So I thought I would ask the suspension gurus out there about this- I have the 02 type R suspension (springs/showa dampers) and my question is: Is there a way to lower the rear?
The performance is fantastic but I am a little bothered by the high ride height in the back and the uneven fender gaps. My usage is mostly street, occasional track. I realize that the front springs are stiffer so that's why they were able to lower the front more and the rears are a bit softer and so they are longer to allow for more travel. I am just talking about lowering it 1/2"-1" in the rear and the idea I had was to swap out the rear springs for slightly shorter springs with the same or similar spring rates. That way I would still keep the showa damper with the external reservoir and the fast reacting performance it brings when I can live with a little less maximum travel.
Next question would be, does anyone know what I could replace them with to properly fit and match the rate. Or what other factors I should consider in attempting this? I realize that I will need an alignment but I don't think it will take me to the level of needing a camber kit.
The performance is fantastic but I am a little bothered by the high ride height in the back and the uneven fender gaps. My usage is mostly street, occasional track. I realize that the front springs are stiffer so that's why they were able to lower the front more and the rears are a bit softer and so they are longer to allow for more travel. I am just talking about lowering it 1/2"-1" in the rear and the idea I had was to swap out the rear springs for slightly shorter springs with the same or similar spring rates. That way I would still keep the showa damper with the external reservoir and the fast reacting performance it brings when I can live with a little less maximum travel.
Next question would be, does anyone know what I could replace them with to properly fit and match the rate. Or what other factors I should consider in attempting this? I realize that I will need an alignment but I don't think it will take me to the level of needing a camber kit.