I would think that the engineers who designed the car have made the car to the exact specifications that would optimize handling and suspension. Does dropping your car negatively impact this? I'm not a modder-type, but I am considering dropping it for the looks. But if it will hinder performance, I won't. What's the deal with dropping?

 

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It does have alignment issues (ie. caster, camber, toe-in&out). it will also affect your shocks if you only change the springs. I have mine dropped for looks as well.

If you drop the car doing it the right way, you will be fine. This means: True coilover kit (~$1700), camber kits for front & rear (~400) but the fronts arent released yet, and then installation & alignment (200ish.)

If you want to do it the cheap way: Set of springs ($200) and DIY installation (highly not recommended as it is dangerous) so $200 for installation, and then an Alignment is a must. Eventually though, since your springs arent made for the shocks, the shocks will give out.

I got my alignment at firestone, $129/lifetime alignments.

Having a drop will affect ride quality, so look at spring rates and do your research. Also look up drop height, some springs drop more than others.

Either way dude, a drop changes the look of the car (SAM! I hope you read this!!! you need this NOW!) and i definitely say you should do it.

 

lol you people just can't leave me and Eva alone eh?
Its too much of a headache worrying about all the alignment etc.. it wear down your dampers faster and you'll scrape the **** out of your car (H&R and Eibachs Pro especially).. you should be happy enough with the S suspension & height (I'm getting banned tonight lol)

 

Hehe i'm just messing with you.

The car looks good without a drop too.

 

man im dying to get her dropped on eibachs.. just not for a daily driver

 

Dropping a car correctly actually enhances most every aspect of performance. It's not that way from the factory for a variety of reasons, mostly cost and comfort. It usually comes at some sacrifice to ride and comfort, but will greatly improve cornering, body roll, and straight line stability.

Springs are fine for a drop so along as you 1) get the right springs for your application from a reputable manufacturer, 2) don't drop it so low that it throws off all your suspension geometry, 3) don't get a spring so stiff that it causes very accelerated wear on you struts. That being said, coilovers are a much better alternative but much more expensive as well. $2K+ for parts and installation.

If you are mostly interested in dropping it to make it look good, consider Tanabe NF or Eibach Pro Kit springs as they are a mild drop that will still allow you to probably get your alignment back in spec. If not you'll need to add a rear camber adjustment kit to get the back inline. Total cost of about $400 plus labor of $200 to $400 for the springs, camber kit, and alignment.

 

people drop a car to get better performance out of the car...

 

Except for Civic and Integra owners who just cut 3" off the springs because they like the way it bounces every time you run over a piece of pea gravel.

 

lol... cut springs crack me up... when we were 16 my buddy heated his coils on an accord and let the weight of the car lower itself...

hilarious....

 

Wow, that is dangerously genius.
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