project: groundcontrol coilovers

[civic betty]

finally i have pics of my car that many have been waiting for...
mods: oem fogs, aem cai, kyb agx gas adjustable shocks, ground control coilovers (w/ eibach springs), fondmetal 17's, 205/45/17 yoko parada spec-2's. *not much now but more on the way*
project this weekend: install gc coilovers. *car not yet lowered, only installed at stock height, will lower next weekend before vacaville meet*
ENJOY! (hope you like, responses welcome, please constructive criticism or complements only)
p.s. yes i did the install myself. i do all the work on my own car.
sorry no pics of older installations (fogs, intake, shocks) but didn't have camera then.

old spring

new spring

mounted old spring (sorry for blur, new w/ camera)

mounted new spring (front)

mounted new spring (rear)

 

[civic betty]

the car

my car tonight... install finished, quick wash done to clean her up. no editing done to pics.

 

[2kstreetcivic]

looks awesome..glad to finally see the install and the after pics

 

[civic betty]

yeah, i hope to get better pics next weekend, and after the lowering. and before she was just too dirty. i kept forgetting to take pics so i have a bunch before and after, but not during hehe oh well.

 

[ZuM00Si]

looks good but needs to be dropped

 

[2kstreetcivic]

Originally posted by ZuM00Si
looks good but needs to be dropped

she doesnt like her s**t slammed...she was going for a very little drop

 

[99ExCoupe]

god that is clean....nice set up man

 

[civic betty]

thanks everyone! and 2k speaks the truth! i'll lower it a little to close the gap, but i don't really like the "slammed" look myself. it's just not my nature so at least they're on and i love em and they're awesome on highway17. that's the hard part. it'll be a little lower for the meet, but we're not talking anything drastic here. i don't want to void warranty for shocks, need a camber kit, scrape over every driveway, or have to go sideways over speedbumps. i just like to drive (and fast)

 

[Blue2k2]

Originally posted by 99ExCoupe
god that is clean....nice set up man

she isn't a man by the way ....and your ride looks very clean Civicbetty....good job...looks almost identical to my bros car...u to should get along real good...

 

[2kstreetcivic]

Originally posted by Blue2k2
she isn't a man by the way ....and your ride looks very clean Civicbetty....good job...looks almost identical to my bros car...u to should get along real good...

he is a she

 

[civic betty]

thanks for the clarification, guys. you two are funny. it's good to know i can depend on you both to get my back when i'm not around lol. and thanks for the props. it was dirty and fun putting these things in, and not too hard as i expected! woo hoo they're so SICK!

 

[SeanMc300]

dood, your car still looks jacked.

 

[9civic7]

looks nice. i love the oem fogs. i like the rims too i looks real clean. how much are you planning on droping it?

 

[skunk2civicex]

how do you like your shocks? also what are your settings front and back thanks.

 

[ZuM00Si]

Why would you get coilovers then if she didnt want to slam that s**t. She should have got springs instead, like some neuspeed sports or something or even get something to lower the ride

 

[2kstreetcivic]

Originally posted by ZuM00Si
Why would you get coilovers then if she didnt want to slam that s**t. She should have got springs instead, like some neuspeed sports or something or even get something to lower the ride

because she like the adjustability of coilovers...we had this arguement already...

Anyways, Civic Betty I photoshoped your car and I lowered it...it looks good..here...
BEFORE

AFTER

 

[Blue2k2]

can't see the pics

 

[Blue2k2]

well...this time i can

 

[civic betty]

hmmm. very nice. i think i like it... thanks 2k!
and about the coilovers: any springs on the market right now will drop the car at least 1.75in (most more than that). it's exactly what i don't want. i want to be able to drive on 680 dips and not scrape or bottom. that's bullshit. so in order to drop it only 1-1.5 in i had to get coilovers. plus this way, if i want to lower it more, i can get it down to 3.5 in or i could raise it to only .5 drop from stock. understand? plus ground control offer a really great compromise between performance and handling and ride quality (which is more important). on top of it all, ground control coilovers come w/ eibach springs which are quality and won't sag or some bull like other cheap chinese springs that usually come with these coilover setups. so i did my research and this is what i'm looking for from my car. bugger off bub. the "slammed" look is not for me, i won't say it again. yay for adjustability. i like adjustable things. ask anyone: gc coilovers and kyb agx are a great match. k? i love it. 2k you're cool. that was my 5 min.

 

[civic betty]

Originally posted by skunk2civicex
how do you like your shocks? also what are your settings front and back thanks.

love the shocks. love the springs more. settings? ... what exaclty are you looking for? ... gap or ride height or ?? also it's not lowered yet. this is stock height, maybe a little lower, but not noticably different. lowering is for next weekend. i got too tired.