imported_Mikeye

Hey, just wondering whether SiR shocks and springs will fit in a 1998 DX hatch?

If so, will my ride height be lower? What differences will I notice?

thanks.

imported_loudsubz

will bolt up 100%

as in diff, I dont think you will notice any height diff at all

imported_kIeRaN

but u should notice a difference in braking, because ull be switching to bigger brakes in the front and ull have disks instead of drums in the back

imported_ERTW

hes asking about springs and shocks, not about the entire suspension.

imported_Mikeye

im not changing the brakes, only the shocks. So i guess i wont notice any difference.

imported_Mikeye

wouldnt the ride quality be better?

cee_mon

Yes you will notice a difference, and its in the spring rates..
Your car now.....96-00 EX - 165F/80R (P/P)
SiR suspension ....99-00 Si (EM1) - 201F/99.8R (P/P)

imported_Joker

what exactly is better tho? higher spring rates better? can you expalin the numberS?

thanks

cee_mon

Higher the number...the more stiff it is.
P is for a progressive springs.

Nova_Dust

I think that number (SiR) translates to somewhat F4K/R2K

Stiffer springs needs to work with shocks that are designed for it. If you switch a, say, F8K springs on a stock shock, ride will be stiff but won't be as nice as if the shock was made to work with an 8K spring.

Younes Si

lol

Ferio Vi-RS

What if you were to pair up the SiR shocks with aftermarket springs (ie. H&R Sport) on the DX. Would there be an improvement in ride quality using the SiR shocks as opposed to the DX shocks? Will the SiR shocks eventually blow as well?

imported_loudsubz

no