coilover drop?????
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I have a 01 civic ex coupe, I put on 215/40/17 tires and purchased a 2001 dropzone coilover set. I guess no one likes dropzone coilovers, but hey, I'm on a tight budget and they were won for $50.00 brand new in the box on ebay. I will be using them with the stock struts until later on down the road. I don't drive crazy and just want the clean look of a drop. Anyway, what is the safest height I can drop (front and rear) that will still look good. By safest, I mean no rub against the fender wall going in a fast turn or by hitting a big bump. I was thinking about 1.5 front and 1.75 inches in the rear should work and look good with my 215's- your experiences or opinions would be greatly appreciated!!!
ps- what is the general rule of thumb for getting a camber kit? If I drop 1.5" or 1.75", will a camber kit be needed or should I just go to a alignment shop afterward and have them tweak the alignment and the toe in/out?????
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probably get flamed for this, but here goes>>>>
I have a 01 civic ex coupe, I put on 215/40/17 tires and purchased a 2001 dropzone coilover set. I guess no one likes dropzone coilovers, but hey, I'm on a tight budget and they were won for $50.00 brand new in the box on ebay. I will be using them with the stock struts until later on down the road. I don't drive crazy and just want the clean look of a drop. Anyway, what is the safest height I can drop (front and rear) that will still look good. By safest, I mean no rub against the fender wall going in a fast turn or by hitting a big bump. I was thinking about 1.5 front and 1.75 inches in the rear should work and look good with my 215's- your experiences or opinions would be greatly appreciated!!!
ps- what is the general rule of thumb for getting a camber kit? If I drop 1.5" or 1.75", will a camber kit be needed or should I just go to a alignment shop afterward and have them tweak the alignment and the toe in/out?????
please e-mail response to:
chefjnr@hotmail.com
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Rep Power: 0 it is recomended that for any drop you have a camber kit.
stock shocks will blow after a short time if you lower it past about 2in. I would stay with the drop you said until you get new shocks.
stock shocks will blow after a short time if you lower it past about 2in. I would stay with the drop you said until you get new shocks.
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