lowering

[cihanvtec]

hey guys probably a noob question but do i need a camber kit and new shockers etc if i was to lower my car? (94 EH civic sedan) or just the springs?

i heard somewhere that depending on how low you go, you may not need a camber kit or something?

i dont really know much about suspension and all.. what exactly will i need? i want the wheel archs sitting just above the tyres.. cheers

[2MPRS]

u dont need to get a camber kit dont waste ur money. if u get just springs it will be aite but ur shocks will die out pretty quick and they ride will be bouncy. get springs and shocks 2-2.5inch should get ur tyres tucking

[MRK20CRX]

Nah man you don't need a camber kit, but please don't put lowering springs on your stock shocks. Like 2MPRS said, they will kill them quickly and the car will bottom out everywhere man. Just save up those penny's and get some decent shocks and matched springs. Ie, Koni Yellow with Eibach, or Koni Red with Eibach. Hope this clears your mind lol

[cihanvtec]

loll thanks guys.. how much do you think a good or decent set of shocks and springs will cost me?

[MikeyG]

1k for new kyb shocks and somesort of ultra low springs or 2nd hand like 400-600 buxs

[mugen_ctr]

correct, dependin on how low u wanna go, but the best option, would definite be coil-overs...... u only need camber kits if ur runnin aggressive wheel offsets, where it will cause will rubbing.... or if u wanna track it, lol.... best bet for what ur wanting, is running coil-overs....

[cihanvtec]

hmm shittt... thats kinda busting my budget! loll but its gota be done.. we'll see what happens! thnks matee

[WA-EG]

hmm shittt... thats kinda busting my budget! loll but its gota be done.. we'll see what happens! thnks matee

speaking from experience, dont do thing half arsed mate. save ya money and buy the right gear. shagging out your shocks cause you lowered your car is not only an expensive mistake but could be dangerous. shocks are there for a reason if ya get me.

[mugen_ctr]

coilovers only cost over 1300, an thats jus the basic coil-overs.... tbh, ur better off spendin that extra 300, ontop of the 1000, an get coilovers.... or source 2nd hand coilovers for like 800 or so, dependin on condition

[cihanvtec]

yeahh i get ya mann.. one more thing, whats the difference with coilover ans springs? i know coilovers are adjustable.. but i dont understand what you have to adjust or why?

[mugen_ctr]

springs are jus springs, u cant change the height of ur vehicles, were as coilovers is the opposite, adjustable height, damper settings.... an they were designed to have matching springs with shockers

[cihanvtec]

ohh okayy.. so springs will still give me better handling? but not as good as coilovers? sorry to be such a noob heheh

[mugen_ctr]

all good man, lol gotta learn from some where....
depending on who makes em..... over the stock springs, yes... but not to the point where u would be satisfied goin around a track an feel safe, lol... theres heaps of other gear u can buy to make ur car handle better, than jus goin 4 coil-overs, if ur primary goal is looks over functions, than i suppose lowered springs would surfice, an bein in melb, like me, the roads are pretty bad... so best bet is to go for like 1.5 - 2inch drop... havin a car that low, isnt greatest idea especially as a daily car

Nothing wrong with lowered springs, but coil overs for the best and ultimate suspension mod.... right after swaybars

[cihanvtec]

thanks so much mann :D yeah i guess ur right. im gna save up nd get some coilovers. but im not sure if its worth spending alot on.. its not like im putting it on a type R hehe.. ill have a look, see how everything pans out.. cheers mate thanks again

[Mugennnnn]

Would putting springs which lower the car by 1-1.5" also kill the shocks quickly, or does this only apply to lowering beyond 2". Also, does this apply if you were to put say eibach pro-kit springs onto dc2r shocks?

[blabla]

koni yellows plus springs or skunk2 sports shock with springs or get ground control kit with both options. I am currently looking at either koni yellows second hand or skunk2 sports shock new.

[mugen_ctr]

nope, my car is currently sittin on king springs 1.5 inch drop, an shockers are fine, anything over 1.5 or 2 will definite kill the shockers, as its beyond what the shockers were designed for... like i said previously, either get matched shockers with springs or coilovers, dont risk ur life for some uber cool look... do it once, do it right....

IMO, i wouldnt get matched springs an shockers, its not worth the money, better off spending the extra for more features with coil overs....

[cihanvtec]

ive got a spare set of stock shocks sitting in the garage, and i was planning on installing my superlows (2-2.5" drop) on them.. if they were to wear out quickly i was planning on just switching back to stock springs with my original shocks until i could save up for something better.. is it really that dangerous?

also can i get second hand lowering shocks from pedders or something? i havent been able to fins any.. is it even a good idea to get second hand shocks?

[blabla]

ive got a spare set of stock shocks sitting in the garage, and i was planning on installing my superlows (2-2.5" drop) on them.. if they were to wear out quickly i was planning on just switching back to stock springs with my original shocks until i could save up for something better.. is it really that dangerous?

also can i get second hand lowering shocks from pedders or something? i havent been able to fins any.. is it even a good idea to get second hand shocks?

koni yellows second hand or skunk2 sports shock new with ground control coilover sleeves...

Coost NEW:
Koni yellows $999+ skunk2 sports shock with has a shorter body etc $520 from jdmyard. http://www.skunk2.com/Suspension/index2.php?prodId=sportshock&cat_id=SHCK

not sure how much the gc kit is, ask jdmyard they wil be able to tell you. even skunk2 have a coilover sleeve kit....