I am planning to upgrade the shock absorbers on my 2012 Honda Civic Si. A friend told me about Bilstein Shocks. Is it compatible with my car's model? Any other suggestions?
Shock Absorbers
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dpetro1
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Our cars use shocks for the rear only. The front is a strut assembly. That said you will not find many manufacturers that make struts for these cars. The rear shocks can be found more easily.
I do not see that Bilstein makes either
There is tons of info about suspensions setups on this forum. Maybe if give more info about your goals and intentions for upgrading, we can point you in the right direction
I do not see that Bilstein makes either
There is tons of info about suspensions setups on this forum. Maybe if give more info about your goals and intentions for upgrading, we can point you in the right direction
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Truhart is one of the few that makes direct bolt on aftermarket shocks/struts. They’re made for lowered vehicles. If your suspension setup is stock, no point.
ruddyrid
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Koni makes some as well. For the front they offer a shock insert, so it will require that you reuse part of the stock strut assembly. https://www.procivic.com/p/ym/2012/civic/koni-adjustable-yellow-sport-shocks.html?ctid=2420
It also requires fabrication. i.e. cutting and drilling of the strut.