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İhris
05-20-2005, 03:40 PM
Before with 1 1/2 in drop
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/1Sicktuner/side2.jpg

After.......to the ground
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/1Sicktuner/lowered.jpg

B16a2 Civic
05-20-2005, 03:43 PM
with that drop....hope ya got a camber kit....mine is about that low too....camber kit is really helpin me with the life expectancy on my tires......looks cleaner though

İhris
05-20-2005, 03:44 PM
i do :) SPC camber

Kermit
05-20-2005, 04:00 PM
When are you going to drop it and what will be the set up?

B16a2 Civic
05-20-2005, 04:00 PM
When are you going to drop it and what will be the set up?

Lol

dereksi
05-20-2005, 04:21 PM
When are you going to drop it and what will be the set up?
LOL!!!!!

topsecret2JZ
05-20-2005, 04:39 PM
I think it looks good, but be prepared to buy a lot of tires because they are gonna wear out a whole lot faster

B16a2 Civic
05-20-2005, 04:48 PM
I think it looks good, but be prepared to buy a lot of tires because they are gonna wear out a whole lot faster


he stated he has a camber kit, so his tires will last as if his car was not lowered at all

İhris
05-20-2005, 06:09 PM
ahahahahahaaaaaa im j/p its not that low. its just a photoshop, but maybe in 2 weeks it will be..... i already have skunk 2 springs.... sits nice, rides smooth.... still debating on Coilovers

İhris
05-20-2005, 06:12 PM
the Skunk2s said 2 1/2 in drop but after i got them on there and let them settle alittle..... this was all i got..........
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/1Sicktuner/rearrim.jpg

dereksi
05-20-2005, 06:21 PM
GROUND CONTROLS (eibach) thats all i gotta say

İhris
05-20-2005, 06:28 PM
cool thanks for the info....i'll look into it. but should i go lower or get a lip kit????? i want to keep it clean, no wild body kits or wings or anything..... i thought about a R34 kit, or a lip kit but i havnt been able to find a lip kit for an 04 EX.

once thats done im gonna go with Sparco seats and possible black out my tail lights.

green91
05-20-2005, 06:48 PM
spend money on good shocks. you'll thank me later

İhris
05-20-2005, 07:42 PM
spend money on good shocks. you'll thank me later
yeah i could use some new shocks..... i lowered it i think in october maybe september. so the shocks are about done for.

İhris
05-20-2005, 07:49 PM
will i need to compress the springs when removing the skunk 2s???? i was told with after market springs they are fully decompressed when you remove the housing.

green91
05-20-2005, 07:56 PM
probably wont be under much of a load but its possible. there is a ghetto (somewhat safe) way of taking them off without compressing the spring if youre interested. ive done it several times with stock springs safely. i also have spring compressors

İhris
05-20-2005, 08:24 PM
i have compressors, its the cheap screw ones you get at autozone, i hated lowering my car, it was a bitch and a half.... but now that ive done it once, the 2nd time should be a prob, but yeah if there is a faster way of doing it than using the spring compressors then yeah im definatly interested

Kermit
05-20-2005, 08:46 PM
probably wont be under much of a load but its possible. there is a ghetto (somewhat safe) way of taking them off without compressing the spring if youre interested. ive done it several times with stock springs safely. i also have spring compressors

Are you refering to fire, really hot fire? If so, I think that's the most fun way of doing it.

Cliff
05-20-2005, 09:09 PM
chris your car is ugly as crap :) also if you black out the taillights i will take a bat and smash them....as far as lip kit goes...definately...don't kit it man the thing already has factory bumpers with simulated lips just add on to what's there don't completely replace

green91
05-20-2005, 09:12 PM
Are you refering to fire, really hot fire? If so, I think that's the most fun way of doing it.

Nah, fire + shock absorbers isnt a good idea :) you can usually just hold the shock with an allen key in the top and loosen the nut and the spring will release its pressure safely (just do this while its still installed in the car!!!!!)

Eli
05-21-2005, 01:27 AM
I think that much of a drop makes the 17s look even smaller than they are... LOL

Seriously though, dont drop it that much on 17s. Invest in a nice full coilover system and find the perfect drop for yourself. Not only will the ride be 100% better, handling be improved, but it will also allow you to adjust dampening and height. If you need any hookups on 7thgen stuff, lemme know, I got some connections still from when I had mine.

İhris
05-21-2005, 05:33 PM
I think that much of a drop makes the 17s look even smaller than they are... LOL

Seriously though, dont drop it that much on 17s. Invest in a nice full coilover system and find the perfect drop for yourself. Not only will the ride be 100% better, handling be improved, but it will also allow you to adjust dampening and height. If you need any hookups on 7thgen stuff, lemme know, I got some connections still from when I had mine.
gonna have to take you up on that.

i at least want the tires to tuck 1/2 inch.

Julio
05-21-2005, 07:08 PM
I will leave it the height it is now. Get some shocks before dropping it any more and more then likely you wont want to lower it anymore.

CMO
05-21-2005, 07:29 PM
If you do lower it more go with the ground controls I loved them when I had my 7thgen. I also have some front & back strut tower bars if you need some.

İhris
05-21-2005, 10:06 PM
how much for the strut towers????

Brett
05-22-2005, 08:45 AM
yeah i could use some new shocks..... i lowered it i think in october maybe september. so the shocks are about done for.

Im suprised, I lowered mine 5 years ago and im still on stock shocks and they are still in great shape

CMO
05-22-2005, 09:11 AM
how much for the strut towers????

$80 they are in great shape, I hardly drove the car. I think I still have the rear lower tie bar also. I never even used it, i'll throw it in also if I can find it.

İhris
05-22-2005, 09:21 AM
Im suprised, I lowered mine 5 years ago and im still on stock shocks and they are still in great shape
mine arent blown yet, hopefully thjey wont be blown for awhile..... but i will prob be replacing my rear soon.

İhris
05-22-2005, 09:22 AM
$80 they are in great shape, I hardly drove the car. I think I still have the rear lower tie bar also. I never even used it, i'll throw it in also if I can find it.
who makes them???? u have a pict (manufacturers photo) or anything??? and im definatly interested in them

blacknightteg
05-22-2005, 09:27 AM
you not workin today?

Dragonfly5338
05-22-2005, 09:29 AM
I think that much of a drop makes the 17s look even smaller than they are... LOL

Seriously though, dont drop it that much on 17s. Invest in a nice full coilover system and find the perfect drop for yourself. Not only will the ride be 100% better, handling be improved, but it will also allow you to adjust dampening and height. If you need any hookups on 7thgen stuff, lemme know, I got some connections still from when I had mine.

what he said, man. good advice right there. the ride is so shitty with a slammed car on springs. your lady will have to wear a sports bra when she rides in it. :tongue:

İhris
05-22-2005, 10:46 AM
you not workin today?
nope.... i dont work on sundays

Eli
05-22-2005, 02:12 PM
mine arent blown yet, hopefully thjey wont be blown for awhile..... but i will prob be replacing my rear soon.

i have some stock shocks and springs from the rear (or maybe the front? cant remember) if you want them... off an 02 EX, same setup as your 04.

Eli
05-22-2005, 02:13 PM
what he said, man. good advice right there. the ride is so shitty with a slammed car on springs. your lady will have to wear a sports bra when she rides in it. :tongue:

HAHA, rides shitty slammed on full coilovers as well... TRUST ME! :p

İhris
05-22-2005, 07:45 PM
well i have kids now, 2 girls, and with the car seats in the back i can only imagine what their ride would be like

snatch
05-27-2005, 07:39 PM
i love a low ass car.

go low or go home.