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#1
06-28-2003, 02:08 PM
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Adjustable Drop?? and more...
I'm just getting into Mod'in my Civic. I want to drop it but I want somthing that I can adujust to bring it back up when the roads and weather aren't up to par. I live in Michigan on the border to Canada so there is snow here a good 60% of the year so driving conditions aren't quite good. I dont want a feel every bump ride either because the roads suck too. I was wondering if anybody new anything that could fit my needs? I saw some Matrix stuff that was adjustable but I don't know how well they perform. Also if anybody has and links to sites where I can buy books to learn about suspension, engine, etc.?
 I have to start learning somwhere. I get the impression that I might have to wait a year or so because any catalog I look through is for cars older than mine. I appreciate any help you guys give.
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#2
06-28-2003, 10:41 PM
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If you want to adjust the ride height go with a full coilover set like Tein, , H&R dont buy just the adjustable sleeved springs - those are JUNK! I would stay away from Matrix stuff.
As far as books go - Summit Racing How to Make Your Car Handle by Fred Puhn Civic Duty by Alan Paradise gives you a basic overview of all mods Last edited by jackasssi; 06-29-2003 at 12:42 AM.
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#3
06-29-2003, 12:19 AM
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I was lookin and the skunk2's are like 200's and the H&R's are 600s. Is this a case of you pay for quality? I want to keep my ride as smooth as possible.
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#4
06-29-2003, 12:48 AM
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skunk2 is only $200 because its not a true coilover set. The H&R's are and thats why they cost more. If you purchase coilovers plan on spending $600 atleast not to mention the camber kit & alignment + labor if you have it done @ the shop. The lower you go the more the ride suffers due to lack of suspension travel & increased spring rates.
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06-29-2003, 01:16 AM
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06-29-2003, 01:49 AM
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I'm not sure about getting an alignment. I dropped my car and didn't have the cash for an alignment. Everything was cool. I finally got my alignment and 3000 miles later my tires are chuncked to hell. 200 dollars down the drain for tires and another 60 for the worthless alignment.
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06-29-2003, 02:07 AM
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I highly doubt an alignment would ruin your tires . . .
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#9
06-29-2003, 07:18 AM
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No just springs.Im going the sleeve route mated with tokico illuminas.
This is the groubuy http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.aspx?id=11052
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Last edited by V00D00; 06-29-2003 at 08:09 AM.
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06-29-2003, 11:07 AM
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Coilover is one the most misunderstood term. Coil-overs are coil springs on struts with threaded adjustments. Not a coil spring with a sleeve attached to it.
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