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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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Im getting lowering springs and thinking eibach cus its a 1.4 inch drop. How much should it cost to get them installed, do you notice any handling difference, and do i need anything else like camber kit. thanks
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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call around in your area if your not comfortable doing it yourself. We wont know exactly how much cause every place is different. Camber kit wont be needed, just an allignment about 2 weeks after the install is done. Handling will be a bit different.
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when you say handling will be different, will it be better like can i hit turns faster. also what else can i do, like i want my handling to be better like say i hit a sharp turn at 60 and the cars being pushed, what can i do to be able to hit that turn at like 75-80, thanks
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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WTF are you doing to your car? Get some coilovers, tires and sway bars for the things your telling me. Your wanting it to handle like a Lotus.
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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when you say handling will be different, will it be better like can i hit turns faster. also what else can i do, like i want my handling to be better like say i hit a sharp turn at 60 and the cars being pushed, what can i do to be able to hit that turn at like 75-80, thanks
i dont think our tCs can "hit" a turn at 60 let alone 75-80
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A performance shop here in dallas quoted me $300 for all 4 installed but I think if you look around, you should be able to get a better price.
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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when you say handling will be different, will it be better like can i hit turns faster. also what else can i do, like i want my handling to be better like say i hit a sharp turn at 60 and the cars being pushed, what can i do to be able to hit that turn at like 75-80, thanks
Hand over the keys, NOW. You shouldn't be driving any car if you plan to do that. (Unless, MAYBE, its on the track.)
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got mine installed for $100. Look in your phone book and make some calls tomorrow. Tell them you have the instructions to go along with it, just need someone to do it for you. I would say no more than $150 and you should be OK.
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well i just want the handling to be better to where i can hit turns faster and stuff i dont always drive like that. so what can i do. honda civic si,s handle awesome how can i handle like them
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buy an Si.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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coilover. strut bars, tie-bar
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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Inexpensive way would be Springs, Shocks (better than stock, like TRD, Koni...), and Front and Rear Sways. Later, you can add a new set of tires. I noticed better handling when I got new tires. Stock Bridgestones (if you have them) are crap.

Tie bars are mostly for looks so save your money.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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well i just want the handling to be better to where i can hit turns faster and stuff i dont always drive like that. so what can i do. honda civic si,s handle awesome how can i handle like them
What is it with people like you? Do you wake up in the morning and think ... "How can I be a retard today?" ... seriously. Please take the bus to your local DMV, forfeit your license and go buy a bicycle.

FARK!
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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i would go with the tein suspension . you wont notice a difference but will have a more aggressive look on it.
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