Got my 17 inch rims on now what kinda Drop?
07-11-2003, 10:01 AM
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Got my 17 inch rims on now what kinda Drop?
I just put my 17 inch rims on with 205/40 tires. The look awesome but needs a drop. What kinda setup are you guys running on your civic with 17 inch rims and 205 tires, and are you happy with it and how much of a gap is there. I was gonna put a mugen lip on there so i want it lowish but not too low where i will hit. I will be also driving with caution too where i go. Any help would be greatful thank you
07-11-2003, 11:47 AM
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What year civic do you have? I think that the newer civics could handle a drop with bigger wheels better than the older models. If you have a 96+ than I think that you could get away with a 2-2.5" drop w/o problems.
07-11-2003, 12:55 PM
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i have a 98 civic ex. Im planning on doing struts too paying around 400 for full set up. I measured the diffrence on the fender well and there is a full 3 inchs from top of tire too top of fender, but this does not mean i want to drop it 3 inchs cuz im sure that would cause a problem for me to have no fender gap, so i want the fender gap minimal but still a nice daily driver, oh and i dont know if this matters or not . But i never have more than 2 people in the car at one time. Thank You
07-11-2003, 02:01 PM
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i have eibach sportlines on my 205/40/17... with a mugen lip also... i have noooooo wheel well gap....it definately sits low... but i kinda wanna go even lower...haha... i'll show u what it looks like (not the best pic tho)
07-12-2003, 06:02 PM
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save the extra cash and get aftermarket struts. i couldn't suggest a setup for you b/c i stick to the accords mainly, but most of my friends with civics or integras are using skunk2 coilovers with koni reds. its a relatively stiff ride, but it performs and is height-adjustable.