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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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I wanna lower my car but I don't want to have to buy a new lip every week. Meaning I don't want my car slammed cuz that is also bad for the whole bottom of your car. Especially where I live...but anyways, I need to know what's the best lowering size or whatever I can do and what shocks and springs I should get. I was suggested getting adjustable ones but idk what that means maybe someone can break it down for me. Plus that sounds dangerous...
I have size 16 rims so I also don't want it to rub against the wheel well.
Answers would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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I hate to be the first one of 114 who's viewed this to say 'google it'...

but seriously, I really do think this link should help:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=good+coilovers+for+civic

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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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What's ur budget
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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just cut your springs a little bit
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 03:04 AM
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Default Re: so idk what to do. can youu help?

There's a sticky at the top of the forum that says: "Need help choosing suspension? Click here!"

It also happens to be in my signature...

Start there and get back to us.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by eg6_bryan
I hate to be the first one of 114 who's viewed this to say 'google it'...

but seriously, I really do think this link should help:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=good+coilovers+for+civic
Wow that's crazy because if I haven't googled it I wouldn't have know what I was talking about or be on this...
Suggestions is what I need not dumb comments.
But thanks for the link kid.

Originally Posted by KiNGDEE206
What's ur budget
I want to spend on something good, youu knoow? So I can spend as much as I would like.

Originally Posted by Reliable1
just cut your springs a little bit
Cut my springs he says..
You're funny.

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I'm not trying to be a dick, but every time I come to the suspension thread on here, theres always that ONE new guy who can't seem to search. This is honda-tech, the worlds largest honda forum, and you can't google or atleast search on here for this beat-to-death subject? I now know why honda-tech gets known for people with short tempers, and its because they are tired of replying to the same threads such as this one. You gave no real information either as far as how much your budget is, what you'll mainly be doing with the car, etc.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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what kind of car do you have? I like koni yellow shocks and ground control coil sleeves. good price, quality, and adjustable. plus you can buy the parts separately to keep it affordable.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by eg6_bryan
I'm not trying to be a dick, but every time I come to the suspension thread on here, theres always that ONE new guy who can't seem to search. This is honda-tech, the worlds largest honda forum, and you can't google or atleast search on here for this beat-to-death subject? I now know why honda-tech gets known for people with short tempers, and its because they are tired of replying to the same threads such as this one. You gave no real information either as far as how much your budget is, what you'll mainly be doing with the car, etc.
Lmao its funny cuz I have searched but there's no way I will know what is good or what is bad if I don't know right?
And maybe if you're tired of answering the same question, then don't answer the question? Someone else will. This obviously isn't the site for youu if you're not willing to extend a hand when someone needs help or an opinion. And about the information, I'm sure I said I didn't want my car slammed...? Meaning I wanted it lowered but not THAT lowered. But anyways since you're not helping I'm done with this conversation...thanks thoughh.

Originally Posted by alphalanos
what kind of car do you have? I like koni yellow shocks and ground control coil sleeves. good price, quality, and adjustable. plus you can buy the parts separately to keep it affordable.
I have a a 95 honda civic ex.

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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Go to Libertariat's thread and see if you still have questions. Adjustable suspensions are perfectly safe so don't worry about that. If you don't want to spend much money read reviews on lowering springs. Eibach is a good brand.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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You didn't even need to search. Just before you started the new thread you SHOULD HAVE read all the pinned threads highlighted gray. Those include the forum FAQs-the FIRST thing you should have read.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Libertariat
There's a sticky at the top of the forum that says: "Need help choosing suspension? Click here!"

It also happens to be in my signature...

Start there and get back to us.
Check out the sticky and look at EKforeverʻs car, Heʻs running progress with 16" wheels and his front lip looks nice.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by STOCK_SOHC_DX
Check out the sticky and look at EKforeverʻs car, Heʻs running progress with 16" wheels and his front lip looks nice.
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