Spring suggestions
01-05-2017, 03:15 PM
#1
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Spring suggestions
Hey all, I was planning on picknig up some new shocks and springs but I'm having problems finding springs right for me. I was planning on getting the Koni yellows, but not sure about the springs. I was going to get the Eibach springs but they're progressive and one of my friends said to stay away from progressive springs. Any of you have suggestions? Thanks!
01-05-2017, 10:32 PM
#3
I and a few others here are running H&R Sport springs and they are pretty decent.
01-06-2017, 12:01 PM
#4
There's nothing wrong with progressive springs. A lot of OEM springs are progressive. Did your friend give you a reason why he didn't like them?
I'd say that the Eibach Prokit springs are one of the relative few that will work well with Koni Yellows.
You'll need a bunch of rubber spring isolators for the rear springs, though.
I don't know if they're progressive once they're on the ground. The rears may just have a bunch of dead coils, which is common for lowering springs, and for some OEM springs which need to maintain shock droop travel as well as lower the car...as well as increase the rate.
Its definitely a good pairing of parts. They work well together.
I still prefer Tein SA's to this setup overall. BUT...will admit that Koni makes a better shock, functionally speaking.
I'd say that the Eibach Prokit springs are one of the relative few that will work well with Koni Yellows.
You'll need a bunch of rubber spring isolators for the rear springs, though.
I don't know if they're progressive once they're on the ground. The rears may just have a bunch of dead coils, which is common for lowering springs, and for some OEM springs which need to maintain shock droop travel as well as lower the car...as well as increase the rate.
Its definitely a good pairing of parts. They work well together.
I still prefer Tein SA's to this setup overall. BUT...will admit that Koni makes a better shock, functionally speaking.
01-10-2017, 09:32 AM
#5
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Those are both great kits and should do well paired together!
Progressive springs are designed with low initial spring rates, but increase as the spring is compressed. The idea behind it is to allow the car to travel smoothly over bumps and road imperfections but still be tight enough to provide good handling on corners. Weather or not you want a progressive spring is up to you. There are tons of aftermarket options for lowering a car, and the reason being it's primarily preference based; and everyone has different preferences. With that being said, progressive spring kits are designed for the daily driver who's looking for a performance upgrade matched with a comfortable ride quality.
We do have both of those kits on our site ready to ship! Feel free to check us out: Excelerate's Honda & Acura Store - Japanese Performance Specialist - Homepage
Progressive springs are designed with low initial spring rates, but increase as the spring is compressed. The idea behind it is to allow the car to travel smoothly over bumps and road imperfections but still be tight enough to provide good handling on corners. Weather or not you want a progressive spring is up to you. There are tons of aftermarket options for lowering a car, and the reason being it's primarily preference based; and everyone has different preferences. With that being said, progressive spring kits are designed for the daily driver who's looking for a performance upgrade matched with a comfortable ride quality.
We do have both of those kits on our site ready to ship! Feel free to check us out: Excelerate's Honda & Acura Store - Japanese Performance Specialist - Homepage
01-18-2017, 02:27 AM
#7
The springs you want to pair with your Konis really only need to have two factors to consider:
1) How much lowering are you looking for?
2) Is the quality good?
If you are spending at least $200 then the quality is going to probably be fine. You won't get drooping or sagging over time, or have one corrode and break. We at Heeltoe like Tein STech and HTech, Eiback Sportline and Pro-Kit, H&R Sport, and also sometimes other ones such as the Tanabes and some other occasional brands. Again it depends on the lowering rate you are after. But ultimately there is not much reason to get away from any of these brands. See all Heeltoe's spring options here.
As far as progressive rate springs being bad, I cannot possible fathom who would think this. Someone probably a little ignorant. I don't mean that in a mean or insulting way...but progressive springs are, first of all, what come on the car from the factory, and secondly are well suited for the street. They soak up small bumps without upsetting the car and stand up to larger ones. This provides stability. Pairing them with great dampers, as you have with the Koni yellows, is the key to getting any spring to work well. Just make sure you adjust them right.
1) How much lowering are you looking for?
2) Is the quality good?
If you are spending at least $200 then the quality is going to probably be fine. You won't get drooping or sagging over time, or have one corrode and break. We at Heeltoe like Tein STech and HTech, Eiback Sportline and Pro-Kit, H&R Sport, and also sometimes other ones such as the Tanabes and some other occasional brands. Again it depends on the lowering rate you are after. But ultimately there is not much reason to get away from any of these brands. See all Heeltoe's spring options here.
As far as progressive rate springs being bad, I cannot possible fathom who would think this. Someone probably a little ignorant. I don't mean that in a mean or insulting way...but progressive springs are, first of all, what come on the car from the factory, and secondly are well suited for the street. They soak up small bumps without upsetting the car and stand up to larger ones. This provides stability. Pairing them with great dampers, as you have with the Koni yellows, is the key to getting any spring to work well. Just make sure you adjust them right.