Alignment after lowering?
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well that depends how you like your tires. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG] You need one after you lower.....best thing to do is wait a week and let the springs settle a bit then get your alignment. don't wait any longer and if you drive it a lot then get it sooner.
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I went a year without allignment with a 2" drop & the car never pulled........But they were worn on the inside to hell..........[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Tekniq
I went a year without allignment with a 2" drop & the car never pulled........But they were worn on the inside to hell..........[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG][hr]
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Rep Power: 0 i dunno if anyone read my post before but if i was in the situation of a 2" drop, how would i convert that to degrees, camber kits only fix to certain degress. How do i figure out which kit i need?
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i dunno if anyone read my post before but if i was in the situation of a 2" drop, how would i convert that to degrees, camber kits only fix to certain degress. How do i figure out which kit i need?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: y2k2ciVic
i dunno if anyone read my post before but if i was in the situation of a 2" drop, how would i convert that to degrees, camber kits only fix to certain degress. How do i figure out which kit i need?[hr]
I have the Ingalls kit with my 2" drop.........You were only getting a 1.75 with the Goldlines, so Ingles should definately have you covered.........
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I never got an alignment when I had put my pro kit on. I think the alignment is better now than it was before so I just left it. It used to pull to the right and now its really straight. I've had the springs on for a couple months and my tires are fine. Later...
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Rep Power: 0 this may help u guys to estimate the camber angle,,i learn this from these guys racing in a dirt track back in H.S...With a good leveler,place 2 objects (i use 2 3/8 sockets) on the leveler with a distance the same lenght as the rim ,put tape to wrap them just once..place the leveler againt the rim and read it then transfer the readin to a large sheet of paper and use a angle measurement and another good ruler to determind the degree,,sound easy cus it is..PS1..not exactly precise but very damn close..P.S2..make sure the ground is also level.... a closed gas station is my favorite choice
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Rep Power: 0 Keep in mind that when you lower your car the TOE isn't going to be effected so your car WILL go straight. When you lower your car you're lowering the center of gravity, therefore putting more stress on the suspension. That's why the tires will always tilt INWARD. That's CAMBER. Your car will still go very straight even if you need to adjust your camber. Get your alignments kids. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 When i installed my neuspeeds on my accord i didnt tighten the tie bay nut enough, well needless to say 300 buck later they finally figured out why my toe and camber wouldnt stay in form, stupid bolt, remember when doing suspension always cross your t's an dot your i. so do it right the first time save you money and headache later.
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Rep Power: 306 When you change suspension components, you should always have your alignment done. If you want to keep your car within OEM specs, you MAY need a camber kit. The ONLY way to know for sure is to have your car on that big expensive machine that actually measures the alignment.
PAST putting your car on an alignment rack, you are GUESSING! If you really do not care, then don't get your alignment done. It may be toed in, it may have too much camber, it may even pull. Heck, in normal operation, stock cars get out of alignment. And it is common practice to put on a new set of tires and have the alignment checked.
It simply amazes me that some of you will spend thousands on cosmetic items, and forgo spending 60 dollars on something that could potentially make your car safer, and save you tires in the long run.
As for the camber kits. If you car is off, you need them. If you don't mind the increased tire wear, and decreased traction (since in extreme cases of negative camber you actually have less tire on the road). Again, why would you scrimp on something that really matters.
PAST putting your car on an alignment rack, you are GUESSING! If you really do not care, then don't get your alignment done. It may be toed in, it may have too much camber, it may even pull. Heck, in normal operation, stock cars get out of alignment. And it is common practice to put on a new set of tires and have the alignment checked.
It simply amazes me that some of you will spend thousands on cosmetic items, and forgo spending 60 dollars on something that could potentially make your car safer, and save you tires in the long run.
As for the camber kits. If you car is off, you need them. If you don't mind the increased tire wear, and decreased traction (since in extreme cases of negative camber you actually have less tire on the road). Again, why would you scrimp on something that really matters.
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Rep Power: 0 I didnt get alignment until about 2 months after lowering... Tires were still ok... my car would drive straight but my steering wheel was about 2 degrees to the right... needed rear cambers but front was almost perfect... Neuspeed Sport Springs 
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Rep Power: 0 ok i just ordered my springs today. do i have to get a chamber kit. after reading this post i know i have to get an alignment. but what about a chamber kit? if so i gotta call rob back and a kit aswell, i got the goldline sedan version so my trunk will weigh it back down [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 Yes, you'll need a camber kit to properly align the rear wheels. Hondas (and most cars) factory camber can't be altered in the rear. The kit allows you to adjust it.
If I was you i'd definitely go with the coupe springs. I had the sedan version of the neuspeed springs on my car for a while and it was ugly as hell, so I put the right ones in the rear. I suggest you do the same. There won't be enough weight in your trunk to weigh it down evenly.
If I was you i'd definitely go with the coupe springs. I had the sedan version of the neuspeed springs on my car for a while and it was ugly as hell, so I put the right ones in the rear. I suggest you do the same. There won't be enough weight in your trunk to weigh it down evenly.
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