H&R Sports true lowering measurement?

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Apr 21, 2005

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H&R Sports *true* lowering measurement?

H&R Sports on an 05 Civic LX Sedan 5-speed. H&R Website says 1.3" lowering. Tirerack says ~1.75"

Who has these installed and how much do they truly lower the car? I want a moderate drop of 1.3", not 1.75".

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Apr 21, 2005

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1.75" will look a lot better. 1.3 looks more stock. drop it low.

Sorry, I have Goldlines I couldnt tell ya.

Apr 21, 2005

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I want 1.3" lowering because of the pseudo-stock look, and less compromised suspension travel issues these cars have.

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1.75" will look a lot better. 1.3 looks more stock. drop it low.

Sorry, I have Goldlines I couldnt tell ya.

Apr 21, 2005

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I'd say stick to what the manafacturer states. Or perhaps look at the Eibach Prokit or Sportlines.

Apr 21, 2005

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When I first dropped it, it was pretty damn low, but then after about 3weeks (max)
it settled down to about 1.3~1.5''

It doesn't look that low...

Apr 25, 2005

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I have the H&R's installed (I have had them on for almost 2 years now) they settle at closer to 1.75" not the 1.3" as they claim. Get a camber kit with them.

Apr 26, 2005

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Is the H&R a bad spring for the car? It's going on a LX Sedan. I wanted a spring that was a mild drop, not a slam. 1.3 = mild. 1.75 is approaching a slam.

Apr 26, 2005

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^^^ If u're gonna be riding on rims bigger than 16'', You'll feel lots of bumps, but It is pretty smooth with 15's

WHy don't u go with Eibach Prokit?

Apr 28, 2005

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i thought most people never needed a camber kit with these springs. how many are using a camber kit?

Apr 28, 2005

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^^^^ no u need camber kit no matter how much the drop is...
why not invest $150 before u fuggup ur tires?

Apr 28, 2005

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It's suposed to be 1.3. But if you read on the site, they say that they are not for EX Sedan... maybe it's the weight that make these drop to 1.75...

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Hey capone or others what about B&G springs...

I heard that they are the best made spring out there is this true???

Not jacking thread i love the info here thanks