lowering springs worry

[CNelms]

recently got a used set of H&R springs for my 2 door, not installed yet. My car does have subs in the back and it appears to have dropped the back a good amount, sits about .5 a inch lower then the front. I am afraid that i will be wasting my money if i got out and get new shocks and everything. Is this a issue with how low the back is already. Doesn't seem right but i guess it could be the weight causing it and i am afraid it will look really bad if i add the springs

 

[ron v]

How heavy is ur sub? Like insane heavy? I’ve carried some heavy loads in my trunk before and never noticed any sagging.

 

[CNelms]

its a 10 inch apline rype R. of courss they may not be the issie im not sure

 

[CNelms]

went to check real fast. front from top of the fender to the ground 26.50 rear is 26.25

 

[ron v]

I don’t think that should make ur suspension sag that much if at all. If u can take the sub out for a before and after...

 

[bauer311]

Also keep in mind the top of the rear wheel well is not as high as the front wheel well. It's for aerodynamics or some fancy science ****. So the fact that it's only 1/4" lower overall would seem to be about par for the course. I'm lowered on truhart springs myself.

 

[CNelms]

if the springs drop 2.5/3 that is my worry. my rear would be about a inch lower then

 

[ron v]

Would u be willing to show a side pic of ur ride?

 

[CNelms]

i can try to get one real quick

 

[CNelms]

best i can really do with the cr-z in the way

 

[webby]

if the springs drop 2.5/3 that is my worry. my rear would be about a inch lower then

H&R’s -
Lowers:
Front: 1.6"
Rear: 1.4"

 

[CNelms]

i know the 2.5/3 is a bit crazy i didnt mean that exactly but i thought the rear was rated lower guess i was wrong there

 

[ron v]

Last question lol. Does the ride of the car feel a little rougher then usual? It doesn't look like its sagging to me but it might be the angles. I'd say just install the springs.

 

[ron v]

from the pic outside at first glance I thought you had vents on your hood.

 

[bauer311]

Just put in the new and see how it is. It'll either be better or the same, at least then you'll know it wasn't/was the springs.

 

[CNelms]

it rides like i feel it should but only 9thcivic ive been in had a 8th before. no popping or anything from it car feels and acts fine. any suggestions on springs? wanting comfort over track its only a daily. was looking at koni yellows but wasnt to sure

 

[ron v]

Koni's are prime.

 

[webby]

koni's take custom fab work to install, but redshiftmotorsports does it. Truhart makes aftermarket struts/shocks that bolt right in for the 9th gen. People have said they were pleased with them mated to various aftermarket springs.

 

[CNelms]

270 for a set of shocks. not to bad. truhart sounds like a good contender

 

[bauer311]

I'm on truhart springs with stock shocks. The ride is obviously a bit stiffer, but not uncomfortable. I personally like the way they feel. Waiting on the shocks until the factory shocks go bad.