Where do I start? (Lowering)

**VBOMB** · 12-08-2009 09:37 PM

Looking at lowering my Civic hatch 2" or so - can anyone point me in the direction of a good thread/FAQ or recommend what I need?

Thanks!

**Red_EG4** · 12-08-2009 09:41 PM

There's plenty of ways for you to do it.
Lowering springs with stock shocks.
A sports/lowering spring shock combo.
Adjustable coilovers.

It's really all up to your budget and preferences.
Have a really good search around the net.
Go talk to some specialists.

**VBOMB** · 12-08-2009 10:10 PM

What kind of prices am I looking at? I believe going as far as 2" I'll have to switch from the stock springs - someone mentioned in another thread you may get away with lowering stock springs ~1" or so.

What are the differences between an expensive set and a not so expensive set? I just hate the car looking so high above the wheels is all but suspension wise I'd still want it to be comfortable

**--drew--** · 12-08-2009 10:12 PM

Eg4 has got it down :P.

I have mine lowered on super low king springs.
I would say 1-2" lower than stock and and the car handles very well for just super low springs and no other suspension work.

**Red_EG4** · 12-08-2009 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by VBOMB

What kind of prices am I looking at? I believe going as far as 2" I'll have to switch from the stock springs - someone mentioned in another thread you may get away with lowering stock springs ~1" or so.

What are the differences between an expensive set and a not so expensive set? I just hate the car looking so high above the wheels is all but suspension wise I'd still want it to be comfortable

If you go just a lowered spring on your standard shock you will reduce it's life.
So some people will suggest you swap in aftermarket shocks.
I'm not 100% sure on prices but king springs are around 350 plus installation?

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 12-08-2009 10:27 PM

You start with a Budget.

Tell us what you want to spend and we can then help.

**VBOMB** · 12-08-2009 10:51 PM

Under $500 preferably

I'd rather add aftermarket springs

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 12-08-2009 10:58 PM

Then IMO you should bump it up a little more...

Well, its your call (I understand being broke and working on a next to nill budget)

But IMO If you buy some aftermarket shocks and some lowering springs in the long run you will fair better.

Like a 2" drop on OEM shocks are ok but after a while they wear out and you get epic bottoming out.

With the aftermarket shocks their designed for it and will fair better.

**VBOMB** · 13-08-2009 07:41 AM

What else would I add besides aftermarket springs?

**IndoStyler** · 13-08-2009 07:54 AM

you would add after market shocks to go with ur aftermarket springs as the ride will feel better than aftermarket springs on OEM shocks. OEM shocks and aftermarket springs will give u a much more bumpier ride and even more soin the long run when ur OEM shocks are well worn out. if u want to lower ur car and still have the comfortability u'd need to get both aftermarket shocks and springs to suit