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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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is there anyway to adjust the camber and caster on the back of a 4thgen prelude. I have a ebaich pro kit and doesn't need much adjustment. thanks
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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the only way you can adjust camber and caster is through an alignment shop. If you have a camber kit, they can adjust camber, caster, and toe with their 20,000+ Machine.

How do you know it doesn't need much adjustment? Have you taken it to an alignment shop?
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by junlude19 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is there anyway to adjust the camber and caster on the back of a 4thgen prelude. I have a ebaich pro kit and doesn't need much adjustment. thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>

umm, when you lower a car, toe angle changes. i am pretty sure caster and camber angle change too. i doubt you can spot minor changes with your eyes.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 04:28 AM
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Default Re: camber and caster (eMpAtHy)

An alignment is a must after a suspesion change of any kind. Take it to a reputable shop and have them print off the specs for you when they're done. Otherwise it might just get a toe-and-go alignment.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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Default Re: camber and caster (junlude19)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by junlude19 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is there anyway to adjust the camber and caster on the back of a 4thgen prelude. I have a ebaich pro kit and doesn't need much adjustment. thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>.

Well 1st off there is NO caster reading in the rear . A caster sweep on the alignment rack is done with the front wheels. The easiest way I can explain it is its the space between the wheel and the fender well on both front wheels.

As far as camber on the rear You can have your car lowered and still be in spec without a camber kit and still be in stock spec. The lower the cars doesnt mean its going to handle or launch better. A very common mistake I have seen over and over.

There is a such things as too low or low with out serving a purpose Its not just drags racing but also autocross guys know this as well. Just my 2 cents but what do I know
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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can rear camber be adjusted tho? i can see that the angle of the wheels is bent out..so i am pretty sure my camber isnt normal. i am just wondering if the rear camber can be adjusted withotu a camber kit. i talked to firestone today and they said they might be able to, but they cant do the front, but i have a camber kit on the front, so they can adjust it. 130 bucks for unlimited alignments yippe!
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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If I remember correctly, the rear does have a slight range of camber adjustability, but I don't see how.
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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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well, i will see how my alignment comes up on sunday.
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