the back....but yet it looks drastically lower than a car sitting on a 1.2" drop pro kit.

 

the drop for the eibach sportlineslooks really really good. hmmm i should pick that up...once it stops snowing! damn toronto and its weather . lol

 

I've got the Progress springs...and love them

 

good thread... more pics

 

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It's probably more in your head than anything. Lowering the car an excessive amount (2 inches?) does things to your handling that I can't even begin to explain or understand lol. I had a few lengthy talks with some suspension gurus when I wanted to drop my car and they all basically said 'stick with HFP'.

 

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It's probably more in your head than anything. Lowering the car an excessive amount (2 inches?) does things to your handling that I can't even begin to explain or understand lol. I had a few lengthy talks with some suspension gurus when I wanted to drop my car and they all basically said 'stick with HFP'.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it def does handle better with the eibach pro kit. i have a set on my rsx and i can tell the difference. it's only 1" drop. yes your shocks will wear out faster but not too bad compared to 2"+ drop. i agree with you though, dropping it more than 2" will ruin the handling if its not aligned and wear out the stock shocks in no time plus you'll need camber kit.

 

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it def does handle better with the eibach pro kit. i have a set on my rsx and i can tell the difference. it's only 1" drop. yes your shocks will wear out faster but not too bad compared to 2"+ drop. i agree with you though, dropping it more than 2" will ruin the handling if its not aligned and wear out the stock shocks in no time plus you'll need camber kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, I don't think a mild drop like the pro kit, comptech, etc will really negatively affect your handling. Once you get into the lower drops, though, you're lessening the travel your suspension has and ruining the handling. At least, that's how I understood it to be.

 

I understand your theory plus i plan on going Nuespeed Race springs in a few weeks i guess i am in trouble we will see.

 

FTW