Hey, my friend just got a 97 special edition coupe and he wants to drop it. The thing is that he doesn't wanna slam his car and doesn't want to deal with camber kits or aftermarket shocks. He has no intention of putting rims or a body kit on it, he just wants to lower it to close the wheel gap slightly and make it look cleaner. After doing some searching, I've come across two possible sets of springs that might be able to accomplish this adequately: RS*R's and H&R sports. Eibachs are pretty much out of the question, the pro-kits seem to do almost nothing, and the we've put sportlines on two of my friend's accords and the drop appears to be more than advertised, it slammed their cars. What do you guys think? pics would be helpful if any of you 5th gen owners have these on your cars. Thanks!

 

I have H&R sports on my 6th and I'd recommend them. Ride is still compliant, a bit more firm, but not bad at all. Handling is greatly improved. I rode on stock shocks for 2 years before upgrading to Koni adjustables, but his shocks are a bit older, he may want to invest in new shocks with his new springs. If money's tight, I think he can still get some good ones for about $300.

I have no camber correction. It does wear a bit on the rear, but I've just rotated, and I'm getting 25K so far out of my zrated 18" tires, so it's livable.

I'm sure there are some 5th gen owners that can share some pics that will give you a better idea than my 6th gen.