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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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I bought H&R sportline springs for my DC4 1.75" drop front and 1.5" in rear.
Now ive been told by some that I dont need a camber kit and from eyeballing the camber it looks fine.
Ive been driving it for about a month and a half without alignment, Im getting some camber wear on the inner of my tires.
So i go down to the alignment shop (firestone) and they have some special "lifetime alignment" its like 130 bux, I pry the guy and find out the only adjustment that they can make is for Toe because from the factory there is no camber adjustment. he said even if I got like the OMNIPOWER style UCA they wouldnt adjust it. Anyway he said if I bought like a CAM BOLT type camber kit that they would adjust that. I looked around and found that people have trouble with the aftermarket UCA's and they are expensive. I dont want my wheel to come off doing 110 on a corner so Im in a bit of a pinch... Do I buy new UCA's for the front or what?
I was going to try and use the "Washer" technique for the rear of the car since it seems to be the most cost effective and safe system. but then the front will be out of whack.
Im a noob to the Import scene But I put on my own drop springs and shocks and I do all my own work I just know NOTHING about honda suspension.
Any ideas or suggestions from someone who has done this before me would be GREAT

Other option is get NEW UCA and pay les schwabb 75 bux everytime I want alignment.
Or just say F-Teh Camber and just adjust toe and HOPE my tires dont wear out on the inside like a lot of DROPPED hondas do,

Thanks

Sorry for the repost I posted in suspension but nobody will help me out
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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I have skunk 2 front camber kit and I just eyeballed the camber. It would be difficult to adjust the camber on the alignment machine because of where the screws are for the camber plate. So if it comes down to it, just eyeball yor camber.

Just remember, this is what I did and what I recommend. Not that its right. Plus you shouldnt be doing 110 in a corner.
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Default Re: Need Technical Advice on DC4 (Blu99teg)

get these kind
they are the best for ur money, more reliable than the bolts.
i have HR sports and my tires are rubbing fine after 10,000 miles, but i have used the bolt style ones on my old car and they woked ok, but the ones below are better.

http://www.omnipowerusa.com/Pr...t.asp
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Get that lifetime alignment. The reason most lowered hondas suffer from camber wear is because they don't get alignments and their toe is out of wack along with the camber. Get the toe adjusted and you should be fine, espeically at that small of a drop. No need to waste money on things you dont need.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:13 AM
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Well then thanks for the input guys I hope I dont burn tires
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