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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Im thinkin about lowering my 98 accord but i have some questions first. Because i worry too much, will i need any sort of camber kit if i buy lowering springs and sport struts? Also, my car is pretty old, so i was wondering if i just got the springs, will my stock struts hold up to the stiffer springs for a while (2-3 months)? Sorry bout all the questions. Just dont wanna jack anything up.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Doing research obviously is not one of your strong points.....
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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it just confuses me. internet not too reliable at times. anyway, you gonna help me or not?
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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That was my way of telling you that you need to do basic research on the topic.

Accord FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions

Suspension section, it wasn't stickied for ***** and giggles
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Anyhow, anybody know if the ksport gt springs are any good?
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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well how low r you tryin to go?????

i got coilovers on oem struts which was maxed out to the bottom of the sleeve n i still dont have camber kits, but it hasnt been a prob, the only thing i was scared of is speed bumps n drive ways

but youll if i were you i would get the suspensions first, and after the installation you may be able to determine whether you need cambers or not but to be safe i would get the cambers cuz it may be helpful in the long run
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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lookin for a two inch drop at least. im runnin 17s, so i dont want a huge drop that might make my tires rub the wheel wells.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by newtothescene &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lookin for a two inch drop at least. im runnin 17s, so i dont want a huge drop that might make my tires rub the wheel wells.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i had 17's too on my 98 accord when i dropped mines n they never rubbed, i had like a 3.5" drop, when i got my 19's thats when i had to raise them n they still rub cuz they so big you kno, but i think ur 17's will do jus fine
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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3.5 inches......i guess it could work. Im goin for a nice drop to complement and the engine mods i done. Nothin to crazy. Plan on autocrossing one day.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by newtothescene &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">3.5 inches......i guess it could work. Im goin for a nice drop to complement and the engine mods i done. Nothin to crazy. Plan on autocrossing one day.</TD></TR></TABLE>

well since you're gettin lowerin springs than i would go w/ 2" drop, i only went 3.5" cuz its was adjustable so i jus wanted to slam it

but its not always good cuz w/ 17" rims the car was too low, i had to beware of speedbumps cuz my friend got stuck once rite in front of a store, and also it will scrape on steep driveways so if you were lookin into a lip or body kit than it wont turn out so good
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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2 inches. Aight then. thanks for the help man. think i know what to do now.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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aite, no prob jus wanted to help and goodluck on fixin up ur accord
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