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Nov 4, 2003

freestylex83

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lowering problem

i just lowered my car and put some new tanabe springs and after i dropped it, it seems like my alignment is hella off. did that happen to any of u guys??? i know that i need to get a camber kit, but wut else might be the problem???

Nov 4, 2003

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yes....its called center of gravity

negative camber due to lowering

and when you get the camber kit....just eyeball it
and straighten it out....no need for alignment

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do NOT just eyeball it! Wait a few days after some driving so the springs will settle. Then take it to get a detailed alignment. You will need your rear camber fixed, maybe your front camber (so get both camber kits!), and a full alignment. ALWAYS align soon after you lower your car.

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tanabe have springs for 7thgen civic?

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yes they have had them for awhile.
Tanabe Super Down 1.60 1.80 TPR044
Tein S.Tech 1.30 1.40 SKA22-AUB00

look in the FAQ for mostly current list of springs for our car.

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what like the steering is off? i would check the bolts on teh front struts top and bottom to make sure they are nice and tight... when the corner is off the ground there shouldnt be any play in the wheel.. so lift the corner off, if it wiggles take off the wheel and tighten teh bolts...