Lowering...

[96Accord96]

I want to get my Accord lowered about 1.25-1.50 inches. I currently have everything stock on my vehicle and am beginning to work on my car. I read about how I will have suspension problems if I lower my vehicle and keep the factory shocks. So my question is this, what am I going to need to purchase in order for my lowering to go smooth and not have to worry about a stock part going out. And what are the advantages and disadvantages of lowering? Thanks. :D

[anasowner]

alright ill start this one from the 2nd question... the advantages of lowering are increased handling characteristics, less body roll in corners, and a better look if you get upsize rims (less wheelgap). The disadavantages, you can take corners at 80 instead of 20 so your probably gonna get a ticket, ha but seriously the only disadvantages i can think of is speedbumps are ore difficult to maneuver over, as well as steep inclines and declines (but as long as you enter and leave the incline at an angle, i never had aproblem rubbing yet)

As for components....this is just my opinion however the best low cost drop for an accord i feel is

Eibach sportlines
tokico illumina or kyb agx struts
and full front and rear camber kits

you're gonna be putting more stress on some of your suspension by dropping your car too so i would recommend getting a polyurethane bushing kit and have that installed when you do all the other suspension work, itll save time, money and hassle in the long run

[96Accord96]

COnsidering that I'm going to eventually get 18's. How low should I lower my car so that it won't be scraping everything and be a pain in the ass to drive and the tires not rub. Thanks.

[matts]

as long as you don't get too wide of a wheel, and the right size tire, and the right offset, you should be fine with the eibach setup.

[96Accord96]

What would be a good size tire and offset?

[matts]

225/35/18 would work really well. 215/35 or 215/40 would also work. the less positive offset you get, the less likley it will hit inside the fender, but it will stick out further.

[96Accord96]

225/35/18 would work really well. 215/35 or 215/40 would also work. the less positive offset you get, the less likley it will hit inside the fender, but it will stick out further.

Interesting. Well here are the available tire sizes:
215/35/18
225/40/18
235/40/18
245/40/18

What do you feel would be the best size so that it's not scraping the fender, nor is it sticking out too much, just sticking out enough where it doesn't look all tucked in. Thx.

[matts]

i wouldn't go any wider than 225. the 215/35 would have the best chance of fitting, but if you can find 215/40's it will give you a little better ride. +40 offset will take away just as much fender gap, as it does suspension clearance. in other words, the centerline of the wheel will stay the same as stock. might want to see if the wheel supplier has any information about what tire size they recommend, and what offest they suggest for certain cars. something like +35, maybe +38 would be good.