[StaCE CivicGurl]

so i drive a honda civic ex...yada yada everyones tellin me to lower it and what not..but i dont know if i really should or not..does anybody have any tips?? b/c what if i lower it and then the suspension is messed up or something...what do you think is best??? please help me!!
thanx!!

[estebomb_ftw]

gets some coilovers and slam that biiiiich! get them new if you are worried about something being messed up. :]

edit: welcome to the site

[StaCE CivicGurl]

haha aiight

[mugenman]

coilovers are going to be your best bet for slamming it. get actual coilovers and not coilover sleeves that way you dont have to worry about bump stops

[amatias]

k-sports are good, if not you can go tein ss or even flex.

[robbclark1]

Sorry, but you guys are foolish. Lowering a car does not require you to "slam" it. In fact "slamming" it can put undo stress on your bushings and also can worsen handling. You can have a nice modest drop without sacrificing much except some ride quality.

What are the goals for the car?

[estebomb_ftw]

I know...but slamming it is much sexier on older gen civics. :]

[jamis33]

ok i have a question. Do i need to creep over bumps, train tracks and speed bumps if i lower my car using kw coilovers???? Like most guys say u need to basically go as slow as possible over bumps wen u have a lowered car but most of them are using springs on oem struts and i'll be using real coilovers. Im takin about doin like 2-2.25" all around on my coilovers. How will it ride and wut driving precautions do i need to take. Thanks will rep.

[1sykcivic]

^same thing, you need to go slow regardless, aftermarket suspension that is especially designed to lower will be stiff, so you would be off your seat and on the roof and it will bottom out like crazy if you go fast. Not to mention you'll blow your shocks faster if your driving like your in a 4x4

[jamis33]

ok thanks for the tips. Ive been drivin slow around lately just to get in the habit before i lower it. Also how low do you think is the right amount to lower. Also i think they are 01-03 coilovers that were on an 04 is that ok or am i gonna have some troubles with install and alignment.

[cerasoli1188]

shoot i've got a 2000 civic lx and i have the eibach pro kit ... go 1.5 inch drop lol i think slammin a vic is just been overdone and it can't be that comfortable of a ride lol, but whatever floats ur boat i mean hell its your ride do what u like

[dk1021]

I'm slamming right now .. sorta .. and I'm used to the ride quality now. One thing to look out for though is not to get a catback exhaust if you plan on slamming it. I just got that on and now I can't go that many places because the pipes will scrape. Just FYI. =)

[kaesonthompson]

If your gonna slam it get the TEIN Superstreet - they can withstand the pressure.

[s0ltker]

[quote=kaesonthompson;4196503]If your gonna slam it get the TEIN Superstreet - they can withstand the pressure.





uh...do i really need to comment to that......
From what i've seen from Tein SS...I wouldnt consider it slammed...unless your tucking some serious tire..your not slammed.
I'll show you guys slammed in June when I get my JIC's....psh tein is for fanboys

[estebomb_ftw]

JIC's ftmfw! Wish I had the money for those. :[