lowering the euro.

[The-Genesis]

hey im sorry to be a bit annoying here...but i had questions...

1. all i know it looks cool (does it refine the handling)
2. how much to lower it (height)
3. how to lower it.
4. any side effects?

thanks in advance

[euro77]

I'm sure someone would say "SEARCH" :)

but to quickly answer your question:
1. It does improve handlings as it lowers the centre of gravity of the car
2. how much to lower depends on you, but if you want to stay within legal, limit, minimum clearance from the most bottom part of the car to the ground is 100 mm
3. You can lower with lowering springs only (but you will eventually break your shocks), or combination of lowering springs and shocks, or coilover
4. The ride can be harsher if your new springs is stiffer than stock (which is likely with coilover); your car's under body may scrap if it's too low; if you don't have camber kit for rear, your rear will be having negative camber and thus wear the inside of your rear tyres faster; and you have lighter wallet :p

I'm sure someone else will contribute to the side effect.

[LXRY]

Handling 'HELL YEAH'..........makes your driving experience much more realistic too. You'll lose that luxury ride, get ready to feel the road. Go for quality suspension and do your homework on setup and price first...can get pricey

........oh yeah if you under warranty, you'll lose warranty on the suspension for sure, I mean any problems with your suspension Honda won't touch it :(...however don't let that put you off cause Honda 'DON'T' specialise in suspension (shocks and springs)
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My advice is do a search plenty of info here regarding lowering.

[tony1234]

I'm sure someone would say "SEARCH" :)

but to quickly answer your question:
1. It does improve handlings as it lowers the centre of gravity of the car
2. how much to lower depends on you, but if you want to stay within legal, limit, minimum clearance from the most bottom part of the car to the ground is 100 mm
3. You can lower with lowering springs only (but you will eventually break your shocks), or combination of lowering springs and shocks, or coilover
4. The ride can be harsher if your new springs is stiffer than stock (which is likely with coilover); your car's under body may scrap if it's too low; if you don't have camber kit for rear, your rear will be having negative camber and thus wear the inside of your rear tyres faster; and you have lighter wallet :p

I'm sure someone else will contribute to the side effect.
^^^Pretty well covers it..I've got a 35mm drop with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks and it's transformed the car.It rides a bit on the firm side but cornering and handling has improved dramatically.I too say go for it.BTW while you're at it get an 18mm RSB,it'll help as well.

[Merlin086]

As above but would have to disagree with ride quality.

Using adjustable damping such as koni yellows with suitably matched springs or Tein SS coilovers you can maintain the ride quality and still have the improved handling.
I dropped 45mm and tends to scrape the front corners if not careful.

[The-Genesis]

geez, most of that stuff doesnt make sense about what i need to do and what to get lol. i i know ozzy tyres do it for 349 with just springs, that would damage my shocks im guessing? what do i need to avopid damage and where can i get this stuff from :/

[akina]

geez, most of that stuff doesnt make sense about what i need to do and what to get lol. i i know ozzy tyres do it for 349 with just springs, that would damage my shocks im guessing? what do i need to avopid damage and where can i get this stuff from :/

Yes, it will damage ur shocks. Go for coilovers for the easy way out. u WILL pay more but IMO, its better and easy.

Tein SS is best for the daily drive :thumbsup: most importantly its height and damper adjustable. You can get this from the traders on this forum, and you can go to ur local suspension shop to get it fitted. You may also need to purchase a camber kit or else u will have negative camber, which means ur rear wheels will slant in at the top. You would need a wheel alignment too.

[tony1234]

Ozzy tyres.:thumbdwn::thumbdwn:

[The-Genesis]

ok so i need camber kit and tein ss. ill ahev a look around for these two.

[Merlin086]

I sourced mine here and it cost me $1475 with supply and install, plus $450 for camber kit supply, install and alignment.

Total $1925

You could get away without the camber kit for now if you drop <30mm or less.

[aaronng]

I dropped mine 25mm, but still needed the rear camber kit because I had -3 degrees camber in the rear.

BTW, with a lux, you'll lose auto-levelling because the coils and camber kit don't have the mounting point for the level sensors.