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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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I just installed one inch spacers on the rear wheels to even out the gap. It really looks more balanced:






 

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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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Looks good! Did you order these directly from H&R? I don't see a listing on their site.
 
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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I bought these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25mm-1-Hubcentric-4x100-Wheel-Spacers-Honda-EF-EG-EK-EJ-EP-Civic-JDM-56-1/281409948306?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3Dac84bbb37ae345a88b34611a3fc587a3%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D331462613854
 
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jhn
I bought these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25mm-1-Hubcentric-4x100-Wheel-Spacers-Honda-EF-EG-EK-EJ-EP-Civic-JDM-56-1/281409948306?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3Dac84bbb37ae345a88b34611a3fc587a3%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D331462613854
Thanks. I was actually referring to the H&R Springs.
 
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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I bought the springs here:

Tire Rack H&R Springs

Make sure you plug your make, model, year, trim level into the site to get the correct part number. The H&R spring number for my car is 51831.
 

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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 07:10 PM
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What's up bro I got a question do you experience a clicking nose after you take off from first gear? After lowering it?
 
Old Feb 9, 2015 | 07:28 PM
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No, not at all. It sounds like maybe one of the half shafts pulled out?

I'm not sure. I wouldn't drive until the source is found.
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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No, not at all. It sounds like maybe one of the half shafts pulled out?

I'm not sure. I wouldn't drive until the source is found.
When I put my car in gear while its off Ill rock the car back in fourth just to see If I hear anything and there is some raddling going on sounds like it's in the transmission. I've barley got 1300 miles on my car.
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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If it is not normal gear lash noise, I don't know what it is. I recommend you take it to a shop to get checked out
 
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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If it is not normal gear lash noise, I don't know what it is. I recommend you take it to a shop to get checked out
So today I went and check at the honda dealer ship at some of the fits to see if the motor/transmission made the same sound as mine and nahhhh somthings is obviously wrong with mine lol so I just odered new bump stops for the front to put stock springs back on and send it in I hope they don't void my warranty. All I've done is change springs what you think the odds are that they will. I've had my car for 3 weeks.
 
Old Feb 13, 2015 | 11:27 PM
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So today I went and check at the honda dealer ship at some of the fits to see if the motor/transmission made the same sound as mine and nahhhh somthings is obviously wrong with mine lol so I just odered new bump stops for the front to put stock springs back on and send it in I hope they don't void my warranty. All I've done is change springs what you think the odds are that they will. I've had my car for 3 weeks.
Did you save the part you cut off? Just slide it back on. I hope it is something simple like the half shaft popped out when you changed springs and it just needs to get pushed back in.
 
Old Feb 15, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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I washed my car and I took some crappy quality cell pics today. You get the idea...

I'm about to pull the trigger on some wheels but I still haven't made up my mind. I've got about 5 that I like; what do you think would look good?



 

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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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How does the car drive with the spacers?
 
Old Feb 23, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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It pushes a little bit more (understeer) when driving really hard, but for the most part, exactly the same under normal driving.
 
Old Feb 23, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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I've got another suspension change on the way.

*Looks out the window for FedEx truck*
 
Old Feb 26, 2015 | 02:20 PM
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With a drop like that, what the lowest offset on a wheel so it will not rub, front and bacK?
 
Old Feb 26, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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It will depend on the tire size and rim width, but 7" width and a 205/50/16, for example, probably +45 if you can find one. My littler tires allow +42 (and +32 rear) with 7" width. No rubbing
 
Old Feb 26, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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I have a set of Mugen MF8s somewhere in my garage 16x7 4x100 +43. It was using it on my GD before. I was planning to use 205x45x16 tires. Has someone already tried wheels with +43 offset?
 
Old Feb 26, 2015 | 02:32 PM
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What width rim?
 
Old Feb 26, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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16x7..Late edit.
 



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