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13-Jul-2002, 08:14 AM

b_ronSI

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Springs without Shocks

im considering putting in H&R Racing springs on my civic.. would the car be fine if i dont buy matching shocks with the springs?

13-Jul-2002, 09:58 AM

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It depends which H&R springs you got.....the sport ones will do fine. If its the race ones I would highly suggest getting the shocks too.
I put the H&R sports on my old accord coupe and it was fine with the stock shocks. The worst that happens is your OE shocks will wear out sooner.
Just as a final comment, it is always good to upgrade your shocks when you put in aftermarket springs, but if cash is a concern, then not to worry.

13-Jul-2002, 05:31 PM

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You can use aftermarket springs with OEM shocks but your ride quality will suffer. You'll also wear out the stock shocks much quicker!

14-Jul-2002, 06:14 AM

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so i suppose it would be wise to wait til i have enough cash for both springs and shocks correct?... how much would the estimated cost be if i bought both springs and shocks?

14-Jul-2002, 10:34 AM

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I just put H&R Sports on my EG coupe along with a DC Sports rear lower tie bar. The difference in handling from stock was amazing. I have AGX adjustables on order, but for the meantime, I'm not worried about riding around on my stock shox. Some guys have had the shox last for more than 30,000 km, some have had a shock go in a matter of weeks. I have to wait a month. I'm willing because the handling is so good.

14-Jul-2002, 07:26 PM

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whats your take on chopping the springs?

14-Jul-2002, 08:54 PM

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whats your take on chopping the springs?

don't do it

14-Jul-2002, 09:13 PM

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DON'T CHOP unless you want to mess up your alignment and eventually your tires.
spend the money don't go ghetto

14-Jul-2002, 10:58 PM

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That is pure ghetto....considering the price of quality springs, it totally doesn't make sense....cheap now....means more money spent fixing later...

14-Jul-2002, 11:00 PM

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VERY BAD IDEA...

What you gonna put on your ride when you return to stock before you sell????

14-Jul-2002, 11:09 PM

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it would probably cost you around $800.

i say you should just save up some more money and get the shocks and springs at the same time. That way you'll save on the installation too