Will the drop height increase with new shocks?
08-25-2004, 08:50 AM
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Will the drop height increase with new shocks?
I have got Eibach Pro Kit on stock Honda shocks for my 95 Civic. The current drops are 1.4" front and 1.2" rear. I want to replace the stock shocks with Tokico Illumina adjustable shocks. Will the drop heights change with these new shocks? I like the drop heights of the Pro Kit and want to keep it that way.
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08-25-2004, 11:30 AM
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Re: Will the drop height increase with new shocks? (ms1motorsports)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ms1motorsports »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Drop hieght will not change 1 bit. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed, ride height is not determined by the shock, its all in the spring or coilover.
Get the new shocks, they are good ones and your ride height will not be compromised.
Agreed, ride height is not determined by the shock, its all in the spring or coilover.
Get the new shocks, they are good ones and your ride height will not be compromised.
08-25-2004, 11:45 AM
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Re: Will the drop height increase with new shocks? (1999silverhatch)
Thanks guys for the quick replies. Love this forum! Do you guys recommend buying the shocks from an internet retailer or go to a local shop? I am considering changing them myself to save a few bucks here and there. Besides, I enjoy working on my car. It's a lot of fun!
Any recommendation for an e-tailer or a pro shop in the Bay Area/Sacramento?
Any recommendation for an e-tailer or a pro shop in the Bay Area/Sacramento?
08-25-2004, 11:53 AM
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Re: Will the drop height increase with new shocks? (Drakko)
Forgot to ask...
Am I going to need camber correction kit with the new shocks? My tires are wearing evenly with the stock Honda shocks right now. If the drop heights don't change, I guess I might not need camber correction kit (thinking Eibach here).
Am I going to need camber correction kit with the new shocks? My tires are wearing evenly with the stock Honda shocks right now. If the drop heights don't change, I guess I might not need camber correction kit (thinking Eibach here).
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Re: Will the drop height increase with new shocks? (Drakko)
I find that you can get better prices off the net than at actual stores.
You save a little money and get the non-adjustable shocks, as I dont see a reason to get adjustable unless you plan on going autocrossing or something. Plus, from what I hear, even tho you adjust the damping on the Tokico's, you can barley tell the difference.
As for the camber kit, wait a little longer, and check your tire wear often. Every car varies, even tho there dropped the same height. If your tires wear out real fast, then I would suggest getting a camber kit, as that money rite there will save you money down the road from keep having to buy tires. I had ground control before on my integra, which was stupid low, and inside of my tires would competley wear out after about 8k miles or so.
You save a little money and get the non-adjustable shocks, as I dont see a reason to get adjustable unless you plan on going autocrossing or something. Plus, from what I hear, even tho you adjust the damping on the Tokico's, you can barley tell the difference.
As for the camber kit, wait a little longer, and check your tire wear often. Every car varies, even tho there dropped the same height. If your tires wear out real fast, then I would suggest getting a camber kit, as that money rite there will save you money down the road from keep having to buy tires. I had ground control before on my integra, which was stupid low, and inside of my tires would competley wear out after about 8k miles or so.
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