1.5 drop Q????

[locoep3]

will i need to get a amber kit if i drop 1.5 on my ep ?????? and can i use my stock shocks.?

[mustclime]

I am not a fan of putting drop springs on stock shocks. Shock are just there to dampen the rebound of a spring. Change the spring to a Higher rate and you should upgrade the damper....But I really like great handling cars. I will but my ep3 up against just about any car on these boards....My advise is
1) do not lower you ep3 more than a inch without rollcenter correction.
2) buy matched springs and dampers
3) get camber kits for the front and rear because the stock alinment specs suck for our cars.....

[MugsyTheGr8]

I am not a fan of putting drop springs on stock shocks. Shock are just there to dampen the rebound of a spring. Change the spring to a Higher rate and you should upgrade the damper....But I really like great handling cars. I will but my ep3 up against just about any car on these boards....My advise is
1) do not lower you ep3 more than a inch without rollcenter correction.
2) buy matched springs and dampers
3) get camber kits for the front and rear because the stock alinment specs suck for our cars.....

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[locoep3]

I am not a fan of putting drop springs on stock shocks. Shock are just there to dampen the rebound of a spring. Change the spring to a Higher rate and you should upgrade the damper....But I really like great handling cars. I will but my ep3 up against just about any car on these boards....My advise is
1) do not lower you ep3 more than a inch without rollcenter correction.
2) buy matched springs and dampers
3) get camber kits for the front and rear because the stock alinment specs suck for our cars.....

so im guessin not too

[miragetkg]

will i need to get a amber kit if i drop 1.5 on my ep ?????? and can i use my stock shocks.?

You will need a camber kit for the drop. I don't recommend using the stock shocks/ struts. Do it the right way and get those shocks. Tokico blues should be ok and not expensive. Check out shox.com or ebay under jdmwerks.

[MugsyTheGr8]

You will need a camber kit for the drop. I don't recommend using the stock shocks/ struts. Do it the right way and get those shocks. Tokico blues should be ok and not expensive. Check out shox.com or ebay under jdmwerks.

have you ever order anything from shox.com? im curious about their service.

[trickkykidd.02]

Get some D-spec Tokicos from Showstoppers...THey were on sale a couple weeks ago when I got mine.

Even with minimal drop get a camber kit and get the car alignment set up right. either DIY or via shop. Read the high performance thread.
http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43604

I am running JDM drop up front and stock in back. (sometimes I carry heavy SCUBA gear in the trunk) Getting alignment done at 1.5 fron 1 deg in back.

gonna run 225/45/17 so i didnt want to fill up the wheel wells too much.

[Zeth]

how are progress competition coilovers as far as handling goes?

[miragetkg]

have you ever order anything from shox.com? im curious about their service.

Shox.com is located here in San Diego. They are very professional and match pricing with anyone legit business. I've been purchasing through them since 1997.

[locoep3]

ok thanks guys ..... i will look in to that then i was just thinking about my tires i have 205/55/R16 will it rub in my wheel well ?????

[MugsyTheGr8]

whats your offset?

[locoep3]

whats your offset?

not sure its the RSX rims

[MugsyTheGr8]

ill look it up and get back to you.


16x6.5 +45

[locoep3]

ill look it up and get back to you.


16x6.5 +45

thanks man