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BluePearl03Si
11-26-2003, 08:41 PM
I like the Eibach 1.5 and 2.0 drop kits.

If I put on 16 or 17 inch wheels, what would be the best for a drop to keep it at or below current height?

KeNnYtAkEr
11-26-2003, 08:43 PM
This all depends on ur own taste man. I'd go 17" and the mugen 1.5 drop. thats just me tho.

!@#$%
11-26-2003, 10:13 PM
whichever drop you may choose (Id recommend sportline or progress) if you plan on putting 17's on make sure you get 215/45 size tires with them. The tires should completely eliminate the wheel gap.

civic hatch boi
11-26-2003, 10:14 PM
i suggest 2.5" drop. its the best :)

Brettnyt
11-27-2003, 12:10 AM
For you... prolly teins.... :)

But yeah... I would rather have a bit over 2"

ATRIOT
11-27-2003, 12:17 AM
How rough are the roads in your area? And how long do you want the stock shocks to last?

BluePearl03Si
11-28-2003, 08:16 PM
Our roads are very smooth up here.

I really like Eibach stuff and they have a 2.0 inch kit.

Would that work with 17's and 215/45 tires and could I switch back to my 15's with slicks for 1/4 mile runs?

Or would the camber correction kit leave me stuck with the 17's?

oogy-boogy
11-28-2003, 09:27 PM
Actually, the Eibach Sportline is a 1.5 and will settle around 1.6-1.75 (Pro Kit - 1.0 / settles ~1.25). I have it on my EP and love it. Not harsh yet firm. Great mod.:D

ANDYWlovesHONDA
11-29-2003, 10:06 PM
Why would you wanna lower your car over 2 inches? you would be scrubin like a mother fucker. 1.5-2 is perfect. If you were to lower it 2.5 inches you will be basicly sitting on the ground and every bump will piss you off dude. Be smart. My bro lowered his 1.5 and it still scrubs and shit but its perfect. But i guess its just me. No offense guys-Andy

Civicvtec1ps
11-30-2003, 02:54 AM
I think tein s tech springs would be perfect. I like drop with 215/45/17. 1 1/2 gap all around.

civic hatch boi
11-30-2003, 04:13 AM
Originally posted by ANDYWlovesHONDA
Why would you wanna lower your car over 2 inches? you would be scrubin like a mother fucker. 1.5-2 is perfect. If you were to lower it 2.5 inches you will be basicly sitting on the ground and every bump will piss you off dude. Be smart. My bro lowered his 1.5 and it still scrubs and shit but its perfect. But i guess its just me. No offense guys-Andy

sorry bro.. our cars come as 4x4's... over 2" drop is not over doing it.. have neuspeed race drop like 2.25-2.5" drop and i sitll have gap. not even closing to rubbing.

also, i dont like the tein springs only cuz they're not made for ours cars. = diff spring rates.

SHAKEnBAKE
11-30-2003, 04:39 AM
Depends again on your style, show or performance. For show, there's no max, just as long as you can turn the steering wheel. For perf, I wouldn't recommend going more than 2", unless you're going for the tracks(stricly racing)

SilVic
11-30-2003, 11:37 AM
I have 2.5 in the front and 2 1/4 in the rear. I don't scrape "like a motherfucker." I'm not rubbing either. Plus, it's a pretty nice drop. Wanna see? Here's a picture I took of my own car recently at the CHB meet:

Brettnyt
11-30-2003, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by SilVic
I have 2.5 in the front and 2 1/4 in the rear. I don't scrape "like a motherfucker." I'm not rubbing either. Plus, it's a pretty nice drop. Wanna see? Here's a picture I took of my own car recently at the CHB meet:

What kinda springs are those?

ANDYWlovesHONDA
11-30-2003, 02:37 PM
oh ight ic man. My bad i didnt really know. I was just thinkin bout EG's and EK's...I know its an Ep thread but i wouldnt think that honda would change it so much. Yea the 2.5 -2.4 drop looks good bro.

SilVic
11-30-2003, 02:59 PM
Those are Sprints springs. Got it for only 120 at Pann Sale.