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So here's the deal, I decided to lower my car with tokico blues hp series with eibach sportlines. The current specs of my rims is 17 x 7.5 with a +38 offset on a 215-45 tires and a few questions i have are:
1. With the rims and tires I have, will I have to roll the fenders?
2. In regards to a camber kit, am I fine with just the rears or should i get ones for the fronts also?
3. Even though it states that the sportlines will lower 1.7"-2.3" it will settle at 1.4" correct?
4. What would be a good website to buy these products from?
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1. With the rims and tires I have, will I have to roll the fenders?
2. In regards to a camber kit, am I fine with just the rears or should i get ones for the fronts also?
3. Even though it states that the sportlines will lower 1.7"-2.3" it will settle at 1.4" correct?
4. What would be a good website to buy these products from?
Thanks in advance
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1. No need
2. Every car iwill ve slightly different. You will need an alignment to see how off you are. You will most likely need front and rear camber kits
3. It's different for every car and if you have subs and what not. They will drop your car about 1.4" and where does it state 1.7-2.3" ???
4 autoanything. There is a 10-15% off coupon code somewhere. Look for it.
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2619A0A0.aspx
2. Every car iwill ve slightly different. You will need an alignment to see how off you are. You will most likely need front and rear camber kits
3. It's different for every car and if you have subs and what not. They will drop your car about 1.4" and where does it state 1.7-2.3" ???
4 autoanything. There is a 10-15% off coupon code somewhere. Look for it.
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2619A0A0.aspx
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Oh yea one last note. I would only buy springs n stuff at an authorized dealer for warranty purposes. Autoanything is a reputable place. EBay is NOT. You have been warned
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3. - not all cars will have same height. having subs on rear for example will make rear lower. it's just an ball park.
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1. No need
2. Every car iwill ve slightly different. You will need an alignment to see how off you are. You will most likely need front and rear camber kits
3. It's different for every car and if you have subs and what not. They will drop your car about 1.4" and where does it state 1.7-2.3" ???
4 autoanything. There is a 10-15% off coupon code somewhere. Look for it.
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2619A0A0.aspx
2. Every car iwill ve slightly different. You will need an alignment to see how off you are. You will most likely need front and rear camber kits
3. It's different for every car and if you have subs and what not. They will drop your car about 1.4" and where does it state 1.7-2.3" ???
4 autoanything. There is a 10-15% off coupon code somewhere. Look for it.
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2619A0A0.aspx
Anyways, thanks for the replies. I have another question, I know I have to get an alignment after i lower it, but how about when i switch out my wheels for my winter ones do i need to get another alignment? and then another one when i put back my summer ones?
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Depending on what year of Civic you have, you may only need the rear camber kit. If you have a 01-05 then I can confirm this. The front already has decent adjustability but you'll want camber arms for the rear if you don't want that "dog-legged" look. I recommend Megan Racing, Wicked Tuning, or Ingalls camber adjustment arms.
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its just that when i look at websites it always says "Lowers your car 1.7" to 2.3" for a maximum drop that preserves ride quality" so i thought that's what it would be.
Anyways, thanks for the replies. I have another question, I know I have to get an alignment after i lower it, but how about when i switch out my wheels for my winter ones do i need to get another alignment? and then another one when i put back my summer ones?
Anyways, thanks for the replies. I have another question, I know I have to get an alignment after i lower it, but how about when i switch out my wheels for my winter ones do i need to get another alignment? and then another one when i put back my summer ones?
unless they are coilovers, reputable brands (like eibach) will never tell you "it will drop your car from xx" to xx"
you might have miss read it as the description telling you the front drop is different from the rear drop.
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i had an ingalls and it RUSTED to HELL within the first 6 months.
within 9months (about 15k miles) the rubber bushing from the camber arm cracked and went to *****.
im currently running on ksport body made of aluminum which wont rust. ive had it for about 2 years now with over 30k miles and its holding up perfectly fine.
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do you have the links to that specific web site you are talking about?
unless they are coilovers, reputable brands (like eibach) will never tell you "it will drop your car from xx" to xx"
you might have miss read it as the description telling you the front drop is different from the rear drop.
unless they are coilovers, reputable brands (like eibach) will never tell you "it will drop your car from xx" to xx"
you might have miss read it as the description telling you the front drop is different from the rear drop.
the third bullet in the features section
and also: http://thmotorsports.com/eibach/eiba...s/g-50321.aspx
i am probably misunderstanding what it says.
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It says 1.7-2.3" because that's not a model specific listing, on your car it's something 1.7" F&R iirc.
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while the same product line ("sportlines") that are deisnged for a 350z might drop the 350z 2.3"
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ahh ok that makes sense. thanks for clearing that up. ill keep you guys updated with what i do or if i have any other questions. thank you all for the help.
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so i just got the eibach springs and had a question...they have this black thing on them (see pic) and i was wondering if i should keep them on or remove them when i install them? they're also on the front ones
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Made of rubber, polyurethane or a similar material, right? Those are there to prevent metal to metal contact under compression, leave them on.
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keep! they reduce or eliminate "spring noise" when the coils rub.
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How was the install? Was it hard? Anything to look out for? Was it hard to get the tie rod out? I'm getting my springs this weekend and was debating on if I should install myself or pay a shop to do it for me.
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the install went pretty smoothly given the fact that my dad did most of the work, but we didnt run into any problems. I would recommend to do it with another person though it just makes it easier, but it is doable by yourself
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