What are some option's in lowering springs for a 1G CRX
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87 crx springs
Started by heavyguns, Dec 11 2002 02:59 PM
10 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 11 December 2002 - 02:59 PM
#2
Posted 11 December 2002 - 03:27 PM
Intrax is the way I went. 1.5" drop. Paired with Tokico Illumina shocks
Suspension Techniques makes progressive springs. I have not heard anything about them though.
I believe there are coilovers for the beloved 1st Gen now too.
Suspension Techniques makes progressive springs. I have not heard anything about them though.
I believe there are coilovers for the beloved 1st Gen now too.
DM
PHX, AZ
PHX, AZ
#3
Posted 11 December 2002 - 03:41 PM
i got ground comtrols coilovers kinda bounce real stiff(i order integra fr high spring rates
#4
Posted 11 December 2002 - 03:51 PM
Is it that well hidden that Red Pepper Racing sells parts? We have Eibach springs, and Koni or GC coil-over conversions.
"Toby, you are a thief of joy"
#5
Posted 11 December 2002 - 06:12 PM
Maybe someone can answer this... how far can the front be lowered if the back springs are replaced? I want to go with a 1" drop in back, but much stiffer. If I don't replace the front torsion bars (I can't find any), can I lower the front and will the ride still be acceptable?
#6
Posted 11 December 2002 - 06:42 PM
I think you can take about an inch/half out of the front by just backing off the torsion bar nuts underneath the car.
As for the rear , if you go to stiff the car will rotate and cause oversteer. If you just drive it on the road the Intrax or eibach springs should work fine.
If you want more get some Ground control coil overs with whatever spring rate you are looking for.
Just a note that if you want less roll in the front end the Civic WAGON has a large front sway bar that goes rite in.
Doodson
As for the rear , if you go to stiff the car will rotate and cause oversteer. If you just drive it on the road the Intrax or eibach springs should work fine.
If you want more get some Ground control coil overs with whatever spring rate you are looking for.
Just a note that if you want less roll in the front end the Civic WAGON has a large front sway bar that goes rite in.
Doodson
#7
Posted 17 December 2002 - 01:45 AM
I know this question is addressed like every week.
But do cut 1G Integra springs make for a stiffer rear suspension?
I am thinking about doing that for my car, with a wagon sway bar up front.
I am just curious if there is a real performance value of having the Integra springs with 1 or 2 coils knocked off?
But do cut 1G Integra springs make for a stiffer rear suspension?
I am thinking about doing that for my car, with a wagon sway bar up front.
I am just curious if there is a real performance value of having the Integra springs with 1 or 2 coils knocked off?
-Driving Sideways Since 2000-
#8
Posted 17 December 2002 - 02:18 AM
Methodical: I'm running one torsion bar from an 87 Civic 4WD (haven't had the chance to get the other one in yet). You can get them off hondaautomotiveparts.com relatively cheap. It's not so much finding any replacements at all, it's that anywhere between 15-18 years of rust can really be a b*tch to work with. Rust plus PB blaster plus grease = a stickyass glue that won't budge without a lot of oomph.
#9
Posted 17 December 2002 - 04:20 AM
cutting 2 coils on teg springs will raise your car because there stiffer than crx springs, id go with 3-4 coils ;x
the best way to cut coils is with a cutoff wheel(i know from experince) or a ton of hacksaw blades
-joseph
the best way to cut coils is with a cutoff wheel(i know from experince) or a ton of hacksaw blades
-joseph
#10
Posted 17 December 2002 - 01:49 PM
methodical,
If you can find me some 27mm torsion bars you can buy my 24mm bars. 24=nice street setup, 27=race
That offer goes to anybody.....
If you can find me some 27mm torsion bars you can buy my 24mm bars. 24=nice street setup, 27=race
That offer goes to anybody.....
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#11
Posted 19 December 2002 - 02:15 PM
I got a set of Ground Control coilovers. I am very pleased with them. Having the option to adjust is very nice. At first I had them set a little too low and I was scrubbing the wheel wells over every bump. A few turns of the coilovers and it rides just the way I want. You need to flair out the body if you want to really go low.