The stock spring rates for an 2003 honda accord sedan? just curious.

I am interested in getting TANABE NF210 lowering springs for my ride: http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/nf210.asp

They claim that the spring rates are only up to 5% higher than stock....eliminating need to replace shocks too ( i think )

Can someone verify that claim and tell me what the stock spring rates are?

EDIT - So TEIN or TANABE.....

 

Anyone?

 

Ask tanabe what the spring rates are for those, then subract 5% to figure out yours.

 

That's guesswork though....I already have those numbers.

NF210- NF210 coil spring features a tasteful drop, and produces the best overall ride quality and comfort. The lowered stance of the NF210 gives the car an elegant pose, while the spring rates, which are only slightly raised (up to 5% over stock) retain factory ride quality settings.This coil spring is extremely popular with luxury tuned vehicles, as well as those with larger diameter wheels that want to eliminate fender gap, but maintain excellent driveability while reducing the risk of damage to wheels that is associated with stiffer suspensions.Comfort especially important on daily driven vehicles, and their passengers. The NF210 provides the best driving experience for all types of roads.

Spring rate(F/R): 5.6/2.5 Drop: 1.5"/1.5"

that means stock: 5.32 / 2.375

you think my shock stocks can handle that change?

EDIT- How the 1.5" drop would look like. I think its sexii.

 

Anyone think the stock shocks can handle the 5% increase in stiffness of spring rate?

 

I would think so... Eibach Pro-Kits lower 1.4/1.2 for your gen and they are fine a stock shocks. It's definitely worth a shot, if they're to harsh you'll know it by an excessively bouncy ride or blowing a shock sooner than it should.

 

Mmm....thanks a lot! That's the answer I was looking for!

 

Oh man....look at this find. I'm defin. gonna rock these: http://www.jazzproparts.com/tanabe_l...0_p/tnf075.htm

There's a dilemna though...should I get springs first or rear sway?

EDIT - http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/sp...tions.asp?id=2

Any reason why the V6 is 1.3/1.0 whereas the I4 is 1.5/1.5? They are the same part. Is it because the V6 sits lower (heavier ?) This is a n00b question...how do you know when your shock is blown? I'm already at 97k miles