hey blk, ya those look good, kyb makes good stuff, but id say keep investigating diffrent brands since u have a long time before the work needs to be done.
ps. those are just shocks. ya need a coil spring compressor to get the spring off with out killing yourself. i do have access to one so thats no prob. also those dont lower the car, those are just replacement shock absorbers. not sure what u are looking for though, stock ride height or what.

 

Hey buddy....thanks for the info. Yeah, since it's her first car I want to keep it 100% stock unless it has to do with safety (sway bars?). Oh, by the way, I am not gonna flip ya $h!t cuz I know your not too familiar with WA yet...Des Moines is right here in WA, check it out!
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NoS...you know your included if you want to! I also have a Civic...wanna rice it?