How many of you lowered your EP on stock shocks?

[i-WERKS]

How many of you lowered your EP on stock shocks?

[silver ep]

I havent lower my ep yet but when I do Im getting springs and shocks installed at the same time

[X 2KS2K]

I have stockies with the pro-kit. It handles a lot better and I doubt there will be any long term problems with the shocks. konis would be nice though

[02SilverSiHB]

I am. No problem with the stock shocks, but I can't wait for some aftermarket ones. These stockies suck imo

[SIborland]

I have sprint springs...and stock shocks....yeah they are pretty close to being dead already. I want shock, but dont want to deal with koni's, so I'll prolly go with H&R or Tein eventually.

[fishboy]

*raises hand*

[31102si]

Ground controls on stock shocks rides great!

[IceD out N CALI]

neuspeed race on stock shocks here

[SiBoy]

planning to get tiens and slam it to no wheel gap

[BLAZE]

i have mine sitting on 18's with ground control coil overs and stock shocks. my ride height in the center of the car at the CAT is 2 3/4 inches off the ground and also comptech camber kit.
i get a real smooth non bouncy ride.
i still want the tein flex system, but at 1800.00 a bit much.:D

[ballsdeep]

Eibach Sportlines on stock shocks no problems so far car rides great.

[quicksi]

I have got (rsx) H&R's on stock shocks, and it rides very nice .

[RacingCivicSi02]

H&R with Stock Shock rite here. Ride better then stock springs.

[chet]

I went with Progress springs(2" drop). I love the ride especially with the Progress sways on. Progress has coilovers now, but I don't know how much or who yet.

[TrippZ]

Do you really need a camber kit? how much does it cost?

[CleanBlackSi02]

I have Neuspeed race springs on stocks. I'm waiting to see whether or not the drop is going to look right with the wheels I'll be getting. I still can't believe that there aren't any Si specific shocks out yet!!

[StrangeShadow]

Do you really need a camber kit? how much does it cost?
if you want ppl riding in back to have a smooth ride lol, no one I know claims to really "need' them "extremly" bad in front, but I am prbably going to get themin front and back when I drop my car.

does lowering the car on the stock shocks have a bad affect?

[i-WERKS]

The camber in the front is good but the rear maybe needs a kit if it's really low.

Correct me if i'm wrong but I've heard that our suspension is the same as the CTR. If this is true then our shocks should be able to handle the drop since the CTR sits lower than our cars. I haven't had any problems with the ride quality after dropping the car. I'd like to hear what other inputs you guys may have on this.

[ssvr6]

I'm about to lower my car on stock shocks.


Steve

[02TafWhtSi]

Eibach Pro-Kits (1") on stock shocks:

[CleanBlackSi02]

That's the height our car should have been out of the factory.

[StrangeShadow]

is that the height of the ctr? one inch lower...

steve- can you post pics as soon as you get the chance, "after the drop," thanks :)

[Suk02Si]

yeah, the CTR is 19mm lower.

[Glix]

I'm dropped on stocks with Eibach sportlines.
Ride quality is still really good, a little rougher than stock but not much.

[EP33]

Yesterday I was driving in the left (fast) lane 60FWY W Pomona area, a 01 Civic 4 door was just ahead of me in the carpool lane (left of me). A BIG plastic ice chest was sitting in the middle of his lane, does he swerve to avoid? NO, All I know is I see a blue ice chest traveling through the air at windshield level across four lanes of traffic moving at about 70MPH. After making my accident avoidance move, I really wished I was sitting about 1 - 1 1/2 inches lower to the ground. My car left me feeling queezy. I am going out today to find some springs for my stock shocks.

Maybe H&R Sports.

Oh well. . . . .:(

BTW that Civics front bumper was smashed. When I passed him (which I did real quick) He was pretty sad looking. could have been a FunkN 4-5 car accident.

[TEKBRAIN]

From the experts: "If you can only afford shocks or springs, either keep saving to get both, or start with the shocks. Performance shocks alone which provide firmer bump and rebound control, and greater control over weight transfer rate, will improve handing performance more than stiffer springs alone will."

But it seems that you are more concerned about look than about performance...

[EP33]

If it were about looks, I'd be hacking away at the factory springs. I just can't wait another 6 - ? months for Bilstein to come out with shocks.

I figure if I go against my shock morals, and install H&R springs on stock shocks, according to Murphys Law, Bilstein will have shocks available in about two weeks.

You see, I'm doing it for all that don't want Koni,Tein,etc. . . . . .:D

[HARRY POTTER]

ground controls on the stock shocks. 1 week so far, and rides great. pretty close to stock feel. no issues with stock shock either.;)

[esmith13]

neuspeed race springs on stockies...


3 days and counting..

I will need to improve my pothole dodging skillz, however.....


*rubs sore ass cheek* :angel:

Eric.

[TEKBRAIN]

I ordered Koni Yellow! :*
Now, I must decide which springs I will get.

[BlackBullet02Si]

sorry guys this might have been answered, but after reading this and other threads I haven't gotten a clear cut answer:

Will getting aftermarket springs to lower the car hurt the stock shocks in any way? I'm thinking my mini-mini-van needs to be a little lower, but I just don't have the money to get both right now. And if I were to get just new springs - would I be able to install aftermarket shocks once I get the money? I.e. springs first, then shocks. I'm really not very car savey, but definitely willing to learn. thanks.

[HARRY POTTER]

i got a buddy that rolls with neuspeed race springs on stock shocks for about 6 months now and his ep3 rides great. i have the ground control set up, on stock shocks as well, and i have to say that things are fine with my ride. of course aftermarket shocks would be nice, and should be picked up when the cash flow is right. but running springs for now would be an okay thing to do.

[Civicvtec1ps]

Originally posted by BlackBullet02Si
sorry guys this might have been answered, but after reading this and other threads I haven't gotten a clear cut answer:

Will getting aftermarket springs to lower the car hurt the stock shocks in any way? I'm thinking my mini-mini-van needs to be a little lower, but I just don't have the money to get both right now. And if I were to get just new springs - would I be able to install aftermarket shocks once I get the money? I.e. springs first, then shocks. I'm really not very car savey, but definitely willing to learn. thanks.
you wil be just fine with lowring springs for while. just save up and invest shocks later on. wont hurt ya. installing springs are easy too so save some money with DIY.
oh yea dropped my 4x4 . with tein s tech springs. loving it

[chubbychu]

so have there been any compaines that are making us aftermarket shocks?

[Civicvtec1ps]

Originally posted by plainol2k2si
so have there been any compaines that are making us aftermarket shocks?
nah. kinda shitty.
except koni yellow insert shocks. kyb and tokico said they will have shocks developed soon but not giong to happen imo
:(

[chubbychu]

i just dont wanna spend over 500 dollars on shocks. maybe tokico will come out with some blues soon

[VIZHUNZ02SI]

2 inch drop on factory shock wit an ingalls camber kit
it handles corners

[sniperSI]

I have about 30,000 on my neuspeed springs w/stockshocks at 1.5 inchs

the ride is fine, but the handling isnt as good as it used to be, it rolls more around corners and if you hit a pot hole or something its like BANG BANG! It may look like ass but from a long term performance standpoint, I would of held out for a full spring/shock suspension and kept my stock height.

[simann]

I have about 15,000 miles on my stock shocks with progress springs. They still handle great, but as other guys have mentiond, potholes and new pavement jumps SUCK. talk about waking up! Hehehe

But all in all they are still good!:D

[andy]

There's a guy on honda-tech who sells KYB shocks for older Hondas/Acuras (for $350 :eek: ). I emailed him today, he said he
hears the requests for shocks for the EP3 all the time, but that
KYB hadn't given him an ETA yet. He said he'll try them again
next week...just an FYI. $200 springs, $350 shocks and a $130
camber kit sounds like a decent alternative to Tein Basics.

[chubbychu]

Originally posted by andy
There's a guy on honda-tech who sells KYB shocks for older Hondas/Acuras (for $350 :eek: ). I emailed him today, he said he
hears the requests for shocks for the EP3 all the time, but that
KYB hadn't given him an ETA yet. He said he'll try them again
next week...just an FYI. $200 springs, $350 shocks and a $130
camber kit sounds like a decent alternative to Tein Basics.

only 350?!?!?! dang count me in

[Brettnyt]

ooo... 350... sounds nice....

[JaYdEeEm]

i did!!! but getting new susupension soon!

[DoMahMeGok]

neuspeed race n stock shocks
its bumpier then stock but I can live with it, except on the highway n u hit a bump, its pretty rough there

[HiHoSilver]

i've got Eibach pro didn't even know i should of changed the shocks. Still learning. Next mod after the trailer hitch for sure.

[peenaySI]

Originally posted by i-WERKS
How many of you lowered your EP on stock shocks?

one more stockies right here:D

[SiR_d1]

I still love my teins, my shocks are perfectly fine:)

[HKS-HIPOWER]

i am and put 32000km on the car without any problems

[chunky]

16000 miles on h&r sport springs so far, stock shocks work fine for daily driving, no extra bounce at all.

[TEKBRAIN]

I'm in love with the KY. :*

[dofu]

i dropped my car with gc's to the ground (well, the springs sagged so it was low at the rear's highest setting) i ended up getting camber kit to fix the 5 degree neg rear camber and i rode on the stock shocks till they had no life left at all... and still drove on em for a good part of an entire year!!! then i got offa my lazy @ss and dropped in the teins i've had sittin around for hella dayz...

[civicxnoob]

after a while(maybe couple years) won't the springs eventually mess up the shocks? im looking forward to h&r sports/stock shocks but still deciding if its worth the money.

[oldschoolimport]

my progress springs have been on about 5000 miles and I noticed last week that my right rear strut is leaking.:(

[DumbNewB]

im on stock shocks with tein springs and i have no complaints

[Mwing]

H&R springs with stock shocks no problem 1000 km and counting.

[team ERA 5]

neuspeed race for around 29,000 miles getting a lil bouncy. Hitting a pot hole in my car will for sure wake you up!

[zeroz52]

I just installed my D2s yesterday, it rides way better thanthe old car with just springs. Thenagain I still have the stock tires(balloon tires).:p

[jldsir]

H&R Sport springs dropped on stocks... Holy shit, I feel like I am going to snap the frame on some of these frickin potholes. Toronto shit roads !!! I have stock wheels right now but want 17's. Is this going to destroy my car? It's rough now on the stock wheels, with the larger rim, I really can't beleive the car will take this. Will aftermarket shocks help this BANG!!!!! problem. It stresses me out when I drive. Yes it feels good when I'm not hitting bumps. I am also feeling a slight creak as I pull up to stop signs from the front end. I am wondering If I should just raise the pig back to stock height and chill. Someone tell me good news in relation to this. Again, will the supossed KYBs help the situation? Some guys in a wheel shop tell me don't bother wasting money on after market shocks. These guys have mustangs, so they don't speak Japanese... I'm saying I don't trust them. Anyone?

[zeroz52]

Try to avoid those big ass potholes man. I rode on my stockies with springs on my 02 civic coupe with 17" rims and 40 series tires for two years and the stock shocks are still fine. I live in Wisconsin and our roads are no better. How much was it lowered with the springs you have? The creaking noise you hear COULD be just the springs as they tend to make some "wierd" noises, mine did. People who own newer mustangs don't know shit,so don't listen to them. <-(just my opinion);)
After market shocks will most definately help your situation. Right now when you hit those potholes you are more than likely expecting your stockies to absorb that, but when you lowered it you decreased the length of possible travel on those babies and are now bottoming out on them when you go over large enough bumps or potholes. I would say that if you are REALLY woried about messing something up, return it to stock until you can afford some aftermarket shocks or a set of full coilovers (not sleeve coilovers). Hope I helped some.

[jldsir]

Zeroz, thanks alot I feel like I am at an AA meeting getting support. Can't wait to put the new shocks on. By the way, the H&R sport springs specify a max of 2" drop depending on make. My understanding is that with our model, the drop with these springs is 1.75 front,- 1.5 rear

[k20hatch]

Stock...need aftermarket though :p

[zeroz52]

My 02 civic was riding on neuspeed sport springs 2" drop (if i remember correctly :D ) I went 32,000 miles on that setup and none of the shocks ever leaked. Glad to be of help.:)

[Oshkosh]

lowered the EP with Intrax Springs on 17" Konig Holes with stock shocks, i need a camber kit badly, other then that the EP rides great.

[jldsir]

Hey well I Found a cause to one of my noises. The front end was acting up - Squeeking and when in revese and wheels turned left, I heard a cracking sound. I was about to raise the car becuse I thought it was destroying something. We'll guess what I found.. A frickin flashlight, I shit you not , It was jammed between the wheel well liner and the body- Inside the wheelwell. Some asshole mechanic decided to crank on the liner molding to access the area for fog lamp installtion last month. There were no batteries in the light, so I know he used it to keep it open while he worked on it. HONDA MECHANIC... can you believe it? The wheels were rubbing as I drove while turning left and especially in reverse. Now my liner is damaged. At least it was not the springs or suspension. I think I'll visit Honda later on and ask if anyone is missing their flashlight light.

[MI EP]

I used to have a set of eibach's on my 02 si with stock shocks and i used to bottom out like crazy. Now i have the Tein flex on my 04 si and i would recomend it to everybody. never bottom out and execelent handling if thats what your lookin for not just the slammed look.

[cdr127]

Originally posted by ballsdeep
Eibach Sportlines on stock shocks no problems so far car rides great.


Did your cars require a camber kit?

[DarkSiRacer]

Eibach Pro-Kit with Stock Shocks... I'll get some aftermarket ones eventually (preferably before it blows)

[BlairSpeed]

Just lowered my EP w/ Neuspeed Race on stock shocks w/ Ingalls.

Ride is similar to stock except when you hit any bumps/holes...BAM! Very rough! The stock shocks are a little weak for these springs, I can feel some slight bounciness over sharp bumps or dips, but fine under normal driving. Overall the ride is great and much improved through the corners. The drop is perfect!!! Makes the EP look 100x sexier, no doubt. Highly recommended!!

[stephen]

all these people with aftermarket springs but stock shocks....

breaks my heart.

[BlairSpeed]

Originally posted by stephen
all these people with aftermarket springs but stock shocks....

breaks my heart.
Im sorry. If you want, ill let you buy me some shocks and help save your heart.....:D

[ArticSteve]

Installed some Reactive brand coil overs. Fronts went in nice, but had to cut some of the coil out of the rears. Got them cheap @$250.00 CDN private sale which translates to about $160.00 USD.

Appearance is finally as a EP should be and handling is excellent. Watch for pot holes! LOL!

Also, for anybody interested, don't forget to remove hub bolt on front spindle

[STP03BlueSI]

Lowered on Tein S-Tech on Stock shocks.:D

[Makross]

yeah im also lowered on s.techs and its hella bouncy

[redronin22]

ive been lowered for 37k miles and im running strong. will be switching out to MOOOGINNN suspension soon.

[onEswEEtEp3]

haha I did too, and it's slammed on skunk2 coilovers :p

[yellerep3]

i have bout 43000 miles on my stock shocks and i just dropped it on tein springs the ride is very firm and i get no noises or anything im very happy so far, i will probably just get some tokikos when they come out, but i can definitly say i will get at least another 10 - 15000 out of these shocks, and the ride is smooth as hell and if anything a bit tighter. WOuld concider expensive coilovers and have done it in the past with my ek using tein coilovers but i drive alot so i rather just switch shocks for like 500 bux then pay for 1000 coilovers when they die. If i can ever park it tho i will throw tein coilovers on it.

[BaNAnABoAt689]

I have ground controls on stock shocks! :)