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crzsuzuka · 08-09-2010, 02:18 AM

I will stay stock even though lowering it many benefits but I care a lot about having a comfortable ride.

YLA · 08-09-2010, 02:28 AM

Trust me the stock is not so comfortable on the high way at all.
For me it doesn't need lowering, it feels like already done

the dude · 08-14-2010, 07:37 PM

I've had cars that were slammed in the past but this one will be a mild drop.

smush · 08-18-2010, 11:33 PM

slam it.. lower the better

91CRXTC · 08-19-2010, 01:20 PM

If modifying the engine voids the warentee will dropping the suspension? I would like a mild drop nothing too agressive but who knows.

bizzybear · 08-19-2010, 01:39 PM

modifying anything on the car voids warranties but not all parts of it... for example, you can add lowering springs and that voids any premature suspension or tire wear...

when the current Si first came out, they had a warranty replacement on tires, yes TIRES... they said the camber was set too negative and was wearing the inside of the tires faster than normal... unfortunately for me my car was lowered within the first two weeks of me owning it and that voided me from getting new tires

91CRXTC · 08-19-2010, 02:00 PM

I see so even if i do lower the suspension if something goes wrong with the suspension its not covered by honda, but it should be covered by the suspension company i buy from.

bizzybear · 08-19-2010, 02:08 PM

not exactly... suspension parts are considered "wear & tear" parts kinda like belts, clutches, tires, etc... they are designed to wear down after using it...

the type of "warranty" you will get from aftermarket companies is if their part is defective or breaks... so if you just buy springs and your shocks go bad, nobody will warranty it b/c Honda says you modified the suspension resulting in premature wear... and the aftermarket company puts a disclaimer on parts like that which gets them out of replacing it either...

the disclaimer is sorta like when buying an exhaust, they say "For Racing Purposes ONLY. Not intended for street use." but everyone still buys them and uses them on their street car knowing they can get a ticket for noise pollution and if ur in a place with emissions testing, possibly fail the test...

personally, i'm lowering the CR-Z and i'm gonna modify the engine... it's good to know someone at a dealership, particularly a service guy, so they can help you get things covered under warranty when they wouldn't be covered normally b/c you modified it...

91CRXTC · 08-19-2010, 02:34 PM

Ah Haaaa looks like im gonna have to find a friend at honda to get that kind of fun in life.

Phil hook me up!!!!

gotswap · 08-27-2010, 01:13 PM

I am waiting for Swift to come out with some springs then will jump all over them.

I just sent them an email so we shall see.

08-09-2010, 02:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
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08-09-2010, 02:28 AM	#22 (permalink)
YLA Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 748	Aftermarket Lowering Trust me the stock is not so comfortable on the high way at all. For me it doesn't need lowering, it feels like already done __________________ http://promo-code.be (sorry, only in Dutch or French)

08-19-2010, 01:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,302	modifying anything on the car voids warranties but not all parts of it... for example, you can add lowering springs and that voids any premature suspension or tire wear... when the current Si first came out, they had a warranty replacement on tires, yes TIRES... they said the camber was set too negative and was wearing the inside of the tires faster than normal... unfortunately for me my car was lowered within the first two weeks of me owning it and that voided me from getting new tires __________________ FLORIDA ALLSTATE MEET PICS! Facebook: Roberto - Add me as a friend if you want Going PRIMETIME!!! - Find out why I'm so excited! Trance Fans - If you're a fan or just wanna listen Days to a Mile! - Join me on my journey to run a Marathon in 2011! INSANITY Workout!! - This is no joke haha!

08-19-2010, 02:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
bizzybear Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 5,302	not exactly... suspension parts are considered "wear & tear" parts kinda like belts, clutches, tires, etc... they are designed to wear down after using it... the type of "warranty" you will get from aftermarket companies is if their part is defective or breaks... so if you just buy springs and your shocks go bad, nobody will warranty it b/c Honda says you modified the suspension resulting in premature wear... and the aftermarket company puts a disclaimer on parts like that which gets them out of replacing it either... the disclaimer is sorta like when buying an exhaust, they say "For Racing Purposes ONLY. Not intended for street use." but everyone still buys them and uses them on their street car knowing they can get a ticket for noise pollution and if ur in a place with emissions testing, possibly fail the test... personally, i'm lowering the CR-Z and i'm gonna modify the engine... it's good to know someone at a dealership, particularly a service guy, so they can help you get things covered under warranty when they wouldn't be covered normally b/c you modified it... __________________ FLORIDA ALLSTATE MEET PICS! Facebook: Roberto - Add me as a friend if you want Going PRIMETIME!!! - Find out why I'm so excited! Trance Fans - If you're a fan or just wanna listen Days to a Mile! - Join me on my journey to run a Marathon in 2011! INSANITY Workout!! - This is no joke haha!

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08-14-2010, 07:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
the dude Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 19	I've had cars that were slammed in the past but this one will be a mild drop.

08-18-2010, 11:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
smush Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2	slam it.. lower the better

08-19-2010, 01:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
91CRXTC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Suffolk Long Island NY Posts: 1,594	If modifying the engine voids the warentee will dropping the suspension? I would like a mild drop nothing too agressive but who knows.

08-19-2010, 02:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
91CRXTC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Suffolk Long Island NY Posts: 1,594	I see so even if i do lower the suspension if something goes wrong with the suspension its not covered by honda, but it should be covered by the suspension company i buy from.

08-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
91CRXTC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Suffolk Long Island NY Posts: 1,594	Ah Haaaa looks like im gonna have to find a friend at honda to get that kind of fun in life. Phil hook me up!!!!