redcrx187

i have a 88 crx si that has 15inch rims and is lowered about 2.5inches and i have put kyb gas shocks all the way around but the smallest bump it sounds like the shocks or something is bottoming out real bad besides raising it back up is there a REAL STIFF SHOCK OR SOMETHING THAT I CAN PUT ON / IT ONLY HAPPENS IN THE FRONT NEVER BOTTOMS IN BACK PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT



THANKS

psifactor

do you have the kyb ags? Maybe the just need adjusted. I know setting 1 is very hard and when I go over bumps they are very loud. When its on setting 4 there is a noticeable difference in how stiff that they are..also not creating such a loud noise when going over bumps.

rangcrx

sounds to me like you did not tighten down the bolts couple cars i have seen where i had to do it for them after thay changed out there struts you better check on that fast and not be driveing much if it is a big problem it will Be very bad if something happenes

kender

what kind of springs did you use to lower the car? also for street use it is recommended to lower no more than 1.75 inches. I have an 88si as well with 16inch rims with 205 40vr16s eibach prokit springs ( about 1 1/4 inch drop ) with tokico gas shocks, I have no problems with bottoming out, I did have a 2 inch drop and I couldn't imagine it with 2.5 inch, doesn't that rub on your tires alot. If you go with new springs check ebay brand new I just paid $160 for all 4.

Sunrise City Rider

Do you have the rubber bumpstops on them? If so, cut them down to about half the size and see if that helps...

Zee

redcrx187

hey sunrise i think they are still on there because thats kinda what it sounds like its a hard hit but not metal to metal more like rubber to upper fender well ill give it a shot somebody told me to go with koni yellow shocks and that would help thanks

Y2JAY

u have got to be kidding

craig_302

I have heard of people putting Accord spec shocks/struts on CRXs for the extra suspension travel. However, you might want to roll your fenders beforehand as it sounds like your car is basically on its nuts.

redcrx187

solo your pretty much right my car cant go any lower its on the fucking ground i have coil overs and there all the way down when i raise it up some it goes away but i dont want it raised i want it on its NUTS and i know im not the only one with a crx on its nuts so somebody else has had to of have this problem thanks for your input ///and Y2Jay fuck you bitch and your slow ass hatch punk!!!

Sunrise City Rider

You want a shorter strut and I gotta think the Accord's struts are taller than the CRX struts stock...Your KYB's are also not valved to handle that low of a stance...If you can, look into some GroundControl Strut Mounts that place the strut higher up into the top of the strut tower...This will give you your low stance and increase strut travel an additional inch...

Zee