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Jon_b
03-30-2003, 11:00 PM
ok i have a crx and its smaller as you know. and i was thinkin if i have 17's and SLAMM my car with L. springs would the rims even fit?? because the wheel well is so small. so thats my Q

and also would you recommend coils instead




thnx
Phats
03-31-2003, 12:57 AM
what exactly is SLAMMing your car?
Phats
03-31-2003, 01:19 AM
also, what exactly is your plan for your car, how can we tell you if lowering springs or coilovers are better for you if we don't know what kind of application you will be using them for or what you want your ride to feel like
Jon_b
03-31-2003, 01:27 AM
slamming it is Lowering it. and uhh i just want the ride to be smooth . not like a stiff n shiz
Phats
03-31-2003, 01:45 AM
then get lowering springs, I have heard that coilovers can be stiffer and you feel the road more, however, you may want to confirm this, it's only what i heard
GTS Jeff
03-31-2003, 01:47 AM
coilovers are stiffer because they actually improve handling. if u just get springs all ure doign is lowering your car and mucking with the suspension geometry AND screwing your handling up cuz the stock shocks dont have full travel.
Jon_b
03-31-2003, 01:50 AM
yeah for sure i want a nice ride . smoooooooth. i have to get new suspesion cuz my factory shit is BLOWN. so uh yeah im thinking the coilovers cuz them rims are pretty big you know 17's
ecstasy_civic
03-31-2003, 02:30 AM
by lowering your car, your looking at way better handling, not a smoother ride. from alot of people that i have talked to and have lowered there car with the intent on getting a smoother ride, there dissapointed. theres really nothing to make it smooth except keep it stock.
IMO.
jdmakkord
03-31-2003, 02:36 AM
you want a smoother ride? raise your crx 6 inches, and put on some 195-70-13 tires. Lowering it will make it rougher.
ecstasy_civic
03-31-2003, 02:37 AM
you made it so much easier lol.
Phats
03-31-2003, 03:11 AM
what does rim size have to do with whether or not you go with lowering springs or coilovers? oh yeah, it doesn't
ecstasy_civic
03-31-2003, 03:18 AM
well it does if all you care about is looks, coil overs you can slam it as low as you want, springs are more of a generic look.

if you want a "tucked" look or just a bit of gap.
Phats
03-31-2003, 03:21 AM
but even still, whether or not I have 16's or 17's the same applies does it not?
ecstasy_civic
03-31-2003, 03:33 AM
well if i had 17's i would want a very tucked look, 16's i could spare a little gap. but thats just me,
Phats
03-31-2003, 03:50 AM
aaaahhh, i see what you mean now
ecstasy_civic
03-31-2003, 03:54 AM
right on:thumbsup:
GTS Jeff
03-31-2003, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by Phats
what does rim size have to do with whether or not you go with lowering springs or coilovers? oh yeah, it doesn't well it doesnt really affect that but it still does affect ride quality...smaller rims = thicker rubber = smoother ride = crappier handling