Lowering springs questions

hwasa

hwasa

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Long Beach, CA
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Civic Si
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Coupe
How big of a drop would require me to need camber bolts/arms? Also, those with 2014/15 coupes on lowering springs with stock wheels, can you post some pics? I'm not sure how most springs would look because most pictures I've seen are on 17 inch wheels. I am looking for a drop with like 1 finger space between the tire and fender. This is probably lower than that, but does anyone have pictures of D2 springs on their coupe? Thanks everyone!
 
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I like those but on pro civic they only mention springs for 2012-2013 coupes and I have a 14. does it matter?
 
I have ProKit which were listed for 2012 and 2013 models and I have 2014 Si. I also bought SPC camber kti even though some people said that I won't need them. If you are looking for 1 finger gap then get H&R spring. They are made in Germany which means quality:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Stay away from Eibach Sportlines (softlines) they are softer than our factory springs. Had them for few weeks and noticed a lot more body roll.:thumbsdown:


Edit: I also purchased new spring isolators for front and rear. It wasn't necessary, but I've seen other people doing that when they installed aftermarket springs.
 
If I remember correctly, before putting in the camber bolts and arms, the front camber was over -1.0 and the rear was pretty much at stock measurement. Mind you, I measured the camber with a cheap angle finder.

I would advise on getting camber arms and bolts since you can get it all for $125 or so....with having a bonus of getting a more aggressive camber specs our of the car.
 
Nomar06 said:
If I remember correctly, before putting in the camber bolts and arms, the front camber was over -1.0 and the rear was pretty much at stock measurement. Mind you, I measured the camber with a cheap angle finder.

I would advise on getting camber arms and bolts since you can get it all for $125 or so....with having a bonus of getting a more aggressive camber specs our of the car.
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his link - spc arms on amazon
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/littleshaks-orange-blossom-special-build.13617/page-2#post-361603
 
Thanks for all the info guys. Will probably get camber bolts/arms as well. Is it fine if I wait until after I install the springs to purchase camber arms/bolts? Will there be bad uneven tire wear with -1 degree camber? Also, another questions I just remembered, how much extra wear with H&R springs put on my stock struts? Thanks guys!
 
I've seen skunk2's showing -3.3 degrees in the rear after the drop / prior to alignment on 9th gens. I'd wager the h&r would be very similar in camber.

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webby said:
I've seen skunk2's showing -3.3 degrees in the rear after the drop / prior to alignment on 9th gens. I'd wager the h&r would be very similar in camber.

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Good reference webby. I was very similar right after my coilover install.
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I decided not to install my camber bolts and leave the slightly negative front camber. Rear arms are a must to get back to spec though
 
yeah that front won't be bad, and will actually be nice if you like driving on some twisty roads
 
This is what I run alignment wise on stock suspension with rear arms and front bolts. I plan on a drop eventually just not decided on what but I wanted to spec my alignment to an aggressive street. Handling has been improved immensely with a set of Sumitomo HTR ZIII and this alignment. 1k miles so far so the wear hasn't shown an issue yet.
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The front should not gain any camber from lowering. The rear will. These cars a macstrut setups in the front which don't gain any neg camber from lowering or cornering. You only need the bolts up front to have adjustability and adding neg camber. Running more neg in the front improves the handing a ton. You don't need a lot to feel it either. Like -1 or just over, which one set of bolts, $30-ish, can achieve.
 
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