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I have searched and I haven't found any direct answers on this subject.... I am getting springs for my car soon (I'm gonna be getting new struts but that is also another topic) For right now I am looking between:
Eibach Pro-Kit
Tein ?? (dunno what ones though)
Any other ideas? I want something stiff and race inspired. I wanted the Skunk2's but i'll have to much trouble down the road with them.

 
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if you get stiff springs, you're going to need shocks to control them (Stock ones wont be able to). So add a set of Konis to your list.

also, what do you want form these springs? a lowered ride or better handling?

 
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Well, im just trying to find springs now. I am looking for a little of both, mainly better handling but like an inch drop or so.... Thats why I like the Eibach Pro-Kit so far.

 
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There is such thing as a too much or too little of a drop. I think the sportlines or the neuspeed race are much better. They are stiffer than most. I think goldlines and progress are kind of soft from what I hear. I think they should start putting spring rates on their websites! ARG!! the prokit won't do very much at all. It will give you a nicer stance and some improved handling, but not that much.

 
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i have tein s tech springs on my si. these springs are made for 7thgen. very soft ride for me. 157 front 291 rear Drop 1.5" front 1.4" rear. very nice springs for daily drive imo.The drop is usually more than what is said on the company sites though.

 
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Is that the spring rate????? damn thats soft. Im looking to put 500+lb/in springs on the back....

 
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Zzyzx, u think 350lbs front for 01 ex coupe is good enough for autox?

 
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Those Tein's are to soft for me, I need stiff... what are the Eibach Pro-Kits rated at? If it helps I have a Buddy Club 2 kit being put on the car as we speak. I am not sure how much that is going to lower my car. I need something good for race.

 
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they'll probably be fine. Your talking about KW's right? 350lb/in front 500lb/in rear. they should be good for autocross.

 
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seriously man, those are mush!! haha just messin with ya man!

 
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Well what do you guys recommend for me then?

 
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This is basically the deal, if you want to know spring rates, you gotta call all the companies that you're interested in. No one really posts them. The only spring rate I know of is the RS*R Down springs, they're like 189/357. Other than that, Tein lists their coilover rates, so does JIC, but they're going to be substantially stiffer than a set of sport springs because they're oriented towards racing. Just look up numbers for Eibach, H&R, Neuspeed, etc... and call them. Thats the only way you can find out the info.

 
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I'm currently on a set of H&R sport springs. they give a moderate drop with a decent increace in spring rate. not sure what that spring rate is but it is stiffer then stock.

if you're just looking for #'s then I'd copy on of the coilover setups availble.... Like Tein SS or Basic 336/448 just konw that the stock valving of the koni yellow that are avaible to us are only good to about 450 lb/in. any higher and you'll need to have Koni revalve the shock for the harder spring.

 
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I just called goldline and nuespeed about spring rates
Goldine
1.75" Front:290
1.75"(edit i think the new designed springs are 1.67" i just called again) Rear:175

Neuspeed - sport springs
1.75" Front: 200
1.5" Rear: 340

RS*R Down springs
Front 189
Rear 357

Tein SS /Basic
Front: 336
Rear: 448
Tien S tech springs
1.5" Front 157
1.4" Rear 291

Eibach Would not tell me their spring rates but they gave me percentages of how much stiffer over stock.

Sportlines:
1.4"Front: 20-25%
1.4" Rear """

Pro Kit
1.0" Front: 10-15%
1.0" Rear: 10-15%

man am i glad i didn't buy eibach springs

 
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You sure on that Goldline spring rate? cause a 290F and 175 Rear would reall Screw up your roll couple..... Understeer like mad.

maybe its 175f 290R???

 
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anybody know the spring rate for h&r sport for 01 civic?thanks

 
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Wow, thx for the helpful info - Gave me an idea - Maybe we can make a "suspension/spring" database here!

 
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