Does the HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit work with the factory adaptive dampers on the FL5?

Yes. HKS built this kit around the factory electronically controlled shock absorbers, which stay in the car. Comfort, Sport and +R mode switching keeps working as Honda set it up, and no damper canceller is needed because the dampers are never removed.

How much lower does the car sit than stock?

Between 13mm and 25mm below stock at both ends. The front has three fixed settings chosen by how the two supplied spacers are arranged, and HKS ran the middle setting of 19mm lower on its test car. The rear adjuster sets anywhere in that range.

Are the shock absorbers included in the kit?

No. The HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit supplies springs, front pillow ball upper mounts, rear ride height adjusters, spacers, seats, collars and hardware. The factory shock absorbers are reused, which is what keeps the adaptive damping and the drive modes intact.

Does the car need an alignment after installation?

Yes. Lowering any car changes camber and toe, so an alignment afterwards is expected. The front upper mounts are camber adjustable, so the alignment is set deliberately rather than accepted as whatever the ride height produces, and it also makes room for wider tires.

How does this compare with the HKS HIPERMAX S and HIPERMAX R coilover kits?

The Touring keeps the factory adaptive dampers and changes ride height and geometry only. The HIPERMAX S and HIPERMAX R replace the dampers with HKS units and add manual damping adjustment, a larger change in character. Owners who want the factory modes intact choose the Touring.

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HKS HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit for FL5 Honda Civic Type R

HKS’s HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit for FL5 Honda Civic Type R answers the complaint that follows this car everywhere: it leaves the factory looking too tall. HKS drops it 13mm, 19mm or 25mm and leaves the electronically controlled dampers exactly where Honda put them, so Comfort, Sport and +R keep switching the car the way they always did. Spring rates barely move from stock and HKS works the factory bump stops deliberately instead of dialing in rate, which is how the car keeps its ride quality and its posture. The springs sit on camber-adjustable pillow ball upper mounts at the front, sharpening turn-in.

Design and Performance

The HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit runs camber-adjustable pillow ball upper mounts at the front in place of the rubber originals. The spherical bearing gives the steering a directness rubber cannot, and the camber adjustment turns a lowered ride height into room for wider tires rather than a fitment problem. Front height comes from the arrangement of two supplied spacers rather than a threaded collar, which is how HKS offers three heights while keeping suspension travel at each: both spacers under the upper mount sits the car 13mm low, the body between them gives the 19mm test setting, and a single spacer above the body drops it to 25mm. The rear uses a screw-type adjuster.

Features

Retains the factory electronically controlled dampers, so Comfort, Sport and +R mode switching is untouched
Front ride height set by spacer arrangement rather than a threaded collar, which keeps suspension travel at every setting
Camber-adjustable pillow ball front upper mounts for sharper steering response and a wider choice of wheel and tire sizes
Spring rates held close to the factory figures, keeping ride comfort and vehicle posture near Honda’s settings

Specifications

Front spring rate: 51 N/mm (5.2 kgf/mm)
Rear spring rate: 52 N/mm (5.3 kgf/mm)
Front ride height: 13mm to 25mm below stock, three spacer settings
Rear ride height: 13mm to 25mm below stock, screw-type adjustment
HKS test setting: 19mm below stock, front and rear
Front upper mount: Pillow ball with camber adjustment
Dampers: Factory electronically controlled units retained
Part number: 80280-AH001

What’s Included

Front and rear springs
Front upper mount assemblies with spherical nuts and guide bolts
Rear ride height adjuster assemblies
Spacer No.1 (with locating hole) and Spacer No.2 (without locating hole)
Lower seats, collars and washers
Two spanner wrenches, installation manual and warranty card

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FL5 | 2023-present | K20C

Notes

The factory shock absorbers stay in the car; the HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit supplies springs, upper mounts, adjusters and hardware, and no dampers are included
HKS quotes its ride height figures from its own test vehicle; actual figures vary by car
An alignment after installation is expected, and the front upper mounts provide the camber adjustment for it
To replace the factory dampers outright, compare the HKS HIPERMAX S Coilover Kit for FL5 Honda Civic Type R 80330-AH013CP
For the most track-focused damper on this chassis, compare the HKS Hipermax R Coilover Kit w/ Canceller Kit for FL5 Honda Civic Type R 80310-AH005C
Pairs with the HKS Carbon Brace for FL5 Honda Civic Type R 83001-AH001
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit work with the factory adaptive dampers on the FL5? Yes. HKS built this kit around the factory electronically controlled shock absorbers, which stay in the car. Comfort, Sport and +R mode switching keeps working as Honda set it up, and no damper canceller is needed because the dampers are never removed.
How much lower does the car sit than stock? Between 13mm and 25mm below stock at both ends. The front has three fixed settings chosen by how the two supplied spacers are arranged, and HKS ran the middle setting of 19mm lower on its test car. The rear adjuster sets anywhere in that range.
Are the shock absorbers included in the kit? No. The HIPERMAX Touring Spring Kit supplies springs, front pillow ball upper mounts, rear ride height adjusters, spacers, seats, collars and hardware. The factory shock absorbers are reused, which is what keeps the adaptive damping and the drive modes intact.
Does the car need an alignment after installation? Yes. Lowering any car changes camber and toe, so an alignment afterwards is expected. The front upper mounts are camber adjustable, so the alignment is set deliberately rather than accepted as whatever the ride height produces, and it also makes room for wider tires.
How does this compare with the HKS HIPERMAX S and HIPERMAX R coilover kits? The Touring keeps the factory adaptive dampers and changes ride height and geometry only. The HIPERMAX S and HIPERMAX R replace the dampers with HKS units and add manual damping adjustment, a larger change in character. Owners who want the factory modes intact choose the Touring.

About HKS

HKS is a Japanese performance engineering brand founded in 1973 and headquartered in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, with a long-standing reputation for developing high-quality aftermarket parts and motorsport-proven technology for enthusiast and professional applications. Known for innovations in turbocharging and engine performance, HKS produces a broad range of components including exhaust systems, turbo kits, electronics / engine management, and suspension solutions, with product development heavily influenced by decades of involvement in racing disciplines such as circuit time attack, drag, and drifting.

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