Springs will eventually ruin your Car? - Page 2

ojefferyo · 05-01-2008, 06:52 PM

I lowered my car on sportlines with stock shocks and ten days later BAMMMM cancer...

you'll be fine

Design · 05-01-2008, 07:44 PM

Alright, time to chime in. Lowering depends on several factors:
-Spring rate
-Rate of drop
-Durability/design of shocks

Stock shocks will definitely wear out faster than some aftermarket versions that are specifically designed for lowered/stiffer applications. If you drop more than 1.5", consider getting your bushings re-torqued to account for the lower full-time stance. Otherwise they might wear prematurely.

***sdblurjdmsquad*** · 05-01-2008, 07:57 PM

ive been on springs the 2nd day i bought the car. tein stechs... no problems what so ever.. and along with all my other cars.

there is a chance that they can/will ruin your struts prematurly but a pothole can also do the same damage.
so as far as ruining your CAR no...
all up to you brotha!

xdreamhonda · 05-01-2008, 08:27 PM

i thought winter was worse.

Endo07si · 05-01-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdblurjdmsquad

ive been on springs the 2nd day i bought the car. tein stechs... no problems what so ever.. and along with all my other cars.

there is a chance that they can/will ruin your struts prematurly but a pothole can also do the same damage.
so as far as ruining your CAR no...
all up to you brotha!

really? wow i AM worrying too much Im getting them fo sho since all u guys say i will be fine...by the way how many miles have you had so far without any problems?

Endo07si · 05-01-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ojefferyo

I lowered my car on sportlines with stock shocks and ten days later BAMMMM cancer...

you'll be fine

lol thnx for making me look like a retard..lol im just trying to learn

***sdblurjdmsquad*** · 05-01-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endo07si

really? wow i AM worrying too much Im getting them fo sho since all u guys say i will be fine...by the way how many miles have you had so far without any problems?

i am now on or around 6500 or 7000.
gl on your desicion

yeah here is a recent pic

ortivt6 · 05-02-2008, 11:48 AM

ONLY if Honda installed the HFP then they are under warranty... thats why i ended up having honda installed my HFP lip kit to keep it under warranty... n trust me they charge an arm and leg...

mattsbobo · 05-02-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endo07si

lol thnx for making me look like a retard..lol im just trying to learn

Don't feel bad dude. when I wanted springs, I did that same thing that you're doing, and I made myself paranoid for a minute. Then I just said screw it, and bought the springs, rear camber kit, and front camber bolts.

Endo07si · 05-02-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdblurjdmsquad

i am now on or around 6500 or 7000.
gl on your desicion

yeah here is a recent pic

holy sh*t that sedan looks good...Tein S-Techs are on the way baby! lol

Endo07si · 05-02-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortivt6

ONLY if Honda installed the HFP then they are under warranty... thats why i ended up having honda installed my HFP lip kit to keep it under warranty... n trust me they charge an arm and leg...

well i doubt if i put the Teins springs on their it will void my warrant becuae their is that law that protects the owners from having their warranty voided unless their is a problem cause by it like the Magnusson or whatever lol honda even said they will install it but it might be expensive

***Excalibur*** · 05-02-2008, 09:54 PM

Get whatever springs you want for the drop and spring rate that you want and then later on go back and add struts. You could go with the konis.

Endo07si · 05-03-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Get whatever springs you want for the drop and spring rate that you want and then later on go back and add struts. You could go with the konis.

is the ride really going to handle and feel worse once i get the s-techs on there?

ortivt6 · 05-03-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endo07si

well i doubt if i put the Teins springs on their it will void my warrant becuae their is that law that protects the owners from having their warranty voided unless their is a problem cause by it like the Magnusson or whatever lol honda even said they will install it but it might be expensive

If honda doesnt installed the HFP suspension u WILL loose the warrant on the HFP suspension ONLY... I had the same issues cuz I installed the HFP on my FA5 and when I took it to honda over a noise I was getting in the back of the suspension they wouldnt touch them cuz I installed them...

Endo07si · 05-03-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortivt6

If honda doesnt installed the HFP suspension u WILL loose the warrant on the HFP suspension ONLY... I had the same issues cuz I installed the HFP on my FA5 and when I took it to honda over a noise I was getting in the back of the suspension they wouldnt touch them cuz I installed them...

wow thats really stupid man

CatScratched · 05-03-2008, 04:30 PM

I'll be honest, I don't think you would have much problem with aftermarket springs.

But I just had the HFP kit installed and I feel like this Si just BECAME an Si. It's almost as if the car were really engineered for the sport suspension and 18" rims.

You'll be happy either way--this car looks better about one inch lower than stock. But I dished out $160 for installation last week on the HFP suspension.

***Excalibur*** · 05-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endo07si

is the ride really going to handle and feel worse once i get the s-techs on there?

i don't have stechs so I couldn't tell you. You should get it aligned and then see for yourself. Then, if you're not happy, get the camber kit and later on when you need new struts, get a good aftermarket setup.

tite681 · 05-03-2008, 04:57 PM

Oops. Wrong thread.

**Yodums** · 05-03-2008, 05:31 PM

Your suspension is a wear item. You just increase the rate at which it degrades when using only springs to lower the car. You won't wake up the next morning knowing your shocks and struts need to be replaced. It'll gradually happen over time and you'll get very accustomed to it. You'd probably notice an immediate difference when jumping back into a relatively new stock Si.

Endo07si · 05-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatScratched

I'll be honest, I don't think you would have much problem with aftermarket springs.

But I just had the HFP kit installed and I feel like this Si just BECAME an Si. It's almost as if the car were really engineered for the sport suspension and 18" rims.

You'll be happy either way--this car looks better about one inch lower than stock. But I dished out $160 for installation last week on the HFP suspension.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodums

Your suspension is a wear item. You just increase the rate at which it degrades when using only springs to lower the car. You won't wake up the next morning knowing your shocks and struts need to be replaced. It'll gradually happen over time and you'll get very accustomed to it. You'd probably notice an immediate difference when jumping back into a relatively new stock Si.

ya i see..you guys are right thnx s techs are mine

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,432 HIRO - ಠ_ಠ iTrader: 10 / 100%	Your suspension is a wear item. You just increase the rate at which it degrades when using only springs to lower the car. You won't wake up the next morning knowing your shocks and struts need to be replaced. It'll gradually happen over time and you'll get very accustomed to it. You'd probably notice an immediate difference when jumping back into a relatively new stock Si. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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05-01-2008, 06:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
ojefferyo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gas Pedal Abuser Posts: 323 Jeff iTrader: 0 / 0%	I lowered my car on sportlines with stock shocks and ten days later BAMMMM cancer... you'll be fine

05-01-2008, 07:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
Design Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Alright, time to chime in. Lowering depends on several factors: -Spring rate -Rate of drop -Durability/design of shocks Stock shocks will definitely wear out faster than some aftermarket versions that are specifically designed for lowered/stiffer applications. If you drop more than 1.5", consider getting your bushings re-torqued to account for the lower full-time stance. Otherwise they might wear prematurely.

05-01-2008, 07:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
*sdblurjdmsquad* can i borrow sum boomba Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO whoop whoop! fuk what u gotta say! Age: 8 Posts: 9,701 REAL FRIENDS> car clubs! iTrader: 13 / 100%	ive been on springs the 2nd day i bought the car. tein stechs... no problems what so ever.. and along with all my other cars. there is a chance that they can/will ruin your struts prematurly but a pothole can also do the same damage. so as far as ruining your CAR no... all up to you brotha!

05-01-2008, 08:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
xdreamhonda Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MN Posts: 168 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i thought winter was worse.

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ortivt6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,286 Ant iTrader: 23 / 100%	ONLY if Honda installed the HFP then they are under warranty... thats why i ended up having honda installed my HFP lip kit to keep it under warranty... n trust me they charge an arm and leg...

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*Excalibur* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Converse, TX. Age: 25 Posts: 9,612 Jeremy iTrader: 25 / 100%	Get whatever springs you want for the drop and spring rate that you want and then later on go back and add struts. You could go with the konis.

05-03-2008, 04:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE TN Posts: 1,338 Wes iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'll be honest, I don't think you would have much problem with aftermarket springs. But I just had the HFP kit installed and I feel like this Si just BECAME an Si. It's almost as if the car were really engineered for the sport suspension and 18" rims. You'll be happy either way--this car looks better about one inch lower than stock. But I dished out $160 for installation last week on the HFP suspension.

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tite681 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Caliphoria Posts: 1,847 USDaMn iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oops. Wrong thread.