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I've been looking through posts and i've read that people say neuspeeds set of lowering springs are better for sedans, but im getting eibach's prokit for my 02 LX, 205/40/17 tires...and they were on a sedan(rijowysocks)just like mine but my guestion is how long until i will need to replace the shocks? The struts? Camber kit suggested? Should i just save up some more money and buy the Koni shocks before i get the lowering springs on? I know the ride quality will change a lot but will anything else be sacrificed? Gas mileage? Tires rubbing? Thanks for the help

 
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ok, i figure before i put them on im goin to go ahead and buy the KONI yellow shocks..anyone know a good site to get them at so they'll be a bit cheaper? anyone???

 
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dude, u wont need shocks for at least 5-6 months

buy konis when u get the money, try www.adventon.com they have good deals

 
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lol, i was just going to email or IM you...haha thanks though man, just making sure...thats cool though!

 
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How long will my stock shocks last?
It mainly depends on the springs. Also the way you drive and luck. I've heard some people blowing their shocks in one week with the prokit(about 1") and others going for 2 years with the neuspeed sports(1.7"). But most likely you wont need it for a while with anything higher then 2". So for a drop lower then 2" it's best to get them so that you won't have to pay for installation again or for you DIY'ers you dont have to waste that much time again. If your drving 100mph over speed bumps then chances are your shocks are gonna blow faster. But if your going over them at 1 mph then you have a better chance of them not blowing.

Do I have to get new struts as well?
Besides worrying about your shocks blowing, do you care about the ride quality? The ride on lowering springs is never going to be the same as stock. Their going to be stiffer and your going to feel more bumps. It will probably be more bouncy as well. Usually the lower the drop, the worse the quality and sport springs are going to be worse then race. Aftermarket shocks or even shorter shocks are going to improve the ride quality. Right now the only ones available for our cars are Konis(these are inserts so you'll have to modify your stock struts in order to put these on your car because these are not full struts).

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http://www.7thgencivic.com/modules.p...tor&file=index

Do I need a camber kit?
You dont NEED a camber kit even with a 5" drop. however, with any type of drop(even if its .5") you should get one in order to get a correct alignment. most people will say that with a drop lower then 2", a camber kit is HIGHLY recommended. just think of it this way would you like to save $200 by not getting a camber kit but replace your $400-500 tires twice a year? just invest in a camber kit, it'll save you in the long run.

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