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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 04:59 AM
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Default Need to stiffen rear suspension

Ok so i just got a 96 civic coupe. It cam with new 15x8 rims. Well with that offset the fenders are starting to cut tires. Whats a cheaper way (for now) to really stiffen it out so this wont happen. I already rolled the fenders as much as i could.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 05:40 AM
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Install full height bumpstops?
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 09:12 AM
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Not a bad idea
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 09:41 AM
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Default Re: Need to stiffen rear suspension

I just realized it has aftermarket lower control arms. I think if i flip them up side down should stiffen it right up i just did the firt one looks good so far. I may raise the rear a 1in or so but better than sliced tires
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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You have the option to raise the car...and you're asking how to stiffen it cheaply.

Why would flipping the control arms affect stiffness?

Why haven't you considered camber adjustable upper control arms?
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Udrv2slw
I just realized it has aftermarket lower control arms. I think if i flip them up side down should stiffen it right up i just did the firt one looks good so far. I may raise the rear a 1in or so but better than sliced tires
I had to quote this.

How in the hell would flipping the control arm affect stiffness?



The newest generation of Honda people KILLS me a little each day.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by B serious


You have the option to raise the car...and you're asking how to stiffen it cheaply.

Why would flipping the control arms affect stiffness?

Why haven't you considered camber adjustable upper control arms?
Dat cheep stance yo. Gotta be herra frush yo.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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Sell the wheels and get some that fit that car. Do it right or do it twice.
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 01:35 AM
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Default Re: Need to stiffen rear suspension

Originally Posted by 98civdx
The newest generation of Honda people KILLS me a little each day.
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 98civdx
The newest generation of Honda people KILLS me a little each day.
Lol, actually its just that you're getting old. I've been on this site for over a decade.... you speak as if the honda-tech archives are bursting with useful information and are void of post ****** bickering at each other.
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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 01:18 AM
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Default Re: Need to stiffen rear suspension

You mean:
Originally Posted by Atomic1
you speak as if the honda-tech archives are bursting with useful information and are void of ...
... stupid posts.

Meaning the archives áre 'bursting with useful information' while nót void of stupid posts.
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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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Default Re: Need to stiffen rear suspension

Originally Posted by Atomic1
Lol, actually its just that you're getting old. I've been on this site for over a decade.... you speak as if the honda-tech archives are bursting with useful information and are void of post ****** bickering at each other.
I've been on this site since 02/03, and it's never been worse than it is now.

post ****** arguing sure that's the internet, and been happening here for a LONG time. The issues are lazy *** people who don't want to take 10 seconds to search, instead of posting "how do I slam my car the cheapest way possible". And you damn right the regulars get tired of seeing that **** after a while, it's one of the main reasons why I am rarely active on this site anymore.

And yes, the archives do have a lot of useful information in them. The problem is people who refuse to look for it.

Getting old, yeah, I know and It sucks.
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