Civic suspension


MARLEYMARL

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Will the 5 lug/disc brake/ suspension set up on a 2000 US spec Integra Type R work on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic hatchback? Can the parts be ordered/removed from the type R and be installed on the Civic? I've heard mention of the spindles being different, 32mm vs 36mm....I would like to have a 5 lug/disc brake conversion just so I can use a wheel with 5 lug bolt pattern....seems to be a better wheel selection. Wheels in consideration are Lowenhart LD1 or Zenetti Heir 18/19" rims. I'm not so much a racer as I like the "big wheel/low profile tire tucked into the wheel well look".
 
Here are pics of the wheels I spoke about in my last question. Has anyone in the Dallas, TX or Houston TX area done a 5 lug conversion on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic hatch back? What parts are required for this procedure? I read somewhere that a 2000 US spec Integra Type R 5 lug/disc brake set up can be used. Is this true?
 

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Credits to Phunhaus from clubek.net---
"Q: What do I need for a 5 lug conversion?
A: What you’ll need are the front knuckles and brake assemblies from a Type R Civic on Integra as well as the rear trailing arms. It’s as simple as a regular rear disc conversion with the added work of changing the front knuckle. Imagine it as nothing more than a trailing arm that’s standing up. The differences in bolt-on compatibility stem from the donor car. Standard 4x100 Civics utilize a 32mm axle. In order to use stock Civic axles you’ll need a 5 lug conversion from a USDM Integra Type R or a Civic Type R. The JDM Integra Type R utilizes a 36mm axle so you’ll have to change outer CV joint to fit. Any local axle or driveshaft shop should be able to install Prelude 36mm outer CV joints on your Civic axles in case your conversion does not come with axles. To keep everything easy, all the inner CV joints are the same – the only difference is the JDM Integra Type R outer. As with a rear disc conversion, get an alignment immediately afterwards as your toe settings will be off."
And yes if you do the type r 5 lug conversion of course your going to use its brakes.
And those wheels do not belong on a civic, maybe some sort of VIP style car. Like a lexus.
 
sup.
i live in Houston.
those wheels are NOT for sport compact. OMG
dont be rice
 
polything said:
sup.
i live in Houston.
those wheels are NOT for sport compact. OMG
dont be rice
:thanks: go buy yourself a Chrysler 300C and leave the honda world alone :angry: :angry:
 
Thanks to all that answered my suspension question...Dino, thats the level of detail I was looking for...thanks my man. Thanks to the rest of you guys as well...though a bit harsh..hahahaha. My folks drive a 2006 Chysler 300...nice ride, but I like Honda better. As I said before, I'm not really a "go-fast" kinda guy, I'd rather look good.:) I guess I could go with maybe some Volk's Racing TE37s....but I really love the look of Chrome on a jet black car.
 
:( :( Oh by the way, I've been living in Japan for the last almost 9yrs now so i've seen Hondas worked over in ways that you have probably never imagined were possible.:) There are quite a few CTRs/ITRs over here. At the current exchange rates, a Civic Type R can be bought for around $10-12K in pretty much near mint condition...only problem is getting it to America and getting registered/converted to US regs.
 
MARLEYMARL said:
:( :( Oh by the way, I've been living in Japan for the last almost 9yrs now so i've seen Hondas worked over in ways that you have probably never imagined were possible.:) There are quite a few CTRs/ITRs over here. At the current exchange rates, a Civic Type R can be bought for around $10-12K in pretty much near mint condition...only problem is getting it to America and getting registered/converted to US regs.

lucky you! do you go to track events? if yes take some pictures man! my dream is to go to japan and take videos / photos on track events! :shocked::shocked::shocked:
 
Actually i'm in Okinawa now so not so much activity as in mainland...when I lived in Tokyo, I managed to see a few car shows and a drifting event. The car shows were in an underground garage and were really nice. Sometimes the locals would pull up in front of seven eleven and display their rides. TVs in the dashboard, fully custom interiors, boomin systems!! the works. If the Japanese guy spoke English, then it was all good and you could talk about the car. Every Jan we have the Tokyo Auto salon which is nothing but import cars!!! Of the chain!!
 
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