skunk2 lowering springs
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What is the drop rating for those springs? Isn't it like 2.5"? If it is, It would be best to get shocks that can handle that much of a drop. I think the Konis you listed are the orange Konis, and I don't think they are rated for that much of a drop. As far as the Eibachs, IDK anyone who uses them. Most will swear by Koni yellows.
(unfortunately) The best for those springs would be the Skunk2 shocks, or better option, Koni Yellow Sports(there is a sale for $350 shipped for these going on now btw on this site).
Those springs lower the car quite a bit for just being lowering springs, which means they have higher spring rates than most other lowering springs. With the drop and the higher spring rate, you need proper shocks to match. The Koni STR.T's are meant for a mild drop with mild spring rates, I believe Koni even says that about them... The Eibachs are probably around the same ball park. So they really shouldn't be used with them.
The ride will be uncomfortable either way. If you go with under damped shocks like the Koni STR.T and Eibach would likely be for these springs, you'll have a bouncy ride. With such a spring rate, the proper shocks like the Skunk2 or Koni Yellows for these will mean performance will be better and around where it should be, but the ride will be rough.
Those springs lower the car quite a bit for just being lowering springs, which means they have higher spring rates than most other lowering springs. With the drop and the higher spring rate, you need proper shocks to match. The Koni STR.T's are meant for a mild drop with mild spring rates, I believe Koni even says that about them... The Eibachs are probably around the same ball park. So they really shouldn't be used with them.
The ride will be uncomfortable either way. If you go with under damped shocks like the Koni STR.T and Eibach would likely be for these springs, you'll have a bouncy ride. With such a spring rate, the proper shocks like the Skunk2 or Koni Yellows for these will mean performance will be better and around where it should be, but the ride will be rough.
sida555
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I installed a set of skunk2 shocks on my buddies 95 accord last year. and i must say it was amazing. The springs he has was some crappy ones but the shocks itself performed really good. Just wanted to point out that its a very stiff shock. i have used KYB AGX, Tokico's. ii have tried tokico HP blue's on h&r's on my eclipse with a 2" direct drop but i like how skunk performs.
http://www.tunersports.com/
check this site looks like they got good prices.