King Springs VS. Kmac VS. Lovells VS. Pedders

**d15z1SUX** · 22-01-2007 07:13 PM

ive got kings super low on my civic and when i get into the car it goes like another 2 cm lower? i weigh like 100kg so i dunno if thats normal or not. but i get the feeling they have become softer or worn out? ive had them for just over 1.5 yrs. after reading what you guys have said about lovells i kinda regret getting kings as i had the choice of getting lovells too! oh wellllllllllllllll... but i guess for normal street driving they seem okay.

**TAM R** · 22-01-2007 07:24 PM

Lovells!, I had a set of them on my EK, wasn't so bouncy nor stiff. just right!

**iced** · 22-01-2007 11:27 PM

all those springs should be alright
dont forget to get uprated shocks.
its like saying is a sony tv better than panasonic.
both have their share of problems.
ive heard stories of kings sagging, kmac sagging, pedders sagging.

many use super low springs with stock shocks and blame the springs because their ride is bouncy and bumpy.
what do they expect if they use it with oem or worn shocks with lowered uprated springs. it aint going to handle any good.

**chef_32** · 23-01-2007 10:24 AM

With the ground control kit from the states, there are specific sleeves to suit Koni shocks, I'm not sure if these sleeves (for the Koni's) will work with stock or other shocks. But yeah, the springs are eibach, and you can select the spring rates, or choose from a variety of preset spring applications.
Great choice if you can afford them. Especially with the matching strut tops

**aStRooo** · 24-01-2007 06:26 PM

anyone have experience with Tanabe DF210?

**MrRocafella** · 26-01-2007 09:52 AM

TAM R, are those 17's on your civic? how many inches did u drop it by?

**TAM R** · 26-01-2007 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by MrRocafella

TAM R, are those 17's on your civic? how many inches did u drop it by?

Yea 17s,

Front: 2.25
Rear: 3.25-3.5

I got my rears reset, so I'm not exactly sure on the height (it had quite a bit of camber, you don't want that!, unless you intend to get a camber kit). Originally it was the same as the front.

**mrwillz** · 26-01-2007 02:14 PM

that is so low man
looks good

**TAM R** · 26-01-2007 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by mrwillz

that is so low man
looks good

Yeah my first ride was pretty dumped, should of seen the camber on it when I had a full car! rear tyres didn't last too long lol

**tony1234** · 27-01-2007 10:50 AM

I've got Eibach pro and Bilstein shocks.Nice drop(35mm) ride is firm but not harsh.Not cheap.

**AutoNoob** · 28-01-2007 10:23 PM

wondering how these springs compare using the standard suspension found in a ek1 in terms of handling?

does lowering the car make ur ride crap? like comparing pedders to standard suspension