so for the tanabe sustec nfs i dont need the camber kit and top mounts if just going for daily street driving, and to fit it just plug and play? i'm thinking if i can DIY to put it on.
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so for the tanabe sustec nfs i dont need the camber kit and top mounts if just going for daily street driving, and to fit it just plug and play? i'm thinking if i can DIY to put it on.
that isnt really that low right ?Quote:
Originally Posted by hondar
its just 2"
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Originally Posted by me_kevinly
unfortunately in japan there is a level of safety that each car need to comply, they are very strict in regards to that, and i guess if you want to go lower than what tanabe coilover can do, then maybe this isnt the coil for youQuote:
Originally Posted by JOhnnyFD
here it must be at least the body of the car must be 10cm above ground. (dont quote me, the law might have changed since then)
but according to johnny it is capable of going really low
if you want extreme low, air sus maybe the way to go. it can offer the lows that none of the coilover can give but of course air sus is not cheap.
i reckon if you never do a DIY before, i would strongly recommend to go to a mechanic to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tkbuild
seriously you have at least 20k worth of car, you want to save $200-$400 bucks (that is sydney price btw) job on a coilover which is pivotal to your car. ie the car rest on the coilover and if you dont install it properly
you will void my warranty for sure
if you meet into accident and killed someone because of improper installation of the coilover - you will be liable, mechanics have insurance as trade so they are covered. i think they are called public liability insurance , whereelse you my friend will fork out from your own money. it will cost you for sure the money that you spend to install the coilover
coilover - you need proper tools to do it, some of the bolts are super tight to remove
i am all in the spirit of DIY. but somethings unless you 100% know what you are doing like brake system, engine and coilover, i will leave it to the proper mechanic to do it :thumbsup:
i'm 12-13cms off the ground and i know by looking at the coilover height adjustments that i can drop it lower than 10cm for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by hondar
LOL, you really dont want to be much lower then 7-8cm's. the new civics we drive are heavier then previous models and will bottom out given the chance..
so johnny u actually have then on.. how high is ur civic sitting off the ground atm? still 12-13cm? and how much thread is left at the bottom to go lower =]
cheers!
maybe another 5-6cmQuote:
Originally Posted by eeKayFouR
ahh true! i mainly looking at getting coilovers that will best suit street comfort and dumpability - i know they don't go hand in hand but looking for something that i'll be able to dump my car on. whenever ur free can u get a pic of how much thread is still left to lower? cheers big ears.
christmas in july, can't wait to file my tax return!
big ears??
its just a saying hahah, 'cheers' and 'ears' rhymes =D
lol didnt think u would look into it that much HAHA!