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i'm stuck between h&r sport springs and neuspeed sports! i know neuspeed drops 1.75 while h&r only drops 1.3 but i'm worried about tire rubbing if i go with 17 inch wheels...is 1.75 too low if i want to go with 17 inch wheels with 205/50/17 tires?

also, i know i'd probably have to get a camber kit if i go with the neuspeeds...is there anything else i should worry about? will an hks exhaust scrape?

also, i heard that h&r rides are really stiff while neuspeeds tend to sag? is there any truth to this?

thanks!

 
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I've got H&R sports with 17" 215/45, and I am very pleased with the setup. I worry about the rear fenders rubbing when I have more than 2 peolple in the car, but rolling your fender out could solve that problem... I'm going to put in koni's to firm it up instead of messing with my body paneling. You should have no problems at all with a 205/50 setup.

Some people complain about the H&R's not looking as good as the neuspeeds, but I don't like a really slammed look, I think the H&Rs look just right and they handle great. The ride is firm, but responsive, and not overly harsh with a little about a 2 finger gap all around.

So far, I haven't needed a camber kit, but I've only had this setup for a little over a month... the rear camber is only *sligtly* outside of the Honda recommended tolerances, but if the springs settle any lower I may need to buy a camber kit.

Someone else will have to fill you in on the neuspeeds, I have no experience with them, but I have heard many people recommend them. Good thing about H&Rs are their price, I picked mine up for $120 on eBay, looks like they retail at about 220... don't know what the neuspeeds go for. Hope this helps...

 
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I also have H&R Sport springs with Koni adjustable shocks. I like the ride and it's not too stiff or too soft. I think the drop is a little lower than the 1.3" after it settles, take a look:

 
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thanks for the responses... from what i read from my search, it seems like h&r's are the way to go.

 
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205-50? those are pretty thick.. why not 205-45?
its all a matter of preference. to me neuspeed sports wasnt even enough. people could hardly tell my car is even lowered. doesnt rub with 215-40-18s. but then again i have no camber kit so the negative camber helps tuck my wheels in.
oh and both statements are false. h&rs are no stiffer then similar lowering springs. neuspeeds dont sag.