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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Default Stiff spring without lowering?

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Is there a stiffer spring little to no lowering. Or is the coilover is the only way to go about it?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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full adjustable coils is the only way to go
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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I think coilovers are the only way since you can set the ride height. You could try calling swift or another spring maker to see if they have a replacement spring but I have never heard of one.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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^^^ it would ride like a bad camel
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Old May 14, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Coilover
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Old May 14, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Eibach pro kit lowers the car 3/4" to 1" I don't think your going to do much better off the shelf. If you remove the oem springs from the shock and do the measuring work, its possible there is a spring manufacturer such as Swift that may have a higher spring rate with the right length to reach your goal. But keep in mind it will have to be a shorter spring if the spring rate will be higher, otherwise it will jack up the height more then stock.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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CR Springs......
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Old May 15, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Here are the OEM spring rates:

00-01 Front: 218 lb/in - Rear: 291 lb/in
02-03 Front: 240 lb/in - Rear: 230 lb/in*
04-07 Front: 256 lb/in - Rear: 207 lb/in*
08 Front: 274 lb/in - Rear 225 lb/in*
08 CR Front 375 lb in - Rear 264 lb/in*
*values based on % change data, as lb/in specifications not provided by Honda
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Old May 15, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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CR springs/shocks are what you want
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Old May 15, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Thanks all for helpful comments
I will definitely try CR springs first
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