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Jun 27, 2017 | 11:48 PM

#21

donkeyatdusk

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Joined: Jun 2017

Posts: 18

From: San Mateo, CA

My notes from researching springs

Eibach's website had Honda's OEM rates
Front: OE rate: 23 N/mm (131 lbs/in)
Rear: OE rate: 26 N/mm (148 lbs/in)

Eibach:
FRONT:
PRO-KIT progressive rate: 21 - 28 N/mm (120 - 160 lbs/in)
Lowering -1.2"
REAR:
PRO-KIT progressive rate: 15 - 32 N/mm (86 - 183 lbs/in)
Lowering -1.4"

Spoon Sports:
Progressive Spring rate
Front: 2.5kgf / mm (24.4N / mm)
Rear: 2.4kgf / mm (23.7N / mm)
Lowering amount: Front: 25mm, Rear 25mm

Swift Springs:
Front: 2.5kg/mm (140 lbs/in)
Rear: 2.8kg/mm (156 lbs/in)
Lowering amount: Front: 25mm, Rear 23mm

Tein:
Front: 2.3kg/mm (129 lbs/in)
Rear: 2.4kg/mm (134 lbs/in)
Lowering amount: Front: -1.2", Rear -1.4"

Jun 28, 2017 | 12:00 AM

#22

donkeyatdusk

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Joined: Jun 2017

Posts: 18

From: San Mateo, CA

Let's see if this works: https://www.fitfreak.net/g/album/7586768

Jun 28, 2017 | 12:40 AM

#23

TougeMonster_GK5

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Posts: 485

From: Oakland, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by donkeyatdusk

Let's see if this works: https://www.fitfreak.net/g/album/7586768

i can see your photo album. Nice pics! So have you purchased the BC Coils yet? After riding on my new suspension, i can honestly say im impressed. Didnt sacrifice ALL the ride comfort, and still rides smooth. Body roll has decreased significantly, and turns nice and tight on the on/off ramps. The only problem is when i have a full ride. The rear rubs at turns when I have a combined 300lbs in the back, or even if i have a 200lb+ person up front. (Note i am small on stature, 5'4" 142lbs, best for racing hehe). I am thinking I should have just gone straight to Buddy Clubs N+ specs 😥😥, just because I remember the feeling on rails.. but at the same time.. the GK is the daily.. need that ride comfort somewhere..

i also noticed your car was purchased at Honda Oakland.. i purchased my (at the time) 2013 Civic So brand new there.. miss that car =( and you have a silver fit as well! Cheers!

Jun 28, 2017 | 12:46 AM

#24

hasdrubal

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Joined: Apr 2017

Posts: 554

From: Puyallup, WA

Add another set of spring numbers, Megan Racing.

Front 2.67kg, rear 3kg
Front drop .875" rear 1"

Jun 28, 2017 | 03:04 PM

#25

BrucesFit

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Joined: Aug 2015

Posts: 86

From: Michigan

Don't get the Tein springs, those are trash. I bought a set and it was awful. The spring drop the car way lower then the swift and the rebound felt like it was made for a shock have the stock size. My car was jumping on bumps instead of bouncing. Then i switch over to swift spring and it felt alot better.