Civic-EG.com Forum 3.3.1

- Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:18 am #37694 So I got a hb with 2 after market springs in the front and stock springs in the back. I cant even install my header because that'll give me about .5in clearance. I've never changed out springs before but first I need to know what to buy. I want something a little lower than stock but not too much. Also something very stiff. Does anyone have any recommendations on what spring shock combo to buy? No coil overs.

- Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:29 am #37797 Well, you wont get something very stiff and not so low wiht a spring. you will need at least a sleeve type coilover set up like ground control.

Any good setup will run a chunk of change. My suggestion would be to get a true Full coilover setup like, Tein, Ksport, D2, Form and function, and some others. You can find good deals on them from arround 500+ The Tein will cost more and wont be as adjustable if you get the Tein basics.

1986 Nissan 300zx
1980 Kawasaki KZ650
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- Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:04 am #37836 Even those Cheap-o eBay coil-overs work pretty well. If you are rolling on a very low budget and need(read: "want") to lower your car its a good way to go.

They work awesome for me.
I would recommend the better coil-over kit. Sure the eBay ones work, and they take corners like nothing else. The More Expensive Coil-Overs will give you a Nicer ride. However, I have no complaints about my Ride. Then again I put my cheap-o coil-overs on next to brand new OEM Struts(I Have family that works at a Junkyard, He grabs some of the good stuff for me and I even get a Family Discount). On your older OEM Struts I cant Grantee anything.

Its all about how much you want to spend, or rather, how much CAN you spend

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- Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:11 am #37840 Right now i'll be willing to spend 500 for basic coil over set. Now I dont know jack about suspension so if i get full coil over do i need to change out struts?
so lets say if i get somthing like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GABRIEL- ... 0190043148
is this all i need to buy to change out my suspension?
How much clearance above the ground will a 1.4 in drop give me

[chrono404]

- Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:45 am #37843

Right now i'll be willing to spend 500 for basic coil over set. Now I dont know jack about suspension so if i get full coil over do i need to change out struts?
so lets say if i get somthing like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GABRIEL- ... 0190043148
is this all i need to buy to change out my suspension?
How much clearance above the ground will a 1.4 in drop give me

Thats a complete swap out set, So Yes, Thats is all you need to swap your stock struts.

I have a -1 inch drop on my car so it will be a bit lower then My Car. Not by to much though.

2017 Chevy BoltEV DD |2001 Honda CRV SE

- Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:57 am #37844 eibach sportline or pro kits are good springs.


tein also makes some springs that have a decent drop without too stiff of a ride.

perhaps reading this might give you a better idea.

http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=1683


if anything feel free to AIM me to go over some suspension talk I am always happy to help a fellow with suspension and making the best choice for their application.


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- Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:16 am #37912 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-P ... 0211448430


This would be your best choice for cheaper set ups

1986 Nissan 300zx
1980 Kawasaki KZ650
2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300

- Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:21 pm #70029 i would recommend eibach pro-kit or sportline (i have sportline on my couple ... they are awsome ) .. my buddy has a 94 prelude with the pro-kit.. also awsome

- Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:05 pm #70061 I have been with ground control springs and drop zone coil overs for almost 6 years now and I love them. Price is pretty decent as well

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- Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:39 am #73703 I have tein S tech lowering springs with KYB AGX shocks, perfect for me...or Tokico illumina shocks could be

Coilovers...mmmm... only eibach ground control for me
ebay coilovers

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- Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:03 pm #77671 Tein lower springs are nice

I've got some Jackson racing lower springs they are pretty sweet not too much of a bounce

- Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:11 pm #77675

Tein lower springs are nice

I've got some Jackson racing lower springs they are pretty sweet not too much of a bounce

Tein's fucking rule I love mine

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- Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:48 am #79067 I would highly recommend you ditching the springs and purchasing a full coilover system. They're fairly cheap nowadays. Find a good used set of Tein Flex's and you'll be set. Do it right the first time...

- Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:39 am #79350 tein springs an skunk2 shocks worked good with me!

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- Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:39 am #80951 I'm using H&R Sport Springs and KYB AGX Shocks. It's pretty stiff and gives the right amount of clearance. The springs can be found on ebay for $230 shipped. I love my suspension setup and I recommend it.