hello guys wells first at all im new on everything i just know the basics

oil change spark plugs etc.......


im here because i saw several civics with low stance"
and to be honest looks really sexy

once and while i ask about it to my friends and they said "forget it" you will destroy your suspension , ball joints control arms and tires.......... so all the time just skip that.

1 coilovers its a good option but expensive
2 just springs?...............
3 cut springs.........BIG NO NO
4
please all info and parts steps i need to fallow.... will be appreciate

 

I'm a newbie myself and I lowered my civic myself.

2000 civic SiR (si for states folks) useD yellow koni coilovers with Camber kit to readjust the camber once the car was lowered total cost parts included was around grand and was done in about an hour, fast and simple. Ride was smooth for a lowered car which is the reason why I did it properly and spent the money.

If you cut your springs or use shorter springs your car may have a very bumpy and rigid ride, so the best option would be coilovers, check out your options, some are expensive but very worth the price if you care about the ride.

I've heard you needed to get a wheel alignment after you lower your vehicle but I got mine checked out and didn't require it.

 

If the "stanced" look is what you want then you will need some sort of coilover kit because lowering springs just will not drop your car that low (at least any good quality springs won't). Definitely do not cut any springs ever. I've never heard that ball joints would wear out quicker but tires would be dependent on toe/camber settings.

You seem to know a bit about suspension already so all you have to do is find one with the adjustable features you want.

 

You can't go wrong with Koni yellows and ground controls.

 

Yeah if you're looking for the "hella low" "stanced" look, get coils. I'm dropped 4in with a couple of threads left to go even lower. No lowering spring will offer that. Plus I love being able to adjust my suspension, but that's just me.

 

You're changing your suspension geometry so the balljoint will wear in a different way than it would at stock height. It would accelerate wear though. Especially because of the stiffer rebound rate.

OP should also consider that he will go thru CV joints a lot quicker too (source: Personal experience)

 

Do it right the first time. Buy these:

 

Why do we even bother having an FAQ sticky?

https://honda-tech.com/honda-civic-d...tions-1998336/

https://honda-tech.com/suspension-br...ility-2967499/

Spare us the excuses, OP.

 

Ok so im ready to. Lower my car just a bit. Im Goin to lower springs for the moment. Till my original shocks struts blown. Any sugestión. eBay has for $50 OR less..... Anything élse y need to know...... I Hear alot about camber kit those shine things...i need it and someone can explain me how install

Like i said this will be temporary.

Thank you guys

 

Holy ****. Why do we even bother?

 

It's even more amazing that the concept of "you get what you pay for" is completely and totally lost on people.

 

Y'all were being trolled from the begining of this thread.

 

No don't lower it just get some deep dish (bbs reps, or the new deep dish rota slips) to be exact and keep it at stock height. Now you're rolling mexi-flush, this is the new trend my friend. If you want to even make it worse ONLY lower the back.

 

Well guys im not a car Guy so thats why in here asking for help. Other wise i wont be here

 

Please see these links already provided to you.

Failure to do so insults the members here and all previous members that put time and effort into those links provided to you.

 

Cut your springs to lower you ride until your struts blow.

 

 

 

if stance is your thing, please have a vasectomy. there are enough low iq half mongoloids running around as it is.

 

New sig. Well said eghatch.

 

glad i could help

 

OP, don't buy something as a temp solution. No point as you will be rebuying the same parts again and doing the installation again in the (near) future. Buy coilovers, get an alignment. Call it a day for now. If a local shop offers lifetime alignments, that might be a decent idea, too. Replace other items as they go bad. Keep stock pieces to pout back on the car if ever needed. All these guys are pointing you into this direction.

Will it be expensive? that depends on your definition of expensive. To do it properly, I would suggest having at least ~1k. You could find coilivers a lot cheaper than $800, but again... you get what you pay for. There are some good brand names out there that sell complete coilover systems you can put on or, you could go with a nice set up like koni/ground controls.

If you have a 92-00 Civic (assuming yes), you want to be ready to deal with seized rear LCA bolts (assuming they have never been touched before). This is common, and a huge PITA to deal with. You might be better off with buying new bolts from honda, and buying new rear LCAs to limit downtime.

This was my attempt at helping OP. That's all I'll say for now.

 

and you why wonder I have almost completely given up on the tech forums.... I've told you a few times, James.

 

Coilovers lol

 

I want the "cheapest most effective solution that requires little to no money at all"