Hey guys i am looking to change the handling a bit on my Civic, i realize that the engine mods (CA intakes and Short Rams) have marginal performance improvements so i am trying to improve the handling and braking of my car before i approach that stuff. Before all the flamers start, i realize that it would void my warranty and im going to wait until that's up before i do anything.
Questions:
1. What should i look for in suspension upgrades and how can i tell if i am getting a quality product?
2. What should i look for in the braking department?
3. What exactly do sway and strut bars do? are they worth it?
4. Any other suggestions?
my car has approximately 40,000 miles on it2007 Civic EX automatic non-engine performance mods?
First you want quality parts. That said you need to set costs and goals.Braking should be the first consideration. Gas slotted Stainless rotors and ceramic pads are probably a good starting point. Tire upgrades are probably next you won't stop any faster if your narrow tires can't transfer friction to the ground. Gas shocks and struts next. You need to be able to keep your new tires on the ground. Frame connectors and front and rear strut bars are probably next they take some of the body flex out. Progressive rate sport springs next. Remember you are working on a %26quot;driver%26quot; so don't stiffen it too much or it wont be fun to drive.Also don't make it stop too well. Some insurance companies will think your building an accident waiting to happen. Light weight wheels help cut down rotating mass making braking and accelerating quicker.Whether a part is worth the cost depends on the price divided by the number of%26quot;smiles per gallon.%26quot; Enjoy yourself.2007 Civic EX automatic non-engine performance mods?
1 - Don't go to ebay for your products. Look for quality name brands like eibach.
2 - Brakes are pretty much straightforward. There's the cheap ones and the expensive ones. Not sure on name brands.
3 - Sway bars are bars that reinforce the frame to that are supposed to improve handling. I've never had them in my car so I can't say I know how much they improve handling. Struts are the pneumatic shocks on the car and replacing them will certainly improve handling. You don't want to just put new coilovers on your stock struts, as this can wear them out pretty fast.
4 - Don't go overboard. The plans you have in mind are tasteful, but it is very easy to look tacky in a civic (or any car) with too many mods.2007 Civic EX automatic non-engine performance mods?
i would look in to getting some adjustable coilovers for your car, it will look nice lowered plus you will have less body roll when taking corners fast.. tein, ground control make good ones %26lt; 600-1200
brakes go with brembo cross drilled brakes and rotors %26lt; 600-1200
get some front and rear strut bars, they reudce chassis roll basically ya your car wont roll that much around corners
