$1500 for shocks, springs and tyres. What to do?

[simonhaha]

Hi guys,

I have a 2006 FD civic, I am currently running

Front: 255/40 17x8
Rear: 235/45 17x8

I have been advised that the rear shock is worn/sagging and I needed to replace shocks. I have noticed tyre rub when carrying passengers going through bumpy roads. Tyres have came over from previous car and still fairly new.

I want to be able to drive the car normally and not scrape even with passengers going through corners at a good speed. At the same time, I want the car to look good without any scraping at all. Excludes rolling garuds.

Im looking to have the car lowered on brand new shock and springs? Any recommendations for stiffer shock/spring setups?

Will i be ditching my current tyres and buying new ones?

Only budgeted $1500 for tyres, shocks and springs

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
Simon

[charliebrown]

Will have change from $1500 for koni shocks and eibach springs

[Honda_FD]

Hi Simon.
$1500 will be a bit tight for suspension mod and tyres aswell. Its hard trying to get the best of both worlds.
But is still doable.

From what I've read you are only getting rubbing issues because your tyres are too big.
Our 8th Gen civics will have trouble running anything over 225. So If i were you I would go for skinnier tyres.
If you want maximum grip with a chance of rubbing durring heavy cornering then 225/40 if not then go for 215/40
but sacrificing grip. Which wont even be noticable going from 225 to 215. Then sell your old tyres so you get something back

And as of Suspension wise. I Personally would save my money a little bit more and go for coilovers.
The only reason I would pick coilovers over Shocks+Springs combo is because Height Adjustments, Damper Adjustments, Custom Spring Rates
And that coilovers is one complete unit. But thats me personally.

But if you are on a tight budget and cannot wait then I would go to the Wreckers (HondaWorld in Clayton) and find a Civic and get the rear shocks from that
But you should have enough to Shocks+Springs King Springs, Eibach Pro Series, Skunk2 or Megan Racing
Which I can get them ordered for you.

BUT! If you want coilovers I can get you BC BR Gold Series, Custom Spring Rates if desired or standard rates at 6:6 and also comes with 12 Month Warranty
and I think the price was $1150 for OzHonda Members. But you have to install them yourself.

I hope thats helped.
Bit hard trying to go for function and comfort at the same time lol.
But let me know if you decide to go with coilovers and I'll point you to the right direction
As I'm from Melbourne too so its a lot easier.

With these you will have money left over to get some Damper Adjustable Shocks

http://store.skunk2.com/suspension-tuning/lowering-springs/lowering-springs.html

http://www.meganracing.com/product_detail.asp?prodid=468&catid=44

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http://www.koni.com/car-racing/products/sport-tuning/

[IEVAQ8]

I got some oem shocks with pedders springs if ur interested...

[EKVTIR-T]

you could get some BC coilovers and low end tyres achilles maxxis etc.

just squeeze around that budget

[davek]

I have never shopped from them but Shox.com seem to have heaps and pretty cheap.
If you can fit yourself could maybe do it for $1500.

[simonhaha]

Thanks guys this was really helpful, i took my car to the tyre shop where i bought my 235/45s, they said they were happy to do a swap with the tyres with $40 on top.

I also forgot to mention that i also need caster rod bushings up front. Any ideas how much this costs?
Getting pretty ridiculous quotes.

[DreadAngel]

Can check this thread here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?180040-Lowering-my-05-Civic-Springs-vs.-Coilovers) amongst others too :)

[lolmclol]

Can check this thread here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?180040-Lowering-my-05-Civic-Springs-vs.-Coilovers) amongst others too :)

inb4 that's an 05 civic, we're talking 06

[RenzokukenJ]

Surely coilovers aren't more then 1000, and have dat 500 left over

Get used coils for maximum save feel

[DreadAngel]

inb4 that's an 05 civic, we're talking 06

Please someone try it... See what I do in response...

[simonhaha]

thanks for responses guys.

i went to the tyre shop yesterday and the guys were able to swap over my 235/45s for 215/45. The clearance difference was just enough for normal driving. I still managed to scrub going through big bumps at 60km/h.

Should i really be lowering car? Can coilovers be set to sit at standard height? Front seems to be ok with the 255/40s, looks like it could use some drop.

What do you guys think?

[Honda_FD]

thanks for responses guys.

i went to the tyre shop yesterday and the guys were able to swap over my 235/45s for 215/45. The clearance difference was just enough for normal driving. I still managed to scrub going through big bumps at 60km/h.

Should i really be lowering car? Can coilovers be set to sit at standard height? Front seems to be ok with the 255/40s, looks like it could use some drop.

What do you guys think?

Coilovers height can be adjusted to sit exactly where you want the car to be. Down to the last millimeter.
Thats one of the good things about coilovers. Having something with damper adjustable also helps.
Yours rubbing because your shocks and springs are too soft. My wheels are sitting on my guards and i dont rub.

[RenzokukenJ]

thanks for responses guys.

i went to the tyre shop yesterday and the guys were able to swap over my 235/45s for 215/45. The clearance difference was just enough for normal driving. I still managed to scrub going through big bumps at 60km/h.

Should i really be lowering car? Can coilovers be set to sit at standard height? Front seems to be ok with the 255/40s, looks like it could use some drop.

What do you guys think?

Got slower on big bumps

My coils are on the hardest, i used to scrub on my prelude with 225/45/17 but now I've scrubbed enough of my fender off it doesn't scrub anymore lol

[lolmclol]

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