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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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Default I want to replace my springs, something softer

I have some buddy club racing spec coilovers at 10kF 10kR,


I'm getting tired of the ride, the only springs that come into mind are swift, maybe eibach?

edit: just wondering if you guys have any experience with some replacement springs for the coilovers?
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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buy a civic
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by klee1113,Jun 4 2007, 08:51 AM
buy a civic
?? it's a simple question.


eibach make custom size and rate spring, and they are in the state.

all you need is the length, seat size and diameter and they can roll you something nice. don't ask me how much, i am guess 315ish for all four corners.

it's a good thing the damper is adjustable on the coilover, but just to be sure, don't go way too soft(or stiff) and mess up the dampering value
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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i'm considering 6k because the b/c valving can go pretty soft, trial and error i guess.

i feel like selling them for some koni & springs.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Doesn't Buddy Club offer different spring rates for their coilover. I don't think you can just throw any spring on their you want. On an '03, I would put 8kg/mm rear and 6 kg/mm front to soften the ride a bit.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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I hear Swift springs are good for a custom set up. You can order them off of Evasive.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TougeAddict,Jun 5 2007, 01:07 AM
I hear Swift springs are good for a custom set up. You can order them off of Evasive.
Just measure the inner diameter and length
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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many good things are said about Swift over and over, even improved ride quality with same spring rate as other companies.

but honestly, 10k 10k isn't too stiff is it?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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10K front and rear is not stiff enough. it's rather soft IMO. I actually swapped out the springs and put in Swift 16k's, and it feels a lot better.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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ID recomend swift springs on there 6-8k should make things comfortable. We stock all Swift springs product, so it is readily available. Let me know if you haevb any questions about them via EMAIL or pm.

Thanks,

Greg
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