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Just lowered my '01 Si by 1.3" with H&R Sport springs and my right rear gap is almost 1/2" higher than the left rear and the suspension shop tells me that's normal 'cause the cars aren't built perfectly. Do you believe this theory? Should I worry about it?

My car was never in an accident either. Furthermore, this 1/2" gap existed before the H&R's were installed as we had measured the before and after results. Weird.

Any ideas as to why? Anyone else have this problem?

 
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Mine was like that but it went away after a week or two, after the springs settled a little.

 
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Actually its normal, in fact theres a TSB that states that a little leaning to the left is okay since the left side is heavier. I have a 1/4" difference between my left and right side.

 
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I just came back home from the Honda dealer for a 4 wheel alignment after dropping the suspension. Turns out the camber is 2mm out all around with a 1.3" drop. Anyway, I had asked the service advisor about the 1/4" difference between the L and R sides at the rear and they claim it's news to them. Just so happens, I brought my own measuring tape with me and measured 6 brand new Hondas (Civic Si, Civic sedan, Accord sedan, Accord coupe, Element, Prelude) and they were all out by 1/4" to 1" on either side. Usually the right rear was higher, except in one case.

I am content this is normal.

Thanks to all that responded to my thread.

 
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I just installed my tein's and its lower on the left side, I guess I just noticed it now since its dropped more... should I adjust my Tein's so it sits level or just leave it? will my tires where unevenly or what should I do! I don't want people to notice it and laugh at me.

 
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adjust it to the same height.. tire wear depends on toe, caster, camber, not the ride height. but remember ride height effects camber. so usually even ride height = even camber on both sides..