Lowering my car

[GarryG]

Hey guys, I'm completely new in modding cars, so please put up with me. I own a GD1 Honda Jazz GLi '05, no body kit or what so ever.

I found some wheels with good price, so I bought it. The wheels are 205/40/17. Somehow I kinda look at it as if it's a 'compressed' version of CR-V, or a bit too high...

And, when I tried to take it to go over 80k/h, the front part of the car feels a bit weird compared to before. Attached the picture of it, and will take more pictures if you need better image for opinion.

My questions are :

- Is it possible to just lower the front (performance-wise, as I consider the looks as 2nd)?
- Anyone has suggestion of WHERE should I go with this mod? PM me if it's more convenient to recommend some person / workshop by it.
- Price estimate

PS: I'm located in Sydney

Cheers, much appreciated guys!

[curtis265]

pm senna for spring options

[GarryG]

Is it only the springs I need? Thanks :)

[fillit]

you can lower it by using lowering springs and stock shocks, I had done so on my old Jazz.

however as the cars are getting old now, probably worthwhile getting new shocks while your at it, if not get coilovers if it fits your budget.

do lower front and rear, the rears are incredibly easy to put in and you won't need spring compressors, no reason not to.

[fillit]

also with the problem above 80kph, have you checked your wheel balance?

[GarryG]

Yep, did balancing while I have it installed. So is it DIY which you recommend, fillit? Sorry, noob here lol

[DreadAngel]

How does it feel 'weird' Garry?

Does it vibrate? make rubbing/rattling noise? feel unstable/wobble?

[Sean628]

heavy rims will make a bit difference in handling reason why I got rid of my 17s

[GU357]

if its GLi isnt it a GD1?

only vti/s is gd3 because l15a engine instead of l13

[fillit]

if its GLi isnt it a GD1?

only vti/s is gd3 because l15a engine instead of l13

It looks like a GLI, no front fog lights, side skirts.

[GU357]

vti has no fogs or skirts too.

but also cause it says GLi makes me think its the GD1

[GarryG]

Lol derp.. My bad, it is GD1... I just double checked with Wiki... lol... I have a friend's recommendation for Heasman.. Any thoughts?

[GU357]

try see if you can get some JDM stlye 15" or 16" wheels to lighten it. I know that in the jazz they recommend that you do not use heavy rims and be to far from the original tyre size because it will affect the electronic power steering, since the Electronic power steering works more the slower you are going (smarter and opposite of the hydraulic style, but you lose feedback)

[GarryG]

So far the handling is fine. Anyway, I managed to take a picture under the hood. and on the plate, it says GD3. But I am sure mine is GLi type.