Spring rates and damper bump/rebound.


Two days after I ordered the Pro-Kit I got a call that the first company got a few more sets of the original springs I wanted in. I was able to get the Pro-Kit order canceled as it had not shipped.

The springs 4.7/3.6 are Tanabe NF210s for the Integra Type R. Springs came in Tuesday and I installed them on Thursday. I replaced all of the factory rubbers at the top of the mounts with new pieces when I installed the shocks. The new springs came with new bump stops. The bump stops are a bit shorter than stock but also not as soft and progressive as the stock bump stops. I decided to us the Tanabe bump stops but I trimmed ~1/2" before installing them.

Bit of the surprise to me: car is LOWER than I expected in the front. Only 1/8" but I was thinking it would sit a bit higher, 1/4-1/2". Rear is 1/8" higher.


That all said: the car definitely rides better. Not a ton better but it is noticeable, well worth the time and money spent. I won't make any comments on handling yet as I know for sure the alignment is off and a factor. Alignment will be done next week and I should be able to get a better feel for the handling.
 
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