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My girlfriend got a 2003 LX and I noticed that the back end seems to be a lot higher than I remember my 02 LX being before I lowered it. Anyways this "raked" look is starting to really annoy her because she says that it's hard to see cars behind her. She doesn't want to "lower" her car, but she would like to make it more level. Should I go with a set of coil-overs or just use a set of slight lowering springs, like the Eibach Pro Kit. Any suggestions would be helpful.

 
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We all know the rear is higher and most springs will keep it that way. but you also don't want the rear sagging compared to the front. If you are going to do coilover get Ground Controls or skunk2. You should probably only need to lower the back an inch or so. I don't know if this can be done (might want to ask VNlilman), but maybe you can get the Prokit and just put the rear springs on. I am afraid that the butt will sag compared the front, but it worth a try i guess. Your best bet, since you aren't going to really lower is probably just get a pair of coilovers (you probably won't need shocks since you aren't going low) and lower the rear.

 
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how much higher is it? hmm kinda weird... i would say stay away from coilovers as those tend to ride pretty harsh.
i'm tryna think what the difference between 02 and 03 is tho. i dont think they changed the height... it just seems weird to me. if anything ya i would say go with the prokit. the rear still might be higher but the car will be slightly lower so it would be easier to see.
you could always get her a system that works too

 
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thats what I suggested to her, but she doesn't care for the loud bass. I think that I'm just going to go with the ProKit because I have the Sportlines and it made it pretty level, so the Pro should do the same. I'll try and take some pics to show you what I'm talking about.

 
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just keep a rice bag in the trunk...
i know ghetto but hey cheap yet effective

 
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Hold on a second... I noticed this was common on brand new Civics. One time, I was in San Francisco looking at a brand new 03 EX and it was faced UPWARD on a hill but the rear fender gap was friggin 1/2 a 14 inch rim thick.

How many miles has she even put on the car? Shouldn't even stock suspension settle? I had this problem once when my car was new.

 
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the car is brand new...... hasn't even had it's first oil change yet.

 
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When I first got my car I had that same problem: the back was a lot higher than it should be or at least that it should have been. When I got the pro kit however it leveled it out a lot better than I thought it would, and with the pro kit and even my body kit I have never had a problem bottoming out or hitting the kit.

Ill attach a pic of my car from the side.

 
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Hey Gizmo, I didn't have a chance to check out your ride at the meet, But I must say.....nice car.

What size tires and wheels are those.....17's with 205/40's?

 
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17" with 215/40s. Thanks for the compliment
Im hoping to get a CF hood and some more suspension stuff soon. Any word on your kit?

 
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I'm going to call the paint shop after lunch today to get an update.

How much did your car drop with the prokit after settling

 
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I didnt really measure it but it was about 1.1 to 1.2
Not a whole bunch, but in my opinion just right
(I like cars that are lower but my old civic hatch was really low and its a pain to drive that car in certain places and my new car is a billion times better so I didnt want to lower it to where it would be a problem)

 
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Cool man thanks.... I'll have to talk to her and see what she wants to do. thanks for all of the info. I'll let you know when and if I get my kit. I'll post up some pics.

 
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Yeah I definitely want to see pics if you have time