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Old 03-29-2007, 11:23 PM
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Do I need to replace my shocks as well?

I got the Neuspeed 55.20.52.

 
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:42 PM
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Going that much lower than stock, you probably want to install new struts. You can drive on your stockers for a while, but they will blow eventually. Its up to you whether you do it now or later.
 
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:52 PM
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Hmmm...Megan Racing has 2" drops in the front and rear...new shocks?

And struts = shocks?

Shocks: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...QQcmdZViewItem

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lower...QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:58 PM
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Well, yeah, basically struts and shocks are the same thing, but a little different. My car has struts. Yours may have shocks, Im not sure. But anyhow, you are going to need new shocks/struts for a drop of more than an inch, and soon. Even just lowering it an inch will wear them out prematurely. But two inches is even worse.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:02 AM
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You think Honda changed its suspension into shocks by 7th gen?

Yeahh...I was reading and 1.75" - 2" drop is considered "extreme", 1" - 1.5" is considered "moderate" and 0.5" to .75" is considered minimal

The sad thing is....even if I drop it 2", the wheel gap is still pretty noticeable. I want to drop it so you can only fit 2-3 fingers in. Why did they make the wheel gap so large??
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:51 AM
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I'm also assuming that the springs are on the outside,while the shock in inside the spring.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:59 AM
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yeah as far as i know you assume correctly the shocks run through the spring and the spring sits inside the plates on the shocks
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 01:02 AM
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Sweet.

I look how the colors clash...Orange Springs with Blue Shocks....well at least the sleeve will cover the blue.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 01:07 AM
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Well, yeah, basically struts and shocks are the same thing, but a little different. My car has struts. Yours may have shocks, Im not sure. But anyhow, you are going to need new shocks/struts for a drop of more than an inch, and soon. Even just lowering it an inch will wear them out prematurely. But two inches is even worse.
Plus you more than likely will need to get yourself a Camber Kit ...
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Old 03-30-2007, 01:15 AM
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awwww darnit...this is going to be expensive.

Neuspeed Racing Springs 55.20.52: $119.99 (Including S&H)
Tokico HP Shocks/Struts: $284 (Including S&H)
Ingalls Front/Rear Camber Set: $280.70 (Including S&H)

Total: $684.69

Is the Camber Kit absolutely necessary? I know driving with stock would cause alignment issues...
 

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