Notices
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

What to do after a spring install??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-08-2005, 05:46 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
sohcvtec97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx, Us
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default What to do after a spring install??

Just wanted to know, if after i drop my car with h&r springs should i go get a alignment done ? If yes is it true to set the toe as close to 0 as possible to avoid camber ? please help... thanks in advance!
Old 10-08-2005, 06:10 AM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
q45mm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pa
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: What to do after a spring install?? (sohcvtec98)

Ding Ding Ding you've won the million dollar question.
Answer yes
Old 10-08-2005, 06:26 AM
  #3  
 
fizix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Green Bay, WI, USA
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

You better dude or the inside of your tires will be bald in weeks.
Old 10-08-2005, 06:28 AM
  #4  
Imperious: Mod of Valor
 
JDM-EJ1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 12,393
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (fizix)

It is definitely recommended to get an alignment. To answer your question, yes.
Old 10-08-2005, 07:40 AM
  #5  
Thread Starter
 
sohcvtec97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx, Us
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (JDM-EJ1)

thanks guys !
Old 10-08-2005, 07:46 AM
  #6  
Honda-Tech Member
 
silver_flash99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: ITALIA, Italy
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yes it is recommended, but its not always true about treadwear... when i had my coilovers installed i didnt get an alignment,cheap me lol, and my tires showed no sign of abnormal wear even months after daily driving
Old 10-08-2005, 07:49 AM
  #7  
Imperious: Mod of Valor
 
JDM-EJ1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 12,393
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (silver_flash99)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by silver_flash99 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes it is recommended, but its not always true about treadwear... when i had my coilovers installed i didnt get an alignment,cheap me lol, and my tires showed no sign of abnormal wear even months after daily driving</TD></TR></TABLE>

To be completely honest, this was the same with me. I lowered my car on coilovers about 3" all around, my camber was superb with no camber kit, and I only showed signs of normal treadwear.
Old 10-08-2005, 07:56 AM
  #8  
Thread Starter
 
sohcvtec97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx, Us
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: (JDM-EJ1)

well see my last ej8 i droped it with some knockoff coilovers and I was going thru tires quick! but I got a ingals front camber kit and alignment done and it was perfect after that! but this time i want to just lower it and align it and make toe closest to 0 as possible.. we will see
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
acrophobia
Suspension & Brakes
2
08-08-2008 10:28 PM
papa5murf
Honda S2000
5
05-21-2004 10:39 AM
CrX-To-Tha-Max
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
7
04-08-2004 10:19 PM
96hb
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
8
03-24-2004 06:32 PM
wuclan
Tech / Misc
6
02-24-2004 12:07 PM



Quick Reply: What to do after a spring install??



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:17 AM.