1st time here.
Trying to decide which springs to get, but wondering what do the coilovers do?
How are they different from normal springs?

Also, which springs has the slightest drop?
Comptech or HR(btw: why are the OE sport has more drop at the back vs front? 1.0/1.5)
I still wanna go over speed bumps and all the pot holes in Houston.

Thanks................

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CL-S/Black/No Navi

Okay...here's the lowdown
True Coilovers (like Tiens)....are a threaded strut/shock and coil spring set up with adjustablility for the spring...lower or higher. These are the best because the strut is designed with the spring to maintain performance.

Coil-overs (like Ground Controls)..are a threaded tube that fits over any strut. These are also adjustable...but they don't have the same kind of performance as a true coil-over...hence, a harsher ride since the strut and spring were not designed to work in unison.
The springs tend to be Linear...meaning the spring rate is set...usually because the spring tends to be shorter.

Springs (Eibachs...Comptechs)...these are your normal run of the mill lowering springs. They attempt to keep factory ride by being progressive...meaning the more pressure on the spring...the stiffer it gets.

This is to the best of my knowledge...


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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....
My Peoples

Thanks for the info.
If all I'm after is little lower than the stocks and better performance/stiffer for normal driving, should I just get the springs or would you suggest changing to coilovers instead of just the springs(of course if one has the money)?


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CL-S/Black/No Navi

Welcome to the board, Houstonian.


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'01 Silver CL-S
Painted Mud Guard
Silver Aluminum Pedals
Customed self-installed sound system with 5-channel Kenwood Amp and 10in. Pioneer sub. in Customized box.
(modified) CAI.
Meshed grill.
My Pride

I'd say get the lowering springs and get some Koni adjustables...that'll run you a bit of cash...but it's worth it.

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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers (hehehe...I got something for you drchang!!)
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....
My Peoples

If you just want to lower it a bit and don't want to risk a harsh ride, springs are the only way to go...the lower you go, the harsher the ride...simple concept... (More coils on the spring = better shock absorption..) The Koni/Comptech combo would probably work best for your needs...




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2001 3.2CL Type S - Satin Silver - Polarg M6 roadlamps

springs are springs... coilovers are springs with shocks in one and are adjustable

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Acura 3.2CL Type-S w/ Navigation
Black/Ebony

- H&R Sport Springs
- Pirelli P7000 Supersport 235/40ZR17 on stock rims
- Neuspeed Tower Strut Bar
- Custom CAI
- Cleared Headlights, PIAA 19169
- Tint all around
- Mesh Grill
- Dual 12'' Alpine Type-S Subs
- Kenwood KAC-728S Amp

Coilovers(real ones) are really competition parts and as such not ideally suited for normal street driven cars as they tend to be stiff and unforgiving.But they can be the last word if all out handling and adjustability are your main objectives.I used real coilovers on my Civic and took them out as the ride was just too much for our streets in the tri state area.Jens

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1992 mazda Miata lowered with Eibach springs KYB AGX adjustable struts Sparco racing buckets 4 point safety harnesses Momo steering wheel lo profile headlite system with PIAA superwhite bulbs Custom audio system Custom gauges Jackson racing supercharger with header and Greddy cat back exhaust and a ton of other stuff 2000 Honda Civic on APEX coilovers Full Alpine Audio system factory fogs with Piaa bulbs Catz ZETA high beam headlamp system H.I.D. Xenon low beam tinted, custom taillites and on and on