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[SOLID86]

Hello all

 

I'm new here and recently picked up a 87 civic 1300 4 speed  I use to have an 1986 Civic a few years back but that was very short lived.. Now that I picked up this 87 I want to get it looking decent enough. Just bought it as a little daily.

 

I am not too familiar with said car so I am not sure if the car uses struts with springs together or shocks with separated spring system etc.. I did read a few topics talking about some turning some tensioner or something like that.

 

What are my shocks and strut options? or is there a coilover system I can buy to low the car a bit..?

 

 

Thanks for the help 

 

SOLID86

[3rd gen sinner]

Welcome Solid,

 

These cars run a front torsion bar with struts and rear shocks and coil springs. 

Options are limited and based on budget. 

You can pick up OE type shock/struts from any auto parts store. KYB, Bilstein, Koni's(Super Rare), and Teins are most of the options. 

To lower, again is really based on budget. 

You can turn down the torsion bars, will most likely bottom and damage a strut, and cut or install lowering rear coils. 

New larger aftermarket torsion bars and ground control coil overs.

Teins is the newest thing out there. Heel Toe has a great package deal for a complete lowering kit.

Anytime you lower these cars, you will want an adjustable rear panhard bar to help relocate the rear axle back to its proper location. 

 

Since you have a 1300cc car. I would highly recommend upgrading the front brakes. There are many options here. 86/89 Integra's is a very common upgrade. You also have the option of 88/91 Si front brakes. Please do more research on your option with these. 

 

Again, Welcome and we look forward to seeing the build. 

[SOLID86]

Welcome Solid,

 

These cars run a front torsion bar with struts and rear shocks and coil springs. 

Options are limited and based on budget. 

You can pick up OE type shock/struts from any auto parts store. KYB, Bilstein, Koni's(Super Rare), and Teins are most of the options. 

To lower, again is really based on budget. 

You can turn down the torsion bars, will most likely bottom and damage a strut, and cut or install lowering rear coils. 

New larger aftermarket torsion bars and ground control coil overs.

Teins is the newest thing out there. Heel Toe has a great package deal for a complete lowering kit.

Anytime you lower these cars, you will want an adjustable rear panhard bar to help relocate the rear axle back to its proper location. 

 

Since you have a 1300cc car. I would highly recommend upgrading the front brakes. There are many options here. 86/89 Integra's is a very common upgrade. You also have the option of 88/91 Si front brakes. Please do more research on your option with these. 

 

Again, Welcome and we look forward to seeing the build. 

 

awesome thanks for the information.. Also thanks for the heads up on the front brakes will definitely look into this.

 

I will for sure post up the slow going "build" 

[SOLID86]

Is there a diagram of some sort to see all the bushings on the car? I want to replace everything that has to do with suspension whether going back to stock or after market.

 

Thanks!

[1985 CRX SI]

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