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I bought them off someone on Honda-Tech like 2 years ago. I don't know if he's still kicking around. They'd be in the for regular sale section. I don't think he was a sponsor. Yeah they're 16x7, CCW ITR replicas. Look more like NSX wheels if you ask me.
Lowered supposedly 1.8 on sport lines but they seem more like 2-2.5. I tuck stock steelies in the back with factory 185/65/14 tires.
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I wouldn't go lower than around 2" with them.
The coilover can PHYSICALLY go down to a 3" drop, but the shock will not have enough travel. Your suspension needs to MOVE in order to function properly and do it's job. This is where a lot of people fail when they slam their cars.. The spring rates on the Progress coilovers are not high enough(ie: stiff enough) to have a car slammed. The suspension will need travel, but there won't be enough if you're too low.
Everyone recommeneds them because when used properly, they are exceptional coilovers. Install your coilovers, set your ride height around 2" and go from there. As of right now, this is all guess work. You won't know how you like it until you play with it. You may find that 2" is just perfect both aesthetically and with ride comfort/performance.
1999EM1
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Thanks for replying mate. I'll take your advice. So a 2" drop all around on 195/55/R15 sounds good?
That'll be fine. With that tire size and a 2" drop, you'll probably have the fenders sitting just a tad above the tires. Which sounds like what you want anyways... Go for it.
Bumping....
Why hasn't this been made a sticky?
I realize the forums purpose is to answer questions but if if the site provides something like this that answers incredibly common questions, it'll clean up the forum more for more serious questions to be asked and answered.
Why hasn't this been made a sticky?
I realize the forums purpose is to answer questions but if if the site provides something like this that answers incredibly common questions, it'll clean up the forum more for more serious questions to be asked and answered.
Glad to see this finally got stickied. I'm flattered. 
great write-up. I wish I would have seen this before getting my skunk2 sleeves and sport shocks, they are not quite what I would have liked them to be for the price but definitely not bad
What is preload?
This is some new term the kids have created and I've yet to figure it out. I try not to concern myself with nonsense.
I guess I run a bunch or not any at all.
This is some new term the kids have created and I've yet to figure it out. I try not to concern myself with nonsense.
I guess I run a bunch or not any at all.
This is the best (most comprehendible) explanation I could find:
The 5th post down by sykikchimp
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/58103-could-someone-explain-spring-preload-coilovers.html
More in depth discussions:
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32275
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/18-suspension-brakes/207205-removing-coilover-preload.html
But if you autox with your set-up and don't know what it is, then I doubt I need to.
The 5th post down by sykikchimp
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/58103-could-someone-explain-spring-preload-coilovers.html
More in depth discussions:
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32275
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/18-suspension-brakes/207205-removing-coilover-preload.html
But if you autox with your set-up and don't know what it is, then I doubt I need to.
Nope, not preloaded at all. Perhaps some, the coil-over was assembled for install. I certainly didn't measure it.
If the spring can't be moved up or down between the spring perch and the top hat, then it is preloaded. A spring that isn't preloaded will give a much more bouncy ride since it's allowing much more suspension travel than what's needed. Progressive rate springs are much longer than linear springs and are technically 'preloaded' on stock suspension when they are compressed for the top hats to be installed.
a non preloaded spring serves no purpose except to make cars extra low. Rides like crap though.
a non preloaded spring serves no purpose except to make cars extra low. Rides like crap though.
Have any of you had any experience with the Eibach PRO-STREET-S Coil-overs? I'm thinking of getting them, and would like to know a bit before I get them.
They are waaaaay way over priced for what you get out of them. Very progressive and soft springs, non-adjustable shocks and if you want to go real low, these aren't good for that. You can get a more tuneable suspension OR a coilover setup with nearly identical specs with just as much reliability for ~$150 to ~$400 less than these. The few reviews I've read on these aren't that great. But just by looking at the specs and price for these, it just doesn't make any sense at all to even consider them with others out there that offer more for less.
Koni/GC for $700-$750
Progress CS-2 (which is pretty similar to this Eibach) for $550
riceroni009
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dont know if im suppose to post this question here or not and i didnt want to start a new post....anyways here goes. So i had a 98 integra before with Groundcontrol but sold the car kept the sleeves but now i just picked up a 98 civic can i use the sleeve from the integra? any help is appreciated
EJ8GangBro
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So I have a 00 civic ex. It's slammed with some no name brand coilovers off ebay with stock shocks. It bounces like crazy and potholes, forget it. I realize this was a huge mistake, so i'm looking to get new suspension with a ~$600 budget. Any advice on what I should get to keep my car low but give it a more bearable ride? Btw, this is a daily driven car. I'm looking at a Tokico HPK suspension setup for about 450. Good deal? Other suggestions are appreciated.
Found a Ground Control coilover combo + Tokico HP Blue shock combo for about 580. How about that?
Found a Ground Control coilover combo + Tokico HP Blue shock combo for about 580. How about that?
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Santiago_23
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What About raceland Coilovers ?
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