Ride Height - Eibach vs Spoon vs ??

[truupR]

So, the RPF1's have gone on and while the car is sat on eibach springs it's become apparent I need more 'low'.

Is there any major difference between eibachs and spoon springs in terms of ride height? I'd like the car slightly lower with the dream being not having to spend 700+ on coilovers. Another problem I face with going super low on coils is the mugen front lip - which already hangs fairly low as it is

Unsure if there's any other reputable springs out there that'd get me another 10/15/20mm drop?

If anyone could show off some pics that'd be awesome. If you've got non standard alloys, that'd be even better...

 

[hondamad2204]

Loads of threads on this bud.

Heres the spoon one, (which I prefer) and ive got photos in there of both standard and aftermarket wheels on mine. Eibachs give a reverse rake and imo ruin the look with the back lower than the front, but they do ride really well. As do the spoons.

http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/index.php?/topic/40823-spoon-spring-group-buy-photos/

 

[truupR]

Cheers Jim

It looks like the spoon give it a slightly lower stance even on the back. The reverse rake isn't as obvious on OEM alloys with eibachs but it really does show now :<

Spoon it is then

 

[C&S Evo7]

there are 2 types of eibach as far as im aware ,

pro and sportline, im sure one is lower than the other, BUT for the life of me i cant remember which.

 

[Mark_teg]

there are 2 types of eibach as far as im aware ,

pro and sportline, im sure one is lower than the other, BUT for the life of me i cant remember which.

Sport line is lower, especially at the rear.

 

[p1tse]

Mix of eibach courtesy of mark_teg above ^^^



On 215 45 17

 

[adamamuk]

I'm running the skunk2 race springs that Tegiwa sell.
They certainly drop the car a fair bit.
2.25" front / 2.00" rear

 

[Mark_teg]

To explain the photo posted by Patch above, it's my old car fitted with Eibach pro at the rear and Sportline springs at the front (Spoon are lower again with some sacrifice in ride quality).

Nice level ride height and a 'smooth' ride

Great photo Patch, it looks great as always!

 

[p1tse]

Old photo I've had up before
Thanks for the explanation and confirmation mark

Spoon can't be much lower, but I don't think I would want it much lower to save the front lip and exhuast b pipe

 

[hondamad2204]

Yup, Spoon are definitely firmer. Not bad though by any means bpipe isnt too much of an issue with oem, but the spoon bpipe dies hang low.

 

[C&S Evo7]

dont forget folks , there are only so many companies that make springs, im pretty sure spoon wont be making them themselves so are manufactured elsewhere and painting them blue.

 

[tricker_luke]

Are Spoon even available other than waiting for the group buy every now and then?

 

[truupR]

here?

 

[tricker_luke]

Think that's the group buy so might need a min amount of orders

 

[C&S Evo7]

Are Spoon even available other than waiting for the group buy every now and then?

as Burn's page states the spoon springs are discontinued unless they order in 10 or 20 , if you want spoon, i'd suggest calling Anthony at Burn and asking what he can do. if he can help he will.

 

[Spoon_Sports_Europe]

dont forget folks , there are only so many companies that make springs, im pretty sure spoon wont be making them themselves so are manufactured elsewhere and painting them blue.

Spoon Springs are made by SHOWA, the original manufacturer of the OEM Springs - Spoon use the OEM manufacture where ever possible.. Spoon are the only springs I can think of that have been spec'ed through extensive testing on the street and track.

Are Spoon even available other than waiting for the group buy every now and then?

We have 20 sets on order now. They should be ready for collection in Japan at the beginning of December. Shipping is always a bit sporadic around then so I would expect a little longer than normal.

Think that's the group buy so might need a min amount of orders

They are already in production. We no longer wait for the minimum order. We get them ordered then allow customers to make pre orders through the website.

http://www.burnmotorsport.com/products-309/honda/integra-dc5-453/51400-dc5-001.html

 

[kyle'87]

I'm running the skunk2 race springs that Tegiwa sell.
They certainly drop the car a fair bit.
2.25" front / 2.00" rear

if you don't mind, whats the ride like on standard shocks? (Assuming that's what you are running with the springs)

 

[adamamuk]

if you don't mind, whats the ride like on standard shocks? (Assuming that's what you are running with the springs)

Yep, on standard shocks mate.

It rides well but it's certainly a lot stiffer than the standard springs.
Does make a hell of a difference to the handling/braking though.
(And of course, it no longer looks like it's on stilts!)

 

[kyle'87]

Yep, on standard shocks mate.

It rides well but it's certainly a lot stiffer than the standard springs.
Does make a hell of a difference to the handling/braking though.
(And of course, it no longer looks like it's on stilts!)

I'm used to a rough ride, especially from having coil-overs on previous cars.

I've already had passengers complain it is a rough ride on the stock springs :xalright: , Now I wouldn't want to disappoint them by upgrading the springs /s :xgrin:

 

[adamamuk]

I'm used to a rough ride, especially from having coil-overs on previous cars.

I've already had passengers complain it is a rough ride on the stock springs :xalright: , Now I wouldn't want to disappoint them by upgrading the springs /s :xgrin:

Haha, yea I had coilovers on my previous car (gen 7 Celica) as the standard shocks were pretty crap, but decided on just springs for the Teg as I'd heard good things about the dc5s standard shocks.

I do like a stiff ride (haha, that's sounds wrong) my dad used to have an Elise and I enjoyed the amount of feedback you got through the chassis & the wheel.