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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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So i got this 97 LX Civic and im getting things done slowly picking up some LS Meshies tomorrow and i was wondering how much would it cost me to lower my car a bit from stock ride not looking for anyting super expensive but also dont want any crappy coilovers
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Default Re: Time to go low?

Tein S. Techs on stock shocks would probably be fine.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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i found these will they fit on my 97 LX Civic and r they worth the buy?
http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1984207231.html
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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That setup really isnt good, but for $150. might as well.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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will it be solid or will it be squishy havent been in all this lowerig biz
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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It should be fairly stiff, I dont know what rates APC coils are, and Ive had less than great experience with AGX. But it will get your car lowered fairly safely. At least its not cut springs on stock shocks.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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Just save up and get quality components the first time around. You will regret buying cheap suspension parts in the long run. I've had AGX shocks and didn't like them very much. They are pretty stiff. Went to Koni Sports with Ground Controls and love it.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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i'd avoid the apc coilovers like the plague.. but thats just me and the pictures of collapsed springs i've seen on the net. never actually owned a set.

i'd go for tein s techs or eibach sportlines.. you can even get away with stock shocks. but i'd recommnd stepping up to atleast a fresh factory replacement such as the kyb gr2
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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those agx shocks would be a good deal provided they aren't blown. you could buy your choice of spring to go on those and be set. you can't really think about a decent shock set till $300 which is the koni str.t. if those agx's aren't blown it's a good buy just for the shocks.
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