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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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i wanted to know if anyone else had this problem. Im using Sprint lowering springs with stock shocks, and my drivers side is lower than my passenger side. Can someone tell me whats wrong and what can i do to fix it. Is it because i weight 210, or is it because there something wrong with the springs??? Thanks for ur help
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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I have the same problem and I am running Eibach Pro-kit springs. I think its pretty common. Correct me if I'm wrong anybody.
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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i would say that it is the lower end springs with stock shocks.that are hurting you. i have suspension technique and kyb's and my car, driver side is level with the passenger side
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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anyone else have any suggestion???
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 02:57 PM
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Ive got neuspeed sports on my Si and i've had the same problem. Passenger side is about one finger taller than the driver. Ive talked with a lot of honda owners that say the same thing though. They have been on my car for 2 years now and it never gets anyworse or better.
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ninetfivehatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Passenger side is about one finger taller than the driver. </TD></TR></TABLE>

My Civic is the same. The passenger side has a 1.5-finger gap in front while the driver side has a .5-finger gap. It's normal, mainly due to the fact that the engine is placed more on the driver's side than the passenger's side. Nothing to worry about. Oh, and I ride on Sprint springs ... about three years since I've had them. I'm on Koni Yellows, too. The lopsided-ness hasn't worsened any. I don't even think about it really.
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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thanks, i feel better now
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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my civic did that too when i put my H&R's on. Then a month later i got my Koni's then it was fine. prolly something with the stock struts. but hey im no expert just givin u my opinion. Ya never know it might settle in. how long have u had the springs on?
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95civicracer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would say that it is the lower end springs with stock shocks.that are hurting you. i have suspension technique and kyb's and my car, driver side is level with the passenger side</TD></TR></TABLE>

are you implying suspension technique is higher end?
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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I have the same problem regardless of what springs you put on. like me I put on neuspeed's race & sports, eibach pro-kit, and skunks coilovers it does the same thing. at least on the coilovers you can compensate for the differences.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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i noticed the same thing when i had my stock suspension in. i thought it would even out when i switched out the susp but its still lower on the drivers side by a little less than a finger. it seems to be a common thing so im not too concerned...
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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i always thought it was because most of us only have the driver (ourselves) in our cars most of the time and because of that the driver side will be slightly lower than the passenger side. i could be wrong.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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had the same problem w/ my old rex on h&rs
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