Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX.
06-02-2006, 03:15 AM
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Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX.
In the included pamphlet the springs came with, it said for an extra .5" of lowering, cut the bumpstop 1.0", but I'm just curious how will this affect me?
In the long run will my **** bottom out, or any other negative effects?
I mean, I'd love to drop my coupe 3.0" and 2.75", that'll be a MEAN look.
Let me know what I should do
In the long run will my **** bottom out, or any other negative effects?
I mean, I'd love to drop my coupe 3.0" and 2.75", that'll be a MEAN look.
Let me know what I should do
06-02-2006, 03:31 AM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (br0nx finest)
cut them. if you ask in the suspension forum, everyone will tell you to. some people even say they had better ride quality after they cut them.
06-02-2006, 10:47 AM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (br0nx finest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by br0nx finest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gabe are you running that setup? If so I'd like to see more pics!</TD></TR></TABLE>
No...I'm on Skunk2 coilover sleeves and KYB AGX shocks. My bumpstops have been cut down an inch. Same setup as when I had my Sprint drop springs though.
No...I'm on Skunk2 coilover sleeves and KYB AGX shocks. My bumpstops have been cut down an inch. Same setup as when I had my Sprint drop springs though.
06-02-2006, 01:54 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (gabebauman)
See thats my worries, with all my favorite ej8's on coilovers, I'm worried that my car might not be low enough with these H&R race 
06-02-2006, 03:19 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (br0nx finest)
As I can recall those springs will give a nice drop.
I believe those are 2.5 rear and 2 3/4 in the front.
My friend had them on his EM1.
Plenty of a drop, I should say alot more then you would want driving down the cross bronx haha
I believe those are 2.5 rear and 2 3/4 in the front.
My friend had them on his EM1.
Plenty of a drop, I should say alot more then you would want driving down the cross bronx haha
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (br0nx finest)
is the bumpstop the foam peice that slide up and down on the shock
06-02-2006, 05:54 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (jdmboi86)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmboi86 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is the bumpstop the foam peice that slide up and down on the shock</TD></TR></TABLE> yea. how does that affect the height. i can see it affecting the travel but not the height.
06-03-2006, 12:05 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (Slamaccord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slamaccord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As I can recall those springs will give a nice drop.
I believe those are 2.5 rear and 2 3/4 in the front.
My friend had them on his EM1.
Plenty of a drop, I should say alot more then you would want driving down the cross bronx haha
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Hahaha that sounds good now. I don't really drive on the Cross Bx, and I'd say I have some decent pothole dodging skills.
I live by this: 'If sparks don't fly, your ride's too high'
I believe those are 2.5 rear and 2 3/4 in the front.
My friend had them on his EM1.
Plenty of a drop, I should say alot more then you would want driving down the cross bronx haha
</TD></TR></TABLE>Hahaha
that sounds good now. I don't really drive on the Cross Bx, and I'd say I have some decent pothole dodging skills.I live by this: 'If sparks don't fly, your ride's too high'
06-03-2006, 12:06 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (MassScene)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MassScene »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> yea. how does that affect the height. i can see it affecting the travel but not the height.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm not sure either, but its an official document that came in the box w/ my H&R springs. I can take a picture of it if necessary
I'm not sure either, but its an official document that came in the box w/ my H&R springs. I can take a picture of it if necessary
06-03-2006, 02:28 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (br0nx finest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by br0nx finest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'm not sure either, but its an official document that came in the box w/ my H&R springs. I can take a picture of it if necessary </TD></TR></TABLE> no need. i just received my h&r's. sure enough it does say that. 
I'm not sure either, but its an official document that came in the box w/ my H&R springs. I can take a picture of it if necessary
</TD></TR></TABLE> no need. i just received my h&r's. sure enough it does say that.
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (br0nx finest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MassScene »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> yea. how does that affect the height. i can see it affecting the travel but not the height.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh ok imma cut mine then cause mine is craped on the bottom
oh ok imma cut mine then cause mine is craped on the bottom
06-03-2006, 08:07 PM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (MassScene)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MassScene »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> yea. how does that affect the height. i can see it affecting the travel but not the height.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you're low enough, the spring will compress and the top hat will rest on top of the bump stop, keeping the suspension from fully setting in place. Cut the bumpstop and use 1" of the bottom piece so that the top hat will not be resting on top of it unless you are super low then you can't do anything about it unless you get extended top hats, shortened shocks, or a full coilover that can shorten the shocks.
If you're low enough, the spring will compress and the top hat will rest on top of the bump stop, keeping the suspension from fully setting in place. Cut the bumpstop and use 1" of the bottom piece so that the top hat will not be resting on top of it unless you are super low then you can't do anything about it unless you get extended top hats, shortened shocks, or a full coilover that can shorten the shocks.
06-04-2006, 07:27 AM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (EK k kay)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EK k kay »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you're low enough, the spring will compress and the top hat will rest on top of the bump stop, keeping the suspension from fully setting in place. Cut the bumpstop and use 1" of the bottom piece so that the top hat will not be resting on top of it unless you are super low then you can't do anything about it unless you get extended top hats, shortened shocks, or a full coilover that can shorten the shocks.</TD></TR></TABLE> NO ****. What I am saying is who wants to ride on their bump stops???? thats gonna ride like ****!
If you're low enough, the spring will compress and the top hat will rest on top of the bump stop, keeping the suspension from fully setting in place. Cut the bumpstop and use 1" of the bottom piece so that the top hat will not be resting on top of it unless you are super low then you can't do anything about it unless you get extended top hats, shortened shocks, or a full coilover that can shorten the shocks.</TD></TR></TABLE> NO ****. What I am saying is who wants to ride on their bump stops???? thats gonna ride like ****!
06-04-2006, 09:10 AM
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Re: Cutting bumpstops on a '96 Civic EX, w/ H&R race / KYB AGX. (MassScene)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MassScene »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> NO ****. What I am saying is who wants to ride on their bump stops???? thats gonna ride like ****! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Obviously it will affect the height if the spring isn't settled in. Like he said it will sit on the stop.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Obviously it will affect the height if the spring isn't settled in. Like he said it will sit on the stop.
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