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2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

I bought this Si because it didn't look like it was touched. (I hate dealing with other people's rig jobs). but after driving it for a while, it rides ungodly stiff, the suspension is great for cornering, but it's just nasty when it comes to hitting hard bumps. I took some pics of the car, and if any 7th genr's out there can look at them, and tell me if the ride looks low, like it has some after market springs on it, I'd be very greatful. Thanks
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

it looks lowered. Just jack the car up and look at the suspension.
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

Looks like someone beat ya to it...or cut the springs?
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

i think most aftermarket springs are a different color than the black oem looking ones. except eibachs. if the springs look oem, maybe they cut them like ^ said. if not...um i duno maybe theres a dead body in ur trunk. just see if u can check
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

Don't say cut springs, lol Instead say it looks like the most expensive performance springs money can buy, and i'll be happy. jk but thanks for the looks and the help guys, eventually i'll rack it and check it out, but not for another 1000 miles for the oil change
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

100% sure it's modified.

Probably sleeved skunk2, ground control coilovers.
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

that thing is slammed lol. but it does look good lowered. seems like they may have just installed springs which is bad. you need shocks to go with em that will handle a drop like that. tokicos for example. and i doubt they got a camber kit either which you also need if you want the tires to last more than a few months.
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

lol yea thats definatley lowered
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Re: 2002 civic si, just bought and rides stiff

yeah looks like its lowered 2in. Just jack it up a inch, should smooth it out. Stock shocks should be able to handle 1inch drop.
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