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CivicSi · 07-15-2011, 07:25 AM

Hello everyone, so I was looking at upgrading suspension on an 07 civic si and am not interested in coilovers what so ever. Looking into the eibach sportlines, tein stech, and neuspeed springs, but am also curious if the 2" drop of these springs will cause a decent gain in negative camber? Any honda / acura rsx drives in here that have just lowering springs arouns 1.5 - 2" of drop NOT needing a camber correction kit??
was hopeing that considering ppl love showing what they spent their rime and money on, that if you respond with an answer to the brand of your choice, if you got em installed, throw up some pics to show it off!

ourbloodykisses · 07-15-2011, 07:57 AM

8thgencivic.com

you'll need a camber kit. they arent expensive.
with suspension, if you cheap out, you'll pay for it.

jen. · 07-15-2011, 08:42 AM

Eibach Sportlines.

You will need a camber kit.

You will need an alignment.

Edit: You will find this thread super helpful. "The 'what will my drop look like?' thread"
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspe...ke-thread.html

From before I had the front lip:

ketchup! · 07-15-2011, 10:10 AM

you don't need a camber kit. just get the toe set to 0

Ivank88 · 07-15-2011, 01:20 PM

I ran neuspeed sports on my prelude b4 I slammed it n I didnt need a camber kit. May be dif on civics tho

jen. · 07-15-2011, 02:38 PM

Eh, I personally don't have camber arms and I'm aligned but I've still got some negative camber in the rear which is why I said you're gonna want one if you want even tire wear.

scott8989 · 07-15-2011, 08:17 PM

tein s-techs with koni yellows give a very comfortable ride

ourbloodykisses · 07-15-2011, 08:51 PM

negative camber is not cool.
especially if its just in the rear
it looks like you broke something.

CivicSi · 07-15-2011, 10:05 PM

From what i see, front camber kit is around 170-210 .. rear is around 110-160 ... plus the 220 for springs.... and im still not factoring in shocks/struts ... first upgrade will be my AEM SRI .. rains like a bitch around here, and im NOT cutting my wheel well to make a non-rubbing CAI.. i think ill buy peices/save up for the suspension.

CivicSi · 07-15-2011, 10:10 PM

MOTHER OF GOD THAT HFP LIP KIT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!

sigh.. cant find any lip kits out there for sale that arnt missing ... everything missing but one piece....

<3 ur car jen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jen.

Eibach Sportlines.

You will need a camber kit.

You will need an alignment.

Edit: You will find this thread super helpful. "The 'what will my drop look like?' thread"
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspe...ke-thread.html

From before I had the front lip:

Sberk06 · 07-15-2011, 10:53 PM

^^^ agreed! that SI looks so damn sexy

ketchup! · 07-16-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jen.

Eh, I personally don't have camber arms and I'm aligned but I've still got some negative camber in the rear which is why I said you're gonna want one if you want even tire wear.

wrong miss ricer. toe eats tires not camber. have a read http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2614449

jen. · 07-16-2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ketchup!

wrong miss ricer. toe eats tires not camber. have a read http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2614449

Thanks for the oh so tactful post. I'm glad name calling online helps you feel good. At least i got a helpful read

Subie_sleeper · 07-16-2011, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jen.

Thanks for the oh so tactful post. I'm glad name calling online helps you feel good. At least i got a helpful read

Yeah, I spotted that & had to jump in here. Unless it was an inside joke between friends that comment was uncalled for. S/C Civic si with tasteful mods = rice ??? Ummmmm. NO. & I'm a die hard Subaru guy. On the Interwebz it's O.K. to talk ****.

ketchup! · 07-16-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jen.

Thanks for the oh so tactful post. I'm glad name calling online helps you feel good. At least i got a helpful read

glad to see you can take a joke

jen. · 07-16-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subie_sleeper

Yeah, I spotted that & had to jump in here. Unless it was an inside joke between friends that comment was uncalled for. S/C Civic si with tasteful mods = rice ??? Ummmmm. NO. & I'm a die hard Subaru guy. On the Interwebz it's O.K. to talk ****.

Thanks, Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by ketchup!

glad to see you can take a joke

Only if it's funny!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicSi

MOTHER OF GOD THAT HFP LIP KIT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!

sigh.. cant find any lip kits out there for sale that arnt missing ... everything missing but one piece....

<3 ur car jen.

I will keep a look out on some other forums for you. I only have the front lip on mine

Are you looking for skirts and rear as well?

Thanks for the compliments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sberk06

^^^ agreed! that SI looks so damn sexy

Why thanks!

ourbloodykisses · 07-16-2011, 07:20 PM

buddy clubs and call it a day.

CivicSi · 07-16-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jen.

I will keep a look out on some other forums for you. I only have the front lip on mine

Are you looking for skirts and rear as well?

Thanks for the compliments!

Just the front lip in reality.. dont wanna go the whole kit, because it really doesnt change much in the rear .. and sides are nice, but done need em, the front makes the largest difference by a long shot

BTW, jumped on a price match and discounted AEM SRI, got it down to 150 shipped, thanks to a screw up by the company, and a decent coupon i got them to apply to it...

Also will be purchasing a new set of rotors and pads, just went in for 45,000 service at honda, and front rotors and pads wont pass when inspection comes around... so might as well upgrade. Found some PowerStop rotors and pads for cheap .. so might as well get front and back, considering i can get new rotors AND pads, for 4 wheels for the price Honda wants just for the fronts.

CivicSi · 07-19-2011, 12:30 AM

So.. due to price.. and mileage i put on my car, i wanna lower it a bit, get the best ride, without the need of camber kit, which for the civic SI seems to be anything over 1.5 inches puts most Si coupes out of spec.
Eibach pro-kit ($220)
Tein Htech ($235)
HFP strut/shock and springs (75$ more) new in box at $300 (lowest drop of the group it seems)

CivicSi · 07-19-2011, 12:34 AM

and yes jen. i love your sportlines, but i really just don't feel like spending more on a camber kit then i do on the springs haha... plus the girls driveway is .. obnoxious and i do a lot of pot-holed highway, and back roads that aren't in the best of shape
figured id go for the best look and feel, in a budget, without the $300 camber kit (seems skunk is the only decent kit out there at $299 .. ingalls is interesting and still at $250) for the rear.. let alone if front is outta whack, which it seems everyone's civic drops differently... sorry im horrible at making up my own mind, but ive narrowed it down :D

07-15-2011, 07:25 AM	#1
CivicSi Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Member #21127 My Ride: 2007 Honda Civic Si iTrader: (0)	suspenion questions / show n tell Hello everyone, so I was looking at upgrading suspension on an 07 civic si and am not interested in coilovers what so ever. Looking into the eibach sportlines, tein stech, and neuspeed springs, but am also curious if the 2" drop of these springs will cause a decent gain in negative camber? Any honda / acura rsx drives in here that have just lowering springs arouns 1.5 - 2" of drop NOT needing a camber correction kit?? was hopeing that considering ppl love showing what they spent their rime and money on, that if you respond with an answer to the brand of your choice, if you got em installed, throw up some pics to show it off! __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬

07-15-2011, 07:57 AM	#2
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	8thgencivic.com you'll need a camber kit. they arent expensive. with suspension, if you cheap out, you'll pay for it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-15-2011, 08:42 AM	#3
jen. Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Member #7345 My Ride: '07 si coupe! iTrader: (1)	Eibach Sportlines. You will need a camber kit. You will need an alignment. Edit: You will find this thread super helpful. "The 'what will my drop look like?' thread" http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/suspe...ke-thread.html From before I had the front lip: Last edited by jen.; 07-15-2011 at 08:44 AM.

07-15-2011, 10:10 AM	#4
ketchup! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honda Member #656 My Ride: Speedooo's Sister iTrader: (0)	you don't need a camber kit. just get the toe set to 0 __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

07-15-2011, 01:20 PM	#5
Ivank88 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: York PA Member #20007 My Ride: 95 Prelude Si H22A iTrader: (0)	I ran neuspeed sports on my prelude b4 I slammed it n I didnt need a camber kit. May be dif on civics tho __________________ 95 Si H22A I/H/E DynoJet: 188whp/168tq All motor all day.

07-15-2011, 02:38 PM	#6
jen. Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Member #7345 My Ride: '07 si coupe! iTrader: (1)	Eh, I personally don't have camber arms and I'm aligned but I've still got some negative camber in the rear which is why I said you're gonna want one if you want even tire wear.

07-15-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	negative camber is not cool. especially if its just in the rear it looks like you broke something. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-15-2011, 10:05 PM	#9
CivicSi Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Member #21127 My Ride: 2007 Honda Civic Si iTrader: (0)	From what i see, front camber kit is around 170-210 .. rear is around 110-160 ... plus the 220 for springs.... and im still not factoring in shocks/struts ... first upgrade will be my AEM SRI .. rains like a bitch around here, and im NOT cutting my wheel well to make a non-rubbing CAI.. i think ill buy peices/save up for the suspension. __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬

07-16-2011, 07:20 PM	#17
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	buddy clubs and call it a day. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-19-2011, 12:30 AM	#19
CivicSi Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Member #21127 My Ride: 2007 Honda Civic Si iTrader: (0)	So.. due to price.. and mileage i put on my car, i wanna lower it a bit, get the best ride, without the need of camber kit, which for the civic SI seems to be anything over 1.5 inches puts most Si coupes out of spec. Eibach pro-kit ($220) Tein Htech ($235) HFP strut/shock and springs (75$ more) new in box at $300 (lowest drop of the group it seems) __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬

07-19-2011, 12:34 AM	#20
CivicSi Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Member #21127 My Ride: 2007 Honda Civic Si iTrader: (0)	and yes jen. i love your sportlines, but i really just don't feel like spending more on a camber kit then i do on the springs haha... plus the girls driveway is .. obnoxious and i do a lot of pot-holed highway, and back roads that aren't in the best of shape figured id go for the best look and feel, in a budget, without the $300 camber kit (seems skunk is the only decent kit out there at $299 .. ingalls is interesting and still at $250) for the rear.. let alone if front is outta whack, which it seems everyone's civic drops differently... sorry im horrible at making up my own mind, but ive narrowed it down :D __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬

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