Newbie Q about coilover "new to the game"
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Newbie Q about coilover "new to the game"
Ok i just got skunk2 coil overs for my civic 01 Lx. Now people are tell me that i cant put them on without a camber kit? i know what the camber does, but all i need to know is it true? also i would need to get a alignment? please someone help me out.. thank you for your time..
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Re: Newbie Q about coilover "new to the game" (autoshowvic)
Q: I noticed, when ordering, that there is a difference between 2001-2003 and 2004-2005 Model* (not production year) Civic coilovers. Why is that?
- A: During the production* of the '04-'05 models, Honda changed the bolts mounting the McPherson Struts in the front, to the hubs themselves, from 14mm to 16mm. In most cases, a sleeve or some drilling will allow you to fit one model on the other, but some setups cannot do that, due to built-in camber adjustment.
Q: How far down must I be to require a camber kit?
- A: Most anyone should get them as soon as they lower the vehicle, but as far as true necessity goes, you will start to need a rear camber kit once you reach the 1.5" drop and beyond. The reason being, that the rear wheels will start to camber out past the 3 degrees of acceptability. It is also recommended to wait a period of a couple weeks to allow for the new suspension setup to "settle", before getting an alignment and adjusting the camber.
Q: I would like to do change on my struts and shocks. What would I need to look for?
- A: For the 2001-2002 production* years, the strut/shock diameter is 50mm, where as in the 2003-2005 production* years it is 55mm.
Q: I just lowered my car, now I get creaking/cracking noises from the suspension. What is it from?
- A: This typically means that your springs are not seated/indexed properly. Loosen the top strut bolt, lift the car, and re-align them.
Q: I just changed my suspension setup. How soon should I get an alignment?
- A: Depending on what all has been done, and how low the car is, I would recommend not waiting longer than 2 weeks. For the most part, your car should have no problems lasting that long, without an alignment. If you went with a HUGE suspension drop, I would recommend no more than 5 days, if driven often.
* - Please note that the term production year relates to when the car was actually manufactured. Certain model 2003 cars were produced in 2002, and some were produced in 2003. This is important to notice, as it signifies what size/type of suspension components you have. You can find the production year through the VIN number, or by checking the information on the driver's side door channel.
- A: During the production* of the '04-'05 models, Honda changed the bolts mounting the McPherson Struts in the front, to the hubs themselves, from 14mm to 16mm. In most cases, a sleeve or some drilling will allow you to fit one model on the other, but some setups cannot do that, due to built-in camber adjustment.
Q: How far down must I be to require a camber kit?
- A: Most anyone should get them as soon as they lower the vehicle, but as far as true necessity goes, you will start to need a rear camber kit once you reach the 1.5" drop and beyond. The reason being, that the rear wheels will start to camber out past the 3 degrees of acceptability. It is also recommended to wait a period of a couple weeks to allow for the new suspension setup to "settle", before getting an alignment and adjusting the camber.
Q: I would like to do change on my struts and shocks. What would I need to look for?
- A: For the 2001-2002 production* years, the strut/shock diameter is 50mm, where as in the 2003-2005 production* years it is 55mm.
Q: I just lowered my car, now I get creaking/cracking noises from the suspension. What is it from?
- A: This typically means that your springs are not seated/indexed properly. Loosen the top strut bolt, lift the car, and re-align them.
Q: I just changed my suspension setup. How soon should I get an alignment?
- A: Depending on what all has been done, and how low the car is, I would recommend not waiting longer than 2 weeks. For the most part, your car should have no problems lasting that long, without an alignment. If you went with a HUGE suspension drop, I would recommend no more than 5 days, if driven often.
* - Please note that the term production year relates to when the car was actually manufactured. Certain model 2003 cars were produced in 2002, and some were produced in 2003. This is important to notice, as it signifies what size/type of suspension components you have. You can find the production year through the VIN number, or by checking the information on the driver's side door channel.
Re: Newbie Q about coilover "new to the game" (nsrkeeper)
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Is that why you quoted my entire FAQ?
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2247386
Is that why you quoted my entire FAQ?
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/2247386
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