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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 11:48 PM
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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"
 
Old Jun 28, 2017 | 12:00 AM
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by donkeyatdusk
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!
 
Old Jun 28, 2017 | 12:46 AM
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Add another set of spring numbers, Megan Racing.

Front 2.67kg, rear 3kg
Front drop .875" rear 1"
 
Old Jun 28, 2017 | 03:04 PM
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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.
 
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