I have a 98 civic ex coupe, the suspension is completely oem, I want to drop it slightly using lowering springs. I currently have 14" steelies on it but plan on going to either Rota Slips, or Konig heliums, still undecided as far as tires go. Size will be 16" at largest, what do you reccomend as far a ls lowering, wheels, and tires? This is just a DD not racing in this one at all.

 

Been hearing decent reviews on the Koni/Eibach setup.

 

eibach sportlines lower the car like 1.8 inches, h&r sports, they lower about the same amount, i say rota slips 15" and falken azenis for tires

 

If you're on a budget, I'd slap on some Sportline lowering springs from Eibach. If you have the $, I'd invest in a full coilover set with shock and spring.

 

I like the idea of 15" slips too, will the sportlines work with oem struts?

 

Yes, they should work w/ OEM struts, although since the struts were not engineered/made for those type of springs,it may shorten the lifespan of the strut. Then again, I have heard ppl who used stock struts and were totally fine for tens of thousands of miles. Just my .02

 

Lol, that's fine. I can run them like that I'd I can then when they die I'll get me a set of aftermarket ones, dong this will definitly be better than what a moronix friend of mine told me to do, cut my springs..I was like eh,no. Lol

 

Get ready for a bouncy ride.

 

Why's that?

 

cuz oem shocks cant take being lowered, due to the spring rates depends on the mileage of the shocks, but honestly do everything once

 

The oem shocks are brand new lol, just picked em up for free

 

that just means they will last a little longer,
as it was already stock shocks cant handle drops, or increased spring rates, new or used doesnt matter.
i would go with a 195-55-15 0r 16, forget the slips, everyone has them already.

 

Tein springs and oem shocks work good, that was my setup before going into full tein coilover setup, now i love it even more.

 

Alright, I'm on a budget what struts can I get that can handle being dropped give and gives a decent ride and cost less than $100 ea?

 

U might wanna check skunk website, they have some good stuff for cheap.

 

why not 195-50-15?? that is wat im rocking. just wondering is it because of oem spec???

 

i wouldnt count on skunk for coilover or struts. i heard and seen them and they suck...Pro C suppose to be better than S but cost more...

 

Tein springs would really be your best bet, they will give u a nice drop and your ride will feal almost the same.
I tell u from experience.

 

oem shock not going to last either. even though u say they do but from what i see and hurd any drop lower will eventually blown the shock since they wernt built for the purpose of lowering.

i would get the tein spring for a good drop without slaming that thing. i hear something bad about them but forgot...

 

i siad I would go with 195-55, not you should,
noithing wrong with 50's its just a personal perefence.

theres noithing wrong with skunk2, my only problem is the spring rates for slips on are WAY to high.
the only thing i have heard bad about tein springs, is they a just too soft, but they are great springs for a mild drop.

 

Found what I'm going with, http://www.tein.com/products/s_tech.html

Developed to be used in conjunction with OEM or OEM replacement dampers

 

noooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1.5 is gay! i have pro kit and its about that and i wish it was lower. go for 2in!!! if u want sexi dump it 2.5. if i were u i do it right the first time. get full coilover or some aftermarket strut and spring. if u not planning to do it ur self the shop gonna charge u 200+ for labor. then u need an alignment 80-100. mad money i tell u...

 

if you do go with that you may find later on your not happy with the ride height,
look around for other springs that offer more of a drop but will still ride good,

 

Alright then, well if anyone has any pics and knows the ride height post em up!

 

just search dude.