lots of companies will void your warranty on the springs or shocks if you use tophat units. I would go with an aftermarket shock that is meant for lowering and new springs. You DO NOT need a tophat unit for the original item you posted.

 

Thanks for the help and info.
I have it narrowed down to 3 choices.

Here they are:
1. TOKICO HP SHOCKS & SPRINGS -1.5" drop front and rear- $400 plus tax locally
(springs & Shocks)

2. EIBACH PROKIT LOWERING SPRINGS - 1.5" drop front and rear- $220.00 plus tax locally
(Springs only using my stock shocks)

3. H&R SPORT SPRINGS - 1.8 front dropand 1.8 rear drop - $225.00 ebay
(Springs only using my stock shocks)

I noticed that on the Tociko's that the springs aren't installed on the shocks. Would I have to disassemble my stock shocks and springs and use parts from them?

Thanks and what would you choose?

Bill

 

1 u can get a lil cheaper than $400 prolly. 2/3, sure u can use ur stock shocks, but expect a bouncy ride and expect ur shocks to blow in a short amount of time(which means u'll be bouncing alot untill u replace em). ur betteroff buying new shocks sinceif u install springs on uroriginal shocks, they'll blow and then u'll have to take apart ur suspension again and install the new shocks and get another alignment, just do it right the first time and forget aboutit.yes, u'll need to use parts from ur current suspension such as the top hat assemblyand bump stop. personally, i'd get the H&R springs with the Tokico blues, should be a nice ride and would look better IMO.

 

Any suggestions of a reputable website to get H&R springs with the Tokico blues?
What do you think about the Tokico blues with the Tokico springs for $400 locally?
I can get the exact sane setup on ebay for $350 but I'd rather buy locally if possible.
Thanks again! Bill

 

By the way, here are some pics of my Prelude and a little info.
I just bought the car from the original owner 2 weeks ago. It's a 1988 Si 4WS and it just turned over 100,000 original miles. It's in absolutely mint condition inside and out. Always garaged and never driven in rain or snow it's entire life. New timing belt, water pump, belts and hoses 8000 miles ago. The guy bought it new for his wife and added Konig wheels, drilled and slotted rotors and other than that, it's all original with perfect original paint.
I plan on lowering it a bit and enjoying it!
Love this car!
P.S. That's my '95 Civic EX in the picture too.