What spring has the most stock-like ride quality?

*StickyNikki* · 07-14-2007, 04:16 AM

Hello guys. I just got an 07 TW EX, and I am looking to get a lower stance while keeping the ride quality as close to stock as possible, and I am looking for a spring kit that will drop over an inch, and after researching, it seems like the Progress springs have has some good reviews, and I was looking at the Eibach Sportlines, but I read about some really stiff ride, so if anyone can confirm on the Progress kit, or any other stock ride quality springs please post it up, thanks.

-Nikki-

DUB2CRS · 07-14-2007, 04:37 AM

Tein H-tech or Eibach Pro-Kit will give you a ride pretty similar to stock. I think either will drop you about an inch. I was looking into the Progress springs a while ago but they're not made in great quantities so they may be a little harder to come across. Also, I think a few people on this forum have had squeaking/creaking issues with them.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 07-14-2007, 04:39 AM

puT an SI badge.

*StickyNikki* · 07-14-2007, 12:39 PM

anyone else have some input?

TNguyen7 · 07-14-2007, 01:00 PM

stock civics aren't that stiff to begin with.. i installed pro-kits on my car and you can definately feel the difference but i like it since my previous car was pretty stiff. its not unbearable for everyday driving imo

RedLineSi · 07-14-2007, 01:10 PM

Tein H-tech would be my guess

*StickyNikki* · 07-14-2007, 04:44 PM

I guess I might just have to wing it and just hope the ones I pick ride good lol.

ReDHatchyGuy · 07-14-2007, 04:49 PM

S-tech ride almost exactly the same as my Si springs

*StickyNikki* · 07-14-2007, 05:49 PM

I might go with the s-techs then.

DumbasSi · 07-14-2007, 06:16 PM

I just had Pro Kit springs installed on my 06 Si the other day. The ride is only slightly stiffer then stock and still very comforable for a daily driver. My wife (who also drives the car) and I both agreed that it feels more responsive had has slightly less body roll. It also looks slightly lower then I thought it would.

SpeedDemon · 07-14-2007, 06:41 PM

Eibach Sportline has the most coils, and I like it the best because it handles better in turns if your going high speeds...

And its a huge drop too

I recommend it, forget Teins..Everyone has them..Their great springs, but to me its more of a drop, and thats it..While Sportsline is more of both.

Jardiniboy · 07-14-2007, 08:18 PM

H-techs should be more stock like than s-techs.

*StickyNikki* · 07-14-2007, 09:37 PM

I just ordered a set of the Progress springs, after reading the least complaints of a stiff ride, I decided to go with them, so I will post some pics and reviews after we get them put on, and I will post some pics. And if you think I am picky about the ride, it just makes me be verry thankful of the stock suspension after riding in my boyfriends, which just tipping over 700 whp and being about 1.5" off of the ground with 1000# rear springs, you realize you take the comphy stock suspension for granted. Here is a pic his car.

blatallic · 07-14-2007, 10:36 PM

Let us know on the review! I'm looking into getting some progress springs as well!

**truflip** · 07-14-2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *StickyNikki*

and being about 1.5" off of the ground with 1000# rear springs, you realize you take the comphy stock suspension for granted. Here is a pic his car.

[IMG]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/1015665_efxqv/Picture%20185.jpg[/MG]
[IMG]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/1016735_crbva/Picture%20159.jpg[/MG]

LOL thats so cute, you said comphy.

I would recommend Eiback's Prokit or Sportlines :)
From research, the sportlines have lower # spring rates = comphy-er ride

blatallic · 07-14-2007, 11:15 PM

I had sportlines on my srt and hell no, the ride was way to bumpy! i ended up getting hotkchins (sp?)!

Now I don't know if the ride quality is different in civics but the progress springs got the best reviews for srts!

**truflip** · 07-14-2007, 11:38 PM

srt and civic have different shocks, the ride quality isnt always about the springs no?

blatallic · 07-15-2007, 12:02 PM

True, thats why I wanted someone to chime in on that....on any had, I would either progress kit or pro kit......

slicknick · 12-07-2007, 07:33 PM

HFP is 1" and rides great...

krazyguy187 · 12-10-2007, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedDemon

Eibach Sportline has the most coils, and I like it the best because it handles better in turns if your going high speeds...

And its a huge drop too

I recommend it, forget Teins..Everyone has them..Their great springs, but to me its more of a drop, and thats it..While Sportsline is more of both.

he was asking about the ride quality not the handling..

handling is for performance
ride quality is for comfortability/stock ride

07-14-2007, 04:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
StickyNikki Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What spring has the most stock-like ride quality? Hello guys. I just got an 07 TW EX, and I am looking to get a lower stance while keeping the ride quality as close to stock as possible, and I am looking for a spring kit that will drop over an inch, and after researching, it seems like the Progress springs have has some good reviews, and I was looking at the Eibach Sportlines, but I read about some really stiff ride, so if anyone can confirm on the Progress kit, or any other stock ride quality springs please post it up, thanks. -Nikki-

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truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,132 iTrader: 11 / 100%	srt and civic have different shocks, the ride quality isnt always about the springs no? __________________

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DUB2CRS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 451 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tein H-tech or Eibach Pro-Kit will give you a ride pretty similar to stock. I think either will drop you about an inch. I was looking into the Progress springs a while ago but they're not made in great quantities so they may be a little harder to come across. Also, I think a few people on this forum have had squeaking/creaking issues with them.

07-14-2007, 04:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,253 iTrader: 10 / 100%	puT an SI badge.

07-14-2007, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
StickyNikki Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	anyone else have some input?

07-14-2007, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
TNguyen7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte/Boone Posts: 315 iTrader: 1 / 100%	stock civics aren't that stiff to begin with.. i installed pro-kits on my car and you can definately feel the difference but i like it since my previous car was pretty stiff. its not unbearable for everyday driving imo

07-14-2007, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
RedLineSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 1,021 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tein H-tech would be my guess

07-14-2007, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
StickyNikki Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I guess I might just have to wing it and just hope the ones I pick ride good lol.

07-14-2007, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
ReDHatchyGuy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Funkstown,MD Age: 30 Posts: 1,091 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	S-tech ride almost exactly the same as my Si springs

07-14-2007, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
StickyNikki Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I might go with the s-techs then.

07-14-2007, 06:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
DumbasSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 1,797 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I just had Pro Kit springs installed on my 06 Si the other day. The ride is only slightly stiffer then stock and still very comforable for a daily driver. My wife (who also drives the car) and I both agreed that it feels more responsive had has slightly less body roll. It also looks slightly lower then I thought it would.

07-14-2007, 06:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
SpeedDemon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Baby! Posts: 4,033 They call me, El Diablo. iTrader: 6 / 100%	Eibach Sportline has the most coils, and I like it the best because it handles better in turns if your going high speeds... And its a huge drop too I recommend it, forget Teins..Everyone has them..Their great springs, but to me its more of a drop, and thats it..While Sportsline is more of both.

07-14-2007, 08:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,831 Jasten iTrader: 2 / 100%	H-techs should be more stock like than s-techs.

07-14-2007, 09:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
StickyNikki Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just ordered a set of the Progress springs, after reading the least complaints of a stiff ride, I decided to go with them, so I will post some pics and reviews after we get them put on, and I will post some pics. And if you think I am picky about the ride, it just makes me be verry thankful of the stock suspension after riding in my boyfriends, which just tipping over 700 whp and being about 1.5" off of the ground with 1000# rear springs, you realize you take the comphy stock suspension for granted. Here is a pic his car.

07-14-2007, 10:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
blatallic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 235 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Let us know on the review! I'm looking into getting some progress springs as well!

07-14-2007, 11:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
blatallic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 235 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I had sportlines on my srt and hell no, the ride was way to bumpy! i ended up getting hotkchins (sp?)! Now I don't know if the ride quality is different in civics but the progress springs got the best reviews for srts!

07-15-2007, 12:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
blatallic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 235 iTrader: 4 / 100%	True, thats why I wanted someone to chime in on that....on any had, I would either progress kit or pro kit......

12-07-2007, 07:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
slicknick Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 609 iTrader: 11 / 100%	HFP is 1" and rides great...