REDBULLx69 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have a Civic LX coupe so should i go with 16 inch rims or 17 inch? and i do plan on lowering it later on and also was wondering which is best to go with between springs and coilovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) because you have a newer civic, i would say 17s because the body is a a little bit bigger than the older ones and they will fit better with the car. coilovers are more expensive, but you are able to adjust your ride height and stiffness. so if you want to adjust, get coilovers, if youre happy at one height, get springs Edited July 19, 2009 by airjordan223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 coilovers are more expensive which kinda coilovers are you talking about??? The cheap ebay ones for $55? or the real ones for like $1800? I have tried the cheap ones and they suck. I would go with springs myself unless the car would be doing something that more expence is needed on suspension(like drifting or cross country). other than that exception springs are the way to go. Just Jeff's $.02 Take it for what it is worth..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 well i dont think hes going to be drifting his FWD civic....because you cant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I'm just saying..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 WELL DONT BE SAYING IT!!! jk man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDBULLx69 Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 but i heard that springs bust your struts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Springs are just a replacement for the springs you already have. The cheap coilovers would bust your struts. they bounce too much and your struts can't handle the constant up and down... up and down... I would get some KYB struts and some Eibach springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 if you get some tein lowering spring that drop it like 1.5 - 2 inches and use them on the stock struts you'll be fine. id also agree with going for 17's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 but i heard that springs bust your struts? usually you get aftermarket shocks as well, not very expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 17's Maybe if you tell us how low you want your car to be, it would be easier to suggest. If you want to go too low though, then you would need more than just struts/springs/coilovers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm just saying..... whatta doucher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 whatta doucher what do you mean by that mean, humphries??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 that youre a douche bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkillsya Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDBULLx69 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 ill be rollin with the 17s then. what u all think of MB wheels weapon with dark grey gunmetal finish on a silver car? and hook the tires up with 205/45/17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 like these? post up a pic of your car from that angle and someone can photoshop them on the car so you can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 i like them, they kinda look like weds. my ex has them on her car and they look perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM97EK Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 i have a red 97 Ex i just put acura fat fives on them wat do u think about me painting them gunmetal black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 i say 17's out of the two.. friend of mine has the 07 Si with 18's and its dropped on skunk 2 coilovers ( DO NOT GET THEM ) and it looks really good so go 17's ill post a picture of his Si in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 i have a red 97 Ex i just put acura fat fives on them wat do u think about me painting them gunmetal black please make your own thread for this question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDBULLx69 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 what width tire would be better 205 or 215? and btw those weapons went on order for 2 months before i could order them :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delsol Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 17sftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 i have 205s on mine. 215s might ride a little better, but look a lil big to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooleric2000 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I have a Civic LX coupe so should i go with 16 inch rims or 17 inch? and i do plan on lowering it later on and also was wondering which is best to go with between springs and coilovers? 17's look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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