Just installed Tokico HP's, Neuspeed Sports and Ingalls Camber kits
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Just installed Tokico HP's, Neuspeed Sports and Ingalls Camber kits
I like the drop, but the rear gaps are uneven. In the rear, the driver's side is lower than the passenger side. It's not off by a huge amount, but you can easily notice it at a glance; there is no gap on the driver's side, and about a one finger gap on the passenger side (the difference is around 0.5 inch or 0.75 inch). Considering that I only did a 1.5 inch drop in the rear, I would say that this difference is significant. Any suggestions as to what I should do about it? I don't know if the cause of the difference is the struts, the springs, or some kind of error in the install. I had it all installed at Martell Racing in Manchester, NH.
Another piece of info: The Tokico HP's themselves must cause a drop, because the total drop I got from all these parts is no less than two inches. The Neuspeeds are 1.75 front, 1.5 rear. I'm not complaining; it looks great. However, Tokico says that you should not do more than a 1.75 inch drop with HP's. So, do I have a problem because the total difference from stock to my current drop is 2+ inches?
Another piece of info: The Tokico HP's themselves must cause a drop, because the total drop I got from all these parts is no less than two inches. The Neuspeeds are 1.75 front, 1.5 rear. I'm not complaining; it looks great. However, Tokico says that you should not do more than a 1.75 inch drop with HP's. So, do I have a problem because the total difference from stock to my current drop is 2+ inches?
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Well I don't know if Tokico rears are the same way, but Konis have adjustable rear perches to account for the variations in location of the lower spring seat that honda threw in by model year. If Tokicos have that and they're set to 2 different heights, that'll explain the difference in height.
Also make sure the rear springs are indexed properly and the coil is on the bottom perch with the end of the winding against the stopper. The lower perch is NOT flat, make sure the spring follows the perch all the way around.
Also make sure the rear springs are indexed properly and the coil is on the bottom perch with the end of the winding against the stopper. The lower perch is NOT flat, make sure the spring follows the perch all the way around.
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Rep Power: 301 I have the same (problem?)
except i have H&R springs.
it has been 2 weeks since i installed them, it still seems like driver side (front/rear) is a little (not much..like about a finger gap) lower than the passenger side.
I guess they're still settling...i dunno
except i have H&R springs.
it has been 2 weeks since i installed them, it still seems like driver side (front/rear) is a little (not much..like about a finger gap) lower than the passenger side.
I guess they're still settling...i dunno
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Rep Power: 310 Leaning to the left is normal for our cars.. here's a TSB that explains why:
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/lo...on=jump&id=110
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Rep Power: 0 Man I have to say I'm a little uneasy about the fact that the drop is so low that there is no gap in the rear. Can anyone explain how a Neuspeed Sport drop on a 2005 Civic would leave my car this low? Maybe they gave me Race springs by accident (the box definitely said "sport" though...). I can post pictures, but it's pretty simple. The top of the tire is level with the wheel well. No gap, no tuck, just level. The ride is good, but I hope my HP's don't get blown out fast because the drop is too much.
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Rep Power: 0 I have a 1.75" drop, and my left side is just tucking, my passenger side is not. It is normal. My car is over 2" lower than stock and Im on tokicos as well. The springs are a 1.75" drop, which makes the warranty on the Tokicos valid.
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Originally Posted by chrisleecool
I thought SPORTS = RED RACE = YELLOW
Probably, I've never seen them before. I was just throwing out colors
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the 2" estimation is inaccurate.. tokico is saying lowering springs cant be over 1.7.. they wouldnt account for if their hardware makes the car slightly lower.. i never saw anything that said tokicos lower more than the spring does 
i have no idea about 1.75.. but 1.75 vs 1.7 doesnt sound that bad.. its over but its only 5/100 of an inch
i have no idea about 1.75.. but 1.75 vs 1.7 doesnt sound that bad.. its over but its only 5/100 of an inch
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Originally Posted by shmik1
the 2" estimation is inaccurate..
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Rep Power: 0 Tokicos say 1.75" drop, which is exactly what my springs are at as well. The warrantyy is fine, if y our too low and they blow, you have a lifetime warranty. My car settled a little over 2", probably a little lower than yours, not by much. Dont worry about it. Your fine. Just enjoy, I have had these on for like 7 months probably, and they ride awesome. Some cracking with the Goldlines, but still rides great.
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