02 Honda Civic Sedan Suspension Drop Advice
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First time Honda Owner, so pretty new to this whole Honda Scene. I wanted to drop my civic just a bit, maybe an inch. Was wondering what would be the cheapest route but the right way of doing it?
Do I just buy Eibach Coils and keep OEM Shocks or do i also need to upgrade to some KYB AGX shocks for an inch drop?
Also i know that the camber will change a degree per inch, which camber kit should I use?
Do I really need to add a sway bar for an inch drop?
Any Help would be appreciated!
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You don't need to add a sway bar. You probably don't need a camber kit either. My favorite setup for an inch drop on this forum has been gearbox's. I believe he was dropped on tokico blue struts with eibach prokit springs.
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honestly after you get done installing all your parts and paying for alignment your not going to be satisfied with a one inch drop and your going to want it lower.i would save up for a fully adjustable setup like progress technology or ground control sleeves with koni shocks.
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^ me, i have been on the prokit for years and do not plan to change it
shocks - not too much for the drop, but the strain of a stiffer spring. so, no, stocks might live, most of the cases not for long. keep them as spares anyway.
shocks - not too much for the drop, but the strain of a stiffer spring. so, no, stocks might live, most of the cases not for long. keep them as spares anyway.
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I not worried about the cost of labor because I do all the work my self @ my pop's Automotive Shop, including Alignments. Just looking for a legit setup for my civic. If I don't add a camber kit how long do u think the tires will last!? Ohh and does anyone know of a website to purchase cheap honda parts?
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I not worried about the cost of labor because I do all the work my self @ my pop's Automotive Shop, including Alignments. Just looking for a legit setup for my civic. If I don't add a camber kit how long do u think the tires will last!? Ohh and does anyone know of a website to purchase cheap honda parts?
Dezod is a great vendor. THMotorsports as well.
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Mad props for Dezod. I also use procivic.com. Try not to get into "cheap" parts. You can go cheap on egg timers, kitchen stuff, etc. On a vehicle that hurtles you 60 MPH, cheap may not work out for you.
I used some cheap springs (came with the car when I bought my 05 LX), shocks lasted about 60k. I put in Tokico Blue HPs all around, and I was blown away. A few months back I finally got some decent springs (Tein S-Techs actually, bought from the Parts FS board here), and I hated myself for staying on those cheap springs. Car handles like a dream I think the back is about 1.5" drop on one end and slightly higher on the other, not sure about which is which. All I know is I don't fear speed bumps anymore!
I got a camber kit awhile back, one of my back wheels was wearing unevenly and the tire developed a bump that became audible while driving. It wasn't expensive at all, and if you've got access to an auto shop to help with the labor costs, I see no reason why you shouldn't do it. I use this car about 500-650mi a week, slamming turns, accelerating like crazy, etc, and not one problem with my tires ever since.
BTW, welcome to the boards! Hope to hear a lot more about your car!
I used some cheap springs (came with the car when I bought my 05 LX), shocks lasted about 60k. I put in Tokico Blue HPs all around, and I was blown away. A few months back I finally got some decent springs (Tein S-Techs actually, bought from the Parts FS board here), and I hated myself for staying on those cheap springs. Car handles like a dream I think the back is about 1.5" drop on one end and slightly higher on the other, not sure about which is which. All I know is I don't fear speed bumps anymore!
I got a camber kit awhile back, one of my back wheels was wearing unevenly and the tire developed a bump that became audible while driving. It wasn't expensive at all, and if you've got access to an auto shop to help with the labor costs, I see no reason why you shouldn't do it. I use this car about 500-650mi a week, slamming turns, accelerating like crazy, etc, and not one problem with my tires ever since.
BTW, welcome to the boards! Hope to hear a lot more about your car!
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Mad props for Dezod. I also use procivic.com. Try not to get into "cheap" parts. You can go cheap on egg timers, kitchen stuff, etc. On a vehicle that hurtles you 60 MPH, cheap may not work out for you.
I used some cheap springs (came with the car when I bought my 05 LX), shocks lasted about 60k. I put in Tokico Blue HPs all around, and I was blown away. A few months back I finally got some decent springs (Tein S-Techs actually, bought from the Parts FS board here), and I hated myself for staying on those cheap springs. Car handles like a dream I think the back is about 1.5" drop on one end and slightly higher on the other, not sure about which is which. All I know is I don't fear speed bumps anymore!
I got a camber kit awhile back, one of my back wheels was wearing unevenly and the tire developed a bump that became audible while driving. It wasn't expensive at all, and if you've got access to an auto shop to help with the labor costs, I see no reason why you shouldn't do it. I use this car about 500-650mi a week, slamming turns, accelerating like crazy, etc, and not one problem with my tires ever since.
BTW, welcome to the boards! Hope to hear a lot more about your car!
I used some cheap springs (came with the car when I bought my 05 LX), shocks lasted about 60k. I put in Tokico Blue HPs all around, and I was blown away. A few months back I finally got some decent springs (Tein S-Techs actually, bought from the Parts FS board here), and I hated myself for staying on those cheap springs. Car handles like a dream I think the back is about 1.5" drop on one end and slightly higher on the other, not sure about which is which. All I know is I don't fear speed bumps anymore!
I got a camber kit awhile back, one of my back wheels was wearing unevenly and the tire developed a bump that became audible while driving. It wasn't expensive at all, and if you've got access to an auto shop to help with the labor costs, I see no reason why you shouldn't do it. I use this car about 500-650mi a week, slamming turns, accelerating like crazy, etc, and not one problem with my tires ever since.
BTW, welcome to the boards! Hope to hear a lot more about your car!
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