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Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Which one of these springs should i get? I'm looking for a 2" drop all around and i'll be rockin stock struts for a while until i can find a good deal on them. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs i would go with tein s techs.. they r reaqlly good and rarely sag |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs but wont give u a 2 inch drop all around |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by 02civicg5
(Post 4366247)
i would go with tein s techs.. they r reaqlly good and rarely sag |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Alright thanks guys. Is it a bad idea to have 2" drop springs and oem struts? |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs im going to say yes. personally as someone who has been through 2 sets of springs on stock shocks and then finally coilovers and back on stock and again on coilovers, do it right the first time. it's going to be cheaper in the long run. koni yellows or tokico d specs are what most people use. you can even pair the yellows with ground control coilover sleeves and adjust all you want. also keep in mind, depending on wheel and tire size you might not get the drop that ur looking for |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Well i rock 17's on 215/45 tires. I won't go any smaller ever. I saw the skunk2 coilover sleeve's. I was thinking of getting those and then the tokico's (mainly cause they're cheaper). But then i saw some people on springs and it's a nice and price friendly drop. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs and likely bouncy ride and more hassle when they blow. eventually they will blow. oem shocks werent designed for the lower compression, especially at 2 inches. I have no experience with skunks but i know the blues are just stronger than oem and dont think you should go 2 inches lower with them. before you drop you gotta factor in the road conditions around you, if you have an exhaust -scrapage, you might need to roll your fenders, camber kit, etc. with those tires, stechs will give u a 2 finger drop all around. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs So i have to get struts basically. And the roads aren't that bad here if you watch out. So i think this is what i'm going to do; Progression Springs/Eibach Sportline and Tokico's. Any have links to nice cheap prices or bargains? I wish i could just get a deal so i can have everything at one time |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs If you go with the Tein S Techs they will give you about a 1.5 drop all around...if you are staying with stock struts/shocks i would def. go with tein s techs. I have them on my car on stock struts and shocks for over a year now and my shocks and struts are fine....The ride is a bit bouncy but feels similar to stock....if you are going lower than 2 inches i would either go with springs/struts/shocks combination or if you have some money to spend throw some coilovers on the ride. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Can you show me a picture of your car on S Tech's. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Yea sure..here's a link....like i said its not a huge drop but its noticeable and wont hurt your stock suspension as much as a 2+ inch drop. https://www.civicforums.com/forums/a...3&d=1226193870 |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Nice car, thumbs up! But i think i'm going to go with the Progress Sport Line springs and Tokico Blues. Look up a guy named : +MM+ His car is on that setup minus the blue's (he has other gas struts) and i like the setup a lot. I guess i'll just have to buy the springs first and then let them collect dust until i get paid again to get the struts. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs if your ride is bouncy your shocks are blown... or something else is wrong |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs if you getting anything other than S Techs...get new shocks.....stock ones wont hold 2'' drop for long...probably 3-6 months |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs How much are you looking to spend? As mentioned, stock struts do not have the valving to cope with the increased spring rates. They'll last you anywhere from 20 miles to 100,000 miles. There's no way of telling when they'll go, but at some point they'll give up. Eibach's sportlines will give you a 2" drop, and Eibach makes reputable equipment. Your strut choices depend on your budget. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by katzenjammer84
(Post 4366343)
How much are you looking to spend? As mentioned, stock struts do not have the valving to cope with the increased spring rates. They'll last you anywhere from 20 miles to 100,000 miles. There's no way of telling when they'll go, but at some point they'll give up. Eibach's sportlines will give you a 2" drop, and Eibach makes reputable equipment. Your strut choices depend on your budget. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs To do it the right way, and to avoid kicking yourself later, it will cost more than $250, unfortunately. If you want a handling improvement, I'd suggest a larger rear sway bar. If you're ultimately more concerned with a drop in ride height than outright handling capabilities, I'd suggest trying to find a used set of Tein Basics. If you still can't come to terms with something you're satisfied with, I'd just wait it out until you have the money to do it right. I'm on my 6th Honda and like myself, many of us have been down this road before. It is far less hassle and much more rewarding to do it right the first time, and your car will thank you. Maybe hold the $250 aside and wait for the tax return or other supplementary income? Just don't be impulsive to get a temporary fix, it's worth waiting for. :) |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by katzenjammer84
(Post 4366630)
To do it the right way, and to avoid kicking yourself later, it will cost more than $250, unfortunately. If you want a handling improvement, I'd suggest a larger rear sway bar. If you're ultimately more concerned with a drop in ride height than outright handling capabilities, I'd suggest trying to find a used set of Tein Basics. If you still can't come to terms with something you're satisfied with, I'd just wait it out until you have the money to do it right. I'm on my 6th Honda and like myself, many of us have been down this road before. It is far less hassle and much more rewarding to do it right the first time, and your car will thank you. Maybe hold the $250 aside and wait for the tax return or other supplementary income? Just don't be impulsive to get a temporary fix, it's worth waiting for. :) The Tein basics? So Eibach Sport Lines and Tokico Blue's won't be good? |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Tein Basics are good for dropping your ride, but for handling I find them lacking. It was just a suggestion if your main concern is reducing wheel gap. The Sportline and Tokico combination would be sufficient. I personally have no experience with Tokico Blues, but I'm sure there are others members who have. ANYTHING is better than stock struts. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by katzenjammer84
(Post 4366638)
Tein Basics are good for dropping your ride, but for handling I find them lacking. It was just a suggestion if your main concern is reducing wheel gap. The Sportline and Tokico combination would be sufficient. I personally have no experience with Tokico Blues, but I'm sure there are others members who have. ANYTHING is better than stock struts. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs sounds good to me - but keep in mind if ur really really picky about finger gaps then just get coilovers - basics ride just fine - i've had women in my car that say it feels nice (on smooth surfaces) u'll get used to them. but sportline should give u the stance ur looking for. on 17s, s techs will give u a 2 finger drop anyways |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by kcari
(Post 4366651)
sounds good to me - but keep in mind if ur really really picky about finger gaps then just get coilovers - basics ride just fine - i've had women in my car that say it feels nice (on smooth surfaces) u'll get used to them. but sportline should give u the stance ur looking for. on 17s, s techs will give u a 2 finger drop anyways Awesome. I don't have the kind of money for coilovers. :/ |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs u can get basics around 1 grand shipped sometimes ive seen them for like 950 shipped. brand new but check out some of the used ones too - he can probably pick up a set for 500 or so. risky but... |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs see i don't have the kind of money, i'm 18 and in college :/ so money's hard as it is. thats why i was going the springs and strut route because of the price and it looks good. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs hey i was/am in your shoes too - listen do it right the first time!! dont be like me! |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by EM2love
(Post 4366627)
i'm trying to keep it under 250 :/ You are 18. Invest the money rather than ****ing up your car. /thread. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs i back eibach. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs I have the Progress springs, and they give a nice drop cosmetically (1.8" front/2.0" rear) with minimal sag in the rear. When I first bought them, I used them with my stock struts and I wouldn't recommend this at all. My struts didn't even last for one year. I am using KYB GR-2 struts now. They seem quite durable and are pretty inexpensive, but the ride is a bit harsh on bumpy roads (even with my OEM springs). On a nice, smooth road they're excellent. I don't have experience with other brands, so I would suggest getting advice from someone who has used various brands. But, as far as Progress goes, I think they make great products. I've heard good things about their full coilover set-up as well. I think Dezod has a deal on them at the moment. Here's a pic of my drop... http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1228270147 |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs if you ever go with coilovers, i would say tein basics are very bumpy, maybe because i set mine too low. i would go for a set that has dampening adjustablity. like megan streets |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by +MM+
(Post 4367469)
I have the Progress springs, and they give a nice drop cosmetically (1.8" front/2.0" rear) with minimal sag in the rear. When I first bought them, I used them with my stock struts and I wouldn't recommend this at all. My struts didn't even last for one year. I am using KYB GR-2 struts now. They seem quite durable and are pretty inexpensive, but the ride is a bit harsh on bumpy roads (even with my OEM springs). On a nice, smooth road they're excellent. I don't have experience with other brands, so I would suggest getting advice from someone who has used various brands. But, as far as Progress goes, I think they make great products. I've heard good things about their full coilover set-up as well. I think Dezod has a deal on them at the moment. Here's a pic of my drop... http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1228270147 I'm settled, i'm going to get the Progress Springs and then Tokico Blue's. Also what size are you wheels (tires and rims) |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs I would save up your money to get a coilover system. I'm planning on getting a set of Tein Basic Coilovers. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by LittleTicoy
(Post 4370846)
I would save up your money to get a coilover system. I'm planning on getting a set of Tein Basic Coilovers. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Is the Tein Basic much better than the Koni yellows with GC sleeves? I have been thinking about the koni+gc setup for a while now. I want to get rid of my stock struts and the Tein S.tech. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs get progress coilovers. made in America, not taiwan. tein basics are a decent ride and can feel like stock with smooth roads, but there are better alternatives |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by kcari
(Post 4371040)
get progress coilovers. made in America, not taiwan. tein basics are a decent ride and can feel like stock with smooth roads, but there are better alternatives So you wouldn't consider koni yellows+gc? |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs i would consider koni yellows and gc, the combo is proven, but there might be some mods you have to do in order to fit the yellows - im not to sure about that. but i prefer full coilovers over the sleeve kind. might be easier to adjust i guess? another thing with tein basics is that u have to reuse some OEM parts like top hat, rear dust covers, etc. kind of a pain to disassemble and reassemble. tein flex sounds way expensive and the EDFC just sounds like a waste. just adjust the dampening yourself and save a crap load of money. I think flexes are gonna be a lot mroe expensive than the progress. The only thing i hate about the progress is that the springs are ugly looking. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by kcari
(Post 4371044)
i would consider koni yellows and gc, the combo is proven, but there might be some mods you have to do in order to fit the yellows - im not to sure about that. but i prefer full coilovers over the sleeve kind. might be easier to adjust i guess? another thing with tein basics is that u have to reuse some OEM parts like top hat, rear dust covers, etc. kind of a pain to disassemble and reassemble. tein flex sounds way expensive and the EDFC just sounds like a waste. just adjust the dampening yourself and save a crap load of money. I think flexes are gonna be a lot mroe expensive than the progress. The only thing i hate about the progress is that the springs are ugly looking. I can't afford the Progress coilover system right now, nor can I afford it in a year either lol. I might try out the Koni combo in the near future :confused: until then, i'll just wait for my stock struts to blow on me and then I'll be forced to use my credit card on a new suspension system. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs you can pick progress coilovers up straight from their anaheim shop. no need to go through middle man. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs How much are they selling it for? |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs u can probably get it for 950 or less. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs Wow.. haha.. My credit cards can't afford those lmfao |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs dont get lowering springs. i got skunk 2's and then bought tein basics two weeks after. even lowering springs with aftermarket struts suck compared to adjuatables. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by brandonparsons
(Post 4476059)
dont get lowering springs. i got skunk 2's and then bought tein basics two weeks after. even lowering springs with aftermarket struts suck compared to adjuatables. I'm familiar tokico D-specs, nice to adjuts the damper yourself...but if you want your commuter econo-ride to feel and ride like an acura...mmmm...i dunno whats the right combo. |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by brandonparsons
(Post 4476059)
dont get lowering springs. i got skunk 2's and then bought tein basics two weeks after. even lowering springs with aftermarket struts suck compared to adjuatables. That is, until I came across an AMAZING deal on some Tein SS's with the pillowball upper mounts.. It's a good setup for people that want a good look with a bit of performance. Then again, it's a pain when I wanna adjust my shit. The adjustable dampering I have on mine is real nice though I thought with a coil-over set up you feel like you are riding a skateboard...:hithead: |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs
Originally Posted by xRiCeBoYx
(Post 4476311)
Not necessarily.. I was perfectly content when I had my s-tech/blue's setup.. That is, until I came across an AMAZING deal on some Tein SS's with the pillowball upper mounts.. It's a good setup for people that want a good look with a bit of performance. Then again, it's a pain when I wanna adjust my shit. The adjustable dampering I have on mine is real nice though What the hell do you mean by that? lol |
Re: Progress Springs, Tein S Tech's, H&R Springs I've never dealt with tein basics so I can't tell you how stiff it is, but my ss's have adjustable dampering.. It's really about how much money you wanna spend. For shits and giggles on a cross country road trip, I set it at it's max soft setting, and it was kinda nice. I drive around (daily driving, mind you) at 6/16 all around, 1 being the stiffest. But, like I said, I was perfectly happy with the s-tech/tokico blues combo when I was running that setup. |
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