First, what the hell is it with people throwing the term "static" around when it comes to lowering? When your car is sitting still, it is "static"... Saying you want to lower for a "static ride height" or "static drop" or "I don't plan on racing, just want a static drop" or the million other ways the term has been oddly used or misused is just dumb.
Definition:
Static- exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion.
IF YOUR CAR IS SITTING STILL, REGARDLESS TO WHAT SUSPENSION WORK IS DONE, IT IS IN A STATIC STATE.
The only time it makes sense to use the term static when it comes to ride height is when you might be trying to figure out the ideal ride height when the car is STATIC(or just sitting still)
vs when the suspension is at full compression. What a lot of people who race tend to do..
/rant
I just got a 93 civic and it has what looks to be cheap eBay coilovers and it rides kinda harsh. Not to sure of the condition of the struts but they don't appear to be leaking. The tires are almost tucked which i like but not sure ifi should get gc coilovers or just static drop it, i know it'll rode stiffer then stock but not sure which kind of coilovers will ride smoother or should i just go with lowering springs to lower it like 2.5"
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Just because the shocks are not visibly leaking does not mean they are not worn out. A simple way to find out if one or all of your shocks are worn out is the "bounce test". Simple press down on each corner of the car with a decent amount of force and see how many times that corner of the car bounces before coming to rest. Google it for more information.
"not sure if I should get gc coilovers or just static drop it". What? Refer to my rant above as to how this quote makes no sense.
Im kinda on a budget so i was thinking id get the gc sleeves then later get kybs
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If you're on a budget, save your money to do it right the first time. GC sleeves are made shock specific. If you buy the GC sleeves for your current shocks, they will likely not work with the KYB's. Your best option is to buy the whole kit together, the sleeves AND the shocks at one time. Also, trying to just buy the sleeves for your current shocks will mean that when those shocks wear out, you'll need to tear apart the suspension and replace everything AGAIN. This also means you'll end up need to do 2 alignments.
Simply put, if you buy the sleeves AND a good set of shocks, install at the same time and get your alignment, you will save A LOT more money in the long run.
If you can't afford to do this, don't try to half ass it. Just get some decent lowering springs that can be had for $150-$200 like Tein STech, Progess Sport Spring, Eibach Pro-kit, etc..
