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Hello world! I have a completely stock 2001 Honda Civic EX 5-Speed with about 57,000 miles on it. I’m interested in dressing up my ride strictly for looks. This is a daily driver, and I still want to have a comfortable ride without feeling like I’m in one of those BOUNCE CASTLES. What I need help on is a parts list maybe not necessarily name and model, but at what type of parts. Right now I’m thinking the following:

Fully adjustable coil over spring set
Camber kit
Front and Rear Sway bars

Do I still need to buy anymore parts? I was thinking at first of 18X7.5 rims with 215 40’s tires, but I don’t want to have any rubbing while turning or tire scrapping against the fender. I know Black Bullet has 19” without any problem but after rims and tires at that size are a little out of my range. Would the wheel wells be filled out with the set up listed above? Should I go with a smaller rim? Any suggestions you have would be appreciated especially if you have already gone through what I’m about to do. Any pics you have of your set up would be cool. Know good shop in 408 Area code? Thanks for your help Guys, and girls if you read this.


Isaiah1975

 
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Adjustable coilovers would be your best option. I don't see any need for front and rear sway bars if you are only going for looks. If you plan on driving hard then get them, but if you are making a show car then save your money for something else. If you want sway bars then the progress ones will work fine.
i don't know how much you can spend but Tein SS seems to be the coilovers of choice although you have B&G and JIC RSX ones. 18's will be tight but you can do it. SPC camber kit is the camber kit many people recommend.
You might be interested in front and rear strut bars. They are visable from the engine bay and trunk.

 
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Sorry I didnt mean Show is in car shows, i mean just as in looking good while driving. I do tend to drive fast when my girlfriend is not with me. The is just a daily driver. Thanks for the info on the Tein SS. what do you think about a Camber kit? Thanks.

 
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I always suggest camber kits for any drop lower than 1.25" just to save your tires. You don't really need a front camber kit but for only $20 you might as well get one to adjust the toe and get a proper alignment. They are a good investment if you plan on changing the height often.
The sway bars are a good addition. Along with that you might want front and rear strut bars. that should keep you pretty stiff. If you want to go stiffer get the Tein Flex for the Si. It will require modifications but they will have a stiffer spring rate than the SS. Also you can get a bunch of other stuff like the neuspeed X brace, poly bushings, etc. I don't know how far you want to go with your suspension.