what would you do
06-03-2008, 05:37 AM
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i know i can get lowering springs in the UK for 100 pounds.....might be cheaper for you but thats about $200.....but you should be able to get them? I know im going to get a coil over set.....i know you can get springs cut but i dont think it will be the best idea.....
06-03-2008, 05:39 AM
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Re: what would you do (4doorek96)
if u wanna lower it right... save your money. i payed about 500 total for Koni adjustable suspension springs with coilovers, and i've never had anything negative to say about them
you mite be able to find second hand offbrand aftermarket shocks for mad cheap on ebay, but then u can only blame yurself if u hit a pothole and bust a shock. suspension is something u want to do right.
you mite be able to find second hand offbrand aftermarket shocks for mad cheap on ebay, but then u can only blame yurself if u hit a pothole and bust a shock. suspension is something u want to do right.
06-03-2008, 06:29 AM
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Re: (Hanmin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hanmin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cut your springs if your broke...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Never cut springs. I hope you were joking. Very dangerous, not to mention the car will be sloppy as [freak].
Check out eBay for some used Eibachs, Tiens, Dropzone, Skunk2; anything engineered to lower the car. $100 isn't much money. Save up $200 and you could buy new parts.
Never cut springs. I hope you were joking. Very dangerous, not to mention the car will be sloppy as [freak]. Check out eBay for some used Eibachs, Tiens, Dropzone, Skunk2; anything engineered to lower the car. $100 isn't much money. Save up $200 and you could buy new parts.
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06-03-2008, 10:13 AM
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Re: what would you do (civics4lyfe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4doorek96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks alot i will def get more money, so you are saying save up a little more buy shocks and then lowering springs and not coilovers? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Go with what civics4lyfe said. Coilovers. If you get a really great brand like he did you will not regret it. I went with Tokico blue shocks and Skunk 2 coilovers. I was happy with those as well
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civics4lyfe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if u wanna lower it right... save your money. i payed about 500 total for Koni adjustable suspension springs with coilovers, and i've never had anything negative to say about them
you mite be able to find second hand offbrand aftermarket shocks for mad cheap on ebay, but then u can only blame yurself if u hit a pothole and bust a shock. suspension is something u want to do right.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Go with what civics4lyfe said. Coilovers. If you get a really great brand like he did you will not regret it. I went with Tokico blue shocks and Skunk 2 coilovers. I was happy with those as well
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civics4lyfe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if u wanna lower it right... save your money. i payed about 500 total for Koni adjustable suspension springs with coilovers, and i've never had anything negative to say about them
you mite be able to find second hand offbrand aftermarket shocks for mad cheap on ebay, but then u can only blame yurself if u hit a pothole and bust a shock. suspension is something u want to do right.</TD></TR></TABLE>
06-03-2008, 10:17 AM
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Re: (Hanmin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hanmin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cut your springs if your broke...</TD></TR></TABLE>
worst, most dangerous suggestion ever.
You gotta pay to play. So don't fool around with the 2nd most important component of a safely running vehicle (second only to TIRES)
worst, most dangerous suggestion ever.
You gotta pay to play. So don't fool around with the 2nd most important component of a safely running vehicle (second only to TIRES)
06-03-2008, 10:32 AM
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Re: (Hanmin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hanmin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how is cutting your springs dangerous, the car will ride sloppy, but he wanted to lower his car on a budget.... thats the cheapest route.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm not even going to dignify that with a response. Think common sense.
I'm not even going to dignify that with a response. Think common sense.
06-03-2008, 10:34 AM
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Re: (4doorek96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4doorek96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks alot i will def get more money, so you are saying save up a little more buy shocks and then lowering springs and not coilovers? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah man, you will be cool with your stock shocks for a while if you buy some 1-1.5 inch lowering springs. mild lowering is best for budgets. Then when you get some more cash, install new shocks of your choice. Thats what I did back in the day.
Yeah man, you will be cool with your stock shocks for a while if you buy some 1-1.5 inch lowering springs. mild lowering is best for budgets. Then when you get some more cash, install new shocks of your choice. Thats what I did back in the day.
06-03-2008, 12:07 PM
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awesome now that i am doing springs im aware of all the off brands on ebay and how they are hit or miss, does anyone know of an good springs that are more than likely a good bet
06-03-2008, 12:23 PM
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Re: (4doorek96)
These will do for a budget http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...9wt_0
Ideally these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...9wt_0
Ideally these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...9wt_0
06-03-2008, 12:27 PM
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As posted, save and get a decent set up. You'll spend the 100, and it will be a waste . You'll realize they suck and want to not bounce all over the place. Do it right the first time.
06-03-2008, 12:57 PM
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Re: (4doorek96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4doorek96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks that was alot of work you dint have to do ill get the eibach springs friday hope they are low enough though but at anyrate thanks alot 
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In my opinion they look 'classy'. Makes your car have an aggressive stance, not look slammed. Handling is improved greatly, AND they are high quality.
</TD></TR></TABLE>In my opinion they look 'classy'. Makes your car have an aggressive stance, not look slammed. Handling is improved greatly, AND they are high quality.
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