here's an example with the 01+ skunk2 coilovers needing modification for the Si:
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread....9&pagenumber=1
EP3Hatch says:
esmith13, there is modification that is needed. You have to cut the perch that is on the front shocks. The stock spring are more than twice the size of the skunk2 coil over. If you call the techs at Skunk2 they'll tell you the same thing. I have them on my car and thats how the shop installed it. Hope this helps.
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
EP3Hatch says
I got the 517-05-1710 ( the ones for the 01+ Civic). I'm talking to Chuck at Showstoppers to see what I have to do to get the right kit. Did you get that part number from Skunk2? The reason that they have you cut the tray that the stock struts have is because you would have a very difficult time, if not impossible time, trying to adjust the coil over. Its bacically just accessibility. Let me know about the part number. I called Skunk2 today and they said that the front springs for the civic SI are 6" tall and the ones for the civic EX are 5" tall. I think thats why I having a problem with the adjustability of the front. The springs are too short so you can't lower the car very much without bottoming out. Thanks for your help.
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