***Pics of my SSM...lowered on GC's***
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***Pics of my SSM...lowered on GC's*** Just got it lowered on Ground Control coilovers, Tokico Blues, and Ingalls camber kits. Did it right the first time thanks to the forums!! 
Whats do you think??" Should i lower/raise the front or rear?? Let me know what you think.
Thanks BigDog!!
Whats do you think??" Should i lower/raise the front or rear?? Let me know what you think.Thanks BigDog!!
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Mr. Civic: The coils, kits, and shocks installed cost me around $1100. The ride is a little stiffer from what I can tell, but cornering is great. I would recommend this setup, as many others have.
sweeteli99: I was thinking about raising the front up, but want to wait for the springs to settle and see if the back drops down to no gap, but I like the stance now. I'm in Chesapeake near Virginia, Beach (Area Code: 757).
Thanks for the comments guys keep em' coming!!!
sweeteli99: I was thinking about raising the front up, but want to wait for the springs to settle and see if the back drops down to no gap, but I like the stance now. I'm in Chesapeake near Virginia, Beach (Area Code: 757).
Thanks for the comments guys keep em' coming!!!
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You got raped on the price, the GCs are too stiff for Tokicos, the car is too low for Tokicos. I hope you can gut Tokico housings for Konis, you're gonna need it.
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Originally Posted by JDMInspired
nice.. do u scrape? cuz w/ my double xbrace i scrape over some speedbumps and im only dropped on stechs lol
HOLY **** boilermaker1 quad post?
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Originally Posted by JDMInspired
nice.. do u scrape? cuz w/ my double xbrace i scrape over some speedbumps and im only dropped on stechs lol
HOLY **** boilermaker1 quad post?
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Thanks man..yeah i scraped the front already under the bumper, but nothing serious. The GC's actually make me a more careful driver because of the BS roads in Virginia.
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Originally Posted by lxcivic2k1
Love the look, now ya need some larger wheels like others have said.
I would raise the front just a lil bit if it were mine but its not, so keep it if you like it.
I would raise the front just a lil bit if it were mine but its not, so keep it if you like it.
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Originally Posted by MegaHurtz
looks pretty nice, how much of a drop is that?
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Rep Power: 0 I want to get these...will they fit/look good on my stock tires bc i really dont wanna get new tires bc mine are only 2 months old. The cheapest i fund was on jaydmdotcom for 15" $445.00 Free Ship/Hand. within the U.S. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by thekid757x
Not really sure. I think its about 3 threads left on the front and like 4 in the back. Don't quote me on that because as you all know, alot of adjusting to get it perfect. But i bought some WD40 last night to see if I can get rid of the popping when I turn my wheel. Anyone know a permanent solution, bc i've searched all over. Gonna spray crazy wit the WD40 and hope it helps, or just blast music all the time.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
If you re-assemble the bearings correctly, it doesn't pop. WD40 is about the worst thing you can do.
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Rep Power: 424 WD40 IS NOT a lubricant, its a solvent.
DO NOT put WD40 anywhere near anything but rusted bolts.
With the car as low as it is, i wouldn't be surpised if the popping is coming from hyperextended steering arms jamming up. Whats the angle on the arms right now?
DO NOT put WD40 anywhere near anything but rusted bolts.
With the car as low as it is, i wouldn't be surpised if the popping is coming from hyperextended steering arms jamming up. Whats the angle on the arms right now?
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
WD40 IS NOT a lubricant, its a solvent.
DO NOT put WD40 anywhere near anything but rusted bolts.
With the car as low as it is, i wouldn't be surpised if the popping is coming from hyperextended steering arms jamming up. Whats the angle on the arms right now?
DO NOT put WD40 anywhere near anything but rusted bolts.
With the car as low as it is, i wouldn't be surpised if the popping is coming from hyperextended steering arms jamming up. Whats the angle on the arms right now?
. I don't know the angle on the steering arms. I gotta get front camber bolts and alignment tomorrow. Can they check?? Or how can I correct it?? It's really annoying. Joined: Jul 2002
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Rep Power: 424 Open the hood. If the outer steering arm ends are way above the steering box, they'll jam, making the pop sound, which is basically your tie rods hyperextending and skipping teeth on the rack. Not good, tends to tear the steering box apart. Alignment doesn't fix it, you have to raise the car up to fix it.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
Open the hood. If the outer steering arm ends are way above the steering box, they'll jam, making the pop sound, which is basically your tie rods hyperextending and skipping teeth on the rack. Not good, tends to tear the steering box apart. Alignment doesn't fix it, you have to raise the car up to fix it.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
Open the hood. If the outer steering arm ends are way above the steering box, they'll jam, making the pop sound, which is basically your tie rods hyperextending and skipping teeth on the rack. Not good, tends to tear the steering box apart. Alignment doesn't fix it, you have to raise the car up to fix it.
