Originally posted by mpykalo
Perhaps you guys could elaborate, I am not sure of the difference between springs and coilovers.
Also, which H&R springs and Koni shocks are the best? Should I replace all the sway bars with the TL-S type (or does the Accort 4cyl. have any)?
PS: jschmid I think your car is very elegant. Very subtle yet purposeful look.
Thanks, M
Coilovers are generally considered a complete spring and strut package that come together as a set. They are usually ride height adjustable, and some, like TEIN's are dampening adjustable.
What kind of spring and shock to get depends on what you are looking for out them. You said you don't want too much drop, and a stockish look, so go for the Sport drop. H&R, Neuspeed, and Eibach are all reputable spring companies that offer a sport drop. Most lower between 1.2-1.7 inches. For shocks, there are many different opinions out there. I've been on stock shocks for 2 years while using the H&R sports, no problems. I've bought Koni Yellows (Sport) to install soon. Generally everyone agrees that is a good shock, and many claim its about the best for our application and price.
The 4cyl EX, and LX accords have both front and rear sway bars. I'm only going to upgrade the rear to TL-S (also sitting in my basement) to balance the steering a bit. (the accord has inherent understeer built in for safety, but the TL-S isn't so stiff it will be dangerously oversteering, just more balanced).
Hope that helps a little.