[jimmyfunk]

whatever you decide to get...I would strongly recommend getting aftermarket struts along with your purchase. With out some good struts the ride quality on your car is going to be horrible with springs or coilovers. I've got Neuspeed Race springs and my struts were blown in 3 months...and I drive very carefully, always looking for bumps and potholes. I've got a 2000 Civic EX with only 34K miles on it....and it's got the smoothness of a garden tractor. It won't bother you at first, but when you get used to the looks of your car being lowered, the quality of your ride will really start to bother you. If you decide to get coilovers, do not buy cheap ones. I've heard ground controls and skunk2 are both pretty respectable for civics. Also, once you get your car lowered , get A CAMBER KIT! You're tires won't even last as long as your struts unless you get the camber fixed and get an alignment. Lowering your car is alot more of an investment than most people think if you want to do it right. The list should consist of 1) springs or coilovers 2) aftermarket struts 3) camber kit (rear can be done with washers and bolts) 4) alignment to fix the toe-in/toe-out) If you leave any of these out you will not be satisfied in the end...and it could cost you more eventually.