how much $$ to drop my car??

[mattyoung33]

hey about how much money is it 2 drop a car?? im talking about all together.... including lowering springs, shocks, and $$ to pay the guys to put it in. just a rough estimate or what you payed to have it done... thanks!! also how much of a drop is good for a 99' honda civic HX?? I live in NH and the winters are cold and the roads are bad so i dont want to go to low.

-matt

[Goosse]

I think mine came around 750-800$ all together. Koni Yellows with Spax springs.

[CustomWhips]

i put some tenzo sport springs with 2 1/4 drop. for 300 even.
springs pluss install. cheap..

[YogsVR4]

If you have some enthusiasts you know in your area, they'd probably be willing to help you do it which could save the labor costs.

[rycedrgn]

skunk2 coilovers for 300 and 150 to install

more bounce for the ounce

[emerge]

i paid 250$ for coil overs and installation. the company i got to drop the car did it 2.5". yesterday, we dropped my car the entire 4". it was incredibly easy. im not sure how easy it would be to remove stock suspension, but changing coils was soo easy. i paid 125 for coils and 125 installation. im pretty sure you can find someone to do it real cheap. but if you go below 2.5" you need a camber kit. they run bout 3-400$

200$ 0-2.5"
700$ to slam it and do it right.

these could change based on spring/coil over choice...

[mattyoung33]

I have a question, if i get coilovers what do i need? new shocks??? and does the coilover just take place of getting lowering springs and you keep the stock springs on?? i dont really know about coilovers fill me in please....

[shepworldwide]

i want to lower my ride but, when i see people who have there rides lowered hit a bump i see the car get the hoppies. i think i'd get c-sick
if i were in that ride.
so my question is if i were to lower my car 2" what would be a good spring so my car won't bounce all over the place?

[91civicDXdude]

I bought a set of coilovers for just over a hundred dollars with shipping. they arrived in about a week. They look just like name brand coilovers but they were cheaper becaue they are not name brand. I am going to install them today but my guess is they will work just like the name brand coilovers you buy for 300 dollars

[shepworldwide]

i'm not so much for coilovers just because all 4 sides need to be level & from what everyone says it's a pain to raise and lower all the time.
but you cain't beat the $100
great deal
let's us know how they work out

[dome]

If you are looking for a quality and cost effective way to lower your car look at the Eibach pro-kit. It is only a slight drop (1" I think) but the ride characteristics are more aggressive than stock without being stiff as shit.

The added benefit is that you don't really need to change your shocks with this set-up. The springs were designed to be used with OEM shock fitments, so you'll save money that way. I didn't go this route because I wanted a more aggressive suspension but that's me.

Look into what you want (looks, comfort, adjustability, or optimal handling etc.) The more specific your desires the easier it is to pinpoint a method.

[shepworldwide]

Originally posted by dome
If you are looking for a quality and cost effective way to lower your car look at the Eibach pro-kit. It is only a slight drop (1" I think) but the ride characteristics are more aggressive than stock without being stiff as shit.

The added benefit is that you don't really need to change your shocks with this set-up. The springs were designed to be used with OEM shock fitments, so you'll save money that way. I didn't go this route because I wanted a more aggressive suspension but that's me.

Look into what you want (looks, comfort, adjustability, or optimal handling etc.) The more specific your desires the easier it is to pinpoint a method.

thanks for the advice. i'm actually looking to drop about 2" don't mind changing the shocks " 2 birds 1 stone " just don't want to look like an idiot with a bad case of the hoppies
bouncing all over the place "f#ck that"
it does look funny though when it's not you

[Atariallstar]

ebays finest will work good...just makes sure they are for the right car.

and installation is a peice of cake

i did my car..and ever since then...i started cashin in on helpin others...which started my import craze way back in 98

[emerge]

i want to lower my ride but, when i see people who have there rides lowered hit a bump i see the car get the hoppies. i think i'd get c-sick
if i were in that ride.
so my question is if i were to lower my car 2" what would be a good spring so my car won't bounce all over the place?

i know what you're talking about. those LOW riding imports that bounce furiously. that really depends on how low you go. when i dropped my car the full 4" on coil overs, it rode horribly compared to 2.5" if you go 2" i think youll be fine. alot of people told me not to get coils cuz the ride would suck. i've been riding around on coils 2.5" dropped for months and it doesn't bother me. rail-road tracks kinda suck tho

[luti]

Originally posted by 91civicDXdude
I bought a set of coilovers for just over a hundred dollars with shipping. they arrived in about a week. They look just like name brand coilovers but they were cheaper becaue they are not name brand. I am going to install them today but my guess is they will work just like the name brand coilovers you buy for 300 dollars

You do understand that getting cheap springs means that they are not properly designed for you car. The spring rates will be to strong (most likely) causing you to blow shocks quickly and makeing your car bounce over a dime. The reason you buy expensive springs is so you get properlly tuned suspension. The same is true for shocks.