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AutoNoob
10-06-2008, 01:02 PM
Hello laaaaaa,

what some good stiff springs to replace my pedders to suit yellow koni.
I want to lower by 1.5 inches max (no sagging please)

the red pedders are apparently 1,5 but it looks more like 2.5 to me because they are too soft. Full lock roundabout turns - full wheel rub.

Whats the best/bang for buck peoples. Answers would be much appreciated.

xenonkuraz
10-06-2008, 01:29 PM
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91902

some suggestions there :) page 2 or 3

vinnY
10-06-2008, 11:51 PM
get some eibach's :)
otherwise if you're on a budget you can use dc2r springs
250/250lbs linear at the front and progressive in the rear

pm me i got a set available ;)

4age8u
11-06-2008, 10:56 AM
kings

turbo convert
11-06-2008, 11:27 AM
kings

If you dont want sagging dont get kings, Eibachs or tein s-tech imo

SiReal
11-06-2008, 11:30 AM
H&R Sport or Neuspeed Sport. I've used both on my koni yellows and they work VERY well with the dampening abilities. They can get back breakingly stiff.

Both models lower approx 1.5 to 1.8".

Tein S tech wil be too low. Look at H-Tech...

dsp26
11-06-2008, 11:30 AM
get some eibach's :)
otherwise if you're on a budget you can use dc2r springs
250/250lbs linear at the front and progressive in the rear

pm me i got a set available ;)

i cant remember but do you remember the progressive range for the rears? ???-250?

bennjamin
11-06-2008, 11:37 AM
guys last i checked we mostly use japanese springs , so we also use the metric system.

kg/mm not pounds lol.

speak in a language we can all understand :D

turbo convert
11-06-2008, 11:40 AM
H&R Sport or Neuspeed Sport. I've used both on my koni yellows and they work VERY well with the dampening abilities. They can get back breakingly stiff.

Both models lower approx 1.5 to 1.8".

Tein S tech wil be too low. Look at H-Tech...

If you get the H&R use coil wrap otherwise will be noisey from previous experience although awsome handling spring

dsp26
11-06-2008, 01:13 PM
guys last i checked we mostly use japanese springs , so we also use the metric system.

kg/mm not pounds lol.

speak in a language we can all understand :D

lol... got the progressive rates for the rear itr springs anyway? :p all the listings i've seen only list that 250...

milkman
11-06-2008, 01:15 PM
KONI yellows are rated to ~10kgs.. so make sure you don't exceed that.

vinnY
11-06-2008, 03:25 PM
dc2r
250lbs(4.4kg)/140-250lbs(2.5-4.4kg) f/r l/p

RtN
11-06-2008, 03:58 PM
...

Tein S tech wil be too low. Look at H-Tech...

S tech isn't it only a 1.5" drop.. and here's an EM1 member with em on.. it aint low....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/GrilledCheese33/CIMG0760.jpg

But yeh it aint very stiff.... only 4.2kg/235lb (front) 2.5kg/140lb(rear).

AutoNoob
11-06-2008, 09:33 PM
and what are the prices of these? my pedders on the rear are alrite, more than a finger gap between the wheel and the arch.
Front is 2.5inches or so.
So i just need two front springs.

give us some approximate prices on these things.

:) I dont care about price as long as its not some ridiculous 1000 bucks for 2 springs

RtN
11-06-2008, 09:39 PM
Umm.. you can get the S tech for about 300 delivered straight to your door from the US on ebay.

AutoNoob
12-06-2008, 12:40 AM
TEIN S TECH
189+120 US,
it says, but it also says lowers 1.7 to 1.9!
I want 1.5 only .... hmmm shudnt make a big difference should it?

anyone know what the pedders spring rate is?

RtN
12-06-2008, 12:49 AM
are u sure 1.7 - 1.9 it says 1.5 lol

AutoNoob
12-06-2008, 12:51 AM
lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-S-TECH-LOWERING-SPRINGS-96-00-HONDA-CIVIC-ALL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ020QQitem Z300232382961QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

show me!

moo moo nel
12-06-2008, 01:35 AM
Neuspeed -- American (soft)
Tein, Spoon etc -- Japanese (medium)
Eibach, H&R etc -- European (hard)

DreadAngel
12-06-2008, 02:20 AM
KG/MM's DR Proceed
Tanabe GF210
RS*R Ti2000
JIC X-Magic
Espelir Super Low or Active GT I think for EK...

Most of these are stiff and low it 30mm ---> 40mm which is ~1.5"

turbo convert
12-06-2008, 09:39 AM
depned what you are looking for here as to your spring choice.
I can only comment on the 3 i have had but Eibach "i didnt find them hard"- nice trade off between comfort and handling. but doesnt drop enough imo. Tein s tech. great ride height, nice handling good in between. H&R excellent handling abit firm and spring makes nosie.....................so i give votes to s-tech

SiReal
12-06-2008, 09:41 AM
Also, there are several fake S Tech springs on ebay as well. Either way, good luck with your decision making. A drop will be good regardless - looks great and should handle better

bennjamin
12-06-2008, 10:37 AM
be warned of tein springs on ebay - there is fake springs doing the rounds still on ebay. Ask for hi res images of the springs you are interested in

NightKids
12-06-2008, 12:00 PM
How do Koni Yellows & Tein springs compare to say a

TEIN BASIC COILOVER DAMPER KIT

Similarily priced

SiReal
12-06-2008, 12:03 PM
I've got both Koni /Spring combo and Tein SS coilover kit.

For handling. Koni will easily sh1t on Tein SS/Basic anyday - however Tein Flex is another story.. For comfort, Koni feels a little stiffer but still very bearable.

i would look at Koni Yellow + Ground Control kit (which uses an eibach spring).

EGJOE
12-06-2008, 03:51 PM
how much are you looking at spending?
I noticed one of the trader has a set of eibach ground control coilover sleeves for $300. Allows for adjustment of height too, cheap as set of kings
ppl in states use this combo alot with konis.
10 times better than kings pedders etc,

JOE

vinnY
12-06-2008, 04:02 PM
^ they're for ed/ef though, the ones that jdmyard is selling for $300 :)

EGJOE
12-06-2008, 04:06 PM
i think all the same mixed and matched all sorts before.

RtN
12-06-2008, 07:46 PM
be warned of tein springs on ebay - there is fake springs doing the rounds still on ebay. Ask for hi res images of the springs you are interested in

http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html

AutoNoob
13-06-2008, 09:54 PM
spendage? around $400 max then i have to DIY - Ben showed me once, but i dont have that chuck norris power to remove the nuts on the dampers. lol, we'll see.
So what exactly is this ground control kit? it sounds good.
The legal lowering for a civic EK is apparently 1.5inches. My stupid mechanic got ueber sagging pedder spring which sit about 2.5 inches.
So yeah i just want 1.5 lowered MAX!!!!, pedders cause wheel to scrape on every friggin roundabout >__<

CB7_OWNER
13-06-2008, 11:05 PM
Check this out:

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91867

Those eibachs might fit your ride..im not really sure..good buy if they do

AutoNoob
14-06-2008, 12:42 AM
sadly no, EG5 says not EK lol >___<

EGJOE
14-06-2008, 08:57 AM
too bad would been great buy

AutoNoob
14-06-2008, 05:26 PM
yeah shame :( teardrop!
i see its 600 bucks brand new..thats a bit overkill for me.
consideirng i had my shocks and pedders isntalled a mechanic
which set me back a LOT LOT of money and 10&#37; satisfaction.
i might order some Tech H. They are only 1.3 inch drop which is closest to the legal max.