lowering with stock shocks ...
16-Apr-2002, 03:32 PM
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lowering with stock shocks ...
sup guys. anyone here have aftermarket springs lowered civics, lets say 1.75" front and 1.5" back, with stock shocks? how is the handling compared to stock? how long will the stock shocks last? thanks for the replies.
16-Apr-2002, 03:35 PM
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It all depends on how old the stock shocks are to begin with.
Best rule of thumb is...
The farther you lower your car, the more strain you put upon your suspension and shock setup. The increased strain on these items causes them to wear out faster
Could be anywhere from 6 months to 1 year.. Give or take a few more months on top of that...
In otherwords.. its impossible to tell without knowing the shape of your equipment.
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Best rule of thumb is...
The farther you lower your car, the more strain you put upon your suspension and shock setup. The increased strain on these items causes them to wear out faster
Could be anywhere from 6 months to 1 year.. Give or take a few more months on top of that...
In otherwords.. its impossible to tell without knowing the shape of your equipment.
Regards,
OK
16-Apr-2002, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by OverKill_Si
It all depends on how old the stock shocks are to begin with.
Best rule of thumb is...
The farther you lower your car, the more strain you put upon your suspension and shock setup. The increased strain on these items causes them to wear out faster
Could be anywhere from 6 months to 1 year.. Give or take a few more months on top of that...
In otherwords.. its impossible to tell without knowing the shape of your equipment.
Regards,
OK
It all depends on how old the stock shocks are to begin with.
Best rule of thumb is...
The farther you lower your car, the more strain you put upon your suspension and shock setup. The increased strain on these items causes them to wear out faster
Could be anywhere from 6 months to 1 year.. Give or take a few more months on top of that...
In otherwords.. its impossible to tell without knowing the shape of your equipment.
Regards,
OK
16-Apr-2002, 04:07 PM
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Don't short yourself.. When it comes to suspension it is better to do it all right the first time and spend a few more bucks.
If I was going to lower my car (in the process of lowering my car now) I would buy both shocks AND springs and have it all done at the same time.
Regards,
OK
If I was going to lower my car (in the process of lowering my car now) I would buy both shocks AND springs and have it all done at the same time.
Regards,
OK
16-Apr-2002, 06:46 PM
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Yeah ideally you wanna do everything at once, it's cheaper on labour and you get a nice setup for your ride. however if you wanna drop but can't afford shocks, you can go with Eibach Pro Kit or Sportlines, and wait a year or 2 before putting new shocks in. I had my Pro Kit's for a year and a half on stock shocks and it was a pretty good ride, when I removed the shocks they were still in good condition as well.
16-Apr-2002, 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by Jugglez
The stockers will blow sooner or later, depending on how your firend drives and the condition of the roads around there.
The stockers will blow sooner or later, depending on how your firend drives and the condition of the roads around there.
16-Apr-2002, 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by Jugglez
Yeah ideally you wanna do everything at once, it's cheaper on labour and you get a nice setup for your ride. however if you wanna drop but can't afford shocks, you can go with Eibach Pro Kit or Sportlines, and wait a year or 2 before putting new shocks in. I had my Pro Kit's for a year and a half on stock shocks and it was a pretty good ride, when I removed the shocks they were still in good condition as well.
Yeah ideally you wanna do everything at once, it's cheaper on labour and you get a nice setup for your ride. however if you wanna drop but can't afford shocks, you can go with Eibach Pro Kit or Sportlines, and wait a year or 2 before putting new shocks in. I had my Pro Kit's for a year and a half on stock shocks and it was a pretty good ride, when I removed the shocks they were still in good condition as well.
17-Apr-2002, 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by Jugglez
Oh my driving style? I drive like any other law abiding motorist.
Oh my driving style? I drive like any other law abiding motorist.
Anyways, Duy, have you blown out your downpipe yet? :cry:
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Well I was just about to send you some good news but I don't feel like doing it anymore. 
17-Apr-2002, 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by b16_eh
I got the pro kit on my car doesn't lower too much but it is a great ride. I bought mine from my cousin, but 500 for installed springs Is that expensive does anyone now this.Ithink it is.
I got the pro kit on my car doesn't lower too much but it is a great ride. I bought mine from my cousin, but 500 for installed springs Is that expensive does anyone now this.Ithink it is.
yeah 5 bills sounds kinda high.
18-Apr-2002, 01:41 PM
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i was told by a friend that buying performance shocks and adding them with lowering springs requires new pillow mounts?? Does this make sense? thanks for any additional info, all who have posted on this thread have been of much help
