Si springs for LX Hatch

absolude said:

Sure they are, I have them on my Hatch but as I wrote in the other thread the drop isn't as big as for the Sport, apparently, especially in the front.
Trying to find out now:
1. Are the shocks from coupe or Sport shorter?
2.Do they fit the hatch?

It'd be nice if the coupe ones will work because it's still too soft in the front for my liking and those are a bit stiffer.

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Let us know what you find out about the shocks!

Installed the Si springs and rear sway bar on my LX Hatch! Drop is negligible, I measured around 5mm.. but the handling is noticeably improved. It feels so much more stable and corners flat.. feels like you can push the car harder with a high level of confidence in the suspension. It feels properly setup now!

UPDATE:

After installing the springs, I've noticed a high pitched rubbing noise when going uphill and around turns sometimes.. also there's a mechanical "clunk" that can be felt when just accelerating/braking sometimes.. the shop seems to think the front driver's side cv joint/boot is worn and needs replacing and that the Si springs altered the stance/angle slightly and is emphasizing the worn cv joint/boot.. has anyone else experienced this or know for certain what it would be?

nrchaytor said:

UPDATE:

After installing the springs, I've noticed a high pitched rubbing noise when going uphill and around turns sometimes.. also there's a mechanical "clunk" that can be felt when just accelerating/braking sometimes.. the shop seems to think the front driver's side cv joint/boot is worn and needs replacing and that the Si springs altered the stance/angle slightly and is emphasizing the worn cv joint/boot.. has anyone else experienced this or know for certain what it would be?

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Wow, don't know what to say. This is supposedly an easy swap. My springs came with the Si rubber mountings but I doubt that is the problem. I must have at least 5.000 miles on them by now and no issues.
In any case I'm pretty sure they will not do the kind of damage the shop is claiming.
Even lower springs won't do that.

absolude said:

Wow, don't know what to say. This is supposedly an easy swap. My springs came with the Si rubber mountings but I doubt that is the problem. I must have at least 5.000 miles on them by now and no issues.
In any case I'm pretty sure they will not do the kind of damage the shop is claiming.
Even lower springs won't do that.

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So I guess just get the dealer to check it out and hope for the best that warranty covers it?

nrchaytor said:

So I guess just get the dealer to check it out and hope for the best that warranty covers it?

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If another shop did the install and the dealer notices I don't know.

So I had the dealer take a look at the car and they said the CV boot was ripped. Likely the other shop damaged it when installing the Si springs. I've seen in other forums that other members had the same issue. Luckily, the dealer covered it under warranty and didn't notice/mention anything about the springs!

They also replaced the rear pads and rotors and front rotors.. thought this was strange at 27,000 km but it was covered under warranty so I didn't bother arguing. They mentioned there was a "bulletin" out on the brakes? Issues with rusting or something.

Just brought new set of 4 for $130 direct from Honda. I have lowered cars before and only ran into problems once with rubbing. But it ruined the tire pretty much. I don’t want to deal with rubbing under any circumstances. So I don’t mind not being slammed. Also don’t want to deal with camber kits.

I want specifically a mild drop. Actually, what I really want is just better handling and performance. At $130, this is roughly half of normal lower springs. So this is worth it.

I have a sport touring.

bluehatch17 said:

Just brought new set of 4 for $130 direct from Honda. I have lowered cars before and only ran into problems once with rubbing. But it ruined the tire pretty much. I don’t want to deal with rubbing under any circumstances. So I don’t mind not being slammed. Also don’t want to deal with camber kits.

I want specifically a mild drop. Actually, what I really want is just better handling and performance. At $130, this is roughly half of normal lower springs. So this is worth it.

I have a sport touring.

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Take it for what it's worth. If you are really into better "handling and performance".

I tried insinuate to you once regarding your skinny "Volk" wheel + stock tire combo. But you didn't get it! The wheel might work good on your other cars and certainly, is a nice set of wheels but it is not optimum on this Civic.

I too, want my car to handle and did all mode one at time, followed with lengthy drive on same favorite twisty road.

Type R sub frame brace and 27Won's FSTB did basically nothing.

However, for me, three combos stood out at the moment.

So my wheels are Grams Light 57DR 18x8.5+37 with OEM size PS4S. Combo transformed the handling and acceleration. Lighter along with proper width and offset Volk can certainly be better, but it doesn't justify for the HB.

In terms of Si springs, I have them on over a year. They are exactly what I wanted, all without adverse side effects.

To control less body roll/sway, I also went thru RSBs in progression of Si's 18, Whiteline's 22 and the last two weeks 26 mm.

I ordered Whiteline's ALK, but it is in back order, so the jury is still out.

Most likely, to satisfy my suspension goal, a future set of Bilstein or Koni will do it.