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Originally Posted by RHCP0801
no problem, i forgot i had a credit card so yup, i BOUGHT it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! along with the tokico hp's 
on the iTrader thing! 
Hhahaha
Man, wish I had the money or card!!! Shoot.
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Originally Posted by tuan_le86
hey, i might be interested. But i got two question.. what's the spring rates on those spring? And are there some instruction manual or something how to install those suspension??
Also, I do not have the spring rates for these. Most companies do not release that info except for coilover apps. Most performance apps are 20-30% stiffer than stock.
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First Suspension...
Well this is my first car, hence my first aftermarket suspension upgrade. Would this be a good starter kit, and be fairly easy to install? Also, what else would I need for a complete upgrade? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry, if I'm jacking your thread let me know and I can start a new one...
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Originally Posted by soccer1cb
Well this is my first car, hence my first aftermarket suspension upgrade. Would this be a good starter kit, and be fairly easy to install? Also, what else would I need for a complete upgrade? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry, if I'm jacking your thread let me know and I can start a new one...
Install is typical, of any other suspension on any other car. If you have done any in the past, it's virtually the same. If not, there is a DIY and/or there are shops in your area that can do it for you if you don't have the expertise or tools.
The only other thing you may need would be performance shocks to make a complete handling package.
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Rep Power: 0 So this kit, and some new sport shocks and ill be good to go? Im sure ill be able to figure out the install, thanks for the info...(and for not flaming a stupid question) lol, hopefully I will run into some cash and be able to buy this kit soon.
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Originally Posted by soccer1cb
So this kit, and some new sport shocks and ill be good to go? Im sure ill be able to figure out the install, thanks for the info...(and for not flaming a stupid question) lol, hopefully I will run into some cash and be able to buy this kit soon.
Your welcome BTW
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Originally Posted by MarkieMark
nice!
can't wait to see pics w/ the kit installed.
1.4" is a perfect drop for me.
damn i hope i get hired on this job i applied for.
can't wait to see pics w/ the kit installed.
1.4" is a perfect drop for me.
damn i hope i get hired on this job i applied for.
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Rep Power: 0 I have a 2001 civic with a bouncy suspension. The suspension is fine on smooth roads, but is bouncy and feels kinda loose when there are bumps on the road. Its not comfortable even when comparing the feel to a 90 prelude with 235K miles. I had pep-boys check it for me and accoruing to the guy, the lower control arm bushing are busted, but he does not see any reason why the suspension would be bouncy.
Now is that typical for 2001 civics and would this kit with some tokiyos give a stiffer, less bouncy ride. Any ideas??
Now is that typical for 2001 civics and would this kit with some tokiyos give a stiffer, less bouncy ride. Any ideas??
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Originally Posted by paramthegreat
I have a 2001 civic with a bouncy suspension. The suspension is fine on smooth roads, but is bouncy and feels kinda loose when there are bumps on the road. Its not comfortable even when comparing the feel to a 90 prelude with 235K miles. I had pep-boys check it for me and accoruing to the guy, the lower control arm bushing are busted, but he does not see any reason why the suspension would be bouncy.
Now is that typical for 2001 civics and would this kit with some tokiyos give a stiffer, less bouncy ride. Any ideas??
Now is that typical for 2001 civics and would this kit with some tokiyos give a stiffer, less bouncy ride. Any ideas??
Is this a stock suspension?
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Rep Power: 0 I brought this car used from a dealership in nov 05. so i do not know if its stock suspension or something has been modified. i am more inclined to some half-assed aftermarket suspension setup, based on the ripped lower control arm bushings.
but if i use the advertised setup and some tokios would that make it more stable. or should i go in for oem replacement shocks and springs.
but if i use the advertised setup and some tokios would that make it more stable. or should i go in for oem replacement shocks and springs.
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Originally Posted by paramthegreat
I brought this car used from a dealership in nov 05. so i do not know if its stock suspension or something has been modified. i am more inclined to some half-assed aftermarket suspension setup, based on the ripped lower control arm bushings.
but if i use the advertised setup and some tokios would that make it more stable. or should i go in for oem replacement shocks and springs.
but if i use the advertised setup and some tokios would that make it more stable. or should i go in for oem replacement shocks and springs.
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Rep Power: 247 well I got the job.
17 y/o and @ $9 an hour ain't too shabby right?
only down fall is I work 2-3 hours 5 days a week.
this is just a temporary job until school is done.
anyways enuff about me.
the springs settle around 1.6" right?
EDIT: by the way are those ingalls brand springs or different?
you'll be hearing from me in a couple of months.
17 y/o and @ $9 an hour ain't too shabby right?
only down fall is I work 2-3 hours 5 days a week.
this is just a temporary job until school is done.
anyways enuff about me.
the springs settle around 1.6" right?
EDIT: by the way are those ingalls brand springs or different?
you'll be hearing from me in a couple of months.
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Originally Posted by MarkieMark
well I got the job.
17 y/o and @ $9 an hour ain't too shabby right?
only down fall is I work 2-3 hours 5 days a week.
this is just a temporary job until school is done.
anyways enuff about me.
the springs settle around 1.6" right?
you'll be hearing from me in a couple of months.
17 y/o and @ $9 an hour ain't too shabby right?
only down fall is I work 2-3 hours 5 days a week.
this is just a temporary job until school is done.
anyways enuff about me.
the springs settle around 1.6" right?
you'll be hearing from me in a couple of months.
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Originally Posted by cIvIc_xyza
i have an 04 sedan lx// how would this work for me?? rear sagging or anything??
Rear sagging, unknown.
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Originally Posted by MarkieMark
BUMP
Well I got enough saved up. Just a few questions before I purchase.
What springs are used in this kit?
Do you have any pics of any Civics w/ kit installed? Before and After pics?
Well I got enough saved up. Just a few questions before I purchase.
What springs are used in this kit?
Do you have any pics of any Civics w/ kit installed? Before and After pics?
