Dropping the civic

[Josh8988]

I want to drop my civic but dont have the money for springs or coilovers or anything.Ive heard of melting or cutting my springs but am not sure of how the outcome of that will be.If anybody has any suggestions plz let me know.

[Wurm]

push it off a cliff

[thepolecat]

it will be horrible- just save up and buy some nopi coil overs- they are only like 100bucks and they are uber easy to install. you def do not want to cut your springs.

[Wurm]

get real coilover they are like 1k min

[Josh8988]

Are the matrix coilovers from summit worth a shit or not?

[Wurm]

no slip on coilover is worth a shit

[thepolecat]

^but they are a better option over cutting or heating springs- dont you agree.

[Wurm]

not really

[thepolecat]

ok then. to the young man who started this thread- bob on down the road and make sure you have a good seat cushon after you chop the springs

[Wurm]

lirl

[uproot]

definitely do not cut, melt, or alter your OEM springs at all.

Buy products that were made for the specific ride height you want

Of course, the more money you spend, the better product you will get, but if you're tight on funds, do a little research and just buy the best option you can afford.

Good luck.

[Josh8988]

Thats why I posted this it just didnt sound like a very good idea cutting or melting them thats why I was wondering there was a better/cheaper option.

[Josh8988]

thanks uproot

[uproot]

no problem.

Just remember if you get somethin cheap, dont be surprised with cheap results, if you know what i mean.

Just do some researching and look around.

Check out www.honda-tech.com

[Kyle]

If you cut your springs the ride will be bouncy as hell as said before. Your shocks will likely blow and then you will have to buy new coil overs, so save yourself to months of bouncing and just buy coilovers or shocks and springs now.

I don't know a whole helluva lot but I think this would definately work for your application. I don't think you need $1K coilovers for an 89 Civic. So...

http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/dsp_part_detail.cfm?vmakeid=140&vmodelid=020&vcatyear=1989&vnopinum=598%2B0400&vTitle=1989%20HONDA%20Civic

[Josh8988]

Yeah unfortunately I know about cheap parts.Ive heard mixed reviews on the matrix coilovers some people like them others say they wasted there money so i dont know.

[Wurm]

sorry im a suspension junkie so i dont think a grand is a lot

[Wurm]

Yeah unfortunately I know about cheap parts.Ive heard mixed reviews on the matrix coilovers some people like them others say they wasted there money so i dont know.
if you get those cheap fake coilovers be prepared to change your shock soon :goodjob:

[Kyle]

I know someone with skunk2 springs and shocks they bought for $200
(used) for his 99 preludeand they work fine, and everyone hates on skunk2(well I do.) I think tokico's would be just fine. They are $530 reg. (it says) on sale for $330. To me that's a good deal.

[Wurm]

kyb agx's and some eibach sportlines

[thepolecat]

if you get those cheap fake coilovers be prepared to change your shock soon :goodjob:

yup- happened to me. thats when I started getting serious (er) about suspention.

[Josh8988]

Damn I guess theres never an easy way out tho.Im out of work right now so Im limited on funds right now.If you know anybody hiring let me know.And I had some skunk2 coilovers on my old accord and they did just fine,never had any trouble and handled great.But I got a deal on them for $150

[imbosile]

kyb agx's and some eibach sportlines


do you know where i can get some agx's for some kind of deal?

[Josh8988]

^^^^^^^^Same question as him^^^^^^^^

[santacruz77]

just but the matrix ones of summit or some ebay ones for like 30 bucks

[Josh8988]

That might work for now i guess.Also anybody know anyone selling some cv axles for a ef?Mine sound like a consistent pistol cocking

[SLow_POke]

dont go cheap, dont buy used

[typerek]

i have cut my springs a million times its not bad as long as you don't cut ttoo much like 2 1/2 coils in front and 2 in the rear. but after mrket ones are still better

[typerek]

i've also bought coilovers on ebay for 40 shipped and they weren't too bad either as long as you don't slam them

[DrunkScotsman]

NEVER cut or melt your springs , most of the time they will end up uneven , and your ride will ride like ass! just stay 4x4 till you can afford something descent , i went with nopi #1 coilovers , lowered it too much and blew a shock , hence more money , save my friend save!

[Josh8988]

I guess thats what Im gonna do.So whats a pretty good kind to get

[Wurm]

cheapest i have seen agx's is on ebay but thats for a 240sx since thats what i own

[Kyle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2-GR2-SHOCKS-HONDA-CIVIC-CRX-1989-1991_W0QQitemZ160072722417QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33590 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have no clue why I looked this up. I think it's because I am not buying stuff for my car anymore. But hope that helps. They are KYB's and not too expensive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SKUNK2-ADJUSTABLE-COILOVER-KIT-HONDA-CIVIC-88-89-00-CRX_W0QQitemZ320072061448QQihZ011QQcategoryZ33582Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And here are the cheap skunk2 adjustables.

[typerek]

the full coilover with struts skunk2 kit is 500 and is nice

[KevinT707]

Just buy Ebay coilover slip-ons for $50 shipped, I promise they'll ride just fine.