Suspension replacement suspension

nomy · 9th August 2007, 19:34

Hi all, my first post. Love the site although it does feed my car obsession

I have a Type S 1.8 and had the rear shocks replaced due to a fault. I don't know if it is my imagination, but the car feels and looks to be riding higher at the back than before. Before I go back to make a fool of myself at the garage, is it possible to fit the wrong shocks, is there another reason why it might be higher or is it just my paranoia

Cheers all for any advice/reassurance

elfa7 · 9th August 2007, 19:41

The Civic does have a nose down stance, but wihout a 'photo of yours, its difficult to judge.

burton.ian · 29th October 2007, 21:06

i would say that it was only your dampers that were changed and not your springs,so the ride height couldnt be altered

PTR · 30th October 2007, 00:06

don't worry just drive some miles till your dampers break in and then it should be fine...

the back of my car sits a bit lower now compared to that as it was new...

9th August 2007, 19:34	#1 (permalink)
nomy Valve Cap Join Date: 15th April 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	replacement suspension Hi all, my first post. Love the site although it does feed my car obsession I have a Type S 1.8 and had the rear shocks replaced due to a fault. I don't know if it is my imagination, but the car feels and looks to be riding higher at the back than before. Before I go back to make a fool of myself at the garage, is it possible to fit the wrong shocks, is there another reason why it might be higher or is it just my paranoia Cheers all for any advice/reassurance

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This thread is about: replacement suspension, it's in Wheels, Tyres, Suspension and Brakes at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Hi all, my first post. Love the site although it does feed my car obsession I have a Type S 1.8 and had the rear ...

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Civic does have a nose down stance, but wihout a 'photo of yours, its difficult to judge.

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burton.ian Valve Cap Join Date: 30th March 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i would say that it was only your dampers that were changed and not your springs,so the ride height couldnt be altered

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PTR Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th October 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 668 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	don't worry just drive some miles till your dampers break in and then it should be fine... the back of my car sits a bit lower now compared to that as it was new...