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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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As the title says (does this belong in the apperance section...if soo...sorry).


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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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Clean Civic
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Alot.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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2.5F 2.25R That'd set the car just right. It'd give it a very aggressive stance.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1slow4door &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">2.5F 2.25R That'd set the car just right. It'd give it a very aggressive stance.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Doesn't seem enough.

You might need to go with some Coilovers. You have a 4" gap at least.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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What brand coilovers would you recommend?
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MyKeerInYourEar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What brand coilovers would you recommend?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ground Controls
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Gound Conrol with Koni Yellow.

Or

Omni Power Full Coilovers.

Both should run COMPLETE for about $600-$700.

Then, you need to worry about camber with that much of a drop. With a camber kit, about $800-$900 in total for everything running and up to spec.

Then again, this is for NEW parts. You might be able to find used pieces here on H-T and save some $$.

The only springs that can give you a good amount of drop, that I've seen, are the H&R Race Springs. What I'm going for.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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Damnnn.....im a teen and im broke....would it be a bad idea to buy cheapo coilovers from ebay? I really dont care about handeling..but I do care about the ride.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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yup bad idea at minimum buy h&r springs on stock shocks the coilover rates would kill the stock shocks too quickly and make ur ride bzounce. in a few years you would buy shock aslo 100 to 200 for spring 300-500 or so for shocks. so i dunno plan accordingly buy spring shock together or save money and get a better full coilover system like omnimans or ground controls on koni yellows. i have messed up before whatever you buy performance wise make sure you reserach know wut your getting see if theres any problem plan it out dont fawk urself over and buy apc or dropzone coilovers.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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u can buy just gc coulivers for now but plan on buying some shocks within a yr. did ur parents by your car? are u still in hs?
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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sweet looking ride man. I am riding on Tein S. Tech springs with illumina struts. Its only like a 1.75 drop, but it rides really good. I much prefer the "almost-stock-but-lowered" look. I think slammed civics look kinda silly, unless you have 10" wide tires poking out the front.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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that car needs at least a 4" drop.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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2-2.5 would be a nice respectable drop.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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omni powers
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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lol... tuck those bitches...
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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I have a 4" drop and if i put on 17's i tuck and rub allover the place. 15's sit just right
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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In my ricer days (no Alcheezas, just short-cut a lot of ****), I installed Eibach Sportlines (2.5" drop) on my DC5 on stock struts. They are BARELY showing signs of wear and a little bounce...3.5 years later. If you're lucky, they might last. But, do it right the 1st time. I'm going KYB AGX and H&R Race soon. No more stockies.
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