Suspension of the 03-05 hybrids?

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Jan 2, 2007 | 08:34 AM

efficiencyJunkie

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Suspension of the 03-05 hybrids?

Hey guys, random question -

Do you guys know if the supension on the hybrid is similar, or the same as the standard civics?

I dont want to buy one and slam it, but probably just change the shocks and buy some Koni yellows.

Anyone familar with them at all?

thanks!

Jan 2, 2007 | 09:21 AM

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The layout is the same... but the rear springs are going to be rated to hold up the batteries as well. Using standard sedan springs is going to give it a saggy ***, but using only koni yellows should be fine.

Jan 2, 2007 | 10:09 AM

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Re: (Boilermaker1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boilermaker1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The layout is the same... but the rear springs are going to be rated to hold up the batteries as well. Using standard sedan springs is going to give it a saggy ***, but using only koni yellows should be fine.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good point man.

I dont feel like experimenting with spring rates to compensate for the extra 100 pounds in the back - if I went with a coilover setup anyways. (no matter how much i want to......haha)

Modified by carbnjunkie at 11:30 AM 1/2/2007