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Hi All... my first post here as I just got a 2007 Civic Hybrid on Sunday. So far it's been great, just slow. It's been kinda tough finding hybrid specific posts too!
Slow helps you average 45+ mpg.
I've got an order put in for an '07 Civic Si's front and rear sways, and now I've seen how cheap it is to get a used Civic Si's suspension. From what I've read nearly every suspension component is interchangeable between any 8th gen civic. However, given the Hybrid's added weight and different weight distribution with the batteries, is there anything I should be aware of before ordering some struts and springs? The Civic Si coupe's suspension should drop right into the Hybrid sedan right?
Get whatever is available. More people will offer their Si Coupe suspensions for sale simply because more of them have been produced thusfar. But yes, any 8th Gen Civic setup will work.
I'll probably be leaving the tires and wheels alone for cost reasons (even though they probably are the weakest link in the handling department).
The tires are a large part of why the car handles like shit, but they are a large part of why the car averages 45+ mpg. You are ultimately going to have to decide if you want the handling or mileage, because a simple tire change will not allow both. Lopping 20% of the cars mileage puts you slightly above the regular gas Civic LX/EX models and I doubt you'd want that.
Anthony "Mario" Crea
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