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I was just wondering what you guys think is the CLEANEST looking drop...not too low so i'll have to worry about every dam bump and dip...but something that will look pretty nice cuz stock my 04 feels so much in the air compared to my 99 so I wanna drop it a bit...lemme kno how much you guys think I should drop it...thx in advance
eh, hes a n00b "new" =|
but check out the suspension faqs
http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...Suspension+FAQ
but check out the suspension faqs
http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...Suspension+FAQ
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I bought some Eibach Sportlines and have been very happy with the drop. I've only scraped one time over a speed bump, and was a tall one. They come with a million mile warranty and should never sag.
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Rep Power: 310 Well hehe use the search button. There is no such thing as the cleanest drop, its all based on ones own personal opinion. My definition of a clean drop is probably different then yours, see what I'm saying? Mentioning a brand name kills two birds with one stone.. blah bleh bleh.
Originally posted by jttegx
imo, ill say 1.7 front/1.5 rear. but i havent seen the 04 civic up close.
but heres an 03 with stock alloys. tires are 185/65/15.
2"ish front/1.7"ish rear
imo, ill say 1.7 front/1.5 rear. but i havent seen the 04 civic up close.
but heres an 03 with stock alloys. tires are 185/65/15.
2"ish front/1.7"ish rear
that ride looks sick...what kind of lip is that?
I dunno what the best drops are but i'll tell you what the WORSE drops are.
Having the rear considerably lower than the front just so the front can get onto driveways.
If you have coilovers you should even your ride height front to back. Some people prefer to go a little lower in the front for looks but when you think about it, that's how the stock suspension's height was set so that's how some aftermarket springs will drop, too (some do lower the rear a bit more).
The best drop doesn't always depend on height alone, but it also matters how comparable that drop is front to back. Even it out.
Having the rear considerably lower than the front just so the front can get onto driveways.
If you have coilovers you should even your ride height front to back. Some people prefer to go a little lower in the front for looks but when you think about it, that's how the stock suspension's height was set so that's how some aftermarket springs will drop, too (some do lower the rear a bit more).
The best drop doesn't always depend on height alone, but it also matters how comparable that drop is front to back. Even it out.
^^its a ebay lip,abs plastic.
and i agree with zell. like on mine, i lowered the front more becuz it looks nice but i been having problems with it becuz its too low for the city i drive around (oakland). so i've decided to drop it enough so that theirs 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger gap in the back.
last night i was driving 880 south and their was this bump where their road changes from smooth to hard cement n my car slammed so hard to the ground, it shut down the electrical power for a second..
and i agree with zell. like on mine, i lowered the front more becuz it looks nice but i been having problems with it becuz its too low for the city i drive around (oakland). so i've decided to drop it enough so that theirs 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger gap in the back.
last night i was driving 880 south and their was this bump where their road changes from smooth to hard cement n my car slammed so hard to the ground, it shut down the electrical power for a second..
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Originally posted by NaSh123
I was just wondering what you guys think is the CLEANEST looking drop...not too low so i'll have to worry about every dam bump and dip...but something that will look pretty nice cuz stock my 04 feels so much in the air compared to my 99 so I wanna drop it a bit...lemme kno how much you guys think I should drop it...thx in advance
I was just wondering what you guys think is the CLEANEST looking drop...not too low so i'll have to worry about every dam bump and dip...but something that will look pretty nice cuz stock my 04 feels so much in the air compared to my 99 so I wanna drop it a bit...lemme kno how much you guys think I should drop it...thx in advance
Originally posted by SlammedBlueEM2
I dunno what the best drops are but i'll tell you what the WORSE drops are.
Having the rear considerably lower than the front just so the front can get onto driveways.
If you have coilovers you should even your ride height front to back. Some people prefer to go a little lower in the front for looks but when you think about it, that's how the stock suspension's height was set so that's how some aftermarket springs will drop, too (some do lower the rear a bit more).
The best drop doesn't always depend on height alone, but it also matters how comparable that drop is front to back. Even it out.
I dunno what the best drops are but i'll tell you what the WORSE drops are.
Having the rear considerably lower than the front just so the front can get onto driveways.
If you have coilovers you should even your ride height front to back. Some people prefer to go a little lower in the front for looks but when you think about it, that's how the stock suspension's height was set so that's how some aftermarket springs will drop, too (some do lower the rear a bit more).
The best drop doesn't always depend on height alone, but it also matters how comparable that drop is front to back. Even it out.
Slamedblueem2, your car looks so good in your sig.
I like about 1 inch front and rear personaly but thats just me. It really depends on teh wheel package and body kit. My taste is dictated by a need for ground clearance and wheel travel but its your call. slamedblueem2's car looks sick but so does Rocksolid's and he is stock height with a body kit. adjustable is cool for that kind of thing cause you can play with it till you get it the way you like. I'm holding off till tokico get their shock out though cause the stockies arent quite enough. theres my two cents, you may spend them as you please, or throw them at some kid on a bike, that might be funny.
I like about 1 inch front and rear personaly but thats just me. It really depends on teh wheel package and body kit. My taste is dictated by a need for ground clearance and wheel travel but its your call. slamedblueem2's car looks sick but so does Rocksolid's and he is stock height with a body kit. adjustable is cool for that kind of thing cause you can play with it till you get it the way you like. I'm holding off till tokico get their shock out though cause the stockies arent quite enough. theres my two cents, you may spend them as you please, or throw them at some kid on a bike, that might be funny.
Originally posted by jttegx
^^its a ebay lip,abs plastic.
and i agree with zell. like on mine, i lowered the front more becuz it looks nice but i been having problems with it becuz its too low for the city i drive around (oakland). so i've decided to drop it enough so that theirs 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger gap in the back.
last night i was driving 880 south and their was this bump where their road changes from smooth to hard cement n my car slammed so hard to the ground, it shut down the electrical power for a second..
^^its a ebay lip,abs plastic.
and i agree with zell. like on mine, i lowered the front more becuz it looks nice but i been having problems with it becuz its too low for the city i drive around (oakland). so i've decided to drop it enough so that theirs 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger gap in the back.
last night i was driving 880 south and their was this bump where their road changes from smooth to hard cement n my car slammed so hard to the ground, it shut down the electrical power for a second..
880-N is considerably better than south. I drive on that freeway everyday to work. If you have to pass the 238 junction on 880, I'd just take 580 to 238 if the time is good.
Otherwise, look how low my car was in my sig. That's with NO gap and stock struts. I'm surprised I had shock travel because my friend with a 2k1 DX HAD NONE at that height. You literally have to find which lanes are the best and I've memorized them all the way down to San Jose from Oakland.
By the way, my car was too low to have ABS (if you have ABS). Too much bottoming out will probably put your ABS light on and if your ABS kicks in easily you're probably gonna have some fun hitting the brakes.
^^any good low-riding tips from driving down 880 north AND south?
if possible any info on 580 too? which lane is best to drive from alameda to southland.. oakland to san jose.. etc.
thanks.
if possible any info on 580 too? which lane is best to drive from alameda to southland.. oakland to san jose.. etc.
thanks.
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I dunno what the best drops are but i'll tell you what the WORSE drops are.
Having the rear considerably lower than the front just so the front can get onto driveways.
If you have coilovers you should even your ride height front to back. Some people prefer to go a little lower in the front for looks but when you think about it, that's how the stock suspension's height was set so that's how some aftermarket springs will drop, too (some do lower the rear a bit more).
The best drop doesn't always depend on height alone, but it also matters how comparable that drop is front to back. Even it out.
I dunno what the best drops are but i'll tell you what the WORSE drops are.
Having the rear considerably lower than the front just so the front can get onto driveways.
If you have coilovers you should even your ride height front to back. Some people prefer to go a little lower in the front for looks but when you think about it, that's how the stock suspension's height was set so that's how some aftermarket springs will drop, too (some do lower the rear a bit more).
The best drop doesn't always depend on height alone, but it also matters how comparable that drop is front to back. Even it out.
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^^its a ebay lip,abs plastic.
and i agree with zell. like on mine, i lowered the front more becuz it looks nice but i been having problems with it becuz its too low for the city i drive around (oakland). so i've decided to drop it enough so that theirs 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger gap in the back.
last night i was driving 880 south and their was this bump where their road changes from smooth to hard cement n my car slammed so hard to the ground, it shut down the electrical power for a second..
^^its a ebay lip,abs plastic.
and i agree with zell. like on mine, i lowered the front more becuz it looks nice but i been having problems with it becuz its too low for the city i drive around (oakland). so i've decided to drop it enough so that theirs 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger gap in the back.
last night i was driving 880 south and their was this bump where their road changes from smooth to hard cement n my car slammed so hard to the ground, it shut down the electrical power for a second..
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