Hondas HFP Springs will be out soon a 15mm drop. Release date is spring of 2013
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I called Eibach they're in the prototype stage, the guy said hopefully they'll release it next month 
Hope they release it soon
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its mcphearson fronts so it will need adjustable top hats much like nissan 240sx, etc...
older hondas had dual A-arm, so they had either shims for the upper A-arms to push the out, or for extreme camber adjustments, the entire upper A-arm was replaced for maximum adjustment.
and as far as coilovers, i mean true threaded body shocks.
ground control is just an adjustable height spring sliding over whatever shocks (oem, aftermarket), that if improperly adjusted (lower than 1.75") will still put the shock in a non-operational area of stroke, no matter what brand they are.
true coilovers (BC, Megan, Skunk2, etc.) have a threaded body, so you actually change the entire ride hieght, not just the spring.
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pic of "ground control" adjustable springs vs. K-sport coilovers (not the best brand, but they make my point)
ground control
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K-Sport coilovers
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now you still have spring height adjustability on the coils, that is your pre-load and you generally want to leave that as is.
for ride height you adjust the perch at the bottom, effectively moving the entire assembly down, not just the spring.
:thmsup:
older hondas had dual A-arm, so they had either shims for the upper A-arms to push the out, or for extreme camber adjustments, the entire upper A-arm was replaced for maximum adjustment.
and as far as coilovers, i mean true threaded body shocks.
ground control is just an adjustable height spring sliding over whatever shocks (oem, aftermarket), that if improperly adjusted (lower than 1.75") will still put the shock in a non-operational area of stroke, no matter what brand they are.
true coilovers (BC, Megan, Skunk2, etc.) have a threaded body, so you actually change the entire ride hieght, not just the spring.
*edit*
pic of "ground control" adjustable springs vs. K-sport coilovers (not the best brand, but they make my point)
ground control
K-Sport coilovers
now you still have spring height adjustability on the coils, that is your pre-load and you generally want to leave that as is.
for ride height you adjust the perch at the bottom, effectively moving the entire assembly down, not just the spring.
:thmsup:
Shinchu, good stuff. Thanks for the additional information.
Those are definitely better setups than the GCs. Just overkill IMO for a daily faimly car. I am getting old though
Those are definitely better setups than the GCs. Just overkill IMO for a daily faimly car. I am getting old though
if you are looking for just a 1.5 inch drop wait for the HFP system. Think about it, when Honda wants you to drop your car they don't sell you springs, they sell you a matched spring and shock (which is called a coil). The stock shocks are in constant stress when they are used with a shorter spring. Some may go years and be ok, but plenty of 8th and 7th gen guys blow in the first year. And not racing, but commuting.So it's up to you.I'm am not some boy racer that want to slam the car, I am 62 but wanted a drop more than a spring, what looks right. Here's my drop on megans for the car I just traded in. It is the perfect height in my eyes: Look at all three - stock, springs and megans:
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I am waiting for a matched coil and spring from megan or Tein. Also, a spring is one drop avail - with a coil, they are threaded and you can CHANGE your drop as you move to new areas, raise them for snow, etc. In owning megans for 2 years I adjusted 3 times....to get it perfect for me....
I am waiting for a matched coil and spring from megan or Tein. Also, a spring is one drop avail - with a coil, they are threaded and you can CHANGE your drop as you move to new areas, raise them for snow, etc. In owning megans for 2 years I adjusted 3 times....to get it perfect for me....
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