Suspension Performance Modifications Post Suspension related modification information and/or questions here

Can I lower for cheaper than a grand?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 13, 2003
  #1  
synikal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 460
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Rep Power: 0
synikal is an unknown quantity at this point
what the hell, I dont see anything
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #2  
EnProceso's Avatar
98% of people will die in their lifetime
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,823
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
Rep Power: 401
EnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questionedEnProceso should not be questioned
i take it your not looking for springs then, go for tein basic's, i'm pretty sure they're in the $800+ range
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #3  
Weaponx12o's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,943
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, California, US
Rep Power: 0
Weaponx12o is on a distinguished road
what he said, or you can get sleeved coilovers and wait for the tokicos to come out
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #4  
civicvtec1ps's Avatar
Search and Learn
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 14,004
Likes: 0
From: 909, Socal
Rep Power: 431
civicvtec1ps is just really nicecivicvtec1ps is just really nicecivicvtec1ps is just really nicecivicvtec1ps is just really nicecivicvtec1ps is just really nice
springs+koni yellow +spc camber kit
or tein basic +spc camber kit
you can also wait for tokicos to come out..
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #5  
MaThMaTiKz's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
From: Norwalk, CA
Rep Power: 0
MaThMaTiKz is an unknown quantity at this point
Oh wow .... I didnt realize that my post didnt go through LOL. Well, here's more info. I want to lower my car safely and without immediate problems. I plan to have this setup for about a year until i get rims and an all-out suspension. I would be riding on the stock firestones of course . Question is .... can i lower my car this way, with about $500? If so, what kind of setup would be best. I realize that getting springs will eventually blowout my shocks or something right? Cause i can get an Eibach Pro-Kit for 175 installed around my house. Is this fine by itself? or do I need to purcahse other parts as well (ie struts, shocks, etc.) Thanks in advance.
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #6  
HYPR DRV's Avatar
Since 1977
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 788
Likes: 0
From: See Bus!
Rep Power: 288
HYPR DRV will become famous soon enough
Yep, you sure can. Go ahead and get the springs. $175 for the springs + install?? Golden deal, I'd say. Unless you can DIY, of course. Your stock shocks SHOULD hold out for a while, so you don't necessarily NEED new shocks right away. Konis out now, of course, and I just got the official word from Tokico yesterday that theirs should be out by year's end. You MIGHT be able to wait for those depending on how and wear you drive. Don't know about KYBs or Bilsteins as of the moment. Good question about the stock Firestones, cuz' I had those for 2 weeks after I got lowered but just got Bridgestone Potenzas and I'm not sure there is much difference. So somebody else might have more info. for you (and me). Anyway, $500 is plenty to lower your car. Just make sure you get a rear camber kit and then an alignment ASAP otherwise those Firestones will be no more!
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #7  
stonedonindica's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: LA, moved to WY
Rep Power: 0
stonedonindica is an unknown quantity at this point
Well if you are going for just looks there isn't a problem with just getting the springs, your performance won't be to good, and your shoks are going to wear out fast, but if you are just keeping it for a year until you get an "all-out" suspension just the springs will be fine so you can get the look, however I would get camber adjustments because you are going to need them sooner or later anyway. If you want it to perform then honestly I wouldnt buy anything for $500 I would just save it so you can get your other suspension sooner. So go for the springs if you want the look, but if you are looking to perform then save your pennies.
Reply
Old May 13, 2003
  #8  
sovereign82's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 640
Likes: 0
From: , Connecticut, US
Rep Power: 0
sovereign82 is an unknown quantity at this point
+alignment $60
Reply
Old May 16, 2003
  #9  
Green Civic's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,464
Likes: 0
From: Luling, Louisiana
Rep Power: 0
Green Civic is an unknown quantity at this point
You will be fine for awhle, just matters how low you get the springs. If lower than 2" then the shocks begin to wear out faster.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
GolNat
General Automotive Discussion
52
Nov 27, 2018 03:32 PM
skeener51
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
8
Oct 1, 2015 05:56 PM
gilloz
Regular Maintenance
2
Oct 1, 2015 11:38 AM
jackoncruzpr
7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005
2
Sep 29, 2015 07:59 PM
curaze
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
3
Sep 22, 2015 08:27 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:13 PM.