Hey i just recently got into cars i bought some honda civic 1988 sedan..hopin to fix it all up.. so i was wondering would all i need is springs to lower it? or will there be something else? oh and what is the diffrence between exhaust and catback exhaust? like i said im new so if you can help me out thanks...

 

For the springs more or less... yeah... Although it is strongly advised that you put on new shocks either at the same time as or soon after you replace the springs... (cheaper at the same time though) and when it comes to exhaust you are looking for this answer. A cat back exhaust basically refers to any exhaust that is replaced after the catalytic converter. This is a 50 state legal modification. However the exhaust is separated into three parts, headers catalytic converter (cat) and exhaust/muffler. I hope this will help but also note one thing... some states/counties/cities have noise laws so watch out... you may have to check with local authorities on sound laws... generally its around 92-95db (the equivalent to a rock concert). Hope this helps and welcome.

 

Catback means the exhaust from the cat-back... So from the Catalytic Converter to the back of the car.
Axleback means the exhaust bolts on to the exhaust pipes.
To lower the car you'd need the springs or coilovers. If you plan on lowering it more than 1.75" it is recommended you buy aftermarket struts. KYB Koni and Tokico are the best bang for the buck struts.

 

wow... I didn't know that about springs... good to know...

 

Don't get me wrong you can lower your car without aftermarket struts, but i wouldn't recommend you'd go lower than 2.25" without aftermarket struts. Your OEM struts will blow fast.

 

damn... now all I need to know is how low will cause the chp to trip on me about ride height... you have that answer.

 

They don't bother you much for ride height, exhausts and tint is what they are worried about.

 

thanks for all the info guys helps me out... i think ima lower it like 1-1/2 or 2in... and im driving a 88 civic sedan.. and i wanted to get some headers.. do you recommend any brand? something where i wont have to take off when i smog the car..?