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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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should i go 1.75"F /1.5"B or 2.25" F/2.0"B on a 96 civic ex coupe i will be getting some 16"gt3 soon

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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It all depends on your preference, what your plans are for the car, what your local roads are like, or other possible obstacles you may have to deal with on a lowered car, etc. etc.

No one here can tell you what's best for you.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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I vote 1.75"F /1.5"B.

Typically, the lower you go, the rougher the ride.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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well the roads are ok free ways suck thow performance is stock for now i will be building a b20 so i want to be able to feel the power and handle great . shocks im going kyb adj. and neuspeed spring will i be able to get what i want
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by assassinACE12 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well the roads are ok free ways suck thow performance is stock for now i will be building a b20 so i want to be able to feel the power and handle great . shocks im going kyb adj. and neuspeed spring will i be able to get what i want</TD></TR></TABLE>
With incredibly vague goals like that, you'd be satisfied with anything.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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i have kyb agx w/ H&R springs, lowered about 2.00" all around, w/ 16inches rims, no rubbing issues.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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oh, my car is 97 civic coupe
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by assassinACE12 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">should i go 1.75"F /1.5"B or 2.25" F/2.0"B on a 96 civic ex coupe i will be getting some 16"gt3 soon

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i put a set of 16inch slips with 205/40 tires on my ej8 and i was rubbing like crazy. I was dropped roughly 2.0-2.5inchs all around. I didn't like the way the car responded at all with those size rims on. My y8 is slow enough as it is haha...
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Looks like you are debating on the H&R Sports or Race. The Sports are not as harsh and do not drop as low as the Race.
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