Need help deciding on Lowering Springs

Mr2Civic817

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Alright guys I Have Eibach Pro kit installed in my 4dr Ex, I'm very happy with the performance, under cornering and loads, but I'm looking for a more aggressive stance. Lets Say 2-2.25 inch drop is what I'm looking for. Its been a very long time since I have been in the honda game, This car is my Daily beater, but I want to have fun with it.

Current Suspension set up is Eibach Pro kit springs (From an integra a friend gave me) on Tokico Blues.

Please no smart a$$ comments, Thanks ladies and Gents
 
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DTvn

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Skunk 2 springs are a 2.2" front 2" rear drop
 


DTvn

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Well definitely stiffer than stock, your tokico blues probably won't last too long either.

I've never had them so I won't say too much but they're a pretty popular drop so i'm sure someone else has experience with it
 


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Alright guys I Have Eibach Pro kit installed in my 4dr Ex, I'm very happy with the performance, under cornering and loads, but I'm looking for a more aggressive stance. Lets Say 2-2.25 inch drop is what I'm looking for. Its been a very long time since I have been in the honda game, This car is my Daily beater, but I want to have fun with it.

Current Suspension set up is Eibach Pro kit springs (From an integra a friend gave me) on Tokico Blues.

Please no smart a$$ comments, Thanks ladies and Gents
To make a car look aggressive, it has to do with more than just lowering the height. Keep that in mind. I have seen many lower civics, really lowered.. what they like to refer to as by "slammed" and or "dumped" , and those cars hardly looked aggressive to me.

H&R lowering springs :thumbup:
 

Mr2Civic817

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I guess more of a mellow Drop then, I have Fat 5 Gsr wheels, on 195-55r15 tires I want the drop to be right where the tire meets the fender, not tucking, or Hella flushed, or dumped... Maybe Slammed?

I also checked out H&R sport 1,2, race 1, and 2. I'm looking for feedback before I decide, thinking of getting new shocks now also
 

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You'll definitely want new shocks if you want to go lower. Any spring that gets you lower will have a higher spring rate which if you stay on the Tokico's, they will be under damped which will likely result in a bouncy and uncomfortable ride. Tokico HP's are simply OE replacements, nothing performance oriented about them.
 

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You'll definitely want new shocks if you want to go lower. Any spring that gets you lower will have a higher spring rate which if you stay on the Tokico's, they will be under damped which will likely result in a bouncy and uncomfortable ride. Tokico HP's are simply OE replacements, nothing performance oriented about them.
^ that.

For shocks, look into Koni Yellows, Tokico Illuminas, and KYB AGX. They would all be able to handle a stiffer spring rate.
Personally, I'd go with the Koni's (I own a set). they are great shocks. Lifetime warranty, and definitely able to handle stiff spring rate.

And for springs that go that low, besides Skunk2, I believe Neuspeed Race springs drop the car a 2.2ish inches. But honestly, with the money you will be spending on new springs, you might as well drop an extra $70ish dollars and grab some Ground Control coilover springs to go with the Koni Yellows. Then you can adjust them exactly to your liking. This is my setup, and I couldn't be happier with it.
 

Mr2Civic817

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thanks for the postive input guys, I didnt Tokico were just standard OE replacements, learn something new everyday, I guess for shocks I will going for KYB then, I was never a fan of coil overs, a bunch of my friends told me from there personal experience they ride like crap. I'm gonna stick to a lowering spring set up.
 

rustycivic2000

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What kind of coilovers did they have? I'm on Koni/GC and can't say anything bad about it. Rides absolutely great. A proper coilover setup will ride great, a cheap ebay setup will not.
 

Mr2Civic817

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it was ground control, but the info they told me was 10 years ago, when we all first started fixing up cars , I opted out and got tokico blues and ST, and it was a bumpy ride
 

rustycivic2000

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Chances are they weren't running a good enough shock with the GCs. The shocks make or brake a setup.....improperly paired shocks will not ride well.

But Neuspeed Race springs and Yellows or Illuminas would be a pretty good setup. But look into Koni/GC more......the standard spring rates will be a bit softer than Neuspeed or Skunk2 springs, which will make them more comfortable. I've ridden in a Civic with the standard GC springs (mine are stiffer), and if I could describe it, i would say it is as close to stock comfort as you can get from an aftermarket setup. But on turns it handles so much better. There is a reason this is one of the most popular setups out there.
 

Mr2Civic817

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I see, thank you for he price and to be able to adjust it how high or low I want it make it very approachable.

Thanks man I'm prob gonna do more research on GC and some Koni, AGX, or Illum shocks now
 

ej8_st

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Tokico Blues can only handle a 1.75" drop max, I made the mistake of buying them now I'm busting my a$$ off just to get better shocks while throwing away all the money i spent on them.
 

Mr2Civic817

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so far with everyones input Tokico blues are just OEM replacemnt, I lowered my car with Eibachs prokit integra springs, so I am assuming I have a 1 inch drop.

I have decided on AGX's and GC but DOnt really car for the adjustability, so Just looking for some 2.5 inch lowering springs, that have a decent ride.

I will be rolling on 15's Fat 5 GSR with Road hugger tires all around, and my Alternative swet wheels are, 16's 16x7 old school Konig Villan wheels with Brand new Bridgestone potenza tires RE760s
 


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