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Lowering springs

Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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hey guys

I am getting ready to put lowering kit on my car. I am going to buy adjustable shocks and springs but now the question is which springs. most of the springs that I founds drops anywhere between 1.2 to 1.5. finally I found this one called ZENN lowering springs but I never heard of it. Does anybody use it please let me know it drops 2". also here is the link for it.

Ebay kit


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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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IMO and keep in mind it's just my opinion. Stay with the tried and true items. Eibach is a sure win, being that A LOT of cars use their springs in confidence. For something as critical as your suspension, stay away from ebay products like those unknown springs. Doing so, will keep you out of trouble later.

BTW, 2" front and rear?! What happens when those things sag? or if they settle past 2"? Are you ready to rub tires on fender wells? Are you going to be able to find camber adjustments to correct the negative camber? And the list goes on.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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i have a friend with some ZENN on his civic and has had them for about 2 years. no complaints either.
i just redid the suspension on my clipse and i used KYB GR2 shocks/struts and DZ sports 2" springs. i love the ride. i also bought the SRE camber correction kit. i am completely satisfied.
 
Old Nov 28, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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I think that even a 1.5" drop is good enough. It may not sound like alot btu it definetly is noticable. So i would stay with that. Thats just my opinion.
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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what about the motor mounts I found some at jegs. does anybody know if I would be able to put them by myself. need help. [X(]
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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put lowering springs, or motor mounts?
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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a 2 inch drop is ridiculous..I would go between 1" and 1 1/2"...Eibach springs are a great spring...KYB or Tokico (sp?) are a decent shock..Also like the guys are getting at is watch your camber...might want to get a kit and adjust for it cuz your tires will lean in when you drop it and you'll wear the **** out of them.

And where did motor mounts come in from this and why???
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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i think a 2" drop is perfect, and yes you will need camber correction kits.

this is where a 2" drop gets you. would look better with some bigger wheels though. but you can get an idea.



 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: 99madewell

i think a 2" drop is perfect, and yes you will need camber correction kits.

this is where a 2" drop gets you. would look better with some bigger wheels though. but you can get an idea.



I don't know about perfect...I see a few scrapes on the bottom side of your fascia Mine is close to 2" and I have them too, so don't deny it, lol. Once I get my Ground Controls on, I'm going to raise it back up a bit to perhaps to 1.5", even.
 
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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well those scrapes are from the previous owner with those POS coilovers...........not me. i have not touched the front cover at all. but thanks for the assumption.
 

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