How many inches can you lower on a 2001 honda civic?

Question

im thinking about getting 17" wheels and lowering it 1.5" at Les Shwab, but ive been looking at some ppls cars on the internet saying they lowered their cars like 3.5". i want to have that nice low look. what do you think the lowest (in inches) Les Shwab can do for me??

Answer 1

the low look does look cool

but careful you dont do it too low cause youll bottom out on sewer grates lol

and youll have to go into driveways on angles

pretty annoying

get it low but not too low

Answer 2

Why don't you ask the people doing the work whats possible?  Why drop all that money on an old Civic?

Answer 3

You cant lower it at all... without drastically hurting the ride. So unless the roads are perfect in your area, expect a very uncomfortable ride

Answer 4

Are you lowering soley for the look or for performance? Low center of gravity is a plus when it comes to handling but the ride is rediculously terrible if you lower like most young guys do. The real race cars that are sitting on the ground (which is what started lowering cars as a street mod) don't have some cheapo coil overs, they have high tech high performance srings and struts as well. Don't drop it to the ground! It's a Civic. Get the Eibach Pro Kit $300-$400 and the Koni Adjustable Struts $600-$700 if your on a low budget (You could probably get these cheaper.) or if you've got a little more cash get the Tein kit that is electronically adjustable.   Each of these kits will only lower the car around 3/4" to 1 1/2". You will thank me when your body kit still looks nice, and your car is making 45 mph 90º turns :)