Best prices for lowering!

[MaYzE]

Im looking at lowering my car <still>. I want to get some good opinions on what I should get. Its going on a 2000 civic SE. Give me some names and what I need etc. I want my ride to be smooth still. Dont wanna be jumping everywhere. And I dont wanna spend $3000+ dollars. Cheaper the better. If I could get my car lowered and not have it bumping like crazy for under $1500 I think Id do it ASAP. I also wanna be able to raise it back to normal for winter. Its a year round car. So far Ive heard Koni Yellows and Ground Controls are really good. But the price is above $2000 or so. Any suggestions?? Plus I need to know I good installer as well. Thanks

[Rydog]

talk to Rob at Tunerworks, he'll take good care of you as he did me.

[Diesel]

go see Gabriel or Roberto at RPM...great work, great prices.

[boi-alien]

i think shadowz was selling a complete suspension set up a little while back for about that price, ask him

[Diesel]

$2000?? that sounds a bit high...

call Gabriel at RPm Monday, 273.0003...you could go with Ground Control Coilovers, or a little cheaper with a coilovers from Drop Zone...or Skunk 2...

[4wheeldrift]

$2000 sounds like a lot for single adjustables and coil overs. A similar setup from my car would only be $1200 or so.

[Evan]

Your looking at $1500 MAX I am guessing, just call around to the tuner shops

[RSeXy]

I miss read your PM!

Anyway, what is your budget?

If you got coilovers, how often would you be raising/lowering your car? I had adjustable springs on my car (Prelude), I only adjusted them once during the time I had them on.

Ground Control Coilovers and Koni Yellows should cost you around $1500 or less.

Or you can just get lowering springs i.e. H&R, B&G combined with Koni Yellows. This way you can save around $200.

After that, you post in the "Ask Leo" Section of this forum, he will do the install for you. All you have to do is take him out for a day, buy him food, change his underwear and pay for a stripper. All in all, you will be saving money on install.


*This is MaxBoost by the way*

[4wheeldrift]

Originally posted by RSeXy

After that, you post in the "Ask Leo" Section of this forum, he will do the install for you. All you have to do is take him out for a day, buy him food, change his underwear and pay for a stripper. All in all, you will be saving money on install.


*This is MaxBoost by the way*

Definetly odd advice to be coming from your GF

[MaYzE]

Originally posted by RSeXy
I miss read your PM!

Anyway, what is your budget?

If you got coilovers, how often would you be raising/lowering your car? I had adjustable springs on my car (Prelude), I only adjusted them once during the time I had them on.

Ground Control Coilovers and Koni Yellows should cost you around $1500 or less.

Or you can just get lowering springs i.e. H&R, B&G combined with Koni Yellows. This way you can save around $200.

After that, you post in the "Ask Leo" Section of this forum, he will do the install for you. All you have to do is take him out for a day, buy him food, change his underwear and pay for a stripper. All in all, you will be saving money on install.


*This is MaxBoost by the way*

Umm... Im not too sure how often Id be adjusting them. I dont want the car so low to the ground that im going to scrape on every little dip. But I will need it higher when the snow hits. Thats all. As for budget Im thinking if I can get it all done under $1500 I may do it this season still. Is it bad to winter drive on aftermarket springs?? or will I see a differnce? You didnt winter drive your Lude though did you?? I figure Ill have to adjust them twice a year. Spring and Fall. Same time that I change my tires. As for calling differnet shops, im not sure what to ask for. Im not very informed when it comes to cars. I just wanna lower my ride. Basiclly, do I need shocks and springs? Or just the springs? For the springs Im thinking GC's. If the GC's lower my car, what do the Koni Yellows do? <sorry for the stupid ?'s> Thanx

[jaylo]

In my opinion, you should get Ground Control (adjustable) or Eibach Sportlines (drops your car about 1.8" f, 1.5"r), and get Koni Yellows w/c are called dampers. They control your springs so when it decompress, it will support it to go back to the original height. Yellows are adjustable, you can soften the ride and stiffen the way your car reacts to bumps and dips. Ground Control springs are pretty comfortable compared to Skunk2's w/c have a higher spring rate.

If you want to know more about suspension FAQ's go to superhonda.org "suspension"

Ground Control goes for 560, less than 600 bucks
Koni Yellows goes for around 800-900
KYB AGX adjustable dampers go for 170 each
Eibach Sportlines goes for 315 cost

Installs usually go for around 150-200 bucks =)

Good luck and have fun...!

[Diesel]

if you don't know alot about suspension components, just ask the tuning shop you call. I'm sure whomever you go with, they will give the info if you ask.
My personal preference is RPM, but I guess you could try calling other shops. Overall, they have the best quality work in the city.

[Tuner1]

Yeah, we have the Civic Ground Controls on sale right now. Great set-up!

Rob

[shadowz]

I have a full KONI coilover for your car they have been used for 20000 km (two summers) it is a full shock and spring also you can adjust the dampening , they ride great and are a complete setup

$1200 if you buy install is free

[trendkill]

DAMB THAT IS CHEEP

[GT2NV]

i just got my setup done its sooooooo nice, i got
eibach pro springs drop = 1.6 front // 1.5 rear
G2 Struts / shocks
price 1000$$ ----> speedville
rides way better , and handles soooo tight

[T5_X]

damn you people and your cheap suspension upgrades! I just spent about 1500 bucks on a primitive 3/5 drop, it's gonna be about another 1500-2000 to go another 2" lower with drop coils up front, gas drop shocks and bags out back.

[Yellow_Fly_Red]

I think you should just order the H&R springs from www.tirerack.com and get a shop to install it here.

H&R Sport Spring Set
Availability: In Stock

$162 US (about $240 Can)
Category: Springs
Lowers: Avg Low 1.75"F 1.5"R


So it would still be less than $500 after installation and Wheel Alignment(s)


P.S. You WON'T be able to 'raise' it back to normal height for the winter unless you re-install the stock springs. And the Adjustable Coil-overs are over your budget.

[kingsnake]

Just buy the used Konis, as they will be under your $1500 budget and provide you with your needs (adjustibility and look), and includes install. You cannot beat a true adjustable coilover, as it offers much more than just lowering springs. Your car can be set up to handle so much better, look better, etc. etc. etc. If you just go with springs without matching dampers/shocks, you will regret it, as every bump will be followed by body bounce, as the stock dampers do not operate in the lowering spring's range properly.

[MaYzE]

Hmm.. its good to hear all these ideas. Im leaning towards getting adjustable coilovers. Now as for brand I heard GC's were one of the best. If thats the truth Ill look for those. Now I know I need the springs, but do I need ANYTHING else. If I just do the springs will my car bouce around like crazy? Or do I need some stiffer shocks as well? Like I said before, I dont want my car bouncing all over the place. I dont wanna go over a speedbump and bouce for 10 mins after.