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    Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    just wondering if any other cars (like a 92-95 civic) lowering springs would work for my 89 coupe.
    civic and integra parts are just so much easier to find and cheap where i am, and it would be great if i could just use suspension parts from a civic



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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    00 civic coilovers worked for me

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    no modification? just interchanged them?

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    He just used plain old 88-00 civic coilovers from Dropzone.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    cool. thanks, that makes finding good springs ALOT easier

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    you will need some tokico hp blus though
    cause the stock struts will blow fats
    also i had to add a 3" floor flange from home depot to make the rears sit right

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by JBona View Post
    cool. thanks, that makes finding good springs ALOT easier
    These aren't just springs btw, they are adjustable coilovers like this:


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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    yeah i wouldnt just get springs anyways. i wouldnt want the crazy bounce that i have now. i hate that. and i wanna be able to adjust the height

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by JBona View Post
    yeah i wouldnt just get springs anyways. i wouldnt want the crazy bounce that i have now. i hate that. and i wanna be able to adjust the height
    What is your current suspension setup? There's really a lot of coilovers out there for our cars. EF Civic(88-91) also are direct fit. Ground control makes sleeve-type coilovers for the 3rd gen as well.

    Also just found out that there is a company making full bodied coilovers for our Accords, they're called LowBoyz and nobody has them yet.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Roach has a set of Skunk2s on his hatch.

    Remeber boys and girls Coupes rule, Hatchies drule, and 4 doors are for mothers..........

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    well., i got stocks.. haha rollin fat.
    one day I'll return.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    right now im just rollin on stock suspension with heated springs. no dead coils cut off. its ghetto, but it was cheap when i was 16, lol.
    im just lookin for a cheap set of coilovers. doesnt have to be anything crazy good quality, yet, but i wanna get rid of the bounce, have adjustable ride height, and lower it some more.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    ^^ go coilsleeves, best 30bucks you will ever spend lol

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    whats the difference between coil sleeves and coilovers?

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    90+ accord works, had them on my old coupe..
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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by JBona View Post
    whats the difference between coil sleeves and coilovers?
    sleeves (like the pic codyJDM posted) slide over the strut and allow adjustability. they replace your springs. you can use pretty much any strut you like as long as the springs arent too stiff.
    a full coilover has a threaded strut body and is made specifically for adjustments. they are a one piece unit that replaces the whole strut/spring setup.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    still gona have a bounce but it will be stiff lol

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Don't put that cheap shit on your car.

    Lowering springs and aftermarket struts are a better bet.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    i think im gonna try to get a pair of coilovers off my buddy. i think they are TEIN? hes got an EG civic (92-95). will they work?

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by JBona View Post
    i think im gonna try to get a pair of coilovers off my buddy. i think they are TEIN? hes got an EG civic (92-95). will they work?
    I dont see why not. Typically Honda coilovers are universal.

    Im glad you're gonna go with a good brand, x2 on NO CHEAP SHIT! You will regret it down the line if you skimp out on quality.

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    dude if that shit works. let us know ASAP! If u decide on dropzone

    http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...ProductID=1680

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    It should work, geddy has civic coilovers on his Accord Tokicos

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    yea but those are the dropzones right? we know those'll fit forsure i wanna see if those teins will fit the 3g

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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by LxAcc510 View Post
    yea but those are the dropzones right? we know those'll fit forsure i wanna see if those teins will fit the 3g
    same thing, different manufacturer(sp?)...
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    Re: Interchangeable Lowering Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by gfrg88 View Post
    same thing, different manufacturer(sp?)...
    man-yu-fack-chur-er=manufacturer. Ya! U ryte! Anyways wheres the OP. What's the news?

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