Just wanted to know if anyone knows a good way to lower a Type R with out having to put a full coilover system on it... i dont want to **** up the great suspension i have and if its something that probably wont perform as good as stock i dont want to do it... but it would be nice to take it down and 1" -1 1/2" for less then 1500$

 

Lowering an ITR 1.5" is too much lowered, if you don't mind my saying so. The car will not handle better at that height.

The only thing I'd really recommend with a clear conscience is Spoon springs, which are not expensive and are designed to work with OEM shocks or something like Bilsteins. This will lower the car a little bit while also making an improvement in the handling because the springs are a higher lbs/force rating.

Since Spoon springs are progressive, however, the ride is not that harsh.

Don't just lower an ITR to get a look...know what you're trying to do.

 

i was thinking more along the lines of an inch my self but i wasnt sure... the reason i wanted to lower it was to get a lil bit better handling i mean i love the way it feels stock thats why i dont want to mess that up ut i will deff take a look at the spoon springs... thanks

 

You might want to consider continuing to drive the car as OEM as possible, just to make sure of what it is you really want to change.

 

i have apexi coilovers (real adjsutable ones)
got them for around $900
work well--mine is lowered about 2 inches, but with the adjustability of coilovers, you can make it whatever you want or need to get the right look and fit whatever wheels/tires on it

tein is also good

or eibach springs and tokiko struts would work (did that on another integra--works as well, but not height adjustable)

 

I have a set of Mugen Lowdown Sport suspension for sale that will do everything you are loking for. email me if interested.

 

on "another" integra, any springs and struts will "work" ... on an ITR, the car is designed one part around the next. you are foolish to just swap out springs. like George said, go with something that is specifically designed to improve the cars handling not one that claims to "create a more aggresive look while improving handling" or somethind dumb like that.

 

You mean lbs/inch... or some other unit of measurment.. right George?

OR, are you saying it will take more force to compress the higher rated spring that amount?

anyhow

*shameless plug*

Concerning the question at hand, we actually have the omnipower full coilover kit instock and ready to ship for the ITR. It allows up to 4" of a drop, but like George is stating too much of a drop may not be best suited for handling purposes...



The nice thing about this kit, is the height changes independant of the damper position, so it will not effect the stroke of the damper and help to prevent bottoming.

If you would like a price quote you can drop me an IM or email @ info@functionmotoring.com.

The price is well below $1500 , MSRP is ~$650-700 and the kit includes, dampers, springs and aluminum top mounts.

The link to our ad here on HAN is located in my signature..

 

Tell us what you use the car for and we can help provide a more suitable answer. Based on what was said in this thread so far I would suggest Spoon springs with Bilstein Sport shocks or Ground Control threaded bodies/Eibach ERS springs/Bilstein Sport or Koni yellow shocks with a suitable street spring rate.

The Spoons last I checked were a "front heavy" spring configuration, which while it's not my preference, is safer on the street for most drivers.

 

get a set of tein type flex coilovers with edfc, cant go wrong there buddy