step by step lowering an si 06 - Page 8

klk15 · 11-15-2007, 04:43 PM

so with s tech's are camber kits necessary? cuz the drop is only 1.4 in the front and 1.3 in the rear....

bmnorm2 · 11-15-2007, 06:22 PM

Hey, new member as well
Got 07 Sedan Si
Got a Tein S-Tech springs sitting in a box behind me.. be puttin em on once i get back home where i can use a lift
But im just bumped Klk15's question and a lot of other peoples about whether or not cambers are neccesary for this drop.. and if so. both front and rear kits or just one??

rhythmkid31 · 11-23-2007, 06:58 PM

excellent, ill be using this very soon.

Driversound · 12-08-2007, 05:47 PM

I did this today with Comptech Springs and its fairly simple. The springs on the rear doesn't just pop out by pushing down on the rotors, I had to compress them a little to get them out. Also for 2007 and 2008 model, when you loosen your brake lines, make sure you loosen whar seems to be abs sensors or something to do with the VSA not pictured on this DIY. Anyway, great DYI. Installation went much faster with this as a referrence. Thanks.

Driversound · 12-08-2007, 05:47 PM

I did this today with Comptech Springs and its fairly simple. The springs on the rear doesn't just pop out by pushing down on the rotors, I had to compress them a little to get them out. Also for 2007 and 2008 model, when you loosen your brake lines, make sure you loosen what seems to be abs sensors or something to do with the VSA not pictured on this DIY. Anyway, great DYI. Installation went much faster with this as a referrence. Thanks.

Project Man FG 4dr · 12-21-2007, 09:22 PM

What are All the Tools Requierd to do this.. socket sizes and such.. Thanks!

maconperformance · 01-07-2008, 02:28 PM

Just used this to lower my car, thanks.

Jay4dnb · 01-26-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EL K20Z3

What SIze Is the Allen on top of the strut? and do any of you guys use service manuals????

I use a Honda Service Tech that has his own shop on the side, lol, I am a cheater,lol!

rcasj · 02-01-2008, 07:01 PM

great write up, should come in handy when i do make up my mind, but in the mean time i am still looking. so how are the Tien's treating you??

I was also looking at the Tien's but there are two other products that i had in mind, anyone have any product reviews or opinions on these:

megan-racing-street-coil-over

ksport coil overs

anything anyone's got would be greatly appreciated...

Ray

martin_ez · 02-11-2008, 10:34 AM

Has anyone used drop zone springs for there si

Gary_Coleman · 02-11-2008, 04:57 PM

Quick question, I did follow this DIY (Which was great) but i managed to drop a socket behind the front strut into the body of the car. Now everytime I turn I hear it rolling around. I tried to use a magnetic stick to fish it out but no luck, Anyone know where this socket is sitting in my car and how can i get to it? Its driving me CRAZY!!!!

***CrackThatTec45*** · 02-11-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin_ez

Has anyone used drop zone springs for there si

drop zone = VERY BAD!! I had drop zone springs, sleeves, coils or whatever you wanna call them & that was by far the worst ride i have ever had

It felt like i was out @ sea battling the waves. Everytime i went over a bump i had to brace myself for impact when my head wacked into the roof

martin_ez · 02-14-2008, 09:10 AM

Cool thanks for the info now I know to stay away from drop zone !!!

RainSi08 · 03-02-2008, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the BIG PICS Of ur DIY
i got my car lowered using some of ur pics to help me :)
take a look

sdblurjdmsquad · 03-05-2008, 01:13 PM

thanks this was really helpful man, i lowered 2 si last night!

MurderedCivic · 03-11-2008, 10:28 PM

okay today me and my buddy installed tein s-tech's on his car. and when i was unbolting parts i came upon a clear tube that was in the back i think it was around the trunk region if not mistaken. can anyone tell me what that is by any chance... just curious.

trdracer21 · 03-22-2008, 03:49 PM

Make Sure You Lube The Damper Or Not U Gonna Hear Popping When You Turn

***adamk20*** · 03-24-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trdracer21

Make Sure You Lube The Damper Or Not U Gonna Hear Popping When You Turn

jusr did this today....easy as pie. great writeup.

dkotoric · 03-28-2008, 12:54 PM

Hey guys I'm trying to do this today and I can't seem to get the two main bolts out that hold the front shock. Any advice on how to take it off.

dkotoric · 03-29-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary_Coleman

Quick question, I did follow this DIY (Which was great) but i managed to drop a socket behind the front strut into the body of the car. Now everytime I turn I hear it rolling around. I tried to use a magnetic stick to fish it out but no luck, Anyone know where this socket is sitting in my car and how can i get to it? Its driving me CRAZY!!!!

I did the exact same thing, Can anyone please help. Does anyone know where the socket would be sitting.

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rcasj Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 3 Raymond Castillo Jr. iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone's opinion... great write up, should come in handy when i do make up my mind, but in the mean time i am still looking. so how are the Tien's treating you?? I was also looking at the Tien's but there are two other products that i had in mind, anyone have any product reviews or opinions on these: megan-racing-street-coil-over ksport coil overs anything anyone's got would be greatly appreciated... Ray

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MurderedCivic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 / 0%	clear tube.. okay today me and my buddy installed tein s-tech's on his car. and when i was unbolting parts i came upon a clear tube that was in the back i think it was around the trunk region if not mistaken. can anyone tell me what that is by any chance... just curious.

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11-15-2007, 04:43 PM	#141 (permalink)
klk15 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa Age: 22 Posts: 2,326 Kerry iTrader: 4 / 100%	so with s tech's are camber kits necessary? cuz the drop is only 1.4 in the front and 1.3 in the rear....

11-15-2007, 06:22 PM	#142 (permalink)
bmnorm2 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey, new member as well Got 07 Sedan Si Got a Tein S-Tech springs sitting in a box behind me.. be puttin em on once i get back home where i can use a lift But im just bumped Klk15's question and a lot of other peoples about whether or not cambers are neccesary for this drop.. and if so. both front and rear kits or just one??

11-23-2007, 06:58 PM	#143 (permalink)
rhythmkid31 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 219 Shaun iTrader: 1 / 100%	excellent, ill be using this very soon.

12-08-2007, 05:47 PM	#144 (permalink)
Driversound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did this today with Comptech Springs and its fairly simple. The springs on the rear doesn't just pop out by pushing down on the rotors, I had to compress them a little to get them out. Also for 2007 and 2008 model, when you loosen your brake lines, make sure you loosen whar seems to be abs sensors or something to do with the VSA not pictured on this DIY. Anyway, great DYI. Installation went much faster with this as a referrence. Thanks.

12-08-2007, 05:47 PM	#145 (permalink)
Driversound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did this today with Comptech Springs and its fairly simple. The springs on the rear doesn't just pop out by pushing down on the rotors, I had to compress them a little to get them out. Also for 2007 and 2008 model, when you loosen your brake lines, make sure you loosen what seems to be abs sensors or something to do with the VSA not pictured on this DIY. Anyway, great DYI. Installation went much faster with this as a referrence. Thanks.

12-21-2007, 09:22 PM	#146 (permalink)
Project Man FG 4dr Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Bch COUNTY FTW Posts: 710 iTrader: 4 / 100%	What are All the Tools Requierd to do this.. socket sizes and such.. Thanks!

01-07-2008, 02:28 PM	#147 (permalink)
maconperformance Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeffersonville Posts: 94 Chris W. Weeks iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just used this to lower my car, thanks.

02-11-2008, 10:34 AM	#150 (permalink)
martin_ez Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Has anyone used drop zone springs for there si

02-11-2008, 04:57 PM	#151 (permalink)
Gary_Coleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Age: 22 Posts: 196 Patrick iTrader: 0 / 0%	Quick question, I did follow this DIY (Which was great) but i managed to drop a socket behind the front strut into the body of the car. Now everytime I turn I hear it rolling around. I tried to use a magnetic stick to fish it out but no luck, Anyone know where this socket is sitting in my car and how can i get to it? Its driving me CRAZY!!!!

02-14-2008, 09:10 AM	#153 (permalink)
martin_ez Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cool thanks for the info now I know to stay away from drop zone !!!

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RainSi08 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 58 Drew iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks for the BIG PICS Of ur DIY i got my car lowered using some of ur pics to help me :) take a look

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sdblurjdmsquad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego Cali, wHOOP whoop Posts: 809 FaCrew076 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks this was really helpful man, i lowered 2 si last night!

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trdracer21 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 55 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Make Sure You Lube The Damper Or Not U Gonna Hear Popping When You Turn

03-28-2008, 12:54 PM	#159 (permalink)
dkotoric Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey guys I'm trying to do this today and I can't seem to get the two main bolts out that hold the front shock. Any advice on how to take it off.