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Old 12-09-2003, 08:03 PM
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Default So I got a civic yesterday.

I just picked up a 96 dx hatch for 3,600 with 52k miles on it. I like it so far but I need to lower it badly what are some decent springs that arent really $$$ I am kinda low on the cash flow lol. Oh yea it was the one I said I was going to lowball on.
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Sweet deal, what color did you get? Cheapest you can get are R1's for about $125.
Old 12-09-2003, 08:24 PM
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that was kinda how I got my civic. A friend was like, hey Im selling my civic, so I bought it. Absolutely no planning involved.
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Default Re: So I got a civic yesterday. (Sc2_Dan)

Save until you can afford a good set-up.

Suspension is not something you wnat to go cheap with. Been there done that! You'll just end of wasting money......
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Thanks for the advice I just kinda stumbled on it lowballed and got it. The dealer kept complaining about how they are only getting around 20 dollars out of the deal (yea right) and kept trying to sell me a ford focus . I am just gonna lower it on springs then buy shocks later on so who makes these r1s you speak of?
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Default Re: So I got a civic yesterday. (Hybrid93Hatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Save until you can afford a good set-up.

Suspension is not something you wnat to go cheap with. Been there done that! You'll just end of wasting money......</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep!!
unless you want some cheap springs/coilovers off ebay!! Not reccomend though!!
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that is a pretty sweet deal
get some pics up if you can
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Ok ok I will just cut my springs until I can afford a good setup (j/k).
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Default Re: So I got a civic yesterday. (Sc2_Dan)

ah nice buy man. congrats!
Old 12-09-2003, 08:42 PM
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congrats on the car bud... just remember NO RICE!
be a high quality tuner and keep in mind that you get what you pay for!
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Default Re: So I got a civic yesterday. (Sc2_Dan)

skunkworks makes a great adjustable coilover and camber kit, just clamp the springs till you can get some decent ones
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Congratulations! cheers!
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Damnit I already ordered euros and misc neons to. Nah its gonna get a turbo setup probably since the mileage is low. Then when it blows a swap and moving of turbo setup to this car. Some si wheels probably and 99 tails for appearence.
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Default Re: So I got a civic yesterday. (ShiftStain)

nice purchase, definently save for a qualitly suspension setup youll probably regret going cheap
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Default Re: So I got a civic yesterday. (Rand0mB18c)

eibach sportline 1.8" is a nice drop for a hatch(what i have on mine)! but you will have rubbing when you swing a U, normal for a hatch.. you can go H&R Or Sprint Springs... w/ no rubbing you will only be able to put like 1" or 1.5"

good luck

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i 'd say go with tein springs.. inexpensive spring with good quality.
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congrats , nice find, always good to go as low as possible....you wouldnt wanna end up with a ford focus ha....as far as cheap springs, keep an eye out on the internet...you'll find something
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i have h&r springs fs pm me if interested
80.00
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i hate to say it, but check ebay, i was able to get a set of neuspeed sports for $124 plus shipping.
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yeah, go with the H&R sports or Tein springs and lucky bastard with the finding of the great car.
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Default Re: (distortedfuture)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by distortedfuture &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, go with the H&R sports or Tein springs and lucky bastard with the finding of the great car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, no kidding. 52K for 3,600... That's what I paid for my 92 CX with 75,000...
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Congrats man on the buy
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