im in idiot in the suspension depot
SiRacer
12-13-2004, 05:17 PM
i have a 2000 civic si. my next project on my car are the wheels and suspension. im going to put 17x7s on and i also want the super clean dropped look. ive heard many things about what to buy but i want to do the whole thing. shocks, struts, springs, coilovers so i wont have to replace anything in a year. do i also need camber kit? and if i put 17s on.. how many inches in a good drop just to tuck the tire.. if that! thanks
prototype80
12-14-2004, 02:13 PM
i have a 2000 civic si. my next project on my car are the wheels and suspension. im going to put 17x7s on and i also want the super clean dropped look. ive heard many things about what to buy but i want to do the whole thing. shocks, struts, springs, coilovers so i wont have to replace anything in a year. do i also need camber kit? and if i put 17s on.. how many inches in a good drop just to tuck the tire.. if that! thanks
ok trust me i would definately reccomend a camber kit. i never have lowered a car with out it because i have seen what happens when you dont have a camber kit. if you feel like replacing your tires every 3-6 months go ahead and dont put a camber kit on but if you dont feel like doing that a camber kit is a great investment. i have used both prgress and skunk 2 camber kits and they both worked great. i dont know about these new types out where you replace the ball joint but i know the skunk2 and progressive will probably work out better.
suspension- i wouldnt go cheap get a good set of coilovers such as tein. if you want to go the sleeve over type suck as skunk2, neuspeed and such i would have to say ground control, they have had the best rep i have heard of although not having used them myself.
dropping your car- i had my 99 civic dropped all the way down in the rear and it was a rough ride but gave an awesome tucked appearence. the front end i would not lower down all that much, i left about 1/2" to 1/4"above the tire to allow for clearence and travel. if you have aftermarket exhaust make sure if you dont want to wer holes in it you dont slam it all the way down cause i went through mufflers like they were going out of style( which i think they are). i think in the 2 years i had my 99 i went through four mufflers. its a expensive hobby but if done right will wield you great results
ok trust me i would definately reccomend a camber kit. i never have lowered a car with out it because i have seen what happens when you dont have a camber kit. if you feel like replacing your tires every 3-6 months go ahead and dont put a camber kit on but if you dont feel like doing that a camber kit is a great investment. i have used both prgress and skunk 2 camber kits and they both worked great. i dont know about these new types out where you replace the ball joint but i know the skunk2 and progressive will probably work out better.
suspension- i wouldnt go cheap get a good set of coilovers such as tein. if you want to go the sleeve over type suck as skunk2, neuspeed and such i would have to say ground control, they have had the best rep i have heard of although not having used them myself.
dropping your car- i had my 99 civic dropped all the way down in the rear and it was a rough ride but gave an awesome tucked appearence. the front end i would not lower down all that much, i left about 1/2" to 1/4"above the tire to allow for clearence and travel. if you have aftermarket exhaust make sure if you dont want to wer holes in it you dont slam it all the way down cause i went through mufflers like they were going out of style( which i think they are). i think in the 2 years i had my 99 i went through four mufflers. its a expensive hobby but if done right will wield you great results
goinbig
12-14-2004, 06:26 PM
Ummm, maybe you shouldn't have lowered your car SOO much more in the rear than you did in the front. He said he wanted a clean look!!
I would buy the wheels and tires that you want. Then, once their on, you can measure exactly how much it needs to be lowered. That would be the "right" way to do it.
I would buy the wheels and tires that you want. Then, once their on, you can measure exactly how much it needs to be lowered. That would be the "right" way to do it.
prototype80
12-14-2004, 06:43 PM
Ummm, maybe you shouldn't have lowered your car SOO much more in the rear than you did in the front. He said he wanted a clean look!!
I would buy the wheels and tires that you want. Then, once their on, you can measure exactly how much it needs to be lowered. That would be the "right" way to do it.
it was fun having it that low but it was also a dumb decision go-n-big has a good point make sure to get your wheels and tires first before you lower your car caus emaking sure it looks good is also real good. my car definately looked tucked but rode like ass on bumps. just do it smart not like my n.c. ed jucateshun.
I would buy the wheels and tires that you want. Then, once their on, you can measure exactly how much it needs to be lowered. That would be the "right" way to do it.
it was fun having it that low but it was also a dumb decision go-n-big has a good point make sure to get your wheels and tires first before you lower your car caus emaking sure it looks good is also real good. my car definately looked tucked but rode like ass on bumps. just do it smart not like my n.c. ed jucateshun.
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