Civic EG

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.

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.

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

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

ttttrigg3r wrote: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.

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.


Aim: crazyxzer0

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-P ... 0211448430


This would be your best choice for cheaper set ups

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

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

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

Tein lower springs are nice

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

Blk95coupe wrote: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

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...

tein springs an skunk2 shocks worked good with me!

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.