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hey all... thinking about lowering my euro with springs, and keep my oem shocks due to the fact "im a poor ass :eek: "
planning to get either spoon springs or eibach pro-kit, then once i get some cash, will load on some aftermarket shocks. but my questions, because i can't seem to find the info i need, please help me out, what's the spring rates for both springs? thanks thanks all :D
as i reckon most people would say, why don't you save for coil overs?
lol.
but yeah, i've heard eibach is good from the comments, they seem to be better than spoon, some people say spoon ones are too soft? eh who knows.
just telling you what i've heard.
though i have sat in a car riding on eicbachs, and it was a good ride, not too rough, quite smooth, and handling was improved quite a bit.
=)
I'd recommend the eibach springs aswell, there's been a lot of trial of these with members of the US forum and they all seem to love the ride quality. The thing is, you'll be looking at about 500 or so for the springs alone, and then decent aftermarket shocks will run you about 1000, which is getting very close to the price of coilovers, especially if you aren't installing them yourself (that's 2x the labour cost).
If you're willing to spend around 2000 straight up you can get yourself into some decent coilovers from TEIN (a bit more if you get the officially imported model through Fulcrum).
http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au...uspension.html
I was also recently told by egSi (Trav, the owner of undergroundimports) that he'll be ordering in Ksport coilovers soon. From what i was told they are dual height adjustable coilovers with damping adjustment etc. meant to be well priced and of proven quality too - according to the website there is an application available for the CL9 aswell.
http://www.aandbmotorsports.com/Suspension.html
So keep an eye out, and don't rush into buying springs, it's still an ok option if you plan on getting aftermarket shocks like you said but when coilovers can be had for a similar overall cost they are by far a better option IMO
I still maintain that Tein SS on the softest damper setting and a lowered ride height feels like a stock Euro. That would be the way to go if you are lowering more than 1.5". That's the limit before the stock shocks start to undergo accelerated wear (according to the TSX forums).
^ yep it sure does, it rides just as good as stock on the softer settings but still lets the car handle a lot better.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
what are coilovers exactly?
:)
and bustersonic, just ask mummy and daddy for the money...;) they did buy u the euro after all...lol lucky butt!
Coilovers are where the springs go around the shocks at the top. If you look under other cars, the springs are sometimes located at a different position from the shocks.
The Euro has coilovers stock, but they are not adjustable in both height and damper. When you lower your car by using lowered springs, the shock's travel length is reduced, so it can't absorb bumps at the ideal range. If you lower it too much, the shock keeps hitting against the bumpstops because there is not enough travel to absorb them. So after a while the shocks wear out and you have to replace them.
Coilovers have dampers that are height adjustable. So you can lower the bottom spring perch as well to maintain shock travel. So even when lowered a lot, shock travel is maintained, so bump absorbance is maintained and it doesn't hit the bumpstops.
Traditionally, coilovers came with insane spring rates for track racing, hence the perception that coilovers were too harsh for the street. Now coilovers come with more reasonable spring rates like for the Tein SS and Flex, so they are as comfortable as stock coilovers when on the softest damper setting. Tein is coming out with the Comfort Sport (or street, can't remember lol) for the CL9. Just an option if you want more comfort.
^ true but some coilovers like the tein ss, can only be lowered so much or you will start to reduce travel as well (just the spring perch is used to change the height).
if you're looking for a drop 2-2.5" + it'd be better to look at coilovers with true dual height adjustment so you can maintain ride quality and travel :thumbsup:
tein SS/tein flex is my recommendation
for approx the same price as the SS, u can obtain the eibach/koni setup as well and i've heard nothing but good things about this setup also.
Spoon springs ive heard on EG's are very stiff and makes the ride very firm and bumpy. You might wanna check out the EG/EK threads and search up there to get some feedback on the spoons
If you wanna drop it around 2cm you better go with tein cause the lowest setting on tein is not that low anyway and it's soft. If you wanna drop it more like i did (>5cm) you can go with D2 coilover. I bought it for $1300 delivered. But it's a bit bumpy cause of the spring rate.
THANK YOU~!! i made up my mind... :D coilovers but now i have to wait at least 2months before i have the money :( i will look around for the coilovers :D thnaks
you made a good choice... should never rush into things as important as suspension. i think once you get the coilovers you'll be very happy that you did.Quote:
Originally Posted by BusterSonic12