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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 07:26 AM
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If you find a decent shop that can get it back to factory specs, please let me know.
Winston tires did it for me. I'm actually about to go back tomorrow to get a check-up on my alignment and possibly some warranty fullfillment .
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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Yo Howie!! You will love the ESPELIR springs. I've been running on them for a year and a half. I went with tokico shocks, which I recommend. As far as camber, you will not have to purchase a camber kit. Hope you enjoy your new look and ride!!!
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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I plan on going to discount tire in el monte next weekend for the alignment. http://www.wheeloptions.com/

thanks for the words, comments and advice!

oh, and we did take measurements. i will try to get a copy of the numbers.

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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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car looks very clean...i went with eibach pro kit springs.....and love em........now you just need to add a turbo
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by howiedoit

the ride is noticable stiffer/bumpier, but it's tolerable. my old accord was a worse ride with eibach sportlines. i've never ridden in an SC with eibachs, so I can't really compare.
No matter what kinda springs and shocks you have in a Honda the ride is always bumpy and stuff, I have Eibachs and Tokicos in my 95 SC right now and the ride is much much better than any Honda Ive rode in with springs.
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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here are the measurements:

Espelir fender from Ground
FL: 25.5 FR: 25.5
RL: 24.75 RR: 24.75

Espelir Fender from Tire
FL: 1 FR: 1
RL: .25 RR: .25

these measurements were taken soon after the lowering was finished. does anyone care to measure their stock heights? preferably from an sc300. i'd like to compare with the stock numbers that i have...
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 05:41 AM
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I have Eibachs..They are just about the same height as in the pictures..

Once you break into any springs they should be lower than when you first install it...

So expect them to break in and be even lower than what it is now..

This is what I experienced..I dunno about you guys..

BTW Howie..your car looks great
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 07:49 AM
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after it settles in, it should drop another 1/4" or so.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 05:43 AM
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i think they're already settled some more...i have no gap in the rear anymore and like half a finger in front.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 05:59 AM
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Wow that was quick, can you take some pics of it now? Do you rub on the back now?

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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 06:08 AM
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Espelir Supra
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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very nice howie

i have hte exact same setup as you

after the spring install, i drove it 37 miles, there is about a 2 finger gap between the fender and the 16s i am rolling on

will have the whole setup pics on the easter weekend (19th of april) when i go down to la
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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Looks sweet......When I ordered the Eibach's, I was told it would be a one inch drop......
turned out to be a little more, thank goodness!!!

After looking at the install, I was like whoa.... looked i had SUV type clearance.....
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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Howie what size are your wheels?
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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he is running 18s

8 inch on the front with 235s

and 9 inch on the back with 265s

i believe
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