Opionins on Suspension and Exhaust 00' EK

Hi Guys,

Id like a few opinions of some suspension and exhaust setups for my car. I own a 2000 Civic Cxi Manual Hatchback. Ill start off with stating what I want to get out of these mods.

Suspension: Id like a bit of a drop. My car has aftermarket 17" rims (Lite 7's), and I would like to reduce the fender gap but dont want any rubbing or scraping at all as it will be a daily. It would mostly be for the asthetics but if I can manage to get better handling out of it then that would be great aswell.

Exahust: Id like a setup that sounds nice and deep when acelerating (no ricey loud crap). I currently have the stock muffler/exhaust on my car.

I dont have a huuuge budget for these things but if you have an idea of price then could you please list that aswell? :thumbsup:


I could do the labour myself so that isnt a problem. Cheers in advance for your replies :)


Amanda.

suspension - get some springs to drop about 1.5" should be fine, will help slightly with handling. cost should be around $200 -250.
Handling wise i'd recommend a rear swaybar will be best bang for buck on this car.

Exhaust get a cat back 2" will be fine. Mandrel or press won't matter too much.
A good quality muffler will help, Magnaflow make some nice ones. again about $250+ depending on your muffler.

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Originally Posted by Amanda

Hi Guys,

Id like a few opinions of some suspension and exhaust setups for my car. I own a 2000 Civic Cxi Manual Hatchback. Ill start off with stating what I want to get out of these mods.

Suspension: Id like a bit of a drop. My car has aftermarket 17" rims (Lite 7's), and I would like to reduce the fender gap but dont want any rubbing or scraping at all as it will be a daily. It would mostly be for the asthetics but if I can manage to get better handling out of it then that would be great aswell.

Exahust: Id like a setup that sounds nice and deep when acelerating (no ricey loud crap). I currently have the stock muffler/exhaust on my car.

I dont have a huuuge budget for these things but if you have an idea of price then could you please list that aswell? :thumbsup:


I could do the labour myself so that isnt a problem. Cheers in advance for your replies :)


Amanda.

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Suspension you cant go past Cuscos coilovers for value, I personally run Koni Yellow struts and Koni springs for the daily properties they offer and the height isnt a big change (40mm)


As for exhaust, I'd look at some s/s ebay headers 4-2-1 prob pick up for under 300, then have an exhaust shop cutom make up a 2" system with a cat, resonator and muffler of your choice at the rear out of mild steel for a good price, will sound nice

Thanks Limbo. What springs and swaybar would you recommend? ie. brand

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Originally Posted by EK1.6LCIV

Suspension you cant go past Cuscos coilovers for value, I personally run Koni Yellow struts and Koni springs for the daily properties they offer and the height isnt a big change (40mm)


As for exhaust, I'd look at some s/s ebay headers 4-2-1 prob pick up for under 300, then have an exhaust shop cutom make up a 2" system with a cat, resonator and muffler of your choice at the rear out of mild steel for a good price, will sound nice

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How much for Koni parts for the setup you are running? Im not sure if I want coilovers.. (or is what you have coilovers??... sorry Im suspension noob)

Amanda.

for rear sway bar I'd go a stock ek4/em1 one for the rear (wreckers still have em), the front will be fine, you're not tracking your car are you? for daily duties the stock will suffice. But if you were to go a thick rear sway bar (22mm) you'd be up for 300 for a ASR brace & 250 for the sway bar and fittings

I only have Koni Struts (coilovers have the ability to change height by winding up the spring using a wrench) I dont run coilovers, I see it only being benefical to race cars imo. My set up was $1000, call up Fulcrum for the parts as I bought them yrs ago and prices have changed (gotten cheaper) Plus they are made to suit your car as a direct replacement, nothing to mod or change, out with old in with new. I love them, as they have dampening adjustment :)

U can get some extra low king spring for very cheap price. I had them in my EK n it drop like 1.5 - 2". But it doesn't change much for handling.
If u wan better handling, ASR reinforcement kit is very good option (<$300). The first time i install it into my car without other reinforcements, I feel instant change on the handling. Highly recommended. :P

As from EK1.6LCIV, just get cheap ebay exhaust n change a better muffler. You can get wat u wan.

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Originally Posted by EK1.6LCIV

for rear sway bar I'd go a stock ek4/em1 one for the rear (wreckers still have em), the front will be fine, you're not tracking your car are you? for daily duties the stock will suffice. But if you were to go a thick rear sway bar (22mm) you'd be up for 300 for a ASR brace & 250 for the sway bar and fittings

I only have Koni Struts (coilovers have the ability to change height by winding up the spring using a wrench) I dont run coilovers, I see it only being benefical to race cars imo. My set up was $1000, call up Fulcrum for the parts as I bought them yrs ago and prices have changed (gotten cheaper) Plus they are made to suit your car as a direct replacement, nothing to mod or change, out with old in with new. I love them, as they have dampening adjustment :)

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Na Ryan i called fulcrum and prices have rocketed due to the economy.

No bingo.

If I look into getting a stock ek4/em1 rear sway bar, and then just getting some King Low or Super Low springs... would this still be ok handling wise and be ok on my stock struts (car has done 91xxx kms)?? That $1000+ price tag is scaring me off a bit :eek:

EK1.6CIV, great recommendations but a little overkill for her intended purpose.

Get a stock Honda EK4 VTiR or EM1 VTiR Rear sway bar (very rare - good luck). and get a set of lowering springs that aren't TOO low. for example, kings lows or eibach prokit (a little more pricey).

as for the exhaust, just get an xforce twin loop from axle back. keep is relatively quiet whilst not looking as cheap as a coffee can.

dont spend too much money on a car during this time when exchange rates are crap. if possible, just wait till the economy gets better.

i have eibachs (Y)

How much of a drop could I go before i'd need to get aftermarket struts/shocks aswell? If I only needed to get some springs for the ride height im after, then its all cool and dandy.

Here is an example of my car at its current height:
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/817...sidejpgji7.png