...specifically to reduce body roll.
This is actually a question i'm asking for my friend, he has a Civic SI. But, he's not a typical 'ricer', so he asked if I could post on here to you guys, becuase he'd respect your opinions more than that of fellow Civic drivers.

His car is stock and he would like to keep the stock ride height if possible, or at least have a minimal drop.

He is considering: Shocks, springs, stabilizer bars, better strut tower brace (SI has one already), wheels/tires.

The question is, what to do first? What would have the greatest effect on handling? I guess its a question of replacing the "weakest link" first. Like I said his car is stock, and has the stock Michelin XGT 195/55 R15 tires/wheels, although I don't think tires have much to do with body roll, but grip rather.

So, in what order do you recommend he do his upgrades?
Also, he asked me whats the difference between shocks and springs, in terms of their actual function. I said that the springs effect the stiffness, and the shocks control the bounce. Is that correct? Maybe someone has a better description?

BUT
IF he decides to stay stock....
he says he has noticed a degredation in handling since new. He has about 30k miles....and he notices the car sags to drivers side a bit (he wants to know if this is normal, or if its something he can complain to dealer about....my 9-3 does too). So his question here is, If he stays stock, how often should he replace springs, shocks, etc... and are there any other parts should he consider replacing, or just shocks and springs? (Keep in mind these last questions are if he remains stock).

Thanks guys, I know its a lot,
Alex

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• How to upgrade handling..., Alex Athanasiou, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 14:59:16 <-- Viewing This Message
  • what I have in my car:, Gordon , Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:06:04
  • Neuspeed Springs ... Scott P Blast This Thd, Kevin K , Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:56:11
  • Sway bars,the ride will be slightly stiffer but a good step n/m, Mike K., Mon, 20 Aug 2001 17:31:33
  • Re: How to upgrade handling..., Keith K, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 15:21:05
    • More Ideas; Don't forget a bushing kit, Schu, Tue, 21 Aug 2001 08:16:29
    • Re: How to upgrade handling..., dave alexander, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 16:22:07
      • Re: How to upgrade handling..., alex, Tue, 21 Aug 2001 08:20:00
      • Huh? Abbott does Honda Civics? How do you know it's, Tcar, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 18:54:49

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