Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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Ok, I just installed my camber kit on my car. I was wondering do i have to take my car to a performance shop to get an alignment. Can i just take it to Tire Kingdom and get an alignment? I wasn't really sure if tire kingdom would adjuct my rear camber kit to the right degrees. Thanks for your time guys.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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i think if they have the alignment rack machine it's gonna be the same, it's all digitalized sensors anyway.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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Yes, definitely get an alignment. Especially, after installing a camber kit, which I'm assuming you did this because you lowered the car. Just take it any where that does alignments where you live, and tell them to align the wheels all the way around. If you plan on keeping the car for awhile, then I would suggest purchasing a lifetime alignment policy. This way if the car ever gets out of alignment in the future (which over time it will), you can just take it back and get the job done for free.

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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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get it aligned for sure. Bad alignment can wear tires faster than bad camber.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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no, i mean does Tire Kingdom adjust the camber kit that i installed. Because i have negative camber.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Never been to a Tire Kingdom. Just call and ask.

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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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may i ask what kind of camber kit you have on your car?

also,,,,i am looking for a front pari camber kit....under 100 dollars for my 97 accord.

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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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you got pm teacher

i got almost new ignalls for sale!
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aznchino16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no, i mean does Tire Kingdom adjust the camber kit that i installed. Because i have negative camber. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well if Tire Kingdom is anything like Tires Plus, yes they will. It wouldn't matter who put in the camber kit, if that's what you're asking. An alignment is an alignment and basically all labor. When we did it at Tires Plus, we did it all around. Sometimes we'd install camber kits on customer cars too...then adjust the alignment. I wouldn't wait it out though if i was you, new camber kit = out of wack alignment
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 03:37 AM
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Camber is part of the alignment. There is caster, camber and toe. Get one for sure. All there of these will wear tires, but camber and caster cause a pull, toe does not. They are easy to do I do at least 7 a day sometimes more depening how busy it is a work. Tell them you want a 4 wheel algn. not a 2.
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 06:23 AM
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thanks for the info, guys.
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