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Mar 30, 2006

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how much should i drop my civ?

I got an '01 coupe EX n i wanna drop it n get some rims, prolly 18's. So how much should i drop it? Is 2 too much? I'm lookin at these Tein springs, are they good? I'm new n dont know much so any help is appreciated, thanks...

Mar 30, 2006

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its like starting all over again....

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Use the search button. Teins are good. DON'T BUY PROGRESS! I have them and they say they are a 1.7 inch drop or so, but they sag to 3 inches at the least. That is what I have.

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as low as possible

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as low as possible

yea, but i dont want it scrapin on speed bumps or nothin n still leave room for a body kit incase i get one.

Mar 30, 2006

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Dont Lower It, Raise It. Put A Lift Kit In And Some Super Swamper Tires On 22' Spinners

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Dont Lower It, Raise It. Put A Lift Kit In And Some Super Swamper Tires On 22' Spinners

hmmmmm, i'll have to think about that one...

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seriously pudge, read the FAQ in the suspension forum, should answer all your questions

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thanks dude, i didnt know they had that section i'm a noob my bad...

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First and foremost, IBTL

Second, here's my car stock and lowered

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=251126

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I dropped mine with some Eibach Sportlines(1.5") on 205/40/17's and have been pretty happy. I can get over speedbumps(only scraped twice in the past few years) and can get my floor jack under my car.

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if your worried about speed bumps and scraping, dont drop it. adding a kit would only make things worse for your concerns.

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will eibach or tein springs work ok with everything else on my car being stock or do i need to upgrade other stuff too?

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will eibach or tein springs work ok with everything else on my car being stock or do i need to upgrade other stuff too?

yes everything will work fine. just ur gonan have to replace ur shocks after(they will blow a lot quicker than with stock springs) and with a low enough drop ull need a camber kit. a wheel alignment also

i dropped my car on eibach sportlines today and i find it a lil too high. im very picky, but it coulda used .3 more or something