so i got a 2006 2dr accord 6speed and im tryin to lower itboth for looks and handling. but im not tryin to spend alot of money, so i was thinking about jus getting some springs like the eibach sportlines that drop it 2 at the front and 1.4 in the back. but a freind told me that by getting just springs i would be hurting my car and that i have to get shocks, struts and everything else. and while im on the topic, what is the difference between springs and coilovers?

thanks

 

Anything over 1" is going to need new shocks/struts and a camber kit for a decent ride. Use the search feature in my signature to find more info.

 

Coilovers are a full shock/spring already assembled and just bolts right in place of factory shocks/springs. Coilovers allow you to adjust the height to your liking. As said above, use the search feature

 

A nice coilover kit will also allow you to adjust the damper, how hard or soft you ride. and if you really want to get fancy, you can get the motors to adjust the damper from inside your car, ie Tein's EDFC

 

cant u do the the same with eibach sportsline with koni struts/shocks?

 

Yes...but the advantage of coilovers is that they are adjustable. You can adjust the ride height and camber wear whereas the ride height is limited to your spring and you'll probably have to get a camber kit to go along w/ your shock/spring setup. that being said, coilovers are notoriously expensive.

 

Koni's have adjustable spring perches FTW lol.

 

I thought only Koni Yellows have that feature....or are all Konis Yellow..... *crap*

Some KYBs are adjustable as well.

 

but does it still work good as a coilover tho?

 

Whatever damper is with the coilover is decided by the manufacturer. Springs and dampers can be mixed and matched, along with sleeve-overs. Think of coilovers as one unit.

Sleeper, yes the yellows have adjustable perches, and maybe a few other models too... that's different from adjustable damping though.

With my springs, dampers and camber kits, I could have bought a VERY nice set of coilovers for the same price I will end up paying.