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    lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    is there a manufacturer who makes lowering springs for the first gen. Accord? . .



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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    Not that I know of. I think King Springs had it in their catalog a couple years ago, but I don't think that's the case anymore. Though if you contact them they might be able to make you some, I'd imagine since it looks like they still make stock height springs.

    Check out posts by vintyminty, he's lowered his by chopping the springs, and I think he'd have some good ideas as to how far you can go without destroying the ride. He's got some great pics of his car. I think it's the same color as yours, but it's a sedan.

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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    I don't claim to know much about springs (although I AM ASE trained, not certified yet), but it seems odd to me that you couldn't just get them in a certain size/weight rating/stiffness. Considering that they (as far as I know) are all essentially the same in terms of form I would imagine you could simply order them to spec. They're hardly complicated (relatively speaking) and they haven't changed in decades, so you'd think you could get them for just about ANY application, not just for newer popular makes/models. I mean, if I can buy NEW springs that match factory specs, why would it be difficult to find springs with the same weight/stiffness yet sit lower? Just my 2 cents....strictly rhetorical questions. I have no lowering plans myself (But I WOULD like to sometime) I'd be curious to find out what progress you made in your search. As much as I think it would be cool, I'll NEVER cut my springs.

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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    would i be able to just get a universal set of adjustable coil overs off ebay? they are cheap like $60 so i wouldnt realy be wasting too much money
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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    I can't for the love of me imagine a good reason why anyone would want to lower their cars. I see lowered cars all the time and they look ridiculous. Is it for mechanical purposes? Do people who do that live in areas with no speed bumps? I never got the lowering thing.

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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    Quote Originally Posted by Arislan View Post
    I can't for the love of me imagine a good reason why anyone would want to lower their cars. I see lowered cars all the time and they look ridiculous. Is it for mechanical purposes? Do people who do that live in areas with no speed bumps? I never got the lowering thing.
    all about looks lol im not going for slammed...i just want an inch maybe an inch and a half im doing a wider rim and fender flares as well

    (this is the look im shooting for)


    i do NOT want to cut or heat up my springs to lower i see that as the ghetto way
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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    Quote Originally Posted by SylusMk2 View Post
    (this is the look I'm shooting for)
    Sounds like you want to go for every JDM cliche there is!
    As much as I (& most other people) like the Watanabe/minilite style wheels currently on my car I'd still like to refit some of the other wheels I have (once I can afford new tyres for them) just to get away from that.

    I had noticed Accord rear King springs advertised upon Ebay again.

    Spring specialists should have no great problems properly trimming and/or resetting springs to suit?

    I have no problems with the concept of cut springs if done properly and in moderation but lack of such knowledge and restraint gives it a very bad reputation, with too much trimming increasing spring rates to absurd levels that original shock absorbers could not hope to control, assuming that the Spring shape or length can still be properly restrained and located on the strut.

    Interested in the idea of appropriate adjustable coilover conversion kits if done properly since I bought an Integra drivetrain I would like to fit one day, which is lighter than standard engine & would require adjustment to return even to standard ride height though such adjustment is often a bit of a gimmick if/once you are happy with any particular ride height.

    Anything can be overdone, especially lowering, but even car manufactures often offer their cars in varying ride heights upon different models of the same car.

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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    Quote Originally Posted by 79cord View Post
    Sounds like you want to go for every JDM cliche there is!
    As much as I (& most other people) like the Watanabe/minilite style wheels currently on my car I'd still like to refit some of the other wheels I have (once I can afford new tyres for them) just to get away from that.

    I had noticed Accord rear King springs advertised upon Ebay again.

    Spring specialists should have no great problems properly trimming and/or resetting springs to suit?

    I have no problems with the concept of cut springs if done properly and in moderation but lack of such knowledge and restraint gives it a very bad reputation, with too much trimming increasing spring rates to absurd levels that original shock absorbers could not hope to control, assuming that the Spring shape or length can still be properly restrained and located on the strut.

    Interested in the idea of appropriate adjustable coilover conversion kits if done properly since I bought an Integra drivetrain I would like to fit one day, which is lighter than standard engine & would require adjustment to return even to standard ride height though such adjustment is often a bit of a gimmick if/once you are happy with any particular ride height.

    Anything can be overdone, especially lowering, but even car manufactures often offer their cars in varying ride heights upon different models of the same car.
    yeahh,.....JDM is the big thing here in New Jersey anyway lol

    actualy im gonna be running these wheels....wats are more expensive than i can afford these are diamond racing wheels...14x7 and they make em in a 4x120 lug pattern
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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    They certainly sound like a good find, and would look very purposeful 7" wide!
    & I know what what you meant about Watanabe wheels, there's a big JDM scene tax on them. Especially on Ebay etc.
    Glad I found what I have at a swap meeting that such people don't frequent quite so much.
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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    It's all about looks.
    I enjoy the look of a lowered ride, but usually one that's just an inch or 2 lower than stock. I personally don't get the look of cars that are scrapin the concrete, or have like 30 degrees of negative camber. I can't enjoy things too low if they come at a cost of cut springs. One of the things I learned (and somehow never forgot) while getting my ASE training was just how dangerous/harmful cut springs are. Cut springs, aside from having a different (possibly dangerous) spring rate and unpredictable rebound are also dangerous because they are no longer flattened at the end, and don't support the weight of the car evenly in their mounts. Add to that the extra strain and damage caused to the rest of your suspension and you see my problem with it. Aside from any mechanical weaknesses or dangers caused from excessive lowering, I also just can't stand the idea of having to worry about my undercarriage everywhere I go. To those of you "brave" enough to drive with an overly bouncy/stiff ride all in the name of looking "Cool" go ahead, do what you want! I may not agree with your choices, but I wont fault you for it. We all have different tastes. I enjoy cool looks, but I'll take function over form any day. So, to all you guys driving lowered rides out there (I'm lookin at YOU Hazwan LOL) seriously NO OFFENSE but I'd never cut my springs in a million years.

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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    Quote Originally Posted by lostscotiaguy View Post
    It's all about looks.
    I enjoy the look of a lowered ride, but usually one that's just an inch or 2 lower than stock. I personally don't get the look of cars that are scrapin the concrete, or have like 30 degrees of negative camber. I can't enjoy things too low if they come at a cost of cut springs. One of the things I learned (and somehow never forgot) while getting my ASE training was just how dangerous/harmful cut springs are. Cut springs, aside from having a different (possibly dangerous) spring rate and unpredictable rebound are also dangerous because they are no longer flattened at the end, and don't support the weight of the car evenly in their mounts. Add to that the extra strain and damage caused to the rest of your suspension and you see my problem with it. Aside from any mechanical weaknesses or dangers caused from excessive lowering, I also just can't stand the idea of having to worry about my undercarriage everywhere I go. To those of you "brave" enough to drive with an overly bouncy/stiff ride all in the name of looking "Cool" go ahead, do what you want! I may not agree with your choices, but I wont fault you for it. We all have different tastes. I enjoy cool looks, but I'll take function over form any day. So, to all you guys driving lowered rides out there (I'm lookin at YOU Hazwan LOL) seriously NO OFFENSE but I'd never cut my springs in a million years.
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    Re: lowering a 1st gen Accord?

    Touche' LOL

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