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i have a question guys, i searched but i cant find EXACTLy what im looking for. Ok im pretty upset cause i just ordered and received my 18's with 215/35 tires. I also just spent the rest of my money on a body kit. So i dont have really any money left. I was wondering if my car is going to look like a off road vehical at stock ride height. And also if it is, would GOLDLINE LOWERING SPRINGS FOR 2001-2003 CIVIC 2DR (1.75 F/R) Be a ok choice to lower my car? i was told by a few shops in my area to get 18's with 215/35's because then i wont need to drop my car. Im not sure what they were thinking, but i think my car is going to look like a truck, and i really dont want that.

So any info would be great, I really dont wanna lower my car, but i dont wanna look like a truck, i dont mind wheel gap, i just dont want TONS. Thanks guys, sorry for being a pain.

-John

 
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i had 215/40/18's with about a 1 1/2 to 2 finger gap so it's better than no drop at all! Goldlines would be fine though man.

 
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If all you want to do is drop the car, pretty much anything will accomplish that. However, if you care about your shocks/struts, ride quality, etc. you can get those if you really want them, but I'd get a set of Konis to go with 'em. If you don't, you MAY lose your ride quality COMPLETLY, i.e. blown strut, etc. If you can deal with it for a while, save up and get some B&G's, TEIN Basic's, or something of that nature.

Just my $0.02

Boilermaker, Zzyzx, robclark, etc. could prolly help you out more than I

I personally, don't care about ride quality and life of the stock struts, I have Neuspeed Race Springs (2.5" drop front, 2.0" drop rear) but I'm using them to get me through some auto X races...IMO ANYTHING is better than stock, lol. And I plan to get TEIN SS's come this winter, so yeah, take it for what it's worth...FREE advice. lol

 
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thanks for the reply's. Is my ride quality going to be that bad? cause if it is ill just save for coilovers but thats gonna be along time away =../ Thanks again

-John

 
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^^yes, the ride quality will be worse than stock, but if you don't drop it too low, you'll be fine. Don't forget about the camber kit, even with a small drop.

 
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thanks alot guys, i love how everyone is always so helpful =D

 
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Ride quality is all relative...I installed my Neuspeed Race Springs today and I don't think it's all that bad, it's not that much different from stock. Granted it's not as smooth, but it's not bouncy either. I'd say it's firm, and I can feel the road MUCH better. BTW, I have stock struts, so I wouldn't worry about "Ride quality" unless you like your car to ride like a Caddy!! lol

Yes ... DON'T FORGET THE CAMBER KIT(s) Especially the rear, the front is not necessary, but the rear IS!!