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Old 07-Jul-2003 | 11:22 PM
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How much do shops charge to get the car lowered
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Old 07-Jul-2003 | 11:43 PM
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Talk to Loudsubz on this board. He'll do it cheaper then any shop and does a good job.
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Old 07-Jul-2003 | 11:49 PM
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i talked to him he wants 65$ im just pissed that i want my car done by wendsday and my friend could do it for free its just that i dont wanna wait till weekend
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Old 07-Jul-2003 | 11:54 PM
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you cant wait 3 more days for $65?
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 12:17 AM
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no man i mean my friend is not busy on weekend and he could do it but i dont wanna wait till saturday or sunday to do it i want it done like tommorow
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 12:01 PM
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i was like that too, i didnt want to wait days to get my car lowered. so when i baught my car i drove it straight from the dealership to the shop and got it lowered
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 01:13 PM
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whats the drop on yours
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 01:17 PM
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damn that thing is slammed
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 01:33 PM
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whats the drop on yours
its a 3'' drop at the front but it still has to settle some more. the rear is 2.75'' but that should settle a bit too.
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 02:14 PM
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how fast do the stock shocks wear out when the car is lowered
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 02:25 PM
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and drop is 2.2 front and 2.0 back but it sais if its over 2 you will need chamber kit so what drop should i do.
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 02:35 PM
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i think ima crank my car lower
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 02:41 PM
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poor, poor car :cry:

Why do you guys feel the need to bounce the upper control arm off the strut towers?
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 02:45 PM
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and drop is 2.2 front and 2.0 back but it sais if its over 2 you will need chamber kit so what drop should i do.
anyone????
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 02:47 PM
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^^ that question belongs in Perf and Susp, and also not really on TCC, cuz Accords have diff't susp geometry than Civic.

Anywho... yes, get a camber kit, or just wear out your tires.. either way an alignment will be needed.
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 05:37 PM
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Definately get an alignment.

Also, loudsubz wanting $65 is dirt cheap. Shops will want $200 ($50/corner).

If your getting it done for free, just wait.
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 06:59 PM
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If it's $200 for a shop to do it.. I got my install for cheap than...


bbarbulo.. I had my car lowered only like 1 inch.. my control arms don't bounce off my strut towers...

or do they?
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 07:06 PM
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its a 3'' drop at the front but it still has to settle some more. the rear is 2.75'' but that should settle a bit too.
what's the ride like with it slammed so much?
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 07:56 PM
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Originally posted by h_accordexr
how fast do the stock shocks wear out when the car is lowered

i had mine lowered atleast 3 inches on stock shocks for about 3months until the car started bouncing whenever i hit a bump
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Old 08-Jul-2003 | 08:13 PM
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I had some people look at my lowering job and my wheels have SLIGHT negative camber...

but they said if I get it aligned.. I'll be rubbing my fenders if I go over a bump.. so I might as well leave it.. cuz it's very minimal.
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