lowering

[jericho999]

i want to lower my 89 crx si, but i have no idea of what to get. so can anyone give me as much information on lowering as possible. like prices and stuff like that. also the pros and cons about springs vs coilovers?


thanks


p.s if u have prices make them in cdn

[dirtydx]

well u need struts + springs to start.
a full set of struts can cost atleast $350
umm a set of springs is $200 up.

your going to need a camber correcting kit for the front wheels, around $100... (and just use washers to correct the rear camber)

coilovers are good cause u can set your car higher up in the winter.. but i heard that they can be bouncy when set high, thus making an unsafe driving experience in canadian winters. coilovers a probly expensive, but i dunno, never really looked into it.

anyways it all adds up, can be expensive..

[90civicrider]

Those look like USD prices to me.

email me at [email protected] and I can let you know some prices.

[ci5ic]

I have to disagree with dirtyDX...

All I've got on mine is springs (Eibach Ground Control Pro Kit), and since it was a fairly moderate drop (1.5 in the front, 1.25" in the back), I didn't require a camber kit. So you don't necessarily need struts or a camber kit, but if you really wanna dump the ride, you will need a camber kit.

[jericho999]

ya i can get a set of H & R springs for $200 is this a good deal?

[fan]

i ve APEX springs on my 91 Rex,payed like 200 hundred for them,pretty cool..
can you tell me what camber stuff is?

[el_loco_civic]

An easy way to drop it a bit, not alot.. just get some nice new low profile tires
Depending on how low pro they are, maybe bout 1 - 1.5 - 2 inches lower right there.

[91civicDXdude]

An easy way to drop it a bit, not alot.. just get some nice new low profile tires
Depending on how low pro they are, maybe bout 1 - 1.5 - 2 inches lower right there.

and a nice 5mph differnce on your speedometer

[el_loco_civic]

Originally posted by 91civicDXdude


and a nice 5mph differnce on your speedometer

.. Nice for show

[kris]

All four KYB GR2 shocks run $150 shipped (US). So thats like $30000 CND.

Coilovers suck. I hated them. I hated my skunk2's, and I hated the generic shit I tried.

[1PhatCX]

KYB GR2's are really good shocks!
and APEX is a good spring company, dunno how much all mine cost cuz my car came with em but its a good combo IMO

[DarkImportGrey]

i think we can all agree though that whatever you do, do it right. no cut coils.

[AlwaysMovin]

My only words of wisdom. If you are not planning on racing (road race SCCA) don't buy Progress. Great for road courses because you can pull turns at awesome speed. Not so great on roads because the springs are truely stiff. Everyone else seems to have covered the other stuff.

[dirtydx]

Originally posted by ci5ic
I have to disagree with dirtyDX...

All I've got on mine is springs (Eibach Ground Control Pro Kit), and since it was a fairly moderate drop (1.5 in the front, 1.25" in the back), I didn't require a camber kit. So you don't necessarily need struts or a camber kit, but if you really wanna dump the ride, you will need a camber kit.

i was just giving the entire job... you can use stock struts... but if you dropping it 2+", your going to need aftermarket struts(eventually). and if he wants to go with 2+", hes also going to need camber adjustment. but hey... just fuck it all, cut the springs cuz thats all you have to do if u want a drop.

[90civicrider]

Originally posted by kris
All four KYB GR2 shocks run $150 shipped (US). So thats like $30000 CND.

Coilovers suck. I hated them. I hated my skunk2's, and I hated the generic shit I tried.

$240.00 canadian to be exact