Got my Car lowered today!! (Pics 56k may have to wait a sec.)
04-25-2006
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Thanks everybody!
The kit was Tokico springs/struts/shocks.. I ran into a speed bump as the diamater of the rears were not the right size (the kit was for an 01-02), so I had them cut a coil on the rear springs. The rest of the car has complete Tokico upgrades. It came out MUCH better than I expected!
As for camber.. I don't really know (Ebay)
The kit was Tokico springs/struts/shocks.. I ran into a speed bump as the diamater of the rears were not the right size (the kit was for an 01-02), so I had them cut a coil on the rear springs. The rest of the car has complete Tokico upgrades. It came out MUCH better than I expected!
As for camber.. I don't really know (Ebay)
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the back is going to be bouncy with cut coils. you may want to look into a new set for the correct year in the near future. they will wear out fast too because they were cut
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Originally Posted by familycar
the back is going to be bouncy with cut coils. you may want to look into a new set for the correct year in the near future. they will wear out fast too because they were cut
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Originally Posted by familycar
the back is going to be bouncy with cut coils. you may want to look into a new set for the correct year in the near future. they will wear out fast too because they were cut
If it does go, I will replace it. So until then.. I'm going to enjoy it.
Thanks for the props again guys
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Rep Power: 278 your springs will most likely come out of the mounting position as well since they are cut so if you hear a popping sound goin gin/out of driveways or parking lots you know what it is. i dont mean to be negative but why would you buy something and install it knowing it wasnt the right part. i just wait and take them back and install the correct one to save myself time and money. but we all live and learn. good luck with them!! car does look better lower just watch the rear the more is sags the sooner youll need to replace the springs with the correct ones that arent cut.
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Originally Posted by familycar
your springs will most likely come out of the mounting position as well since they are cut so if you hear a popping sound goin gin/out of driveways or parking lots you know what it is. i dont mean to be negative but why would you buy something and install it knowing it wasnt the right part. i just wait and take them back and install the correct one to save myself time and money. but we all live and learn. good luck with them!! car does look better lower just watch the rear the more is sags the sooner youll need to replace the springs with the correct ones that arent cut.
Its just frusterating to have to pay all that money to have **** replaced.
Do you know where I can get a set of 2 2004 honda Civic Tokico rear springs?
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Rep Power: 278 i have never experienced the tokico springs i am an eibach guy. i have had experience with about 4 or 5 different spring manufacturers but tokico is not one of them. i personally love eibach. to me they ahve the best ride quality. look inot another type if tokico doesnt make the correct ones. cut springs are more for stock springs. you should never have to cut an aftermarket spring especially to make it fit.
i know it is frustrating but always remember doing somehting right the first time is always the cheapest and gives the least headaches. if you try to live by that rule your car will progress in a forward manor. if you take a lot of short cuts you will end up replacing a lot of stuff in the long run costing you tons more money.
i know it is frustrating but always remember doing somehting right the first time is always the cheapest and gives the least headaches. if you try to live by that rule your car will progress in a forward manor. if you take a lot of short cuts you will end up replacing a lot of stuff in the long run costing you tons more money.
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Originally Posted by familycar
i have never experienced the tokico springs i am an eibach guy. i have had experience with about 4 or 5 different spring manufacturers but tokico is not one of them. i personally love eibach. to me they ahve the best ride quality. look inot another type if tokico doesnt make the correct ones. cut springs are more for stock springs. you should never have to cut an aftermarket spring especially to make it fit.
i know it is frustrating but always remember doing somehting right the first time is always the cheapest and gives the least headaches. if you try to live by that rule your car will progress in a forward manor. if you take a lot of short cuts you will end up replacing a lot of stuff in the long run costing you tons more money.
i know it is frustrating but always remember doing somehting right the first time is always the cheapest and gives the least headaches. if you try to live by that rule your car will progress in a forward manor. if you take a lot of short cuts you will end up replacing a lot of stuff in the long run costing you tons more money.
Well I found another set.. Skunk2's..
thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CIVIC...QQcmdZViewItem
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Rep Power: 278 skunk2 are good springs a bit tight but good springs. it depends on how comfortable you want the ride to be. tien s techs are also good and so are the eibach prokits or sportlines. just make sure your getting the correct ones this times and dont rush into it.
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