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I bought them off someone on Honda-Tech like 2 years ago. I don't know if he's still kicking around. They'd be in the for regular sale section. I don't think he was a sponsor. Yeah they're 16x7, CCW ITR replicas. Look more like NSX wheels if you ask me.John, where'd you get those rims from? I like them a lot. They're 16s right? And if you don't mind me asking, how low are you dropped? Is it 1.8 all around with Eibach Sportlines?
Lowered supposedly 1.8 on sport lines but they seem more like 2-2.5. I tuck stock steelies in the back with factory 185/65/14 tires.
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I wouldn't go lower than around 2" with them.ek forever guy, how low are you dropped on the Progress CS-IIs? I ordered and received mine already, they're sitting in the garage.
Can you recommend a drop height for a 1999 Civic SI? I don't want any gap, I was thinking 2.25"F/2.0"R. I want to be pretty close to slammed but not, if that makes sense lol.
The coilover can PHYSICALLY go down to a 3" drop, but the shock will not have enough travel. Your suspension needs to MOVE in order to function properly and do it's job. This is where a lot of people fail when they slam their cars.. The spring rates on the Progress coilovers are not high enough(ie: stiff enough) to have a car slammed. The suspension will need travel, but there won't be enough if you're too low.Funny because Progress says their coilovers are good for 1" to 3". They should be be able to handle 2.25"fine. I'm going to do it anyways.
Everyone recommeneds them because when used properly, they are exceptional coilovers. Install your coilovers, set your ride height around 2" and go from there. As of right now, this is all guess work. You won't know how you like it until you play with it. You may find that 2" is just perfect both aesthetically and with ride comfort/performance.Damn, then it looks like i bought the wrong coilovers haha. EVERYBODY recommended these here, on Honda Tech, and on Civic Forums. I wanted an aggressive drop, 2" minimum.
Would you say that Progress are better than Skunk 2? My friends 99 LS Integra is dropped 2.75" on Skunk 2s and I love the ride/handling.
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Thanks for replying mate. I'll take your advice. So a 2" drop all around on 195/55/R15 sounds good?I wouldn't go lower than around 2" with them.
The coilover can PHYSICALLY go down to a 3" drop, but the shock will not have enough travel. Your suspension needs to MOVE in order to function properly and do it's job. This is where a lot of people fail when they slam their cars.. The spring rates on the Progress coilovers are not high enough(ie: stiff enough) to have a car slammed. The suspension will need travel, but there won't be enough if you're too low.
Everyone recommeneds them because when used properly, they are exceptional coilovers. Install your coilovers, set your ride height around 2" and go from there. As of right now, this is all guess work. You won't know how you like it until you play with it. You may find that 2" is just perfect both aesthetically and with ride comfort/performance.
That'll be fine. With that tire size and a 2" drop, you'll probably have the fenders sitting just a tad above the tires. Which sounds like what you want anyways... Go for it.Thanks for replying mate. I'll take your advice. So a 2" drop all around on 195/55/R15 sounds good?
Bumping....
Why hasn't this been made a sticky?
I realize the forums purpose is to answer questions but if if the site provides something like this that answers incredibly common questions, it'll clean up the forum more for more serious questions to be asked and answered.
Why hasn't this been made a sticky?
I realize the forums purpose is to answer questions but if if the site provides something like this that answers incredibly common questions, it'll clean up the forum more for more serious questions to be asked and answered.