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Old Oct 26, 2007
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Question help on puttin suspension on 18"

Hey guys!!! i was worried about putting suspension springs/struts on my 02 lx cupe because i have 215/40/18 and i was wandering if anybody knows or have lowered their car with 18' on... how low can you go???? does the wheel touch somewhere when turn??? is it recommendable to do it???? what brand is the unexpensive best for the whole set??? THANK YOU VERY MUCH anything helps!!!
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

yes you can lower it. i think most people are very happy with tein s.techs and tokico blues. they are reasonably priced. i currently have ksport coilovers with the same size rim and tire with a 2'' drop with no rubbing. the rear barely doesnt rub, but they dont rub. there is no rubbing during u-turns either.
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

i put 18's on my 2000 ex and after 2 weeks they were rubbing in the back when i went up the driveway. and also in the front when i turned too much. i went with 17's after that.
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

same here....

18" on 40 series
Eibach Prokit 1" lowering coils

Make the the offset is correct so the outter tires doesnt bash the fenders.
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

I'm sorry but this sentence made me laugh

what brand is the unexpensive best for the whole set???
You will be fine with an ordinary drop anywhere from 1-2" ... I recommend a damper and spring combination for the cheapest setup.
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

Look on Ebay for CHEAP deal lawls
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

mmmmmm... that sentence IS funny... sorry i was in a hurry and i couldnt think of how to say it!! hehe! THANKS for everybody's time by da way!!!

but one thing i wonder... if im gonna drop it 1.2' or so... i cant get springs, i'll have to get coilovers. ive never seen 1.2 drop springs all of them go for at least 1.4!!
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

springs, coils, coilovers.....all the same.
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

uhmmm no they're not..

who can tell me the word that doesn't belong?

springs, coils, coilovers
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

Coils!!!
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

Just for da record.... Coils and coilovers ARE the same, but coilovers and springs are not... Coils are adjustable springs are not chieffff!!!
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

^^^ yahhhh dooooooooood .... have some rep, to lose some of that noobness!
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

if u like 18" so much .. get a fender roll..
http://www.rollyourfender.com/
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

hmmm...ok...so when you see an Ad for a new car that states
Coil-over, full indendant wishbone suspension does this mean they come with
fully Adj. suspension? No they dont~
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

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same here....

18" on 40 series
Eibach Prokit 1" lowering coils

Make the the offset is correct so the outter tires doesnt bash the fenders.

thats the exact same setup i have. Eibach springs FTW!
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

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^^^ yahhhh dooooooooood .... have some rep, to lose some of that noobness!

wut u mean?
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

hey i own a 05 civic and currently have 18's on .. 225/40/18 tyre size .. just wondering if i'm gonna be able to use springs not coils to lower mine and if its gonna rub against anything. . any suggestions will be appreciated.. thanks. .
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Re: help on puttin suspension on 18"

I am running 18's with 215/40/18
I am dropped on neuspeed sports with tokico's and spc camber no rubbing issues at all...... I also have neuspeed front strut, rsx 19mm rear sway, and rear lower carbing bar

love it!
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