Lowered Si - New Shocks? Camber kit? Worth it?
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Lowered Si - New Shocks? Camber kit? Worth it?
I might buy an 03 Si that has lowering springs. My uncle drove it and took a good look at up on the lift and he said It'll for sure need new rear shocks.
Should I go with Tokico Blues? I've heard they suck and will blow in three months, but i've also heard they're great and have a lifetime warranty. What other options would I have? Also, my uncle has his own shop - do you guys know if the normal parts supplier he buys all his parts from would carry aftermarket stuff? Or are part suppliers for shops mostly just factory OEM stuff? I gotta ask him that.
Also it seemed like the front tires were wearing more towards the inside, so i'd probably want a camber kit. Are camber kits ok to buy used? And are they model specific, or could I use a camber kit off a friends Civic LX on an Si? Besides knowing what camber kits do, I really know nothing - brands, pricing etc.
Is it even worth it? Or will it just be a big headache buying a used car thats already been lowered?
Sorry I wrote so much. THANKS!!
Should I go with Tokico Blues? I've heard they suck and will blow in three months, but i've also heard they're great and have a lifetime warranty. What other options would I have? Also, my uncle has his own shop - do you guys know if the normal parts supplier he buys all his parts from would carry aftermarket stuff? Or are part suppliers for shops mostly just factory OEM stuff? I gotta ask him that.
Also it seemed like the front tires were wearing more towards the inside, so i'd probably want a camber kit. Are camber kits ok to buy used? And are they model specific, or could I use a camber kit off a friends Civic LX on an Si? Besides knowing what camber kits do, I really know nothing - brands, pricing etc.
Is it even worth it? Or will it just be a big headache buying a used car thats already been lowered?
Sorry I wrote so much. THANKS!!
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I might buy an 03 Si that has lowering springs. My uncle drove it and took a good look at up on the lift and he said It'll for sure need new rear shocks.
Should I go with Tokico Blues? I've heard they suck and will blow in three months, but i've also heard they're great and have a lifetime warranty. What other options would I have? Also, my uncle has his own shop - do you guys know if the normal parts supplier he buys all his parts from would carry aftermarket stuff? Or are part suppliers for shops mostly just factory OEM stuff? I gotta ask him that.
Also it seemed like the front tires were wearing more towards the inside, so i'd probably want a camber kit. Are camber kits ok to buy used? And are they model specific, or could I use a camber kit off a friends Civic LX on an Si? Besides knowing what camber kits do, I really know nothing - brands, pricing etc.
Is it even worth it? Or will it just be a big headache buying a used car thats already been lowered?
Sorry I wrote so much. THANKS!!
Should I go with Tokico Blues? I've heard they suck and will blow in three months, but i've also heard they're great and have a lifetime warranty. What other options would I have? Also, my uncle has his own shop - do you guys know if the normal parts supplier he buys all his parts from would carry aftermarket stuff? Or are part suppliers for shops mostly just factory OEM stuff? I gotta ask him that.
Also it seemed like the front tires were wearing more towards the inside, so i'd probably want a camber kit. Are camber kits ok to buy used? And are they model specific, or could I use a camber kit off a friends Civic LX on an Si? Besides knowing what camber kits do, I really know nothing - brands, pricing etc.
Is it even worth it? Or will it just be a big headache buying a used car thats already been lowered?
Sorry I wrote so much. THANKS!!
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Also it seemed like the front tires were wearing more towards the inside, so i'd probably want a camber kit. Are camber kits ok to buy used? And are they model specific, or could I use a camber kit off a friends Civic LX on an Si? Besides knowing what camber kits do, I really know nothing - brands, pricing etc.
to know if they are model specific, you just need to look online and see if they fit... takes as much time as registering and posting the question here...
Only care point is that Si uses larger bolts...
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i have tokico blues and love em no problems so far and there customer service seems to be great i emailed them a few questions and they replied almost instantly and send me some decals
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