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WhiteFoxSI · 01-13-2008, 08:25 AM

For a lowering kit on an 06' Si. Should I replace the shocks seperately from the lower springs or should I get coilovers? I read the owner's manual to my car alot. I know alot of it is just to keep you safe and such, but it says that lowering the car with non-factory springs can ruin the shocks. So I figure I need to replace them if I do springs. But then I've been reading up on coilovers. They're basically a single unit (Shock/Spring) right? So it might better to just go that road?

**TJ213** · 01-13-2008, 01:42 PM

Are you lowering your car for looks or handling?

WhiteFoxSI · 01-14-2008, 07:56 AM

Handling. I have a bodykit in mind (same one I have pics of in my garage) and it looks like a normal height. so I just want to find a suspension kit that preforms rather than looks cool.

**TJ213** · 01-14-2008, 03:58 PM

I've heard the HFP setup is pretty good for handling, its slightly stiffer and about a 1" drop, its around $600 I think, and its Honda.

01-13-2008, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
WhiteFoxSI Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Champlain, New York United States Posts: 12	Lowering kit For a lowering kit on an 06' Si. Should I replace the shocks seperately from the lower springs or should I get coilovers? I read the owner's manual to my car alot. I know alot of it is just to keep you safe and such, but it says that lowering the car with non-factory springs can ruin the shocks. So I figure I need to replace them if I do springs. But then I've been reading up on coilovers. They're basically a single unit (Shock/Spring) right? So it might better to just go that road? __________________

01-13-2008, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,629	Are you lowering your car for looks or handling? __________________ Comma Club Member #1

01-14-2008, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
WhiteFoxSI Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Champlain, New York United States Posts: 12	Handling. I have a bodykit in mind (same one I have pics of in my garage) and it looks like a normal height. so I just want to find a suspension kit that preforms rather than looks cool. __________________

01-14-2008, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,629	I've heard the HFP setup is pretty good for handling, its slightly stiffer and about a 1" drop, its around $600 I think, and its Honda. __________________ Comma Club Member #1

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