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Old 06-04-2002   #1 (permalink)
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How low can you go ?

What is the maximum point you can lower a civic coupe ( 2002 ) w. 18X7.5 rims & 215/40/18'S without a camber kit? i will prob get new shocks and struts though. Car shops around here are charging $1000 plus for a shock & strut install with coilovers and camber kits. thats some serous green. and charging $100-300 for just camber kits.
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I believe it is after 1.5" drop regarless the size of rim
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if you shave your fenders, you can probably drop the car up to 4 or 5 inches. my car is dropped almost 3 inches without any mods to the wheel well and i have 18s. theres never any rubbing
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Yeah, after about 1.5 or 2 inches of drop, you're gonna need a camber kit no matter what size rim you have. You can contact Lightning Motorsports to see what kind of deal they can get you on a camber kit. I got mine (front and back) for $120, and it's easy to install yourself. I think our cars look pretty good with 1.5" drop springs and 18s. If you went that way, you probably wouldn't need a camber kit. And there's still a bit of a gap, but it's nothing compared to stock.

BTW, shocks and struts are the same thing.......and will not make a difference in ride height or camber angle. What they will do is take away that bouncy ride you get from blown struts.
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flexex, what size tires do you have? i'm guessing 215-35..
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I have 215/35/18 and have my ride lowered 1.4" and I think it is perfect! It looks tight and I still don't need a camber kit. I would say go no more that 1.5" and you should be just fine!
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hey sweetride how many miles have you put on your car since dropping it, i was just wonderin for long term affects of dropping, thanx...peace[IMG]i/expressions/beer_yum.gif[/IMG]
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hahah, AEMcivic knows all about blown struts
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