Lowering Ideas

Guys..
i have a 2006 Fd Civic vti-l (black) rollin on a set of 18" Verde Kaos chrome.
now i want to lower it about an inch, max an inch and a half just so i dont have trouble with wheel rubbing etc..

Now..
i dont really want king springs, to stiff, and im not really after the whole performance handling factor, more a "look good" factor..

i've been quoted from pedders $500 for a full setup.
now thats right on my budget...

so if anybody has done this to an FD, please hit me up and give me some advice on price, and place who does it..
oh... im in the sydney area too... so nothing interstate.. lol
ill definately appreciate it..

cheers guys...

I have a 08 VTI as well

I imported Tein H-tech springs which cost $350 for US. Drop is about 1 finger gap and ride is same as stock.

If your game to fit it then it cheaper, but I opted for Wholesale suspension to fit it for $200 which included f & r alignment. Other might be cheaper.

When you say "drop is about 1 finger gap" do you mean exactly that? like the width of a finger? or you mean one finger gap from top of the tyre to the guard?

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Originally Posted by danjoy25

I have a 08 VTI as well

I imported Tein H-tech springs which cost $350 for US. Drop is about 1 finger gap and ride is same as stock.

If your game to fit it then it cheaper, but I opted for Wholesale suspension to fit it for $200 which included f & r alignment. Other might be cheaper.

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I have install pedders aswell, and i have 18 inch rims too...they just looks perfect but still depends on ur rims width...i have a frd got pedders..he onli used for a weeks becaue he want to change to coilovers for track. so he take it off...if u are interest pm me and i will give u his contact

Im not to sure of the width.. i think there 7.5... otherwise 8..
and yea ok.. ill PM you so you can send me his details.. cheers man

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Originally Posted by HT06CIV

When you say "drop is about 1 finger gap" do you mean exactly that? like the width of a finger? or you mean one finger gap from top of the tyre to the guard?

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Yep, drop is about a width of a finger (less than an inch) I posted a pic of my car on the other thread.

You should attend the FD meet next week so you can see first hand what other people did before you do your purchase.

What about Tein S-Tech? Not too stiff and rides well.

Here's a pic with S Tech installed

http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/m...3/DSCF0604.jpg

that looks nice... can i ask what size wheels u got on there though?

[QUOTE=EKVTIR-T;1878613]What about Tein S-Tech? Not too stiff and rides well.

Found the pic online for you.Pretty sure the rims are 17"

danjoy, do you mind to tell us where you get the Tein H-tech from? and how do I kno if a spring is compatible with our fds or not?

I took the risk and it fits fine. Part # is SKB14-BUB00

Try to attend the meet so you can see first hand.

u actually installed em already danjoy??

which one is stiffer (racer)... H-tech or S-tech?

Yes, I got a shop to install them. S tech is stiffer and H tech is closer to OEM rates.

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Originally Posted by danjoy25

Yes, I got a shop to install them. S tech is stiffer and H tech is closer to OEM rates.

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thanks danjoy... what about in terms of handling? so S-tech is better for handling but stiffer, correct?

I would assume so. I was mainly after apperance and ride quality as the wife will kill me, but so far she's not complaining since putting H-tech's on.

More info can be found here, but not sure if the rates are same for our Australian FD, but I did use it to make my decision

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspe...rop-guide.html

Kings are fine for me, dropped 3cm at front and 2.5cm at the back.
Best to get professionally done since they include a wheel alignment.