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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Default I need advice on spring/strut selection?

I have an '07 EX sedan and I hate the way it handles.

I would like to upgrade the suspension but my goal is not to lower it. This is strictly a daily driver. I know Honda makes HFP but I was wondering if someone else had a better package. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Default Re: I need advice on spring/strut selection? (FA_King)

Honestly HFP sounds like your best bet. You'll get a stiffer ride, more in control and you won't lower much. You could also get the SI suspension, which would be hella cheap (under $200) and it won't drop you. I think it might even raise you a tiny, tiny bit.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Default Re: I need advice on spring/strut selection? (elohel)

elohel is right.

HFP is the best for your application, and you can buy an EX sedan specific package

be sure to buy the correct kit for your application (auto or MT, si or ex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by colleghillshonda.com &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
A/T# 08W60-SNA-100A
M/T# 08W60-SNA-100B
Application: 06-08 Civic 4dr LX & EX ONLY</TD></TR></TABLE>

^^one of those should be correct.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Default Re: I need advice on spring/strut selection? (IT GUY)

I test drove a SI and It certainly handled better than my ex. However, I would still like an upgrade from that. I'm not against the HFP kit, I just wonder if any other options have hit the market that would be comprable in price or performance to the HFP. Also, I already have a Progress rear bar and It has helped, but Its just a big bandaid.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FA_King &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I test drove a SI and It certainly handled better than my ex. However, I would still like an upgrade from that. I'm not against the HFP kit, I just wonder if any other options have hit the market that would be comprable in price or performance to the HFP. Also, I already have a Progress rear bar and It has helped, but Its just a big bandaid. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I very much doubt ANY kit on the market will out handle the HFP kit. It's the only kit out there truly designed for this car. Most lowering spring kits aren't even tailored for a car for the best handling. Go read up on 8thcivic, there are some suspension gurus who spell it out pretty well. The HFP kit is the only kit that is made specifically for the cars specs to handle right.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Collegehillshonda is only 38 miles form my house, that's crazy!
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