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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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how noticeable is a 1.5 inch drop in a four door honda civic. can you tell wether the car was dropped at all from the stock height? or does it look almost the same.
also, how good is that drop on snow????? im here in NJ and in a couple of months we should se snow. anyone has any experience in snow with a dropped car?
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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looking for all types of opinions!!
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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yes you notice it lower... it mainly shows when people buy some nice wheels.LOL

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as for the snow.... you do loose alittle ground clearance but i never had a problem.... just dont drive stupid in the snow like trying to plow over snow banks and you should be fine.....


that drop is with my old Tein Stech springs. its about 1.5inch lower or alittle more.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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yea im just gonna have some nice hub caps for now. till i get some nice light 14" rims
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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well IMO there is no NICE HUBCAPS theres oem or nothing!
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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i agree. there's no such thing as nice hubcaps.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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lol...you guys are making me feel like isht...im gonna get some 14's onc i find some nice ones...you guys know of any places or anyone whos selling some
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Why do you want 14s? 15 inches should be the minimum wheel diameter unless you work as a Computer Geek Squad guy with a Volkswagen Bug to drive around in.....

However, for snow tires in the Winter (where there actually is snow), 14s are okay.

I have a 1.5-inch drop in the front and 1.3 in the back and yes, the drop is very noticable. Honda should've had that kind of drop from the factory, IMO.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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you could always paint your steelies and buy some center Honda caps.... like ive done so far on my 96dx....
not to shaby... alot better than some weak @ss hubcaps!
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