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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Finally got my H&R lowering springs installed with KYB GR2 done!! Got the 4 wheel alignment front and rear toe zeroed and I am running 2.50 camber in the back and .80 in the front. I know springs will settle giving me a lower drop but do I NEED another alignment afterwards meaning do i have to spend another $70? My CRV already has brand new Goodyear eagle GTs and I dont want my tires to be eaten up in 4 weeks. My local Sear's do free alignment checks but before I put it off i would like to know if I really have to get another alignment!!
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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^^ wow .80 in the front? I wish mine was like that . If ur worried about tires u should get a rear teg camber kit they only run like $70 or just washers . As far as ur alignment goes , its not gonna change mine didn't and since u can get a FREE alingment check y don't u just wait a week or 2 and get it checked . Btw r u running stock wheels/tires? Pics?
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Default Re: Alignment questions

The springs will settle a bit and everything will get comfy, but it's not going to affect your alignment enough to worry about it.

Shoot, I adjust the coilovers on my GTI all the time...up/down...it's not a big deal. THAT does change the alignment ever so slightly, but not enough to get your undies in a twist.

If anything, the settling/lowering of your new springs will bring your negative camber closer to 0...which is fine for alignments' sake...but it is nice to have some camber in there, and necessary on the rear of the lowered CRV. I usually have them put -2* in the front of my GTI...friggin rear is non-adjustable though.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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No need for a camber kit can run up to 4 camber with out much tire wear. TOE kills tires bad. As for wheels I have a set of 04 RSX 16s with Goodyear Eagle GT for DD and a set of MSW type 14z for summer just bend a rim tho. Ride is still pretty smooth and handling is 100% better I can take turns with confidence now and Im pretty happy with the drop in NY I wouldnt go much lower too much Holes and need the clearance for SNOW!!
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