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03-09-2004, 10:37 AM
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17's on a stock civic???
My civic is my daily driver, if I put 17's on my car will I lose much / any miles to the gallon? Do I have to change anything else to put bigger rims on my car? Is there anything I should know before upgrading?
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#3
03-12-2004, 09:51 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
Lowering my car is my next mod, I am confused as to what kind of springs / coilovers to get. I am gonna do some searching on it
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#5
03-12-2004, 09:54 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
well most 17s are heavy if you can get some nice light ones you will have no problems really your gearing will be a bit taller so keep that in mind. Ride will be a little rougher to due lack of tire to soak it up. IMO 16s are better for proformance then 17s *and i think functiol looks sweet so also better looking too*
I my self run 15s
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#6
03-12-2004, 09:57 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
i think 15s look too small so 16s are a good comprimise.
im not sure if they ship to US but www.rarerims.co.uk do mugen replicas which are very lightweight and still very strong at low prices - i know thats where i'll be getting my alloys from!
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#7
03-12-2004, 10:40 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
I have the money to do both springs and shocks but I am lost as to which ones and what all I need, I am still researching
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#8
03-12-2004, 10:42 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
and coilovers...
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#9
03-12-2004, 10:50 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
well if u feel like you need very good handling (eg racing/track days?) get coilovers. i would if i could afford them (around £300/$500 in UK)
JDM ones are quality (Spoon etc.) but are a bit pricey...
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#10
03-12-2004, 11:00 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
This is my daily driver, I wont be doing any autocross
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#11
03-12-2004, 11:03 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
lol ok - some (-35mm?) springs will probably be best then - cheaper and a smoother ride - although you realise that springs will worsen the standard ride quality?
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#12
03-12-2004, 11:10 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
What I am looking for is a 2inch drop (will that work OK with 17's?) and a smooth ride all around. What would be the best equipment to do this?
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#14
03-12-2004, 11:12 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
yeh a 2 inch drop with 17s should be fine!
remember its more likely to rub without springs cos they bounce more... lowered springs are stiffer and so wont bounce as much. - this is of course as long as thy arent stupidly low... 2inch should be fine though but could be a harsh ride for a daily driver unless you dont mind too much...
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#15
03-12-2004, 11:19 AM
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Re: 17's on a stock civic???
So it sounds like I dont need coilovers, I can just buy springs. What about shocks and struts?
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