Lowering springs and Shocks

[geterdunn]

Im trying to lower my 2002 honda accord 4 door with lowering springs and koni yellow shocks. I'm not able to find any springs where i can lower the front with a 1 inch drop and 2 inch rear drop. because i have a lip on my car i dont want to scrape it is there any brand that has these drops and what are the best brands that go good with koni yellows

 

[yo44boichris]

you might want to do a 2 inch drop in the front and 1 inch in the back. Your car would look like a boat if you do an inch in the front. you can get some teins or eibach spring there pretty decent

 

[RedRyder]

I am running Yellows and Eibach Pro's, which is a 1.5" drop all around. I also have an OEM lip kit, and aside for watching the curbs, etc, I have no problems. The only way you will scrape is if you slam the car.

Btw, you want to lower the front of these cars more than the rear.

 

[geterdunn]

ok thanks im looking into the eibach or either the tein springs with the koni yellows. how low should i lower it if i get 17inch rims?

 

[RedRyder]

^Depends on your tires. You want to keep the overall diameter (25.7" if you're V6) of the wheel/tire as it was stock so your speedo/odo give accurate readings.

Here are photos of my 1.5" drop with 17x7 rims, 215/50/17 tires:
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23123&highlight=big+change&page=4


And in case you're wondering, 1.5" drop with 18x7.5 rims, 225/40/18 tires:
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23123&highlight=big+change&page=5


If you want to go with a smaller overall diameter, then you'll need to lower the car more to avoid the "small wheel look". Also, the width of the tire has bearing on the diameter. Play with this:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[HondaLuver83]

If you want OEM feel, go with Teins. They are gas filled....Id try to find a nice pair used though. New, they are kinda spendy.

 

[Sketch o5]

how low should i lower it if i get 17inch rims?

5"

 

[meximan16]

^ lol y not 6?

 

[Totalimmortal]

Keep going lower until you drag frame

 

[AllGOnoSHOW]

5"

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