Dropping a 2000 model DC4

[GReY_CVC]

hi all,

I'm thinking of dropping 2000 model Teg GSI with pro kit eibach springs, would it be ok with stock shocks? will i be facing major problems with my sussy? im only going for looks as i've own a VTIR n this thing is a slow poke compared to DOHC VTEC.. hahah and i'm also only keeping this car for 1.5 or 2 years max as a reliable transport so won't be trashing it either.. so wat u guys reckon? stock shocks n pro kit eibach springs for daily driver with no hard driving? any input will be appreciated....

Thanks

[Zilli]

eventually itll blow you shocks out because you putting more pressure on them with the lower stance

[GReY_CVC]

what does eventually means? 1 years? 2 years? or there is no time frame

[Q_ball]

Moved to suspension/handling forum

[barefootbonzai]

it'll be right. with everyday driving you'll get a couple years out of it.

[GReY_CVC]

the reason im thinking it should be fine is the fact that the car has only got 33 000 kms on it....

thanks for the reply guys

[GReY_CVC]

so um how long does pro kit eibach springs lasts for?? they are good for moe than 10 - 15 000 kms?

[GReY_CVC]

eg/dc2/dc4 have same suspension?

if i get springs from dc2 it will fit dc4?

[sydteg21]

hi all,

I'm thinking of dropping 2000 model Teg GSI with pro kit eibach springs, would it be ok with stock shocks? will i be facing major problems with my sussy? im only going for looks as i've own a VTIR n this thing is a slow poke compared to DOHC VTEC.. hahah and i'm also only keeping this car for 1.5 or 2 years max as a reliable transport so won't be trashing it either.. so wat u guys reckon? stock shocks n pro kit eibach springs for daily driver with no hard driving? any input will be appreciated....

Thanks

Hi man:
just a question off the topic, you really think DC4 is that much slower than DC2?

[barefootbonzai]

so um how long does pro kit eibach springs lasts for?? they are good for moe than 10 - 15 000 kms?

Yeah man easy. It'll probably last for as long as you own the car.


eg/dc2/dc4 have same suspension?

if i get springs from dc2 it will fit dc4?

yep all good.

[HOT-TEG]

Ive got DC4 and have super low king springs with stock shocks (i know slightly different product but very similar idea) along with 18's..
I have had mine in for about 6 months and done about 12-14,000km's on them so far and have not noticed any deteoration at all...having said that my car's only done 85,000km's..
Ur car (including shocks) may have done more n may deteorate quicker...but all in all...you will still get a decent life out of your shocks

[GReY_CVC]

the dc4 is not full slow i know that dude :P... but dc2s is more fun to drive just with I/H/E it sounds n goes good...however i guess if i modify the gsi it can be faster .. it all depends this is just my opinion u kno


Hi man:
just a question off the topic, you really think DC4 is that much slower than DC2?

[GReY_CVC]

Thanks for the reply dude.. now just gotta see if i will clear my driveway with eibach springs... does neone have a photo of a 200 model dc4 lowered on eibachs?? so i can sorta tell how low it will be???


Yeah man easy. It'll probably last for as long as you own the car.



yep all good.

[GReY_CVC]

Did you feel the bumps more after u installed the springs?

how low did you go?

Would you like to post for me a b4 and after photo?? thats if u wish yeh

Thx


Ive got DC4 and have super low king springs with stock shocks (i know slightly different product but very similar idea) along with 18's..
I have had mine in for about 6 months and done about 12-14,000km's on them so far and have not noticed any deteoration at all...having said that my car's only done 85,000km's..
Ur car (including shocks) may have done more n may deteorate quicker...but all in all...you will still get a decent life out of your shocks

[m3ntAL_l2]

how low do u wanna it to be?? stocked vtir mite b lower enough.... not sure how muCh lower its compaire to dc4 ones.
*corret me if im wrong

[HOT-TEG]

Did you feel the bumps more after u installed the springs?

how low did you go?

Would you like to post for me a b4 and after photo?? thats if u wish yeh

Thx

Well the setup was slightly stiffer than stock so yes do feel the bumps a bit more...is still a comfy ride though
Id say at a guess it wuld have dropped at least 2.5" all round...with my 18's now at the rear can only just fit one finger between tyre n inner lip of guard...but visually when looking at it top of tyre sits just inside guard
I can get you some pictures when Im home after the weekend but the pics ive got will be stock sussy with stock wheels compared to pic with super lows n 18's as i got my wheels after lowering

[aaronng]

If when you go over bumps you get a hard jarring, it means you are hitting the bottom of the shocks and will accelerate wear (1 year). If you don't hit the bottom, it will last 2-3 years.

[HOT-TEG]

Hey GReY_CVC..sorry bout late reply...been flat out at work this week
But heres pics of car before and after

Before when car was stock (stock wheels, stock sussy)..
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4076/tegside7smbd7.jpg

Car after getting super lows n 18's...
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5216/tegsideright3ugfz7.jpg
That picture was pretty much straight after getting wheels n springs n has dropped slightly since then as well

Not the best pics...but hope this helps

[GReY_CVC]

thanks for that hot teg... yeah i've looked and checked and realised that i am alreay on lowered springs however prob only 1.5 inch drop

i guess i can try to find second hand shocks now to get the ride feel more comfortable... :P

thx guys