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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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So I have a 99 Civic EX Automatic.
I just bought: new fenders, OEM Stanley sidemarkers to put in myself, fog lights, Type R "Style" Headlights (was REALLY shocked at how much real ones are going for lmao), Window Visors and some new speakers since I blew my back ones. So, my friend brought me over some Skunk 2 Lowering springs (Just the springs) I was wondering if its safe to use them on my stock struts/shocks?

Don't want to go and buy some koni coils or BC ones because I decided today that im going to save up a couple more hundred and switch over to manual!! cant wait haha just gotta find people to swap it with me that wont charge ridiculously!
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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No. Because I guarantee you'll try and slam your car on them.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by eternity-
So I have a 99 Civic EX Automatic.
I just bought: new fenders, OEM Stanley sidemarkers to put in myself, fog lights, Type R "Style" Headlights (was REALLY shocked at how much real ones are going for lmao), Window Visors and some new speakers since I blew my back ones. So, my friend brought me over some Skunk 2 Lowering springs (Just the springs) I was wondering if its safe to use them on my stock struts/shocks?

Don't want to go and buy some koni coils or BC ones because I decided today that im going to save up a couple more hundred and switch over to manual!! cant wait haha just gotta find people to swap it with me that wont charge ridiculously!
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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save up. do it right.

im sure your 10+ year old shocks (if they arent already blown) would love some spings.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by grumblemarc
No. Because I guarantee you'll try and slam your car on them.
Wrong like 1.5 inches most I have a steep driveway
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by doctorake
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Wrong like 1.5 inches most I have a steep driveway
Uh. Still a bad idea. But go ahead and try it. i suspect you will anyway.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Uh. Still a bad idea. But go ahead and try it. i suspect you will anyway.
Not if its gonna blow my shocks, don't be a **** coming at me I asked if its safe like the dude above said no itll blow your shocks that's what I came here to find out its my daily so I don't wanna break anyting
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Didn't I tell you No? I could have sworn I did.
BTW. This question gets asked at least once a week. Try Googling next time.
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 02:44 AM
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Didn't I tell you No? I could have sworn I did.
BTW. This question gets asked at least once a week. Try Googling next time.
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 04:49 AM
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swapping springs is a pain in the ***. So one would want to get everthing done right the 1st time.

As it is true that this question gets asked once a week, most dont listen to advice and want their ride lowered so bad, it ends up costing more $$ and time when theyy have to do it all over again.

Shops charge 50 a corner to swap springs, or you could DIY with spring compressor.
Then add in for an alignment. This is why after pricing new shocks and springs, most just save for coilovers. Coils are much easier to install.
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