???Lowering Car???
07-13-2002, 08:05 PM
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???Lowering Car???
i have a 96 hatch and i want to lower it. is there any way i can lower it without paying a fortune??? give me some suggestions!!!
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07-14-2002, 05:18 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (emendgroove1)
look if you dont want to spend more than a 150 bucks to lower a car then your gunna get stuck with a 150 lowering job that you will regreat my suggestion is to bust out the cash or leave her stock
07-14-2002, 05:42 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (spidermonkey638)
How are intrax springs. I just bought another hatch and the guy wants to sell me some intrax springs for $40. How do they ride.
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07-14-2002, 11:10 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (rice_classic)
Unless you get used parts, anticipate on spending $100-$200 for springs, and another $100 or so for installation (if you don't plan on doing it yourself).
You shouldn't need to get shocks if you go with a very small drop (maybe an inch or so). Dropping your car 2 inches on stock shocks is pushing it. You'll end up with the "Bouncing car syndrome" after a while.
Most places won't charge you for installation if you get the shocks and springs done at the same time.
Keep in mind, air tools make the job MUCH easier, especially on an older car.
You shouldn't need to get shocks if you go with a very small drop (maybe an inch or so). Dropping your car 2 inches on stock shocks is pushing it. You'll end up with the "Bouncing car syndrome" after a while.
Most places won't charge you for installation if you get the shocks and springs done at the same time.
Keep in mind, air tools make the job MUCH easier, especially on an older car.
07-15-2002, 12:55 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (emendgroove1)
****, gimmie 20 bucks, ill DROP that bitch.
the ride will suck, and you'll scrape everywhere...
(hides the hacksaw behind his back so no one will notice..)
the ride will suck, and you'll scrape everywhere...
(hides the hacksaw behind his back so no one will notice..)
07-15-2002, 01:07 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (87posCRX)
my friend did his 99 ex coupe for 160 installed, sprint springs, stock shocks... well... now he has gc's and kyb agx's... do it right the first time or you will end up paying more trying to "fix" it
07-15-2002, 01:26 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (NINJASPY)
(hides the hacksaw behind his back so no one will notice..)
-Dustin
07-15-2002, 01:49 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (thumpu77)
Tools:your eg friend here, First, get a hold of a spring compressor, And if you can't, rent one from an auto parts store. Then your basic socket set.
For directions in specific, PM or email me..I Don't feel like typing all of it, but i could look for directions, got them somewhere on here...its really easy though
For directions in specific, PM or email me..I Don't feel like typing all of it, but i could look for directions, got them somewhere on here...its really easy though
07-15-2002, 03:26 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (87posCRX)
150 bones ??
and you want to lower your car ??
i dont post very much but this is just ridiculous
for a 150bux you can chop the springs or have them heated up untill they sag
and you want to lower your car ??
i dont post very much but this is just ridiculous
for a 150bux you can chop the springs or have them heated up untill they sag
07-15-2002, 03:34 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car???
We all drive hondas here, which happens to be the cheapest car to lower (the right and "wrong" ways).
My friend bought some 100 dollar coil-overs (no name) off ebay for his 98hatch and dialed them all the way down and his car rode fine.
I have cut springs on my old crx and it rode just as good if not better than stock!
The only experience i havent had with lowering a car is heating the springs, i think thats where you get the bouncing part, and if your stock shocks are busted.
BTW: my car is pretty low with nuespeed springs and stock shocks with250k miles and no bouncing here.
[Modified by blacksoul, 12:35 AM 7/16/2002]
My friend bought some 100 dollar coil-overs (no name) off ebay for his 98hatch and dialed them all the way down and his car rode fine.
I have cut springs on my old crx and it rode just as good if not better than stock!
The only experience i havent had with lowering a car is heating the springs, i think thats where you get the bouncing part, and if your stock shocks are busted.
BTW: my car is pretty low with nuespeed springs and stock shocks with250k miles and no bouncing here.
[Modified by blacksoul, 12:35 AM 7/16/2002]
07-18-2002, 10:33 PM
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We'll I spent 260 on skunk2 coilovers and 250 for tokico shocks for my crx and my ride sucks. Its stiff but bouncy
Hack the springs
Hack the springs
07-19-2002, 10:24 AM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (crexer)
I got my Neuspeed Race springs off www.groupbuycenter.com for $75 but be carefull of cons.
Did the install myself for free!!!!!!
People who spend money on installation for lowering springs make no sense to me. Do it once yourself and you'll see what I mean. Especially, with Hondas.
Why bother getting into this car racket if you don't enjoy working on them???
Don't be a poser..........learn and have fun!!!
Did the install myself for free!!!!!!
People who spend money on installation for lowering springs make no sense to me. Do it once yourself and you'll see what I mean. Especially, with Hondas.
Why bother getting into this car racket if you don't enjoy working on them???
Don't be a poser..........learn and have fun!!!
07-19-2002, 11:53 AM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (emendgroove1)
u can buy some coilovers from pep boys for 100 
or u can just save up and get something worth the money and do the install your self.
or u can just save up and get something worth the money and do the install your self.
07-19-2002, 12:01 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (emendgroove1)
well i really dont want to spend anything but if i have to i will spend nothing over 150.
i don't think your going to like the quality of your ride if you only spend $150 or less. do it right the first time. but you gotta work with what you got
07-19-2002, 12:18 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (emendgroove1)
lowered my car for 175 no taxes (and that's canadian)
eibach sportlines (used) - 100
install - 75 taxes in
had them on for over a year...no problems with shocks and no camber wear
eibach sportlines (used) - 100
install - 75 taxes in
had them on for over a year...no problems with shocks and no camber wear
07-19-2002, 01:20 PM
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Re: ???Lowering Car??? (nontec)
I would consider springs if I were in your shoes. Instead or purchasing some used stuff you could shop around and see if you can find a deal. You are looking to spend 150 dollars plus or minus a few bucks. Check out INLINEFOUR.COM for some NEW and UN-USED springs from H&R (German Quality) for about 145 dollars. Check it out yourself.
http://www.inlinefour.com/springs.html
Hope this helps.
http://www.inlinefour.com/springs.html
Hope this helps.
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