Suk02Si
07-31-2003, 02:37 AM
RSX Type S springs rates:
Front: 3.6k [201.6lbs] Linear
Rear: 5.8k - 7.4k [324.8lbs - 414.4lbs] Progressive
Civic Si(EP3)
Front: 4.4k [248lbs] Linear
Rear: 7.8 [440] Linear
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I installed the RSX springs on my car. The front is now lowered 1" and the rear is now raised 1/2".
I found the RSX spring rates on Honda-tech and couldn't belive it, RSX-S softer?:o Its true, after the install I went for a quick drive around the block and its very noticable. I think Acura did that so the ride would be much smoother and not harsh, which it is.
The front RSX springs are slightly shorter and have thinner coils(red dots mark the top of each spring).
http://suk02si.digitalgumball.com/images/ep_rsx.jpg
The rear RSX spring is the same length but has about two more coils than the Si spring.
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I plan to keep the RSX front springs and use my old rear springs.
My set up:
Springs: Front 3.6k[201.6] Linear | Rear 7.8k[440lbs] Linear
Sways: Front 23mm(RSX) | Rear 19mm(RSX)
Ride Height: Front 1" lower | Rear stock
Camber: Front -1 | Rear -.5
I think this way the car will rotate much easier. 19mm rear sway is not as agressive as the CTR 22mm sway so I wont have problems with too much rotation.
In the future I plan to go with the Mugen rear sway (25mm) and progress front(27mm) or stock Si (25mm hollow).
I'm going to play with different setups but this seems to be pretty good for all OEM parts ;) This could be a great AutoX setup:D
Front: 3.6k [201.6lbs] Linear
Rear: 5.8k - 7.4k [324.8lbs - 414.4lbs] Progressive
Civic Si(EP3)
Front: 4.4k [248lbs] Linear
Rear: 7.8 [440] Linear
_______________________
I installed the RSX springs on my car. The front is now lowered 1" and the rear is now raised 1/2".
I found the RSX spring rates on Honda-tech and couldn't belive it, RSX-S softer?:o Its true, after the install I went for a quick drive around the block and its very noticable. I think Acura did that so the ride would be much smoother and not harsh, which it is.
The front RSX springs are slightly shorter and have thinner coils(red dots mark the top of each spring).
http://suk02si.digitalgumball.com/images/ep_rsx.jpg
The rear RSX spring is the same length but has about two more coils than the Si spring.
_______________________
I plan to keep the RSX front springs and use my old rear springs.
My set up:
Springs: Front 3.6k[201.6] Linear | Rear 7.8k[440lbs] Linear
Sways: Front 23mm(RSX) | Rear 19mm(RSX)
Ride Height: Front 1" lower | Rear stock
Camber: Front -1 | Rear -.5
I think this way the car will rotate much easier. 19mm rear sway is not as agressive as the CTR 22mm sway so I wont have problems with too much rotation.
In the future I plan to go with the Mugen rear sway (25mm) and progress front(27mm) or stock Si (25mm hollow).
I'm going to play with different setups but this seems to be pretty good for all OEM parts ;) This could be a great AutoX setup:D