Doc_G
Rude, Lewd, usually Nude
I've done quite a bit of searching on here in the suspension section and see Sk2 (Skunk 2) recommended quite a bit. I have gone to the sk2 site and have done a bit of window shopping, consequently I have some questions that I haven't found answered yet. Please allow me to preface these questions by saying I'm not looking for opinions (I've found those) I'd like to hear the answers from folks who either know these parts well, or use them them selves.
I've decided on the sk2 lowering springs. I don't think my intended use for the hatch will require adjustable coil overs, I just want a decent ride height and responsiveness. I don't want an overly harsh ride but I would like the little car to handle well in the twisties. ONCE AGAIN I'M NOT LOOKING TO AUTO X THE CAR... JUST WANT IT TO HANDLE BETTER THAN STOCK. So with that in mind I was looking at the sk2 Pro Series front camber kit from what I read they are a step above the tuner series. However the tuner series appears to be all I really need, unfortunately they do not offer it for my year hatch. The Tuner series is offered for the 92-95 civic IIRC. Would those work, and are the pro series that much better than the tuner series?
Next up rear Camber kits these are what I had in mind. Are they overkill for what I'm looking to do?
I know I want to go with these LCAs. They mention longer bolts and mounting plates. Is that something I need to order in addition to the LCAs or do they (lca) come with the needed extras?
Up to this point I've got $800.00 worth of suspension and I haven't even gotten to the shocks. For which I'm thinking of These, which will shoot me to about $1100.00
Thats quite a bit to swallow and I'm sure I'm missing stuff, there will be no labor charges because I'm confident I can install it myself. But I'll have to add atleast $60.00 or so for (I'm guessing I'll need it) a 4 wheel alignment. While I don't mind putting the money into the suspension, what I don't want to do is overspend if there is a better (less expensive) option out there. I don't want to go ebay cheap, but since I'm not looking to auto x the car, (but DO want a good handling car) for those of you who have experience w/the above listed parts, any recommendations?
ALSO forgot to mention, all of this will be in conjunction with a 17" rim, wrapped in 205/40/17 (or a 215/40/17 if I can get it to fit with out major modification to the wheel wells, no rubbing of the tires, and full turning radius)
I've decided on the sk2 lowering springs. I don't think my intended use for the hatch will require adjustable coil overs, I just want a decent ride height and responsiveness. I don't want an overly harsh ride but I would like the little car to handle well in the twisties. ONCE AGAIN I'M NOT LOOKING TO AUTO X THE CAR... JUST WANT IT TO HANDLE BETTER THAN STOCK. So with that in mind I was looking at the sk2 Pro Series front camber kit from what I read they are a step above the tuner series. However the tuner series appears to be all I really need, unfortunately they do not offer it for my year hatch. The Tuner series is offered for the 92-95 civic IIRC. Would those work, and are the pro series that much better than the tuner series?
Next up rear Camber kits these are what I had in mind. Are they overkill for what I'm looking to do?
I know I want to go with these LCAs. They mention longer bolts and mounting plates. Is that something I need to order in addition to the LCAs or do they (lca) come with the needed extras?
Up to this point I've got $800.00 worth of suspension and I haven't even gotten to the shocks. For which I'm thinking of These, which will shoot me to about $1100.00
Thats quite a bit to swallow and I'm sure I'm missing stuff, there will be no labor charges because I'm confident I can install it myself. But I'll have to add atleast $60.00 or so for (I'm guessing I'll need it) a 4 wheel alignment. While I don't mind putting the money into the suspension, what I don't want to do is overspend if there is a better (less expensive) option out there. I don't want to go ebay cheap, but since I'm not looking to auto x the car, (but DO want a good handling car) for those of you who have experience w/the above listed parts, any recommendations?
ALSO forgot to mention, all of this will be in conjunction with a 17" rim, wrapped in 205/40/17 (or a 215/40/17 if I can get it to fit with out major modification to the wheel wells, no rubbing of the tires, and full turning radius)