my FG2 - updated pics

Post by **Nikku** » December 30, 2007

robry wrote:very close to stock feel, more stiff, but thats a given with higher spring rates. The thing about the BC's is the bottom adjusts, not the actual spring height. So you never loose travel on the shock. Thats the benefit and makes a bigger difference as you get full dampening vs limited if you drop too low.

i wonder if thats whats keeping the alignment straight. i havent looked into suspension physics and geometry for a while, time for a refresher

KSE · Post by **KSE** » December 31, 2007

Camber is an issue for me, and the Sportlines only drop 1.4"

Gonna most likely go w/ skunk2's camber kit.

CDUFF777 · Post by **CDUFF777** » December 31, 2007

that car is perfect!!!!

Post by **Nikku** » December 31, 2007

KSE wrote:Camber is an issue for me, and the Sportlines only drop 1.4"

Gonna most likely go w/ skunk2's camber kit.

have you got an alignment since you dropped the car?

KSE · Post by **KSE** » December 31, 2007

thanks

...no I haven't, not yet. It doesn't pull, thankfully, to either side. I do plan on getting it done soon though.

T1r_dc5 · Post by **T1r_dc5** » December 31, 2007

Probably would be a good idea anyways. What else have you got done to it?

Post by **Nikku** » January 01, 2008

KSE wrote:thanks

...no I haven't, not yet. It doesn't pull, thankfully, to either side. I do plan on getting it done soon though.

then how do you know camber is an issue? lol. it looks like its fine to me, there may be a slight toe out but looks like it just needs a little alignment.

T1r_dc5 · Post by **T1r_dc5** » January 01, 2008

It seems like all the new civic's have some rear camber. Just eyeballing it tho.

Post by **Nikku** » January 01, 2008

T1r_dc5 wrote:It seems like all the new civic's have some rear camber. Just eyeballing it tho.

but you gotta remember that toe out, within a reasonable amount is acceptable even by the FSM

robry · Post by **robry** » January 01, 2008

the buddyclubs aren't hard to install. You can have the front taken apart in about 10 minutes on both sides. The back is more difficult mainly because you need to pull the rear carpet to get at the bolts you need to remove to pull the rear shocks. That's the only thing that's kinda a bitch. Should take 3-4 hrs though if you know what you're doing for the most part. You'll need something to pop the tie-rod out of the steering arm as well, I rented that set of pullers from advance for 85$ and returned them when I was done for a full refund. That worked fine. Do not try to use a tie rod fork, as you will own the boot and a new tie rod end costs about 35$ shipped. Also, you will have to adjust the toe in/out and just eyeball it. It will be severely toed in when you install the suspension the first time even with a 1.5" drop. You need to unlock the tie rod lock nut and turn the tie rod to pull the rear of the tire back towards the center line, which will make the wheel/tire go straight. Just eye-ball it and go and get an alignment asap.