I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX 4dr. I currently have all stock coil springs and shocks. They are worn out and I would like to replace them with aftermarket parts. I am looking to lower the car a little bit, but still have a smooth ride. I also need to keep it cheap. I was thinking of using Eibach Pro-Kit Springs and Tokico Struts (HP Series). Will these work together? How will the ride be? Thanks in advance for your input.

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Part # 4051.140
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...30713800003271

Tokico Struts HP Series
Part # Front HB3204, HB3205 Back HU3741
http://www.hitachi-hap-la.com/Tokico...08_CATALOG.pdf

 

As long as those are both for your car it will fit.

 

thats a great entry level combo. Eibach makes great springs. I have the sportline springs and love them.

and the Tokico blues (HP series) complement the pro-kit springs very nicely.

I've seen a few people on this forum start with this setup and they all were happy. and if i remember correctly, the main reason some of them don't run them anymore is because they upgraded to coilovers.

 

Thanks for your input. I have another question. Do I need a camber kit?? I am only going to drop the car about an inch. I plan on keeping 14 inch rims on the car. Thanks

 

No, a camber kit isn't required. Negative camber isn't too bad for the tires until you get past about -4* of camber; then it starts killing tires (I lowered my old civic 2.5" up front and 3.5" out back and had -3* all around).

Just make sure you go to an alignment shop and have the toe set back to factory specifications after you lower the car (give it about a week for the springs to settle before going).