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Wow, you lucked out on the rims! Just like you, I wanted a firmer ride and went with the KYB's with a Ground Control kit for a Civic/Del sol( not sure off hand which one) Spring lenght on both frt. and r.r. springs are 8". The spring rates: frt.-200/r.r.-150
I cut the KYB spring perch, so only enough for the GC collars to sit on(for more tire clearance and cleaner look)
Handling is perfect, ride is very firm but comfortable for the street. IMO, the dampning is matched for the spring rates. No bouncing at all.
The Aspire swaybar goes right in with the unusual bend on the top. It is a really tight fit up against the frt. trans mount. Had to also trim the lower radiator hose to shorten it up an inch or so for clearence. I used the Moog swaybar bushings(Hard blue) to Aspire spindles. I also used the Energy Suspension black graphite swaybar to frame bushings, had to shave those down as discribed in one of the treads in order to use the stock swaybar/frame mounts. The reason for using the stock mounts was that the ones that come with the bushings are slotted and weak and will move forward/aft, also possibly break. Just remembered it was, use the festy stock swaybar mount with the Aspire bushing clamp(bigger/ deeper)
If needed, I'll get more specifics on the bush#s, etc. and pics if needed, just let me know.
BTW, I can't take credit for any of this and must express my gratitude and appreciation to all those that graciously contributed how to's and wrte-ups for all of my current upgrades and those to come(1.8BP/G25MR) THANKS GUYS!
I cut the KYB spring perch, so only enough for the GC collars to sit on(for more tire clearance and cleaner look)
Handling is perfect, ride is very firm but comfortable for the street. IMO, the dampning is matched for the spring rates. No bouncing at all.
The Aspire swaybar goes right in with the unusual bend on the top. It is a really tight fit up against the frt. trans mount. Had to also trim the lower radiator hose to shorten it up an inch or so for clearence. I used the Moog swaybar bushings(Hard blue) to Aspire spindles. I also used the Energy Suspension black graphite swaybar to frame bushings, had to shave those down as discribed in one of the treads in order to use the stock swaybar/frame mounts. The reason for using the stock mounts was that the ones that come with the bushings are slotted and weak and will move forward/aft, also possibly break. Just remembered it was, use the festy stock swaybar mount with the Aspire bushing clamp(bigger/ deeper)
If needed, I'll get more specifics on the bush#s, etc. and pics if needed, just let me know.
BTW, I can't take credit for any of this and must express my gratitude and appreciation to all those that graciously contributed how to's and wrte-ups for all of my current upgrades and those to come(1.8BP/G25MR) THANKS GUYS!
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