New springs

[UnitedWeFall]

Ok i'm a bit of a newb when it comes to suspension so I need some help.

Recently I bought some Tanabe progressive rate springs for my DC2 Type R. I went to see my mate who installs springs, and he said to install the springs he'd also need to replace my shocks which will cost $600 give or take. I went to get a second opinion from another guy who said he could machine my current shocks for $40 and they'd be sweet. Then I went to get a 3rd opinion from a guy who said I could install the springs without touching the shocks.

So I have 3 opinions;

1. New shocks (expensive!)
2. Machine current shocks (cheap, but how effective?)
3. Leave the shocks alone and just install the springs

Which one of these opinions is correct?

Cheers guys.

[EVLEVO]

I've heard you need to shorten your shocks when installing lowering springs on Type-R's.

Shouldn't need to replace them completely

[UnitedWeFall]

Originally Posted by EVLEVO

I've heard you need to shorten your shocks when installing lowering springs on Type-R's.

Shouldn't need to replace them completely

Any idea of the cost to get them shortened?

Yeah I didn't think i'd need to replace them

[Hayce]

Cant say if you need to shorten your struts but normally speaking you dont need to touch them when chaning springs unless you want to match them up or theyre fucked.

If you need them shortened try P&H suspension. I was going to get my old cars struts shortened there (think it was ~$300 for 4??, its been a while).

I ended up getting a mate to do it. Theres a bit to it as they have to turn the spare (chrome bit of the shock) down and rethread it.

[gmeister]

I had to get my shocks shortened on my DA, went to Autolign in Mt Wellington, cost me $50 per shock.

[UnitedWeFall]

Cheers guys. I might just get the shocks checked, and if they're still in working condition then i'll leave them alone.

[ek3]

i didnt need to touch the shocks at all in my dc2r and the car was fine after been lowered handling was superb aswell

[UnitedWeFall]

Originally Posted by ek3

i didnt need to touch the shocks at all in my dc2r and the car was fine after been lowered handling was superb aswell

Sweet, thanks for that. I'm slightly less worried about having to spend heaps now

Thanks man.

[2HEKTK]

We have lowered I think 5 ITR's now all with Nuespeed springs and none have needed shocks shortening. Its ideal to replace the shocks but you don't have to.

[UnitedWeFall]

Originally Posted by 2HEKTK

We have lowered I think 5 ITR's now all with Nuespeed springs and none have needed shocks shortening. Its ideal to replace the shocks but you don't have to.

Well that pretty much clears it up. Cheers man :thumbsup:

[sheep]

Vito what Marke said above

Some models DO req shortening shocks if you are going to fit superlow springs in with OEM shocks. DA Integras are like this in the back, otherwise when the WOF guys jack your car up your springs dont stay captive & they fail you on a WOF. Type R's have shorter shocks as OEM equipment anyhow as they are lower from the factory than any other DC2 Integra. As you said - check your shocks out & if they are still firm & not leaking just use those straight with your springs without modification.

Good luck with it all - be careful when using the spring compressor to change over the springs dude!! 8)

[UnitedWeFall]

Originally Posted by sheep

Vito what Marke said above

Some models DO req shortening shocks if you are going to fit superlow springs in with OEM shocks. DA Integras are like this in the back, otherwise when the WOF guys jack your car up your springs dont stay captive & they fail you on a WOF. Type R's have shorter shocks as OEM equipment anyhow as they are lower from the factory than any other DC2 Integra. As you said - check your shocks out & if they are still firm & not leaking just use those straight with your springs without modification.

Good luck with it all - be careful when using the spring compressor to change over the springs dude!! 8)

The springs i'm putting in are only a 35mm drop, so hopefully it'll be sweet

I'll let you guys know how it goes...

Cheers.