Best springs for oem suspension

[swanny1982]

Hi guys looking to buy lowering springs for oem shocks can I get advice on best ones that avoid a mega harsh ride and being knocky or clicky?

Thanks

 

[Indi]

I had Eibach Pro kit springs with OEM dampers on my previous DC5, the ride was beautiful similar to OEM but stiffens up around corners as they are progressive springs

 

[adamamuk]

I'm using skunk2's on oem shocks. Also, as my car is my daily driver, it sees many different roads.
I rate them very highly.

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[Reggie91]

If you want to avoid any knocks, and bangs then stay away from spoon. Excellent spring and sits perfectly but does have its downfalls

 

[TonksyDC5]

I have my suspension up for sale at moment. Could be tempted to sell just the Eibach Springs if you like


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[hondamad2204]

If you want to avoid any knocks, and bangs then stay away from spoon. Excellent spring and sits perfectly but does have its downfalls

I haven't experienced this? Love mine. Probably one of the only lowering springs apart from tanabe that don't give reverse rake.

Love the ride, and no knocks here

 

[Reggie91]

I think it's because you're running mugen Showa shocks?

If you run them on Oem shocks the springs move around a bit meaning it clunks when turning. Also spoon springs don't have Spring sleeves so they make a noise when going over bumps

 

[hondamad2204]

Nope, brand new OEM here mate well new in October so nearly a year old.

 

[swanny1982]

Ok how much posted buddy?





quote name="TonksyDC5" post="444018" timestamp="1469709866"]I have my suspension up for sale at moment. Could be tempted to sell just the Eibach Springs if you like
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[swanny1982]

Thanks the replies guys very helpful although now I have too much choice lol

 

[kingcobwidley]

I haven't experienced this? Love mine. Probably one of the only lowering springs apart from tanabe that don't give reverse rake.
Love the ride, and no knocks here

Same here, oem with spoon, no problems B-)

 

[swanny1982]

Also sorry what mm should I lower it by to keep a normal drive not too harsh?

 

[p1tse]

Mix of eibach pro and sport sit and feel good to me on mine (done by previous owner)

 

[hamks18psi]

Is there any aftermarket spring that are better than OEM but without lowering the car (maintain the same ride height)?
My concern is that any lowering spring would need adjustment on sway bar, end link, etc.

 

[Reggie91]

Nope, brand new OEM here mate well new in October so nearly a year old.

Well this is awkward haha. I've been having this clunking issue since I fitted them at TGM. I spoke to Tom about it and he said it was due to the fact the dampers are too long for the shorter springs. Maybe its a facelift issue? I know a few other members have had this issue.

 

[hondamad2204]

I had teins before, and they clanged together a gooden. they had one more coil on the progressive part of the spring compared to the spoons, but the teins came with rubber sleeves to slide where the bottom coil rests in the strut, and to where the coils started to get tighter towards the middle of the spring. They silenced them after that

Would recommend some for yours by the sounds of things. Would be a good idea on the bottom coil atleast, otherwise thats just metal on metal. Even the oem have a rubber sleeve on the bottom coil

 

[Reggie91]

Im just not sure where to get the sleeves from :/

 

[hondamad2204]

Ebay, just get some silicone hose and slice it so it can be slid over. im sure there was a thread on it somewhere recently, believe Olly dc5 (could have got the name slightly wrong) has done it. Or had the measurements to jand. Ill see if i can find it.

 

[Col R]

http://www.itr-dc5.club/forum/index.php?/topic/43564-spoon-springs-uneven-and-clunking/page-2

Photo's are gone but the info's still there

 

[hondamad2204]

He seems to have taken the photos down. I would imagine a 12mm internal diameter silicone hose would be ok. Only need to cut about 150mm lengths and slide them to where needed. You don't wrap the whole spring. Just The bits that make contact if you jack the car up you will see where the paint will be worn and that where they go