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I know several members, including myself, have been waiting for this product. I gave Ground Control a call and learned that is was actually already available for purchase, just not listed the way we expected it to be. It turns out that the Type R kit that they recently released is completely interchangeable with the Si.
https://groundcontrolstore.com/coll...ration-honda-civic-type-r-coilover-conversion
I believe that this is the only height adjustable coilover option on the market that allows you to maintain the factory active damper system. They will work fine with the HFP dampers as well if you happen to have them. Another great thing about this option is that you can specify your own spring rates based on your intended application. I spoke with GC in depth and chose spring rates of 425# front and 350# rear. They are linear springs, unlike the progressive springs you get from the factory or that you'd find in a spring kit such as the Eibach Pro Kit. Linear springs are going to allow the adjustable dampers to have more impact when you activate sport mode. Those springs rates may sound high, but they are only about 20% stiffer than stock, which comes in at less stiff than the OEM Type R springs. When comparing spring rates, remember that linear springs and progressive springs cannot be compared directly. (This is something I learned yesterday, that Donovan at Ground Control helped me with.)
They include camber plates for the front and I ordered a set of SPC rear camber arms for the rear. Shoutout to Donovan at Ground Control for answering all of my questions and Matt at @MAPerformance for making sure I had the best deal available.
I hope to have them installed within the next week or so. I will be sure to follow up with my impressions.
https://groundcontrolstore.com/coll...ration-honda-civic-type-r-coilover-conversion
I believe that this is the only height adjustable coilover option on the market that allows you to maintain the factory active damper system. They will work fine with the HFP dampers as well if you happen to have them. Another great thing about this option is that you can specify your own spring rates based on your intended application. I spoke with GC in depth and chose spring rates of 425# front and 350# rear. They are linear springs, unlike the progressive springs you get from the factory or that you'd find in a spring kit such as the Eibach Pro Kit. Linear springs are going to allow the adjustable dampers to have more impact when you activate sport mode. Those springs rates may sound high, but they are only about 20% stiffer than stock, which comes in at less stiff than the OEM Type R springs. When comparing spring rates, remember that linear springs and progressive springs cannot be compared directly. (This is something I learned yesterday, that Donovan at Ground Control helped me with.)
They include camber plates for the front and I ordered a set of SPC rear camber arms for the rear. Shoutout to Donovan at Ground Control for answering all of my questions and Matt at @MAPerformance for making sure I had the best deal available.
I hope to have them installed within the next week or so. I will be sure to follow up with my impressions.
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