Lowering Spring INFO - Acura Forum

shimbo519 · 10-13-03, 04:42 PM

It seems like there are constant threads concerning the lowering our cars. So I've done some research from previous threads and compiled these specs for the TL:

H&R OE Springs
Drop: 1" F/1.25" R
Comfort: Near Stock
Additional Equipment: None
Comments: Very Subtle Drop without the need for a camber kit or new shocks.(Stock Shocks should last a while with these springs)

H&R Sport Springs
Drop: 1.75"F/1.5"R
Comfort: Harsher than Stock
Additional Equipment: Camber Kit may be required. Stock Shocks should last approx. half their lifespan on this drop.(~45kmiles)
Comments: Even Drop.

H&R Race Springs
Drop: 2.2"F/1.75"R
Comfort: Harsh
Additional Equipment: Camber Kit will be required. Stock Shocks will not last very long with this low of a drop.
Comments: Raked' looked, in other words, the front is lower than the rear.

Comptech Springs
Drop: 1.75"F/1.5"R
Comfort: Harsher than Stock
Additional Equipment: Camber Kit may be required. Stock Shocks should last approx. half their lifespan on this drop.(~45kmiles)
Comments: Raked' looked, in other words, the front is lower than the rear.

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Drop: 2.1"F/1.6"R
Comfort: Harsher than Stock
Additional Equipment: Camber Kit may be required. Stock Shocks should last approx. half their lifespan on this drop.(~45kmiles)
Comments: N/A

Eibach Sportline Springs
Drop: 2.6"F/2.3"R
Comfort: Harsh
Additional Equipment: Camber Kit will be required. Stock Shocks will not last very long with this low of a drop.
Comments: N/A

General Comments:
The above information is what I have compiled from previous threads. Neither Acuraworld.com nor I assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information stated above.

If anyone finds any errors in the above information, please let me know and I will correct them accordingly. The drops stated are a consensus of information provided by people with those springs. Some people have stated that their drops are higher/lower than the stated, but I found the above information to be the majority.

Happy Modding

t

car_lost · 10-13-03, 04:52 PM

VERY good info. should be very helpful. if possible, try to add h&r race and eibach sportline.

**1/2** · 10-13-03, 04:58 PM

Good post Shimbo!

shimbo519 · 10-13-03, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by car_lost
VERY good info. should be very helpful. if possible, try to add h&r race and eibach sportline.

will do!

jj0822 · 10-13-03, 06:24 PM

How about adding the coil-over shocks too?

songoku · 10-13-03, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jj0822
How about adding the coil-over shocks too?

You guys are asking too much.

BTW, good info simbo.

shimbo519 · 10-13-03, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jj0822
How about adding the coil-over shocks too?

Coilovers can be adjusted so I do not know what info you want?

songoku · 10-13-03, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shimbo519
Coilovers can be adjusted so I do not know what info you want?

There are adjustable & non-adjustable coilovers. Maybe he meant non-adjustable.

jj0822 · 10-13-03, 10:26 PM

Do the adjustable coilovers require the camber kits?

shimbo519 · 10-13-03, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jj0822
Do the adjustable coilovers require the camber kits?

the rule of thumb seems to go that if you drop lower than 2"....you WILL need a camber kit..

Drew · 10-13-03, 11:06 PM

i thought the HR Sports were 1.75" up front and 1.5" in the back

car_lost · 10-13-03, 11:32 PM

did u get the sportline info from the eibach website or from other peoples car? im looknig to get them so that y im wondering.

patrick · 10-14-03, 01:05 AM

Some comments regarding H&R Race Springs: spring isolators may be required to prevent the springs from squeaking when going over bumps. For more details regarding spring isolators, see my post below:

Ok I got some H&R race springs

disgookonfiya · 10-14-03, 01:06 AM

it'd be really nice if people would now post thier experiences with thier drops and thier personal view on how they think it rides... b/c i'm in the market for springs right now, and i want something to drop my car nicely, maybe about 2 inches but still gives it a nice daily drive, nothing too harsh.... suggestions? pics?

shimbo519 · 10-14-03, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by car_lost
did u get the sportline info from the eibach website or from other peoples car? im looknig to get them so that y im wondering.

that info was from autocarparts.com

10-13-03, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
shimbo519 USMC ButterBars Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Jersey/Rochester Age: 25 Posts: 1,612	Lowering Spring INFO It seems like there are constant threads concerning the lowering our cars. So I've done some research from previous threads and compiled these specs for the TL: H&R OE Springs Drop: 1" F/1.25" R Comfort: Near Stock Additional Equipment: None Comments: Very Subtle Drop without the need for a camber kit or new shocks.(Stock Shocks should last a while with these springs) H&R Sport Springs Drop: 1.75"F/1.5"R Comfort: Harsher than Stock Additional Equipment: Camber Kit may be required. Stock Shocks should last approx. half their lifespan on this drop.(~45kmiles) Comments: Even Drop. H&R Race Springs Drop: 2.2"F/1.75"R Comfort: Harsh Additional Equipment: Camber Kit will be required. Stock Shocks will not last very long with this low of a drop. Comments: Raked' looked, in other words, the front is lower than the rear. Comptech Springs Drop: 1.75"F/1.5"R Comfort: Harsher than Stock Additional Equipment: Camber Kit may be required. Stock Shocks should last approx. half their lifespan on this drop.(~45kmiles) Comments: Raked' looked, in other words, the front is lower than the rear. Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Drop: 2.1"F/1.6"R Comfort: Harsher than Stock Additional Equipment: Camber Kit may be required. Stock Shocks should last approx. half their lifespan on this drop.(~45kmiles) Comments: N/A Eibach Sportline Springs Drop: 2.6"F/2.3"R Comfort: Harsh Additional Equipment: Camber Kit will be required. Stock Shocks will not last very long with this low of a drop. Comments: N/A General Comments: The above information is what I have compiled from previous threads. Neither Acuraworld.com nor I assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information stated above. If anyone finds any errors in the above information, please let me know and I will correct them accordingly. The drops stated are a consensus of information provided by people with those springs. Some people have stated that their drops are higher/lower than the stated, but I found the above information to be the majority. Happy Modding t __________________ <b>Pics:</b> My TL </font> Last edited by rominl : 03-25-04 at 04:38 AM.

10-13-03, 11:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Drew master breast palpator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: the mitten Age: 14 Posts: 12,524 Car 1: B7 Audi A4 2.0T	i thought the HR Sports were 1.75" up front and 1.5" in the back __________________ -Drew- http://www.needoptic.com/img/temp/cfm.gif

10-14-03, 01:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
patrick Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,965 Your Mood: Car 1: 1999 Acura 3.2TL Car 2: 2001 Honda Odyssey	Some comments regarding H&R Race Springs: spring isolators may be required to prevent the springs from squeaking when going over bumps. For more details regarding spring isolators, see my post below: Ok I got some H&R race springs __________________ 1999 Satin Silver Acura 3.2TL Performance Upgrades: Blitz Short Ram Intake \| Stone Racing Headers \| AJR Custom Throttlebody Upgrade \| UR Crank Pulley \| Outlaw Engineering ThermoBlok Spacers \| Axle-Back Magnaflow Exhausts and Y-Pipe Suspension and Braking Upgrades: H&R Race Springs (stage 3) \| Tokico Blue HP Shocks \| SPC Rear Camber Kit \| Cusco Front Lower Tie Bar \| Front & Rear Rotora Slotted Rotors \| Endless Type NA-M Front Brake Pads \| Comptech Stainless Steel Brakelines \| Endless Dot 4 Brake Fluid Interior & Exterior Upgrades: Acura TL Door Sills \| Inspire Fog Light Switch with PIAA 912 Stealth auxilary lighting \| PIAA Silicon Wipers \| OEM Bodykit 2001 Starlight Silver Honda Odyssey EX PIAA Silicon wipers Tranny #1 replaced at 55,420 KM Last edited by patrick : 10-14-03 at 01:09 AM.

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10-13-03, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
car_lost Mikester > Sky Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 24 Posts: 8,334 Car 1: 2003 Honda Inspire	VERY good info. should be very helpful. if possible, try to add h&r race and eibach sportline.

10-13-03, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
1/2 haf Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Age: 32 Posts: 10,628 Your Mood: Car 1: 1990 Miata w/Jin	Good post Shimbo!

10-13-03, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jj0822 Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5	How about adding the coil-over shocks too?

10-13-03, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
jj0822 Acuraworld Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5	Do the adjustable coilovers require the camber kits?

10-13-03, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
car_lost Mikester > Sky Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 24 Posts: 8,334 Car 1: 2003 Honda Inspire	did u get the sportline info from the eibach website or from other peoples car? im looknig to get them so that y im wondering.

10-14-03, 01:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
disgookonfiya Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Orleans, LA Age: 24 Posts: 278	it'd be really nice if people would now post thier experiences with thier drops and thier personal view on how they think it rides... b/c i'm in the market for springs right now, and i want something to drop my car nicely, maybe about 2 inches but still gives it a nice daily drive, nothing too harsh.... suggestions? pics?

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